Thoughtful and Compassionate Trauma-Informed EMDR & CBT Therapy
Online therapy for adults in California and Nevada
Evidence-based treatment, coming from a place of empathy and research.
Quality consultation for clinicians seeking seeking clarity, depth, and support
Many people come to Holding Light Clinical Services looking for therapy. I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, and related concerns. I am an online EMDR and CBT therapist in California and Nevada, providing trauma-informed care to adults throughout those states. My clients are often thoughtful, capable individuals who are used to managing a lot, but who feel emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed beneath the surface.
Others are clinicians seeking consultation. Many of the therapists I work with are early or mid-career, or transitioning into more specialized work. I find clinicians benefit from a space to think carefully about their work, deepen skills, and receive support within what is often an isolating profession. My services may also be useful to you if you are working toward EMDRIA certification or strengthening your CBT skills and conceptualization.
At Holding Light, I offer both psychotherapy and consultation services.
TESTIMONIALS
What Others Are Saying
Therapy Approach
Helping adults navigate life, trauma, and anxiety. Click here to learn more about tailored, evidence-based therapy to help you feel grounded, present, and supported.
Consultation for Therapists
Supporting clinicians in EMDR and CBT. Click here to learn about collaborative, reflective consultation to clarify cases, refine skills, and grow your practice.
Blog
Insights and guidance on mental health, CBT, and EMDR. Read practical tips and thoughtful reflections to support your journey toward recovery.
MEET CHRIS
Christopher Schamber is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the states of California and Nevada. He is certified in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He is also an approved CBT Trainer Consultant and EMDR Consultant-in-Training. For years, Chris has helped people overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety to rebuild a life they can be excited for. He also enjoys working with ambitious and creative individuals to overcome blocks and realize their full potential.
Mind and Prose
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When you look on a therapy directory these days, the chances are pretty good that you’ll see clinicians saying they provide teletherapy services. So what does that mean exactly? Think about teletherapy as an extension of telehealth, only instead of speaking with a doctor, you’re talking with a therapist. We live in a digital world. […]
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. I provide secure telehealth therapy for adults located in California and Nevada.
I specialize in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailored to each client. I am certified by EMDRIA and the Academy of CBT, respectively.
However, I am also trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and may utilize some of those concepts as appropriate.
Therapy sessions are 50 minutes long. For individuals interested in EMDR Intensive sessions, those extend to 80 minutes.
It is typically recommended that sessions take place weekly at the beginning of treatment. However, it is also understandable that this is not always possible for people. Feel free to ask more about this during the consultation call.
A typical hour-long therapy session is $250. Extended EMDR Intensives cost $375.
The honest answer is that it depends. I have finished treatment with people in as few as five sessions. I have also worked with people for six-plus years.
A person with a complex history of trauma, for example, may naturally need more time to work through everything than somebody who is at the start of their first struggles with mental health. The client’s goals for treatment matter in this, too.
During our free initial 15 minute consultation call, I will briefly introduce myself and my style. I then ask to hear a little bit more about you and what brings you into therapy. Finally, I answer any questions you might have and talk about logistics.
You can schedule this call by clicking the link below and finding my next availability.
Yes. I offer EMDR and CBT consultation for clinicians, including those pursuing EMDR certification.
"The only way out is through." - Robert Frost
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