Tannaz-Alagheband EMDR Therapist in Los Angeles, Irvine & Throughout California
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EMDR Therapy in Irvine, CA

Specialized therapy for trauma, infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, reproductive and birth trauma, and postpartum support

For adults who are ready and motivated to make real, lasting change

In-person in Irvine and telehealth throughout California

Tannaz Alagheband, LCSW, PMH-C | Certified EMDR Therapist

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Who I work with:

02 Infertility & Reproductive Trauma

Infertility, IVF, failed transfers, pregnancy loss, or a path that hasn't gone as expected brings a specific kind of grief. It touches identity, relationships, and everything you hoped for, not just the medical experience itself.

You want support from someone who understands this and doesn't need it explained

01 Trauma & Nervous System Patterns

Certain patterns keep showing up: emotional reactivity, anxiety, or triggers that are hard to shift even when you understand where they come from. Talk therapy has given you insight, but something still feels stuck at a deeper level.

You're ready to work at the level of the nervous system, not just the mind, and actually shift what's been driving these patterns

03 Postpartum Transition

Motherhood may feel different than you expected. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or alone in ways you didn't anticipate. Or you're still carrying something from the birth itself: a difficult delivery, emergency C-section, or an experience that didn't go as planned.

You want focused support to process what happened and feel more like yourself again

05 Cultural Identity & Bicultural Experiences

You feel caught between two or more worlds. As an immigrant or child of immigrants, you've learned to code-switch, hold parts of yourself back, and navigate spaces where your lived experience is often unseen or misunderstood.

You're looking for a therapist who understands your family dynamics, cultural expectations, and bicultural experience without needing it explained

04 Anxiety and Not Feeling Enough

You're high functioning and self-aware, but the internal pressure doesn't let up. Overthinking, self-criticism, and the sense that you're not doing enough follow you even when things are going well.

You want to actually shift these patterns, not just manage them, and feel more settled in who you are and what you want

06 EMDR Intensives for Deep, Focused Healing

You've been in therapy before and there's something specific that still feels unresolved. You want focused, concentrated time to go deeper than weekly therapy allows.

EMDR intensives offer dedicated 1 to 3 day sessions designed for adults who are ready for efficient, meaningful progress

If you’re ready for something to shift, I’m here to support you

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  • My five-year struggle with infertility left me with a deep sense of hypervigilance that I couldn’t seem to release. When we finally became pregnant, I was paralyzed by the fear of losing this baby too. Through EMDR, Tannaz helped me gently reprocess the trauma of my past miscarriages, allowing me to finally experience peace and joy as we continue on this journey toward welcoming our child. I’m profoundly grateful for her professionalism, compassion, and ever-present heart throughout our sessions. I am forever changed and would highly recommend her if you are struggling with infertility issues and pregnancy. 

    Former Client

  • When I first started therapy with Tannaz, I carried apprehension from past experiences. From the first session, she gently reshaped what therapy could be. Through EMDR and her consistent support, I’ve grown in emotional resilience and stability. I feel more connected to myself and better able to navigate life’s challenges. Tannaz creates a safe, compassionate space, and I’m deeply grateful for her guidance.

    Former Client

  • As a colleague of Tannaz's for nearly 15 years, I have worked with her in different settings and know first-hand that she is an excellent therapist. She is a go-to referral for me and I have shared her name with many people seeking therapy, not only because she is exquisitely trained, but also because she is unfailingly compassionate and highly competent. Her clients are lucky to have her.

    Sepideh Saremi, LCSW

  • Tannaz is a highly trained therapist with multiple specialties such as EMDR. Tannaz has a natural ability to connect with her clients with warmth and compassion. I have known Tannaz as a colleague for many years and would highly recommend her as a therapist.

    Carole Lewis, LCSW

Tannaz Alaghband, EMDR and somatic therapist in California

I’M SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE

I’m here to help

My name is Tannaz (Tan-Naaz), LCSW, certified EMDR therapist, and Perinatal Mental Health specialist (PMH-C), based in Irvine, California. I specialize in infertility, reproductive trauma, and perinatal mental health, and work with adults navigating trauma and anxiety, in person in Irvine and online throughout California.

EMDR Therapy for adults healing from trauma

Process and heal trauma at its root, and begin releasing what your body has been holding. Feel more present, grounded, and at ease in your body.

Therapy for infertility, IVF, and reproductive trauma

Support for infertility, IVF grief, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma with a therapist who specializes in the full emotional complexity of the reproductive journey.

Therapy for postpartum and early motherhood

Navigate the emotional and identity shifts that come with motherhood, and begin to feel more like yourself again.

Therapy for High-achieving professionals and creatives

Begin to shift patterns of overthinking, self-criticism, and internal pressure, and build a more trusting relationship with yourself.

Culturally Attuned Therapy

Explore the impact of intergenerational experiences, cultural expectations, and identity with a therapist who understands the nuance of bicultural identity

My approach: Healing from the inside out

I’m a relational and culturally affirming EMDR therapist who values genuine human connection and meeting you exactly where you are. I integrate EMDR, somatic, mindfulness-based, and relational approaches to support healing at the level of the nervous system. Our work helps you reconnect with your body’s natural capacity to heal and move forward with more clarity and choice.

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Areas of Expertise

  • EMDR Therapy For Trauma

    A traumatic experience activates our threat response to help protect us, but if trauma is not addressed, we can continue to feel anxious, numb, or disconnected from ourselves and others. EMDR therapy will help you tap into your brain and nervous system’s natural healing ability so you can get relief from distressing past memories and move forward. EMDR therapy is highly effective therapy in addressing anxiety, feeling stuck, and shifting from negative core beliefs about oneself.

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  • Therapy for Reproductive and Perinatal Trauma

    One in six couples experience fertility challenges. Miscarriages, preterm births, difficult pregnancies, birthing complications, failed IVF procedures, and postpartum depression or anxiety create a sense of grief that can impact your sense of self and relationships. EMDR for reproductive/perinatal trauma can give you a safe space for your grief to be witnessed, your story to be heard, and your trauma to be processed.

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  • Therapy for Postpartum Support

    Becoming a parent is a powerful, life-changing experience—and it can also bring unexpected emotional and mental health challenges. I provide compassionate, personalized postpartum therapy to help you feel supported, grounded, and empowered as you navigate identity shifts, anxiety, and healing after childbirth. I can help you through postpartum anxiety and adjustment, birth trauma and postpartum PTSD, boundary setting and communication, and more.


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  • EMDR Intensives

    EMDR intensives offer extended, focused time, usually 2–3 hours in one day to process specific experiences or patterns that keep you feeling stuck. This format allows for deeper, more continuous work without the start and stop of weekly therapy. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, childhood trauma, or major life transitions, intensives can help you experience meaningful relief and lasting change in a shorter period of time.

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  • Therapy for Anxiety and Perfectionism

    Anxiety can show up as racing thoughts, indecisiveness, irritability, insomnia or other sleep disorders, physical tension, and an inability to relax. Perfectionism is a often a protective response developed to cope with anxiety. EMDR and mindfulness-based therapy can help you learn effective techniques to regulate your nervous system, shift from negative self-talk, and cultivate self-compassion.

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  • Culturally Affirming Therapy for First and Second-Generation Immigrants

    Being a first or second-generation immigrant, or straddling more than one culture is a unique experience that deserves to be seen, heard, and explored. As an immigrant and woman of color, I understand the pressures and dilemmas of straddling two cultures while questioning your identity and belonging. I offer an affirming space in which you can begin to explore different themes related to identity, belonging, and family dynamics while not having to explain yourself .

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A calm, supportive psychotherapy space in Irvine, California for individuals seeking EMDR therapy across Orange County, including Newport Beach and surrounding areas

Phone number: 949-415-6123