Online EMDR Therapy for Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Parents

Online therapy in Rancho Cucamonga and throughout CA

EMDR Therapy for Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Parents:

If your parent looked charming to the outside world but left you anxious, small, or invisible behind closed doors, you’re not alone.

Growing up with a narcissistic parent meant molding yourself to survive. You learned not to upset them, not to shine too brightly, not to need too much. Now, that fear shows up in your relationships, your work, and your ability to trust yourself.

You constantly rehash conversations, feel responsible for other people’s emotions, and avoid conflict at all costs. Your nervous system is still in survival mode, even though the danger has passed.

None of this is your fault. But you can do something about it.

This is where EMDR comes in.


EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer control your present.

With EMDR, you can:
✔ Reduce the intensity of triggers tied to childhood trauma
✔ Stop reacting from fear, guilt, or self-blame
✔ Rewire old beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I have to earn love”
✔ Start feeling more grounded, confident, whole, and actually heal. Yes, heal.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Here’s how it works:

While focusing on a painful memory, you’ll follow gentle side-to-side eye movements or tapping patterns. This mimics the brain’s natural way of processing experiences—similar to what happens while you sleep. Over time, the memory loses its emotional charge, and the negative beliefs you formed about yourself dwindle away.

It doesn’t require you to relive your trauma in detail—this is simply how the brain heals itself.

You don’t have to keep carrying the emotional fallout of a parent who couldn’t love you in the way you needed.

EMDR can help you:

  • Stop second-guessing yourself

  • Break free from people-pleasing and perfectionism

  • No longer feel you’re “too much” or “not enough.”

  • Build emotional boundaries to stop absorbing everyone else’s negative energy

  • Dare to believe: “I am worthy.”

FAQS

What others have wondered about EMDR therapy

 

  • Schedule a free consultation and I can explain EMDR differently. Feel free to ask any questions or share any reservations you may have about this type of therapy. EMDR is much different than traditional talk therapy, so please ask for clarity!

  • EMDR may still work for you! This therapy aims to change negative beliefs about yourself that makes your anxiety difficult to manage. We can talk more about if EMDR is right for you.

  • Both! We can start with talk therapy and verbally work out some of your challenges. I also specialize in helping people to put together the pieces of their past that helps to explain why they feel anxious. We can do this kind of work in preparation for EMDR therapy when you’re feeling ready.

More questions? Check out my FAQs page.