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Welcome. I'm Sarah and I am so glad you're here.
I am a trauma therapist in Virginia Beach, VA and I offer virtual therapy appointments to individuals across Virginia. I specialize in treatment for those with PTSD, c-ptsd, anxiety, depression, and burnout. My approach is warm and supportive, offering a space where we focus less on changing what you do, and instead work on developing a deeper understanding of what is happening inside of you when you do it.
I specialize in working with trauma, helping you move at your own pace toward healing, clarity, and a greater sense of internal stability. Feeling at home in yourself changes everything.
If you feel ready to heal past hurts, address present challenges, and create peace and clarity for your future, I would be honored to guide you along the way.
How to Work with Me
1. Request a free 15 min. consultation online to determine if we are a good fit for the type of therapy you are looking for.
2. From there, I will set up a Client portal account for you where you can fill out the appropriate paperwork, credit card information, and initial assessments.
3. Our initial session will be considered an Intake session, and will be 60 minutes and $165. The initial session is where I will gather a deeper understanding of what you are looking for in therapy.
3. From there, you can then use the client portal to submit requests for future appointments, choosing from 45 or 60 minute sessions. EMDR Intensives are also available at your request.
4. Subsequent sessions are where we will truly do the work of helping you reach your desired treatment goals.
How Does EMDR Therapy Work?
Trauma and Your Brain
Traumatic experiences can overwhelm the brain, resulting in the fragmented, "present-tense" stored memories. In other words, the brain reacts as if this event is still a current threat, even if the danger has past.
Activating the Memory
EMDR activates the chosen memory network, bringing the memory into an active, changeable state. This is done by identifying the images, negative cognitions, emotions, and body sensations associated with the memory.
Bilateral Stimulation
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (stimulating both sides of the body) to facilitate memory reconsolidation as the memory is recalled. This results in a "deactivation" of the target memory
Memory Integration
