EMDR and Trauma Therapy for Adults in California
You Can Feel Solid in Yourself Again.
Meet Yana Nogid, LMFT
Hi, I’m Yana.
If you’re here, something has likely shaken your sense of certainty — even if you’re used to being capable and steady. I work with insightful, self-aware adults who are navigating experiences that have disrupted their confidence, trust, or direction. My mission is to help you process what feels overwhelming at its root so you can feel solid in yourself again.
Over time, I’ve seen how insight alone isn’t always enough. Many of my clients I work with are highly self-aware and understand their patterns deeply — yet still feel stuck or unsettled and are ready for a deeper level of change.
That’s why I specialize in EMDR and depth-oriented trauma therapy. While traditional therapy focuses on understanding, EMDR allows us to work at the level of the nervous system — where those patterns are actually held. This approach allows us to work beyond analysis and support your nervous system in fully integrating what feels unresolved.
My Approach
Where Insight Meets Integration.
Therapy with me is steady, collaborative, and depth-oriented. I bring structure to our work while creating space for reflection and honesty. Many of my clients are insightgul, thoughtful and self-aware — they don’t need to be analyzed. They need a grounded space where what feels overwhelming can be processed safely and clearly.
My approach integrates EMDR with trauma-informed and attachment-focused work. We move beyond simply understanding your patterns and toward fully resolving what feels stuck. This means working not just at the level of thought, but at the level of the nervous system — where lasting change occurs.
What sets me apart is my ability to hold complexity without losing steadiness. I respect your intelligence and autonomy while helping you navigate what feels destabilizing. Our work is focused, intentional, and paced in a way that supports real integration — not just temporary relief.
Peek Inside My World
SUPERPOWER
Holding emotional complexity with steadiness and clarity.
FAVORITE EATS
Simple meals shared slowly — good coffee, fresh bread, something nourishing and unhurried.
INSPIRED BY
People who choose depth over distraction and growth over avoidance.
WHERE I’VE BEEN
Born in Riga, Latvia and raised there until age five. Since then: Lativa, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, and Israel.
WHERE I WANT TO GO
Bali with my bestie.
DAILY RITUAL
Quiet mornings, reflection, and creating space to feel grounded before the day begins.
ONE DAY I WANT TO
Visit a wolf sanctuary.
How I Can Help You
Education, Credentials & Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Economics, UC Santa Cruz (2009)
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MFT emphasis), University of San Francisco (2013)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #104573
The Integrated EMDR and IFS Model: Level 1 — January 2026
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist — August 2025
Advanced EMDR Consultation — April 2024 to present
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) — May 2025
Sexual Assault Counselor (Trained by RTS in San Mateo) — April 2010 - April 2011
Professional Memberships
EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association)
If this resonates, the next step is a brief consultation.
We’ll talk through what’s bringing you in and get a sense of whether this work feels like the right fit.