Briana Damavandi, LCSW
Preferred Name: Briana
About Me
am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant specializing in working with adults and couples who have experienced complex trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, and other overwhelming life events. My work centers on helping clients connect with their inner resilience, build healthy coping skills, and develop greater distress tolerance. I practice from a trauma-informed and somatic lens, focusing on the interconnected experience of body, brain, and spirit. In addition to EMDR, I incorporate a range of somatic and mind-body modalities, including trauma-informed mindfulness, breathwork, sound healing, yoga, and Reiki. For clients seeking deeper, accelerated work, I offer EMDR intensives—three hours or longer—for those who prefer not to attend weekly sessions or who wish to move through their symptoms at a more focused pace. I am committed to providing a grounded, compassionate space for healing and transformation.
Education & Experience
In addition to my clinical experience and speciality in trauma and anxiety, I am a trauma-informed yoga teacher with extensive experience in somatic practices. I integrate body-based modalities to help clients work through present symptoms and triggers, offering grounding, nervous system regulation, and pathways to release emotional and somatic pain. These approaches can support trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, and fear in ways that often complement and accelerate traditional talk therapy. Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the honor of holding space for both clients and clinicians navigating a wide range of challenges, including addiction, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to support individuals on their healing journeys and invite you to reach out when you feel ready to begin.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
CAMFT, Trauma Informed Learning Alliance
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
- Sliding Scale
