Chantell Smeisser | Therapy & Consultation

Licensed therapist offering online trauma therapy and EMDR consultation

Chantell Smeisser | Licensed Trauma Therapist in California

Are you feeling worn down from holding everything together? You may be carrying more than feels manageable while still showing up for everyone else. Therapy can offer a supportive space where you're not expected to manage everything on your own.

Together, we gently explore what has kept you feeling stuck and support reconnection with calm, confidence, and steadiness, allowing change to unfold with greater clarity and balance.

Welcome, I’m Chantell. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR‑certified therapist offering virtual, trauma‑informed therapy for individuals and couples across California.

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"The past is gone, the future is not here, now I am free of both. Right now, I choose joy."

- Deepak Chopra

Individual & EMDR Therapy for California Residents

I offer individual therapy in California that meets you where you are on your healing journey. In a compassionate, supportive space, you'll feel truly seen and heard, giving us the foundation to explore your experiences and develop practical tools to navigate life’s challenges.

To learn more about individual therapy, please click here.

I also provide EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach for trauma and emotional healing. EMDR helps process challenging memories and emotional wounds, allowing you to move forward with renewed clarity, peace, and resilience.

To discover how EMDR therapy can support your healing, please click here.

Couples Therapy for California Residents

I offer couples therapy in California to help partners build stronger connections, deepen understanding, and improve communication. In a compassionate, safe space, you’ll feel heard and supported, as we explore your relationship dynamics and develop practical tools to strengthen your bond.

My approach is grounded in evidence-based methods, including Gottman Level 1 strategies, and can also incorporate EMDR when past trauma or difficult experiences affect your relationship.

To learn more about couples therapy, please click here.

EMDR Consultation for Clinicians Across the U.S. & Canada

I offer virtual EMDR consultation for therapists who want to refine their practice. As an EMDR Consultant-in-Training, I provide a collaborative, supportive space to strengthen EMDR skills, navigate complex cases, and build confidence in delivering trauma-focused therapy.

To learn more about EMDR consultation, please click here.

A Gentle, Relational, & Trauma-Informed Approach

My therapy approach is rooted in warmth, kindness, and a respect for your unique experience. Using a trauma-informed lens, we explore how past experiences shape emotions and interactions, while building strategies to manage current challenges. Together, we create a space where you feel supported, respected, and empowered, where healing is achievable and deeply nurtured.

Connection and trust are at the heart of this work. I guide clients in gaining insight, building resilience, and growing in ways that feel meaningful and lasting.

Inclusive & Affirming Care

I provide affirming, inclusive care for individuals and couples from all backgrounds. I honor the identities and experiences you bring, creating a welcoming and respectful space. Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or come from diverse racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds, I meet you where you are, with kindness, understanding, and appreciation.

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Ready to Take the Next Steps?

If you're considering therapy or EMDR consultation, you're welcome to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. This conversation is a chance to connect, ask questions, and explore next steps together.

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