Charles Zamora
I work with adults who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, panic, shame, painful memories, and experiences that continue to affect them long after the event has passed. My practice is focused on EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach designed to help people process distressing experiences and reduce the emotional intensity connected to them.
My greatest strengths as a provider include my ability to build strong, trusting relationships, my use of evidence-based approaches like CBT, and my commitment to tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs.
I aim to provide a supportive, structured environment where clients can better understand what they are experiencing, feel more grounded, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.
First session
The first session is focused on understanding what brings you to therapy, what you would like to change, and whether EMDR is a good fit for your needs. We will discuss your history, current concerns, goals, and what you can expect from the EMDR process. You will also have time to ask questions and get a sense of whether we are a good therapeutic fit.
Strengths
I bring a calm, compassionate, and structured approach to therapy. I believe effective trauma treatment requires both emotional safety and a clear sense of direction, so I take time to help clients feel prepared before beginning deeper EMDR processing. I pay close attention to each client’s level of comfort, readiness, and ability to stay grounded during difficult work. I also explain the EMDR process clearly so clients understand what we are doing and why. My goal is to create a collaborative space where clients feel supported without feeling rushed, while still keeping therapy focused on the concerns that brought them in and the changes they want to make.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is an adult who feels stuck because of trauma, painful memories, anxiety, panic, shame, or deeply held negative beliefs about themselves. They may understand where some of these struggles come from, yet still feel emotionally affected by past experiences in ways that are difficult to change on their own. They may notice recurring triggers, avoidance, overthinking, physical anxiety, or patterns that continue to interfere with relationships, work, confidence, or their overall sense of well-being. They are interested in EMDR and open to exploring how past experiences may be influencing the present. Most importantly, they are willing to engage in the therapeutic process, build the skills needed for trauma work, and work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels manageable.
Treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR is one of the ways I help clients release what's been keeping them stuck — old experiences that still show up today as anxiety, shame, or patterns in relationships that are hard to shake. Before we ever get to reprocessing, we spend real time building safety and grounding together, so you feel resourced and supported every step of the way. I often weave in parts work alongside EMDR, which means we're not just addressing symptoms — we're getting curious about the different parts of you that have been protecting you, and helping them feel safe enough to soften. I'm continuing to deepen my EMDR training through ongoing consultation, and I bring genuine care and attentiveness to this work with every client.
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Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 89148