Business Details
38 Years
experience
Compassionate Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles
Founded with a commitment to compassionate trauma healing, Cutting Edge Counseling has specialized in evidence-based therapeutic approaches for over 35 years. Our Los Angeles-based practice integrates neuroscience, relational therapy, and somatic experiencing to address trauma, PTSD, and anxiety through modalities like EMDR, mindfulness, and attachment repair. With expertise in both in-person and teletherapy services, we provide personalized care tailored to individual needs while emphasizing the body-mind connection. Our team of licensed therapists brings decades of experience in helping clients overcome complex trauma, dysfunctional family patterns, and chronic stress.We prioritize creating safe therapeutic relationships that foster trust, resilience, and lasting emotional regulation. Backed by scientific research, our comprehensive 360 approach has successfully guided thousands toward reclaiming their quality of life. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our continuous advancement of trauma treatment methodologies and compassionate client support systems.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Attachment Repair
Mindfulness Therapy
Trauma Counseling
PTSD Treatment
Teletherapy Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Specialize in evidence-based trauma therapy with EMDR, somatic experiencing, and attachment repair
- Integrate neuroscience principles into personalized treatment plans
- Offer secure teletherapy options across California
- Licensed therapists with combined 60+ years of trauma specialization
- Maintain a relational approach emphasizing safety and attunement
Services
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) creates new neural pathways to resolve traumatic memories. This neuroscience-based approach transforms how distressing experiences are stored in the brain through bilateral stimulation. Our certified therapists guide clients through structured reprocessing protocols to reduce emotional charge and develop empowering self-beliefs.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic Experiencing addresses trauma stored in the nervous system through mindful body awareness techniques. We help clients develop regulation skills by tracking physical sensations and completing self-protective responses frozen during traumatic events. This mind-body approach restores physiological balance and emotional resilience.
Attachment Repair
Attachment Repair Therapy addresses developmental trauma from early relationships. We work with clients to understand relational patterns, establish healthy boundaries, and develop secure connection capacities. Through attuned therapeutic relationships, we help rebuild trust and create new relational templates.
Mindfulness Therapy
Mindfulness practices cultivate awareness of automatic thought patterns and emotional reactions. Our therapists teach grounding techniques to manage overwhelming emotions and stay present. This conscious awareness helps break cycles of rumination while developing compassionate self-observation skills for lasting emotional regulation.
Teletherapy Sessions
Secure video therapy sessions provide trauma treatment accessibility across California. Our clinicians adapt EMDR, somatic techniques, and attachment work for online platforms while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. This flexible option ensures continuity of care for clients preferring remote sessions or facing mobility challenges.
People
Stephanie Book Koehler
Co-Founder
With over 35 years in trauma treatment, Stephanie specializes in EMDR and somatic therapies. She brings personal experience overcoming trauma to her clinical work, emphasizing mind-body integration and compassionate self-care practices.
Lee Ann Teaney
Co-Founder
Lee Ann offers 25+ years of trauma therapy experience focusing on attachment repair and self-regulation. Her approach combines professional expertise with deep understanding of personal healing journeys through relational connection.
Elyse Lauren
Therapist
Elyse specializes in complex trauma recovery, drawing from personal healing experiences. She integrates relational therapy with somatic awareness to help clients overcome developmental trauma and build resilience through compassionate self-connection.
Katherine Dyson
Associate Therapist
Katherine addresses trauma through existential and relational frameworks. Her approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with authentic selves while navigating emotional wounds from achievement-driven lifestyles and empty success patterns.
Questions
What trauma therapies do you offer?
We specialize in EMDR, somatic experiencing, mindfulness therapy, and attachment repair techniques addressing various trauma types.
Do you accept clients outside Los Angeles?
Yes, we offer secure teletherapy services to California residents beyond our Mar Vista office location.
What experience do your therapists have?
Our co-founders have over 35 years combined trauma therapy experience with specialized EMDR and somatic training.
How do you approach complex trauma?
We use a 360 approach integrating brain, body, and emotional healing tailored to each client's unique needs.
What insurance do you accept?
We operate as out-of-network providers offering flexible payment arrangements and superbill receipts for insurance claims.
Can I schedule a consultation?
Yes, we provide complimentary 15-minute phone consultations to discuss therapy options and treatment plans.
Reviews (1)
Roger Ford
Aug 26, 2019
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Ive had the pleasure of knowing these wonderful cutting edge healers for over 25 years!; and as a person with extensive training in Mental Health and experience in Life Coaching; I can truly say that they are, among the very best!
