Work Through Trauma with EMDR

Trauma Therapy & EMDR in Round Rock, Texas

“Trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about how your body reacted afterward.”

Are you ready to heal your trauma? Not just numb it or cope with it, but really heal it completely?
So many clients struggle with the aftereffects of trauma for years, even decades after they experience a traumatic event, or worse, a traumatic childhood. I’ve worked with clients who started therapy in their teens or twenties, but who still struggle decades later.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

PTSD and cPTSD are healable with the right approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) just isn’t enough. CBT can reduce some symptoms and teach you to try to change your thoughts, but trauma affects your entire body's nervous system, hormones, relationships, your sense of safety, and even your sense of self and worth.

Using EMDR, AEDP, IFS, and somatic therapies, we can get to the root causes of your trauma and heal your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.

If you’re ready to really heal, let me help you.

What is Trauma?

Trauma isn’t just what happened to you…It is what happened in your body after the traumatic experience. It can look like:

  • Being triggered by people, places, or experiences that remind you of what happened.

  • Having nightmares, whether they are about the traumatic experience or just feeling trapped, afraid, or ashamed.

  • Having frequent negative thoughts and feelings such as hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness.

  • Feeling like you have to control every problem, or feeling like you can’t control anything.

  • Being irritable or overreacting to small stressors.

  • And more…

Sometimes during a traumatic event, the brain doesn’t process information like it normally does, and the emotions get stuck in the body. Because this is scary and feels overwhelming, many people try to avoid thoughts and feelings that remind them of the traumatic event, meaning it never has a chance to heal.

Think of it like a physical wound. If it gets infected, it needs attention and care before it can truly heal. Your brain and nervous system are the same way—they sometimes need help to “clean out” those stuck emotions.

The good news is that trauma is highly treatable! 

What is Trauma Therapy and How It Can Help

Trauma therapy works by helping your body to differentiate what happened to you in the past with what is happening now. Rather than reliving the pain and fear in your body every time you think about a traumatic memory, you will be able to feel calm, empowered, and confident that you can handle the emotions you feel. Instead of thoughts being trauma triggers, they will become memories that don’t cause a physical reaction in you anymore. 

I’ve worked with hundreds of people with PTSD and cPTSD to recover from all kinds of traumas, including recovering from sexual assault, a car accident, dog bite, ongoing childhood physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence, and more. Whatever you’ve experienced, I am confident that I can help you feel safe, understood, and healed

I am trained in several gold-standard therapy methods, so even if you’ve been to therapy before, I can tailor a therapy to your needs. I can use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) PE (Prolonged Exposure), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I also incorporate Somatic work, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory to help you to feel safe enough to have a healthy mind-body connection. 

I’m going to help you understand yourself. Your thoughts, feelings, and reactions make sense based on what you experienced, and I can’t wait to show you how to understand yourself and feel safe.

EMDR and trauma therapy can help treat:

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • cPSTD

  • Panic attacks

  • Trauma from Natural disasters

  • Phobias

  • Job loss

  • Betrayal or infidelity

  • Assault

  • Performance anxiety

  • Sexual and/or physical abuse

  • Miscarriage

  • Divorce

  • War

  • Racism, prejudice, and discrimination

  • Near-death experiences

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help people heal from trauma and distressing emotions. It focuses on reducing the emotional intensity associated with traumatic memories by helping the brain process these memories in a healthier way.  

During a session, you’ll focus on a specific memory and will tap on alternating sides of the body to help the brain to better process the emotions and sensations that come up. Together, we will focus on changing your thoughts and beliefs into healthier beliefs and responses. After the session is over we will process what you felt and help you to feel more at peace with the past. 

EMDR is a safe and effective way to process traumatic memories quickly, even if the trauma itself happened years ago.

Reach out today if you’d like to learn more about EMDR.

We’re in this together.

Specialties

  • Anxiety

    xiety can often feel like an uphill battle. That's why I tailor my services to meet your unique needs. Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing, self-doubt, or low self-esteem, I provide specialized support to help you overcome these challenges.

  • Trauma

    Processing trauma is essential for moving forward. Work with me, and together we'll guide you to a place of acceptance and joy using proven effective treatments. The process is easy, quick, and safe—I’ve got you.

  • Moms

    Motherhood is both beautiful and challenging. Let me support you in navigating these challenges, providing guidance and care from pregnancy through the empty-nest years. Together, we can ensure you enjoy every stage.

  • Faith

    Life can be lived and loved through the transformative power of the Word of God. I specialize in faith-based therapy, offering a safe space to explore and deepen your faith without guilt, fear, or shame. Discover the true meaning and strength your faith brings to your life.

  • Relationships

    Through one-on-one sessions, I can help you process and find solutions for navigating your most challenging relationships. Whether dealing with abuse or managing everyday relationship dynamics, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

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What to Expect on a Video Consultation

During our free 15-minute consultation, we will discuss the challenges you are facing and how trauma-based therapy or EMDR can guide you through recovery. I will answer any questions you have about the methods we will follow to help you heal from your trauma. On the Zoom call, we will also discuss items related to logistics, scheduling, and other necessary practice information. My top priority is to help you heal and support you along that path. 

Although the first step can be the hardest, take a step forward and begin healing from past trauma today!