EMDR & Trauma Therapy for First-Generation Women in New York

Break the cycle of anxiety, emotional burnout, and generational trauma. Offering online individual therapy and EMDR intensives in English and Spanish for adults ready to move beyond survival mode.

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You Can Break Free From Childhood And Generational Traumas And Unhealthy Relationship Patterns.

You work hard, are doing well in your career or schooling, and others look to you for help, support, and guidance.

But you also realize that something is holding you back. You may already have an idea of what’s contributing to your current struggles. You may even have tried therapy in the past.

Begin Your Healing Journey

READY FOR DEEPER, FASTER HEALING?

Ready to Move Beyond Survival Mode?

You’ve done the journaling. You’ve read the books. Maybe you’ve even been in therapy before. But some wounds need dedicated time and focused support to heal.

EMDR Intensives help first-generation women process trauma, break free from emotional burnout, and create meaningful change in a shorter period of time. Instead of spending months chipping away at the same pain, we create space to focus deeply on the experiences that are keeping you stuck.

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What to Expect During Your EMDR Consultation

Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve spent years carrying the weight of anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional burnout, or generational trauma.

During our 20–30 minute consultation, we’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, your goals for healing, and whether EMDR is the right fit for your needs.
This is not a therapy session, and you will not be asked to process traumatic memories during our call.

Together, we will:
• Explore the challenges that are impacting your daily life and relationships
• Discuss your goals for healing and what you’d like to be different
• Learn how EMDR works and whether it may be helpful for your situation
• Review treatment options, including EMDR therapy and EMDR Intensives
• Answer any questions you have about the process and next steps

By the end of our conversation, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how EMDR can support your healing journey and whether we’re a good fit to work together.

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But now you’re in a place in your life where you’re ready to

Gain clarity and insights on how past hurts and habits are affecting you, contributing to insecurities or self-sabotaging behaviors

Break unhelpful relationship patterns

Do the work to create the present and future you want

Work With Me

You Can Process Past Traumas And Hurts, Build Healthy Relationships, And Thrive.

As a licensed therapist, I help adults and couples safely work through trauma, relationship issues, and emotional stress.

My Trauma-Informed And Mindfulness Therapy Approach Goes Beyond Talk Therapy To Help You Heal.

Talk therapy can help you work through struggles and issues you face. But therapy is not a one-size-fits-all, and no one approach fits every situation or session.

So, in addition to traditional talk therapy, I incorporate other approaches and strategies, like mindfulness, Inner Child Work, and EMDR. So you can heal your whole self — mind, body, and inner self.

Sessions are tailored to fit your unique needs, so you can move forward and achieve your therapy goals at your pace

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As a culturally competent therapist, I’m here to help you reconnect with all aspects of who you are.

As a Latina therapist and first-generation American, I understand how culture, race, generational expectations, and environment can impact you.

I can relate to the experiences and struggles experienced by people of color — which helps me create a safe, judgment-free space for you to freely express what you’re going through.

So you can reconnect with yourself — your dreams and goals — and strengthen your connection with family, loved ones, friends, and your roots.

I offer online individual and couples therapy in New York in English and Spanish.

Learn more about Yessinia Lajara,LCSW, TCTSY-F

I specialize in helping BIPOC and first-generation adults and couples work through:

Generational trauma
First-generation stress and pressures
The trauma of racism
Micro-aggression at the workplace
Immigration stress and pressures
Childhood trauma
Relationship issues for individuals and couples
Insecurities and low self-esteem
Communication issues for individuals and couples
Prioritize Your Healing
At yessenia lajara therapy we specialize in helping BIPOC and first-generation adults and couples work through

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