Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles
At Cutting Edge Counseling, we have dedicated over 35 years to advancing trauma research and treatment, understanding both personally and professionally how fragmenting and frightening trauma can be. Our practice integrates heart, mind, and body through a comprehensive 360 approach grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, addressing trauma beyond traditional talk therapy. We specialize in EMDR Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Attachment Repair Therapy, recognizing that trauma lives in the nervous system and requires body-based healing. Our therapists are trained to work with the body's wisdom, creating a safe, attuned therapeutic bond necessary for deep healing. We provide steady, compassionate support throughout your healing journey, combining professional expertise with genuine caring.Our approach is relational, emphasizing the healing relationship between therapist and client as the number one factor in positive outcomes. We offer both in-person sessions in Los Angeles and secure online therapy for California residents, ensuring accessibility and convenience. Our mission is to help clients heal from trauma, develop self-acceptance, and cultivate openness and confidence in relationships and life. With decades of experience, we have helped countless individuals navigate painful feelings, offering hope for relief and a path toward self-regulation and resilience. Our practice is rooted in the belief that healing is possible when therapy addresses the whole personthoughts, emotions, and physical sensationswhile fostering a compassionate, client-centered environment.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Attachment Repair Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Teletherapy
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in trauma therapy for over 35 years with a neuroscience-based approach.
- Our 360 method combines EMDR, Somatic Therapy, and Attachment Repair for comprehensive healing.
- We prioritize relational therapy to create safe, attuned therapeutic connections.
- Our team is trained in body-based trauma therapies that address nervous system regulation.
- We offer both in-person and secure online therapy sessions for California residents.
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy helps reprocess traumatic memories by creating new neural pathways in the brain. This evidence-based approach reduces the emotional charge of traumatic experiences, allowing clients to store these memories in long-term storage without triggering distress. Our therapists use bilateral stimulation techniques, such as eye movements or tactile pulses, to facilitate this process while ensuring clients feel safe and supported throughout sessions.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic Therapy addresses trauma stored in the body through techniques that regulate the nervous system. This approach helps clients release physical tension and develop awareness of bodily sensations associated with trauma. Our therapists guide clients through grounding exercises and mindful movement to restore balance between mind and body while integrating somatic practices into broader treatment plans.
Attachment Repair Therapy
Attachment Repair Therapy focuses on resolving trauma stemming from early relationship patterns. This approach helps clients develop healthier relational dynamics by exploring how past attachment wounds affect current interactions. Our therapists create a secure therapeutic alliance to model healthy boundaries and foster trust, enabling clients to build more fulfilling connections in their personal and professional lives.
Mindfulness Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy teaches clients to manage intrusive thoughts and regulate emotional responses through present-moment awareness. This practice reduces rumination about past traumas or future anxieties by developing skills in non-judgmental observation of thoughts and sensations. Our therapists incorporate breathing exercises and guided meditations to enhance clients' capacity for self-regulation and emotional stability.
Teletherapy
Teletherapy provides accessible mental health support through secure video conferencing platforms. This service maintains therapeutic effectiveness while offering flexibility for clients with mobility challenges or scheduling constraints. Our therapists adapt evidence-based techniques like EMDR and Somatic Therapy for virtual delivery, ensuring continuity of care for California residents who prefer remote sessions.
People
Stephanie Book Koehler
Co-Founder
Stephanie Book Koehler, MA LMFT, has dedicated her career to understanding human complexity and developing compassionate therapeutic approaches. With over 35 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery and has helped countless clients achieve emotional regulation and self-acceptance through innovative, neuroscience-based practices.
Lee Ann Teaney
Co-Founder
Lee Ann Teaney, MA LMFT, brings over 25 years of therapeutic expertise to trauma treatment. Her practice focuses on deep exploration of self, relationships, and healing processes. She has developed specialized techniques for integrating somatic awareness and attachment repair in trauma therapy while maintaining a client-centered, relational approach.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer for trauma and PTSD?
We offer EMDR Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Attachment Repair Therapy to address trauma comprehensively.
Do you provide teletherapy services?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy sessions for California residents in addition to in-person appointments.
How experienced are your therapists in treating trauma?
Our co-founders have over 35 years of combined experience in trauma therapy and use evidence-based approaches.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Los Angeles and throughout California via teletherapy.
Can I schedule a free consultation?
Yes, we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and therapy options.
