Meet Raymond Leyland, LMFT
EMDR Therapist
After serving a three year term in the United States Army and receiving an Honorable Discharge, I went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Vanguard University and a Master’s Degree in Theology from Fuller Seminary. While working on my Masters in Psychology and since graduating in 2002 I became a mental health practitioner and have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. In 2018, upon seeing first hand the great need for trauma care, I sought out a more direct approach to trauma focused treatment. I received my verification certification as an EMDR-Therapist and have been an EMDR-practitioner since. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is an innovative therapy that re-programs the brain's response to adverse recollections of past traumatic memories. It is a well researched, evidence-based therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain alleviate the emotional distress associated with those memories.
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Within my therapeutic career I have worked with a diverse client base (male, female, children, adolescents and the elderly) and I have worked with couples (pre-martial and marriage counseling). I have also worked with incarcerated youth in probation camps and provided community outreach work for children and families within their school and home settings. While working with such a diverse population,I have provided therapy for those who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and behavioral and relational impairments.
As a therapist, I utilize a compassionate holistic approach, integrating humanistic, philosophical and spiritual aspects that stem from my academic and experiential history. My intention and hope is to assist you in your journey toward your most authentic, and optimized self.
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative technique that works on how the brain processes and stores traumatic memories. Whether you are dealing with a childhood or adult trauma, EMDR helps your brain refocus and recover from stress responses associated with the trauma.
Family Counseling
Sometimes families experience difficulties that require the assistance of a qualified family therapist. If your family is experiencing communication issues, extreme emotional reactions, withdrawal from family members counseling can help.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a one on one collaborative therapy where the therapist and client engage in dialogue to explore challenging emotional or behavioral issues. Together we work to develop awareness, identify problems and provide you with tools to help you navigate these issues.
Anxiety/Depression
Anxiety manifests both physically and emotionally. In addition to worry, fear and panic, stress can manifest as headaches, stomach issues, fatigue. Depression manifests as loss of interest in daily activities, sadness, low self esteem, guilt to name a few. Psychotherapy can help learn self-awareness and develop problem solving and coping skills.
Couples Counseling
Disagreements are part of all relationships. If however, it seems like you and your partner are in constant conflict, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist can help improve your communication and your relationship.
Sexual/Intimacy Issues
Like other aspects of health, sexual
well-being is an important part of wellness and wholeness. As your therapist I will help you overcome communication, intimacy and sexual difficulties by addressing your concerns, fears and feelings regarding sexual intimacy, sexuality or sexual difficulties you may be having.