EMDR Therapy for Trauma in SC & NY
Helping Anxious Women Heal From Trauma, People-Pleasing, and Emotional Wounds
If anxiety, guilt, or past experiences are still shaping how you show up in relationships and in your own life, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
You might be highly functional on the outside, but inside you feel constantly overwhelmed, frozen, or like you’re walking on eggshells. These patterns often trace back to unresolved trauma—especially for women who learned early on to people-please, over-function, and avoid conflict to feel safe.
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based treatment that helps you heal trauma and anxiety at the root—without having to relive every painful detail.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy is designed to help your brain reprocess traumatic or overwhelming memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional or physical reactions.
It uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) to activate the brain’s natural healing process and resolve the stuck emotional charge connected to past experiences.
Many clients describe EMDR as “finally letting go” of something that’s been weighing them down—without having to talk through the trauma repeatedly.
EMDR Therapy Can Help You Heal
Childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or abuse
Narcissistic, controlling, or toxic relationships
Sexual trauma or boundary violations
Medical trauma, loss, or complicated grief
Anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic fear
Guilt, shame, and people-pleasing patterns
Low self-worth rooted in past experiences
Whether your trauma is from a single incident or years of invalidation, EMDR therapy for trauma can help you break free from the cycle of fear, anxiety, and over-responsibility.
EMDR for Anxious, People-Pleasing Women
If you struggle with:
Saying “no” without guilt
Prioritizing others while neglecting yourself
Fear of rejection, abandonment, or conflict
Always needing to be the "calm one" or “fixer”
…it’s possible you’re still operating from old survival strategies tied to unresolved trauma.
EMDR can help you feel safe, empowered, and emotionally free—often more quickly than traditional talk therapy.
What to Expect in EMDR Therapy
As a trauma-informed therapist, I guide each EMDR session with safety and compassion. You’ll never be rushed or forced to revisit anything you’re not ready for. EMDR isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about helping your brain and body finally resolve it—so you can live with more ease, confidence, and clarity.
Why Clients Choose EMDR With Me
✔ I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and people-pleasing
✔ I offer a gentle, grounded approach—at your pace
✔ I blend EMDR with somatic and relational therapy
✔ I’m able to offer EMDR virtually, in the safety and comfort of your home
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation to Learn More
Ready to heal from trauma - without reliving it?
You don’t have to carry it all anymore. Let’s explore if EMDR is the right fit for you.