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Your Trusted EMDR Therapist in Solana Beach
Dr. Dr. Nancy Shah is a licensed psychologist specializing in EMDR therapy and mind-body healing modalities. With decades of experience, she helps clients overcome emotional blocks caused by life transitions, trauma, and self-sabotaging beliefs. Her practice integrates EMDR, mindfulness meditation, yoga, and energy psychology to address anxiety, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. She serves individuals in Solana Beach and surrounding areas, offering both in-person and global virtual coaching. Her approach emphasizes personalized healing through a non-judgmental, confidential process that transforms unconscious patterns into conscious growth opportunities. 
Services
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness Meditation
Parenting Coaching
Yoga Instruction
Reiki Healing
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR therapy certified by EMDRIA standards
- Our practice integrates 25+ years of mind-body healing expertise
- We provide personalized treatment plans for trauma and emotional blocks
- Our therapist holds dual certifications in psychology and yoga instruction
- We combine evidence-based methods with energy psychology techniques
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps process traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach reduces emotional distress from past experiences while improving cognitive flexibility. Ideal for individuals struggling with anxiety, self-esteem issues, or relationship challenges stemming from unprocessed life events.
Mindfulness Meditation
Customized mindfulness practices help rewire negative thought patterns through consistent mental training. Combines traditional meditation with modern neuroscience to improve emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Particularly effective for clients seeking greater self-compassion and life clarity.
Woke Parenting Coaching
Holistic parenting framework focuses on personal growth to break generational trauma cycles. Helps parents develop self-awareness and authentic connection with children through inner healing work rather than conventional behavior modification techniques.
Yoga Instruction
Trauma-informed yoga instruction integrates physical postures with breathwork and meditation. Designed to improve body awareness and nervous system regulation while honoring individual healing journeys through gentle, adaptive movement practices.
Reiki Healing
Complementary energy healing sessions work with subtle body systems to release energetic blockages. As a Reiki Master, Dr. Shah uses this modality to support emotional release and spiritual growth alongside traditional therapeutic approaches.
People
Nancy Shah
Licensed Psychologist
Certified EMDR therapist with 25+ years experience in mind-body healing. Specializes in trauma recovery and personal transformation through integrative approaches combining psychology, yoga, and energy work.
Questions
What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps process unprocessed traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation, reducing their emotional impact and allowing healthier cognitive processing.
What issues can Dr. Shah help with?
She specializes in anxiety, trauma recovery, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions using EMDR, mindfulness, and integrative healing approaches.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide mindfulness coaching and therapeutic support virtually for clients outside the local Solana Beach area.
What makes your approach unique?
Our holistic framework combines EMDR therapy with yoga, energy psychology, and spiritual practices for comprehensive mind-body healing tailored to individual needs.
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Reviews (3)
Lonika Misra
Oct 25, 2018
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Dr. Nancy Shah is amazing! She is a kind and genuine healer who strives to make an authentic connection with her clients. Dr. Shah is great with listening and understanding her client's experiences, and treating accordingly using EMDR, incorporating mindfulness, and other therapies she is well versed in. I have recommended many clients to her, and they have had great results with Dr. Shah.
Solana Beach Chamber Of Commerce
Aug 02, 2018
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The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Dr. Nancy Shah as a member and appreciate all they do for the community!
Carmenza David
Feb 02, 2018
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Dr. Shah is a beautiful soul. She is intuitive, personable, kind, and quite generous with her knowledge and experience. Anyone looking to sort out an immediate crisis, or dealing with unresolved long term… issues, or simply wanting clarity on setting goals, or dealing with the everyday issues involved in raising children, or anything affecting your everyday life and stopping you from feeling your best will be very glad contacting Dr. Shah. She is a great listener, and she will support you in finding practical and effective solutions. I highly recommend her.
