Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Psychotherapy & EMDR Services in Cambria
Since 1982, I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotional and psychological challenges through a unique integration of somatic therapy and EMDR. My approach prioritizes the body's innate capacity for healing, combining over four decades of clinical experience with evidence-based methodologies to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational dynamics. Certified as an EMDR International Association Therapist and Consultant, and trained in Somatic Experiencing, I emphasize non-interpretative engagement with present-moment sensations to facilitate natural resolution of distress.My work extends to training fellow professionals through Natural Processing Trainings, which I founded in 2014 to share techniques that blend bilateral stimulation with somatic awareness. With licenses in California and Colorado, and a background in counseling psychology, I maintain a practice grounded in trust, expertise, and a commitment to evolving therapeutic practices that honor the body's wisdom.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Professional Training
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of clinical experience in somatic and EMDR therapy.
- Our approach integrates body-focused techniques with evidence-based bilateral stimulation.
- We provide personalized training for therapists through Natural Processing programs.
- Our practice combines deep expertise in developmental trauma and attachment dynamics.
- We maintain dual state licenses and active participation in professional EMDR networks.
Associations and certifications
- EMDR International Association
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Services
Individual Therapy
Specialized one-on-one therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth challenges. Sessions use somatic awareness and EMDR to process emotional distress through bodily sensations. Clients benefit from 90-minute sessions that facilitate deeper processing and natural resolution of psychological disturbances.
Couples Therapy
Focused work on relational dynamics and communication patterns. Utilizes process-oriented techniques to address attachment challenges and improve emotional connection. Helps couples navigate differences in autonomy needs and develop healthier interaction patterns through structured therapeutic interventions.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based treatment using bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories. Addresses both acute and developmental trauma through neural integration techniques. Helps clients achieve resolution of distressing experiences while maintaining therapeutic safety and pacing.
Professional Training
Advanced training programs for mental health professionals in somatic psychotherapy integration. Includes six core modules covering trauma complexity, dissociation, and therapist resilience. Combines didactic instruction with practicum experience and personalized feedback for skill development.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using somatic experiencing and EMDR techniques. Addresses both single-incident and developmental trauma through nervous system regulation. Focuses on restoring natural processing capacities and resolving chronic emotional and physical symptoms.
People
Craig Penner
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed since 1982 in California and 1989 in Colorado, Craig specializes in somatic psychotherapy and EMDR. He founded Natural Processing Trainings in 2014 and maintains active roles as EMDR Institute Facilitator and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Questions
What types of therapy do you specialize in?
I specialize in somatic therapy and EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational dynamics, with additional expertise in developmental trauma and attachment challenges.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide both in-person sessions in Cambria, CA, and online sessions via Zoom for clients nationwide.
What professional trainings do you offer?
I lead Natural Processing Trainings focusing on somatic psychotherapy integration with EMDR, including six advanced modules addressing trauma complexity and therapist resilience.
How does your somatic approach differ from traditional therapy?
My approach emphasizes present-moment bodily sensations and natural processing over cognitive interpretation, using bilateral stimulation to enhance neural integration and trauma resolution.
Are your services covered by insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider; clients should verify coverage details with their insurance company for potential reimbursement.
