Anxiety & EMDR Therapist in
Los Angeles

Samira Dewidar, LCSW | Therapist Los Angeles| Therapist Silver Lake

Welcome

I’m Samira (she/her). I help teens and adults who on the surface have it “all together” but underneath are struggling with constant worry & self doubt.

I utilize a variety of tools such as individual therapy and EMDR to help you start feeling good enough and living life fully.

I’m a native New Yorker (and now Los Angeles transplant) who values authenticity and as a therapist this means I show up as a human for you, not a robot.

Therapy with me is a space where you can laugh, curse, and definitely cry if that’s what you need. As a therapist, I strive to be warm, curious, and to listen more than I talk. 

Therapy Approaches

  • EMDR

    EMBR is an effective and evidence-based treatment that helps people process unresolved trauma in the brain.

    I utilize EMDR with clients who are interested in a different approach to treating their anxiety.

  • Trauma Focused

    Trauma, whether it may be childhood neglect or living through a global pandemic, is often at the root of anxiety and unhealthy perfectionism.

    I utilize trauma focused therapy to help clients heal.

  • Social Justice

    As a social worker, I will explore how systemic oppression may contribute to the pain you are experiencing.

    I value inclusivity and utilize an anti-oppressive lens.

  • Children of Immigrants

    My experience as a 1st generation American allows me to understand how culture and family history of immigration may be impacting you.

    I practice cultural humility and have experience working with clients of various cultural backgrounds.

Education and Training

  • • Licensed Clinical Social Worker #102563 - California

    • Pupil Personnel Services Credential - California

  • • Master of Social Work Honors- Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, NY

    • Bachelor of Arts in Social Inquiry Honors - New School, NY

  • • EMDR Parts 1&2 - Trauma Recovery/HAP 

    • Trauma-Focused CBT - Sycamores

    • Loss and Bereavement Certificate Program - Jewish Board

    • Motivational Interviewing - NYC Dept of Mental Health, Los Angeles Unified School District

    • Erika’s Lighthouse - Los Angeles Unified School District

    • FOCUS - Los Angeles Unified School District