Christian EMDR Therapy in Orlando: Healing for the High-Achieving, Deeply Thoughtful Woman.
You’re the one everyone counts on but inside, you're overwhelmed by overthinking, perfectionism, and the weight of holding it all together. Move beyond just "managing" symptoms to true nervous system regulation and lasting peace.
Do you feel like you never quite measure up? That regardless of how hard you try, it’s just not enough?
Does This Sound Familiar?
You feel stressed and overwhelmed most of the time
You’re constantly hard on yourself and feel like you should be doing better
It’s hard to truly relax… your mind and body never seem to fully settle
You worry about making mistakes or getting something wrong
You’re exhausted from trying to keep everything together
You’re the one others count on—but no one really knows what’s going on with you
On the outside, it might look like you’re handling everything just fine. But internally, it feels like you’re always on edge—thinking, second-guessing, and pushing yourself to keep going.
Imagine the inner noise in your head silencing.
You feel calm and grounded and the noise in your head quiets.
You can accept yourself, your body, your size and shape. You have freedom around food.
Deep inside, you believe you have value and worth. You are able to live each day with a sense of hope.
The patterns you’re stuck in—the constant pressure, the self-criticism, the feeling like you can’t fully relax—didn’t come out of nowhere. They developed for a reason, often as ways to cope, stay safe, or keep things together in the past.
But what once helped you get through is now leaving you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself.
You are in the right place.
I specialize in helping high-functioning, deeply thoughtful adults who are used to being the one others rely on—but feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, and like they have to hold it all together.
Many of my clients have a history of trauma or disordered eating, and despite appearing “put together” on the outside, feel anxious, self-critical, and exhausted on the inside.
Together, we work to help you feel calmer in your body, set boundaries without guilt, and show up more confidently in your relationships. I use EMDR and trauma-focused therapy to address the root of these patterns—not just the surface symptoms.
Therapy with me isn’t about just talking things through or trying to “think your way out” of what you’re feeling.
Instead, we focus on helping your mind and body begin to feel safe enough to slow down.
What our work looks like
Using EMDR and trauma-focused therapy, we’ll work together to:
Understand the patterns that keep you feeling overwhelmed and stuck
Gently process the experiences that shaped those patterns
Help your body feel calmer and less on edge
Build a more compassionate, trusting relationship with yourself
Practice setting boundaries without the guilt that usually follows
Over time, many clients begin to notice that they:
Feel more grounded and less reactive
Have more space in their mind (instead of constant pressure or noise)
Trust themselves more in decisions and relationships
No longer feel like everything depends on them
You don’t have to keep living in this cycle
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Specialties
Painful experiences do not have to define you. You can heal the wounds of the past, experience wholeness moving forward, and truly understand your value and worth
Trauma & EMDR
It is possible to feel calm and connected even when life has ups and downs. Gain tools to help you cope, learn to quiet the voice of anxiety, and experience internal peace.
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Heal your relationship with food and your body while building a more compassionate, supportive relationship with yourself.
Eating Disorders & Body Image
If you’re living with chronic illness or CIRS, therapy can help you process the emotional toll, feel more grounded in your body, and reconnect with yourself.
CIRS Recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
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Traditional talk therapy focuses on the logic-driven part of your brain. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain and body actually "process" stuck traumatic memories or negative beliefs. Instead of just talking about the stress, we work to desensitize the emotional charge, allowing your nervous system to finally settle.
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Not at all. While I specialize in faith-integrated counseling for those who want to incorporate their spiritual walk into their healing, I welcome clients from all backgrounds. We will always move at your pace and honor your specific needs and values.
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Many of my clients are high-achievers who look like they have it all together. Usually, that "put-together" exterior is a survival strategy that has left you exhausted and anxious. You don't have to wait for a total breakdown to deserve a space where you can finally stop performing and start healing.
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An intensive is a condensed, deep-dive version of therapy—often spanning a weekend or several days. It’s ideal for those who want to make progress faster than weekly sessions allow, or for those whose schedules make a traditional weekly appointment difficult. It’s a powerful "reset" for your nervous system.
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Yes! I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy for residents across Florida and South Carolina. You can receive expert trauma care from the comfort of your home, avoiding the stress of a commute.
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Healing requires a safe connection. That’s why I offer a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll speak briefly about what’s been going on and determine if my approach—combining clinical EMDR with faith-integrated care—is the right path for your journey.
I also offer Christian counseling.
Spiritual health is closely related to mental health. I am happy to incorporate Biblical truth and connect you to the true healer as you navigate your journey.
Getting started is simple.
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Email or call to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
. We will speak briefly about what’s been going on, what you’re looking for, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.
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Schedule an appointment
If it feels right, we’ll schedule your first session and start moving toward meaningful, lasting change.
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stay committed to the process & experience change
Change does not happen overnight. It takes consistency and time. I will walk with you each step of the way.
P.S. Therapy can fit your lifestyle! Whether you are in Florida or South Carolina, you can begin the therapy process
Just think, you no longer have to fight traffic, no more commute time, increased time flexibility, no need to find childcare, and you can even come to therapy in your pajamas! Online therapy throughout Florida can be done from the comfort of your own home or other private space. Through a secure HIPAA compliant platform, you can receive support regardless of life circumstances.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way
You can feel calmer. You can stop second-guessing yourself. You can learn to trust yourself and show up in your life in a way that actually feels sustainable.
You don’t have to keep doing this on your own.