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EMDR THERAPIST IN VIRGINIA

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How can emdr therapy help?

Heal From Trauma With EMDR.

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Trauma can leave you feeling scared, powerless and alone.

It can be hard to trust your own feelings. One moment you’ve got your guard up, keeping people at arm’s length. Next, you’re making yourself small and taking the blame. It can feel like there’s something “bad” in you; that no one could understand you and you deserve to suffer.

These normal trauma responses protected you then. And now you have better ways to protect and care for yourself.

EMDR can help you:

Take control of your life and feel safe.

Trust yourself and choose what is right for you.

Know that you are enough and you belong.

Feel comfortable being your authentic self.

Be loved and accepted for who you are.

How does EMDR heal trauma?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR has proven highly effective in healing trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, and addiction.

During trauma we process and store memories incorrectly. We then experience the traumatic memories and beliefs as if they were happening in the present. And we respond now as we did during the trauma.

EMDR employs a body-based technique of alternating left-right taps or auditory tones called bilateral simulation. Bilateral stimulation is used to activate positive inner states and connect them with traumatic memories.

This sets up a learning state that allows you to take what is useful to you from your experiences and discard what isn’t. You are then left with emotions and beliefs that allow you to move forward in life.

The foundations of EMDR are

A safe and attuned therapeutic relationship.

Cultivating healing resources to address unmet needs.

Engaging the body/mind’s natural capacity for healing through bilateral stimulation.

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Ready to feel safe in your thoughts, emotions, body, and relationships?

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My credentials as a trauma counselor in Arlington, VA

I’ve Devoted My Career to Helping People Heal Trauma and Dissociation.

Worked with trauma at every level including Crisis Response & Stabilization, Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP).

Advanced Certification in Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD).

Hundreds of hours of specialized training in trauma and dissociation, including EMDR, Somatic Therapies, and Parts Work.

Master’s in Counseling from William and Mary.

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EMDR starts with a safe therapeutic relationship where you are heard and respected.

We will adapt the therapeutic principals and techniques of EMDR to fit your needs. A safe environment and bilateral stimulation help you tap into the body and mind’s natural wisdom and healing.

EMDR strengthens your natural capacity for healing and wholeness.

We cultivate positive inner resources to provide what was needed but unavailable during the trauma. Bilateral stimulation instills these resources so you can draw on them to heal.
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Serene waterfall with turquoise water surrounded by rocks, symbolizing healing and peace, reflecting how trauma therapy works.

EMDR unfreezes the trauma memories/beliefs and clears the emotional distress.

Bilateral stimulation links the traumatic memories with the healing inner resources. This frees the mind and body to naturally move towards health and wholeness.

Painful memories stop defining you and become just things that happened in the past. You can then move forward in our life, knowing that;

You Can Protect And Care For Yourself.

You Deserve To Be Loved And Accepted For Who You Are.

You Can Build Healthy Relationships.

Starting Therapy is Easy

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Let’s get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit.

Begin therapy

Understand you as a whole person and tailor treatment to your needs.

Ongoing support

Work together to build safety and trust as you heal and grow.

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My Promise To You

Safety

Build a meaningful connection with your therapist. Feeling validated, heard, and respected will improve the therapeutic relationship.

Honesty

Being honest with yourself is not always easy, so it can be hard to share with your therapist too. When trust and comfort exist, honesty can surface.

Connection

Once we are honest with ourselves,
we make room for learning and growth. Growth may look like breaking old patterns, creating new habits, and establishing a plan to meet goals.

Appointment Hours :

  • Monday - Friday : 9am-4pm
  • Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Online Therapy in Virginia

For your convenience, my teletherapy services are available across the state of Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, Chesapeake, Hampton, Harrisonburg, Leesburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Reston, Richmond, Roanoke, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.

If you need to send me mail, you can do so at this address:

1550 Wilson Blvd Ste. 700 #226, Arlington, VA 22209

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