Anxiety and Trauma Therapy for Professional Women in San Diego
Specializing in EMDR, DBT and Ego State Therapies
Anxiety Therapy in San Diego: Healing Anxiety at Its Roots with Compassion and EMDR
You Look Put Together—But You’re Falling Apart Inside
You’ve built a life that looks good on paper.
A steady job. Loyal friends. The occasional vacation. Laughter over drinks. A love for music, movement, maybe even shopping.
But you come home, close the door, and feel like you can’t breathe.
You're constantly wondering: What’s wrong with me? Why am I like this?
Anxiety has become your background noise—loud, relentless, and exhausting. Your thoughts race at night. Your heart pounds during the day. You can feel your body reacting, but no amount of deep breathing or binge-watching Netflix seems to actually bring relief.
“I just wanted to cry at work today… again.”
The smallest comment from your boss feels like a gut punch. You find yourself zoning out in meetings or bracing for the next criticism. You go to the bathroom to cry, then return to your work and smile like everything’s fine.
You’re not lazy or broken. You’re overwhelmed. And your nervous system knows it.
You’re noticing that your fuse is shorter, your sleep is wrecked, and your weekends feel like a desperate attempt to recover before another round of pressure. You skip laundry, order takeout, and avoid phone calls because you just can’t. It’s not just stress anymore. This is survival mode.
You’ve been through more than you’ve admitted—even to yourself.
Some nights, memories you’ve worked hard to bury creep into your dreams. Maybe it’s that painful thing from your teen years—something that still makes you feel ashamed, even though you know deep down it wasn’t your fault. Maybe as a child, you were dismissed, silenced, or hurt in ways you’ve never fully put words to.
You don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
There’s nothing “weak” about needing help.
You’re already doing so much. Imagine what could shift if your nervous system got a break—and you got real support.
Looking for a compassionate therapist in San Diego? If anxiety has been holding you back, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can explore what’s underneath the worry and begin to heal. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and discover how EMDR and trauma-informed therapy can help you find healing and peace.
Moirhian Martin, CA LMFT 154758
I am Moirhian (more-ee-ahn), a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, providing online therapy in San Diego. I help high-functioning, deeply feeling women who are carrying too much pain behind the scenes. Together, we’ll begin to understand what your anxiety is trying to protect you from - and heal the underlying causes.
I specialize in helping women who have anxiety through addressing trauma and pre-verbal trauma. The attachment wounds, the chaos in a family, the abuse and neglect that happen throughout childhood, but especially from ages birth to three have a profound and lasting impact. With a blend of science and compassion, you will find that healing is not only possible, but that it can be a profound and joyful journey
Through a combination of:
Psychoeducation (because understanding your nervous system is a game-changer),
Mindfulness and emotion regulation and hypnosis (to anchor you in the now),
EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (to gently heal and unburden past trauma),
DBT (because no one taught us the skills we need to manage our thoughts, emotions and experiences!)
You’ll begin to move from constantly reacting to triggers…
…to discovering glimmers of hope, freedom, and peace.
My clients often say things like:
“I finally feel like I’m living in my body again.”
“That memory no longer haunts me.”
“The constant anxiety is gone.”
This work goes beyond symptom management. It’s about creating a new internal relationship—with your memories, your thoughts, your body, your emotions.
Through this work, you will find yourself developing self-compassion, gratitude, and motivation that feels aligned with your goals.
Contact me for a free consultation for on-line anxiety therapy and EMDR in San Diego.
You Deserve a Life That Doesn’t Feel Like Survival. You Deserve to Love Who You Are.
If you’re tired of pretending you’re fine, of carrying the shame and pressure alone, I want you to know this:
There’s a way forward. And it’s not about being “stronger.”
It’s about healing in a way that replaces anxiety with peace.
You don’t have to wait until things get worse. You don’t have to “earn” support. You’re worthy right now.
Let’s talk. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation for anxiety therapy in San Diego and see if working together feels like a good fit.
Call me at 562-583-1741. Leave me a message with a few good times/days to call you back to schedule our consultation.
Serving San Diego and all of California — Online
Frequently Asked Questions about counseling
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I support women with a wide range of trauma—including complex trauma (C-PDSD), attachment wounds, emotional neglect, invalidation, and childhood and adult experiences that continue to shape how they feel today.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process and integrate traumatic experiences that may still be stuck. Many clients report significant relief in just a few sessions.
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IFS is a gentle, powerful approach that helps you connect with all the “parts” of you—especially the ones that are anxious, angry, or overwhelmed—and help them find healing.
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Many of my clients have tried talk therapy but didn’t feel lasting change. This work goes deeper—targeting the nervous system, stored trauma, and the beliefs you hold about yourself.
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Yes! I only work with women across California through secure telehealth sessions. You can access trauma-informed care from the comfort of your own space.
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Only if and when you feel ready. I’ll guide you in building inner resources first, so you feel safe and supported before we explore deeper material. EMDR and IFS are kinder, more gentle ways to resolve trauma. -
Can I really feel better?
Yes. Healing is absolutely possible. It takes time and intention, but I’ve seen transformation happen over and over again. -
I’m an out-of-network provider, which means you may be able to receive partial reimbursement. I can provide superbills if needed. -
Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. No pressure—just a chance to connect and explore.