EMDR has been proven to effectively resolve trauma or disturbances for survivors of sexual abuse, war stress, addictions, partners of sex addicts, motor vehicle accidents, airplane incidents, or victims of clergy sexual misconduct. For over 20 years, client's self-reports as well as empirical research of EMDR has repeatedly shown successful outcomes for client trauma resolution when other treatment methods have fallen short or actually failed.

We have noticed that people with trauma or significant stress responses oftenhave difficulty taking the first steps towards their healing journey because of shame or keeping secrets. La Perla's commitment is to provide innovative, safe, timely and culturally sensitive counseling services for people seeking effective relief from difficult life transitions, stress, or trauma. We believe it is possible that people can learn how to master change, build self esteem & confidence, and "bounce forward" with the help from a trusted professional.

We invite you to take a few minutes and browse through the website as a way to familiarize yourself with ideas, therapies, or groups that you may find interesting.

Clergy Sexual Misconduct: A Systems Approach to Prevention, Intervention, and Oversight Edited by John Thoburn, Ph.D., and Rob Baker, M.A. Sonja Rudie, MA, LMHC, CSAT, contributing author.

Mending A Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts Dr. Stephanie Carnes, Editor. Sonja Rudie, MA, LMHC, CSAT, contributing author.