Ivy Heck, LMFT | Trauma & EMDR Therapist | Redondo Beach, CA

I believe that healing begins with feeling understood, supported, and safe enough to explore the experiences that have shaped us. My work as a therapist is rooted in a deep interest in trauma, attachment, and the ways our experiences influence how we feel, relate to others, and navigate the world. Since opening my private practice in 2016, I have focused on helping individuals work through trauma and the emotional patterns that can develop as a result of difficult life experiences. My training includes a three-year Somatic Experiencing Practitioner certification, Attachment-Focused EMDR training, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe therapy should be collaborative and individualized. My approach integrates traditional talk therapy with body-oriented and trauma-focused approaches, allowing us to explore not only what you've experienced, but how those experiences continue to affect you today. I provide in-person therapy in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, as well as virtual therapy for individuals located in California, Texas, and Colorado, where I am licensed to practice. Whether you're beginning therapy for the first time or have worked with therapists before, my hope is to create a space where you feel supported in developing a deeper understanding of yourself and moving toward meaningful change.