INTEGRATIVE THERAPY | EMDR | INTENSIVES IN TEMECULA, CA & ONLINE
Therapy That’s Real, Grounded, & Designed For You.
TANA NOONAN, MA, LMFT
I KNOW
You’re smart, capable, and driven—But you’re tired of just pushing through life.
Hey there, I’M Tana
Being a therapist is serious work, but it's also about connection, laughter, and those "aha!" moments that change everything.
But first, let me tell you a little about myself...
I'm a wife, a mom, animal lover, hobby enthusiast and an independent spirit with a dry sense of humor. I'm also a passionate therapist who believes in the power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit.
My journey as a therapist? Let's just say it had a few twists and turns. I've worked in public mental health, adult and juvenile detention, crisis response, inpatient treatment and with victims of violent crime and human trafficking. These experiences showed me that people possess an incredible strength and resilience, even when facing unimaginable adversity.
But I also saw how those experiences could leave unhealed wounds, impacting our relationships, sense of self, worldview and even our physical health. That's when I knew I wanted to help people create deeper meaning and connection. But I also knew I couldn't do that in the traditional public mental health setting. The limitations were stifling!
I wanted to create a space where people could truly dive deep, explore their inner world, and heal at their own pace. A space where they could feel safe to be vulnerable, authentic, and empowered to create lasting change.
So I embraced change and started my private practice in 2019 to help people just like you find their path forward. ✨
Find the Support That’s Right For You.
You’ve already done the hard part—realizing something needs to change. I’ll help with the next steps.
Working with me is…
A space where you can slow down, tune in, and be fully human.
Collaborative and focused—we’ll get curious together and move toward what matters to you.
Rooted in compassion, but not afraid to gently challenge patterns that keep you stuck.
Trauma-aware, affirming, and centered on creating lasting, meaningful change.
Working with me is not…
A place where you have to hide parts of yourself to be accepted.
Endless venting with no direction, or rigid agendas with no room to breathe.
About perfection, performance, or doing things “the right way.”
A quick fix or slapping a band-aid on your emotions.
professional background:
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I see you as a whole person—mind, body, and spirit. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healing, so I draw on a range of evidence-based methods to create a personalized plan. Below is a quick look at some of my key approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is a values-based therapy that empowers you to relate differently to uncomfortable thoughts and emotions—rather than trying to eliminate them. We’ll focus on psychological flexibility, so you can adapt to challenges while staying true to what matters most to you.
Attachment Theory
Our earliest relationships shape how we connect with others. Exploring your attachment style can reveal patterns in how you interact and feel about yourself. By understanding these roots, we’ll foster healthier, more fulfilling bonds in the present.
EMDR is powerful for processing traumatic memories. Attachment-Focused EMDR zeroes in on how early relationship experiences might still be affecting you. This helps reprocess past attachment injuries, building self-trust and emotional security.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT provides practical skills for regulating emotions, navigating interpersonal conflicts, and staying grounded in the moment. It balances acceptance (your feelings are valid) with change (you can learn healthier ways to cope).
For a more focused, accelerated approach, EMDR Intensives offer extended sessions—sometimes over consecutive days—to dive deeper into trauma processing. Ideal if you want to address specific issues quickly or feel you’re moving slowly in weekly therapy.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is a highly effective method for OCD and anxiety-related disorders. By gradually facing what triggers you, while resisting compulsive or avoidant behaviors, you can break free from the anxiety cycle and reclaim control in your daily life.
Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Theory helps us understand how your nervous system influences feelings of safety, connection, or threat. By learning to recognize and regulate these bodily responses, you’ll experience greater calm and improved social engagement.
Somatic Experiencing is a gentle, body-centered approach that acknowledges how trauma and stress can get “stuck” in the nervous system. We’ll focus on physical sensations to release tension and restore a sense of grounding—often without re-telling every painful detail.
Parts Work / IFS-Informed Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) sees your psyche as a “family” of parts, each with its own viewpoint and role. This approach nurtures understanding and compassion for even the most challenging “parts” of you, leading to healing and wholeness.
An Integrative and Adaptive Approach
I don’t limit us to a single framework. Instead, we’ll combine these methods in a way that suits your specific needs—addressing emotional, cognitive, and somatic layers of your experience. Your journey is unique; your therapy should be, too.
Return to Services
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Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Chapman University in Orange, CA. (2009)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #53258 (2013 to present)
Certificate of Recognition from San Bernardino County for supporting victims of the December 2, 2015, terrorist attack, at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California
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Certified EMDR Therapist with advanced training from the Parnell Institute (2020)
Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) (2024)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) (2020)
Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (2009)
Advanced training in TF-CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness-Based (MB-CBT), Victims of Human Trafficking, Crisis Response, and Supporting Victims of Mass Violence and Critical Incidents.
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