Individual Therapy

For when what you are carrying no longer has a place in the life you want — and the identity you have been living no longer fits. This is where we address anxiety, depression, unresolved internal conflicts, or patterns rooted in old survival strategies. It is also where we create new ways of being when you have done the healing work but have not yet learned how to live beyond it.

Whether you are navigating a life change — divorce, a move, leaving a career — or redefining who you are after significant growth, we work together to build a path that reflects your present values instead of your past wounds. You will learn to step out of outdated roles, choose patterns that match the person you are becoming, and move forward with clarity and intention.

Format: 50‑minute, in‑person or secure HIPAA‑compliant virtual sessions (California residents)
Rate: $225 per session
Location: Private, secure office in La Quinta, CA or online via encrypted telehealth platform

While Beneath the Surface is not currently in‑network with insurance, we can provide superbills you may submit to your insurance for possible out‑of‑network reimbursement.

EMDR Processing Session

This is for the weight you can’t name — the things you carry without telling anyone, that keep running in the background no matter how high you perform. It is the space for what stays off the record, yet quietly shapes how you think, move, and respond.

Here, EMDR is not about weakness. It is about precision release. Whether you are a leader, medical professional, first responder, military service member, or someone navigating a silent internal conflict, this is where you can unload without having to explain or justify.

These sessions follow one of three high‑focus pathways: the High‑Functioning Professional Reset, the Confidential Medical / Military / First Responder Session, or the Unconscious Guide Release. Each pathway uses a precise three‑step EMDR process — Positive Resourcing → Core Story Breakthrough → Survival Narrative Integration — designed to meet you exactly where you are and clear what no longer serves the role you’re in or the life you’re building.

EMDR Processing Pathways

A targeted three‑step approach for service‑driven professionals, leaders, and anyone ready for precise, lasting change.

Step 1 – Positive Resourcing Session (50 min – $225)

Foundation before transformation.
Before we address the root issue, we build your capacity to process it safely.

• Learn Peaceful Place and Container visualizations to stabilize your nervous system.
• Install internal resources to manage stress, triggers, and emotional overwhelm.
• Recommended for all new EMDR clients or those returning after a break.

Step 2 – Core Story Breakthrough (50 min – $225)

Clear the block that’s been running in the background.

• Identify and reprocess one core negative belief or high‑impact memory shaping your reactions, relationships, and self‑image.
• For medical professionals, first responders, military service members, and leaders who need results without long, drawn‑out therapy timelines.
• Focused and efficient — often showing measurable relief within 1–2 sessions.

Step 3 – Survival Narrative Integration (50 min – $225)

Anchor the new you.

• Integrate the changes from EMDR processing so they naturally align with your values, decisions, and daily life.
• Especially effective after moral injury repair, career transitions, or major life changes.
• Rebuild the internal framework so you operate from stability, clarity, and self‑trust.

Add‑Ons & Extended Options

• Extended EMDR Session (90 min) – $325
• Partner Add‑On – +$50

Package Option

The Full Reset – Three 50‑minute sessions (Positive Resourcing → Core Story Breakthrough → Survival Narrative Integration) for $625.

Format: 50‑minute, in‑person or secure HIPAA‑compliant virtual sessions (California residents)
Location: Private, secure office in La Quinta, CA or online via encrypted telehealth platform

While Beneath the Surface is not currently in‑network with insurance, we can provide superbills you may submit to your insurance for possible out‑of‑network reimbursement.

Free 15‑Minute Consultation

This call is a no‑pressure space to explore fit, share what you’re seeking support for, and learn about the process. Together we’ll see if this work feels aligned.

Free Monthly Trauma Integration Group

One Wednesday each month, join a 90‑minute EMDR‑informed trauma integration group.

• 4+ participants — full 90‑minute session
• 2–3 participants — 60‑minute session

This group blends grounding tools, resource‑building, and optional reprocessing for those ready to take the next step. It’s a safe way to connect with others who “get it” and experience this work before deciding on private sessions.

Sliding Scale Rates

A limited number of sliding scale slots are available for clients experiencing financial hardship or earning under $85k/year. Rates range from $175–$225 per 50‑minute session depending on eligibility.

Please inquire during your consultation if you wish to be considered for a reduced rate. Sliding scale spaces are reviewed every 6 months and may adjust based on availability.