Kathleen Phelps

Kathleen Phelps is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDRIA Certified Therapist, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant with over twenty-five years of experience in mental health care. She serves as the EMDRIA San Diego Regional Co-Coordinator, reflecting her leadership role within the EMDR professional community. Phelps spent sixteen years working in medical settings with psychiatric programs, which has informed her specialized expertise in treating the psychological impacts of chronic health conditions, chronic pain, and medical trauma. Her clinical practice in Carlsbad, California, integrates EMDR with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and professional stress. She offers both in-person sessions at her Carlsbad office and secure telehealth sessions throughout California. Phelps provides free telephone consultations for prospective clients, and her practice reflects a deep understanding of the intersection between physical health and psychological well-being, particularly for professionals navigating high-stress environments and individuals managing the emotional toll of chronic medical conditions.