You’ve Carried Enough. It’s Time to Heal.

EMDR therapy for high-achieving professionals who are done just getting by and are ready to feel seen, supported, and fully present again.

In-person in San Diego, online across California.

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You’re Exhausted From Holding It All Together

You’re doing everything you’re supposed to - showing up for work, your family, your responsibilities - but inside, it feels like too much. You're tired in a way rest doesn’t fix. Your mind won’t pause. Some days you're numb; others, on edge.

Maybe you’re snapping - or slipping into auto-pilot. Maybe you carry memories that no one knows are still living in your body.

If you're a parent, you’re likely juggling far more than anyone sees. The pressure, the guilt, the way your own needs are always last.

You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.

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“You are not alone. This is where you start reclaiming you.”

~ Vera McGrath, LMFT

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    EMDR Therapy

    EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, research-supported therapy that helps you heal from the weight of past experiences - without having to relive them in detail. It allows your brain and body to finally process what’s been stuck, so you can move forward with more ease, clarity, and self-trust.

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    Therapy for High-Achieving Professionals

    You’re successful on the outside but exhausted inside—carrying stress, overwhelm, and the weight of always pushing forward. Together, we’ll work at your pace to heal what’s beneath the surface so you can find ease and balance again.

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    Parenting, Postpartum, Fertility

    Parenting can be both beautiful and incredibly demanding. Whether you’re a mom adjusting to life postpartum, navigating identity shifts, or managing stress while trying to “do it all”, you deserve space to process, heal, and feel supported. Together, we can explore the emotional toll of caregiving, reconnect you with your needs, and build tools for balance, boundaries, and self-compassion.

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About Me

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I believe therapy should feel like an exhale after holding your breath for too long.

My practice is rooted in compassion, cultural awareness, and deep listening.

My work centers around women and men who carry a lot - professionally, emotionally, generationally - and are ready to feel supported in a deeper way.

I especially welcome people of color and clients from marginalized identities who may not have always felt seen in traditional therapy spaces.

Learn more about me here.

"Vera creates a rare and important space that feels both safe and real - something truly valuable in a healing journey. With deep compassion, clarity, and just the right touch of humor, Vera helps clients reconnect with their bodies, make sense of complex trauma, and move forward with confidence. But it’s the commitment to her own growth that truly sets her apart from other clinicians and lets me know that my referrals are receiving the very best care."

~ Jeanie Vetter, LCSW