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Renee Ridley

(she/her)

LMFT, 6 years of experience
Empowering
Warm
Solution oriented

I am a Licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego, CA. I’m a trauma therapist who utilizes different modalities such as inner child work, brain spotting, and EMDR. I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment styles, self-esteem building, and substance abuse. I have a deep desire and passion for those struggling with PTSD, Childhood trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem. I am trained in EMDR, DETur, and brain-spotting. I have a strong love and connection for people; I’m focused on change, acceptance, and helping people be the best version of themselves. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where you can be free and feel anything and everything that you need to.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first session is building a rapport. Allowing you to take me on your experiences and journey.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I really care about people; I am human and I'm not afraid to by myself. I can laugh with you, hold space when you need it, and be your number one support.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

You will receive my heart the minute I meet you. Once you're in my office, you have my full attention. This space becomes yours; it's your journey, and I am your co-pilot. I'm a real person, you will get truth, validation, directness, and all the support you need. I have a soft tone, yet I am assertive. When I can push you, I will. I watch what you need physically and mentally.

Specialties

Top specialties

Family Therapy

Sexual Abuse

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Couples Counseling

I identify as

Christian

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Brainspotting

I utilize different modalities such as Brain spotting, EMDR, inner-child work, attachments, relationships, family systems, self-esteem building, mindfulness, holistic approaches and directives.

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