Xanthe

Asher

EMDR Therapy in Hayes Valley, San Francisco | Attachment-Focused Care

My approach blends EMDR with intuitive, attuned care to help clients access internal resources, heal relational wounds, and move forward with greater clarity and regulation. EMDR therapy helps the nervous system process unresolved experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming in the present. My attachment-focused approach emphasizes safety, pacing, and relational repair. Sessions are available in person in San Francisco and virtually.

Xanthe Asher, MA, LMFT #104741
EMDR Therapy in San Francisco & California

Areas of Expertise

Personalized story of your life's narrative, Resource integration, and processing.

Attachment-focused EMDR therapy
Childhood and developmental trauma
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
Insecure attachment (anxious, avoidant, disorganized)
Relationship and relational trauma
Trauma-related anxiety and chronic stress
Neurodivergent-affirming trauma therapy
Addiction: process and substances
Internalized shame and self-criticism
Emotional neglect and early relational wounds
Fear of abandonment and intimacy
High-functioning trauma and over-responsibility
Burnout and nervous system exhaustion
Trauma recovery for adults raised in chaotic or unsafe environments

Attachment-Focused EMDR Therapy in Hayes Valley, San Francisco

I am a licensed psychotherapist and attachment-focused EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, trained through the Parnell Institute and practicing EMDR since 2014. I hold current credentials with both the Parnell Institute and EMDRIA, specializing in trauma-informed, attachment-based EMDR therapy for adults.

My work is deep, reflective, and person-centered, supporting people healing from childhood trauma, relational wounds, anxiety, and complex PTSD. I offer in-person EMDR therapy near Hayes Valley, San Francisco, and virtual EMDR therapy throughout California.

Xanthe Asher, MA, LMFT #104741
Attachment-Focused EMDR Therapist
San Francisco, Hayes Valley & California

Therapy Approach

I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy grounded in attachment theory and nervous system regulation. Therapy is collaborative and attuned, with an emphasis on safety, pacing, and helping you reconnect with internal resources that support healing and change.

This work is especially helpful for adults experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, attachment insecurity, burnout, and long-standing relational patterns.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy begins with gathering your history—your story, in your own words—followed by resource development and trauma processing. EMDR can help resolve distress related to trauma, anxiety, phobias, emotional blocks, addictions, and behavioral patterns that no longer serve you.

I use bilateral stimulation, including handheld pulsars or auditory tones, to support processing and integration. EMDR allows the nervous system to heal without requiring you to relive experiences in detail.

For more information about EMDR, visit the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). emdria.site-ym.com

Areas of Focus

Attachment-focused EMDR therapy
Childhood and developmental trauma
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
Trauma-related anxiety and nervous system dysregulation
Relationship and attachment wounds
Internalized shame and negative self-beliefs
Burnout and high-functioning trauma
Recovery from emotional neglect
Addiction: process and substances

Fees & Scheduling

50-minute session: $210
75-minute session: $275

Out-of-network insurance superbills are available.

Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Daytime sessions only

Sessions are offered in person near Hayes Valley, San Francisco, and virtually across California.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer EMDR therapy in Hayes Valley, San Francisco?
Yes. I provide in-person EMDR therapy near Hayes Valley, San Francisco, as well as virtual EMDR therapy for adults throughout California.

What is attachment-focused EMDR therapy?

Attachment-focused EMDR integrates standard EMDR with attention to early attachment experiences, relational safety, and nervous system regulation. It is especially helpful for developmental trauma and complex PTSD.

Can EMDR help with anxiety and relationship issues?

Yes. EMDR is effective for trauma-related anxiety, attachment insecurity, and relationship patterns rooted in earlier experiences.

Do you offer virtual EMDR therapy in California?

Yes. I provide online EMDR therapy to adults anywhere in California.

Do you accept insurance?
I am a private-pay provider and offer out-of-network invoices/superbills upon request.