THERAPY SERVICES
Find True Calm with EMDR Therapy
in Tennessee & California
with Kathryn Wood, LPC-MHSP, LPCC, CRC
Unlock Long-Term Relief with EMDR therapy in TN & CA
You've been down this road before. You've tried therapy, and for a while, it seemed to work.
But as life gets busier and more stressful, the issues you thought were resolved creep back in.
Thoughts like "I'm not good enough," "I'm incapable," or "The world isn't safe" resurface, triggering waves of anxiety, depression, and overwhelm.
You’ve done your best to cope.
Maybe you’ve found some relief, but something always seems to show up & set off that spiral of frustration & exhaustion.
You're desperate to break free from this weight and find lasting peace.
Whether you've faced traumatic experiences that refuse to fade, live paralyzed by fear, or simply spend your days lost in critical self-talk, online EMDR therapy in Tennessee or California can be your key to long-term healing!
what is EMDR therapy?
Online EMDR Therapy in Tennessee & California Can Help With…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts related to traumatic events
Childhood Abuse, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, bullying, and academic trauma
Sexual Assault & Rape Trauma, including military sexual trauma
Trauma from Natural Disasters like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires
Accident Trauma, such as car accidents, workplace injuries, or other unexpected events
Military Combat Trauma in veterans or active service members
Medical Trauma, like experiencing life-threatening illnesses or invasive medical procedures, including traumatic childbirth or cancer treatments
Grief & Loss Trauma, especially from traumatic or sudden events like suicide, murder, or sudden death
Secondary Trauma from witnessing trauma in crisis roles like EMT, police, healthcare, and related areas
Phobias stemming from trauma such as plane crashes, animal attacks, home break-ins, and similar events
Social Anxiety stemming from isolation, bullying, neglect, or relationship trauma
Benefits of EMDR therapy
How can EMDR Therapy help you?
Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)is a unique body-brain therapy that incorporates rapid eye movements, physical tapping, or paced audio signals to help re-process & lighten deep underlying traumas, chronic critical self-talk, and distressing reactions that often bring chaos to our inner emotional world.
EMDR therapy often reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and limiting beliefs. Over time, you'll gain a kinder view of yourself and your past, freeing your present. By the end, many feel clearer, lighter, and more focused on the present and future.
Whether you're in California or Tennessee, online EMDR therapy can help you regain control and find relief.
Hi, I’m Kathryn!
I’m a Tennessee & California licensed therapist with over 14 years of experience helping teens and adults heal and find hope. Therapy can feel confusing or unhelpful if your therapist doesn’t understand you. That’s why I use proven treatments to treat trauma, anxiety, OCD, and the issues that show up alongside them. I offer fully online therapy across Tennessee & California, so you can get support from wherever you’re located. If you want to feel calm, confident, and connected instead of overwhelmed, I’m here to help you get there!
EMDR Therapy Success Stories
Trauma Therapy F-A-Q-s
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In online EMDR therapy, I'll guide you through rapid eye movements, taps, or sounds while you focus on a painful memory or negative thought. This process mimics REM sleep, helping your brain reprocess distressing experiences and reduce their emotional charge. For example, EMDR can help reframe triggers that cause panic or PTSD spirals. Over time, EMDR helps your brain and body heal, allowing you to approach memories with compassion and feel lighter, clearer, and more focused on the present and future.
Eager to learn more about EMDR Therapy anywhere you might be in Tennessee or California? Book your free consultation to get started!
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EMDR therapy doesn't happen right away - there are a few stages we'll work through first before the actual physical movements start, to ensure a solid foundation is set for your healing. Read on to learn more!
History and Planning:
We'll begin by gathering information about your history, including any traumatic events, distressing memories, and current symptoms. This phase helps identify the specific targets for EMDR therapy, such as particular memories, negative beliefs, or body sensations that need to be processed. Normally this process takes 1-2 sessions!
Preparation:
We'll review the EMDR process in detail, including how it works and what you can expect. You'll also learn coping strategies to manage any emotional distress that might arise during or after the sessions. This might include mindfulness techniques, deep breathing, or visualization exercises. Expect another 1-2 sessions for this phase - but sometimes it can be longer, or shorter, depending on your situation & needs!
Assessment:
We'll work together to identify a specific memory or thought that will be the focus of the session. You’ll be asked to visualize this memory and identify the negative belief associated with it, such as "I am powerless" or "I am unsafe." You’ll also be asked to rate the intensity of the distress on a scale from 0 to 10. This step of the process is incorporated all the way through Step 8, usually in the same session!
Desensitization:
This is the core of the EMDR process. As you focus on the distressing memory or thought, your therapist will guide you through a series of eye movements, tapping, or sounds. These bilateral stimulations help your brain process the memory in a new way, gradually reducing its emotional impact. You’ll continue this process until the distress associated with the memory significantly decreases.
Installation:
Once the distressing memory has been desensitized, we'll work to help you replace the negative belief with a positive one, such as "I am strong" or "I am safe now." You’ll focus on this new belief while continuing with the bilateral stimulation, helping it take root in your mind.
Body Scan:
You'll be asked to pay attention to any lingering physical sensations related to the memory. This step ensures that the trauma has been fully processed and that no residual tension remains in your body. If any discomfort is still present, you’ll continue with the bilateral stimulation until it subsides.
Closure:
The session ends with a grounding exercise to help you return to a calm, centered state, if needed! We'll ensure that you feel stable and supported before concluding the session. You’ll also discuss any coping strategies to use between sessions if any distressing emotions arise.
Reevaluation:
In the following sessions, we'll check in to see how the processed memories and beliefs have held up. This phase helps determine whether additional sessions are needed or if the focus should shift to another memory or issue.
By the end of your EMDR trauma therapy journey, you'll have a clearer, more compassionate view of yourself and your life. You’ll feel lighter, more focused, and ready to move forward with confidence!
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After completing the first two phases of EMDR, the active part of the EMDR therapy process begins. For some traumatic memories, one session may relieve distress, but deeper or chronic traumas often require multiple sessions for full relief. We'll check in throughout to estimate how long it might take to address your specific concerns. Most people experience some relief in the first session, regardless of trauma severity.
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Nope! You are fully awake and aware during the EMDR Therapy process, and you have total control over your body, mind, and reactions. The eye movements, tapping, or audio fees are simply providing a way to connect your brain more actively in your wake-state, to help uproot that negative crap you don't need anymore! If you want to learn more about EMDR vs. hypnosis, I recommend reading this.
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The short answer is - maybe!
Disassociation is often used to describe common experiences like daydreaming or nostalgia. In EMDR, we focus on specific memories, and it's normal for other memories to surface during the process.
True disassociation—feeling detached from reality or your body—can occur, but it's rare. If disassociation happens, we'll work together to build coping skills and adjust the intensity of the EMDR processing.
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It's common to have concerns, but even skeptical individuals often find that approaching EMDR with an open mind makes a big difference. If we encounter emotional blocks, we'll actually use more EMDR to address them!
We'll assess any subconscious beliefs that may be limiting progress and target them with EMDR. If this still feels challenging, we can explore other options like Internal Family Systems therapy & other experiential therapies, depending on what works best for you.
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Expert Care, Right Where You Are.
Whether you’re in Tennessee or California, Kathryn’s high-quality, proven-to-work specialized therapy is just a click away with online counseling! No commutes, no running late for a gas fill-up, or sitting in a not so comfy office chair - online therapy sessions are designed to fit your busy life, so you can access the care you need regardless of where you are. All you need is an electronic device, Wi-Fi or data connection, and a private space to connect.Personalized, Compassionate Support.
I understand the nuances & messiness of trauma, and am here to help you every step of the way with empathy and expertise. With years of success helping others right where you are find peace from their trauma, I’ve got ample training & experience to be the trauma relief support sidekick you need! -
Book a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and explore how I can help. After that call, we’ll decide the next best steps to move you toward trauma recovery with EMDR therapy - together!
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