Lainie Popp, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lainie!

You keep replaying the same conversations, saying yes when you mean no, or reacting in ways that don’t match what you know. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in EMDR therapy for adults who are tired of talking about the problem and want something to actually shift.

My focus

I work with adults who know why they struggle but still find themselves doing the same thing again. Maybe you freeze when you need to speak up, choose people who cannot show up for you, or feel anxious even when nothing is technically wrong.

My approach

Insight matters, but it is not always enough. I use EMDR, parts-informed therapy, ACT, mindfulness, and practical strategies to help clients work with the reactions, beliefs, and memories that still feel active in daily life.

My communication style

My style is warm, direct, and easy to talk to. I ask thoughtful questions, offer honest feedback, and won’t expect you to have the perfect words. Sessions are focused, but still human.

My journey to mental healthcare

My own experiences with growth and healing led me to this work. I know how frustrating it can be to understand why something keeps happening and still feel unable to change it. That shapes the way I practice.

My goals for you

We will focus on what you want to be different in real life, not just what you understand about yourself. Goals may include speaking up sooner, trusting yourself more, feeling calmer in relationships, or reacting less strongly to things that used to take over.

Our first session

The first session is a conversation about what has been hardest lately, what you have already tried, and what you want to feel different. You do not need to have the whole story organized before you start.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

EMDR

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Adulthood and Aging from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lainie Popp