Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Your past doesn't have to control your present.
Trauma can leave you feeling stuck, reactive, or like you’re constantly on edge.
Maybe certain situations trigger intense reactions, or memories feel as fresh and painful as when they first happened.
You deserve to feel safe in your own body again. Our trauma specialists help people just like you process difficult experiences and reclaim your sense of peace.
Despite what you may have heard, trauma isn't always about one big event.
Sometimes, it’s a buildup of smaller moments that overwhelm your nervous system and leave you feeling unsafe.
Here’s what we know: Your trauma is yours, and it matters. What feels manageable to one person might be overpowering to another, and that’s completely valid. If it changed how you see yourself or the world, your brain and body can process it as trauma.
Struggling with trauma can look like:
- Being easily startled or constantly feeling on edge
- Flashbacks or intrusive memories that feel very real and present
- Nightmares or trouble sleeping that leave you exhausted
- Feeling disconnected from your body or emotions
- Avoiding certain places, people, or situations that remind you of past events
- Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach issues, or unexplained pain
- Intense reactions to situations that seem disproportionate to others
You’ve probably tried to “just get over it” or push through on your own. But trauma changes how your brain and body respond to the world.
You’re not weak, and you’re not broken.
Your nervous system is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do: trying to keep you safe.
The most powerful thing about trauma therapy? It goes beyond just talking through what happened. We help your brain and body process these experiences so they don’t hijack your daily life anymore.
Healing Is Possible, Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It
We know this might be hard to believe right now, but you can feel calm and grounded in your own body again.
Healing Is Possible, Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It
We know this might be hard to believe right now, but you can feel calm and grounded in your own body again.
Here's what we've seen happen when you work with our trauma specialists:
- You feel safe in your own skin instead of constantly bracing for danger
- Memories lose their emotional charge and become just memories, not experiences you relive
- You sleep peacefully without nightmares disrupting your rest
- You can be present in relationships instead of feeling triggered or distant
- Your body feels relaxed rather than tense and hypervigilant
- You trust your own reactions and feel more in control of your responses
- You enjoy activities and places that you've been avoiding
Our trauma therapists use specialized approaches like EMDR, Brainspotting, and Cognitive Processing Therapy that work with your brain’s natural healing abilities.
The best part? These methods don’t require you to talk in detail about what happened. Instead, they help your nervous system process and release what’s been stuck.
Our trauma therapists use specialized approaches like EMDR, Brainspotting, and Cognitive Processing Therapy that work with your brain’s natural healing abilities.
The best part? These methods don’t require you to talk in detail about what happened. Instead, they help your nervous system process and release what’s been stuck.
It's time for you to feel safe again.
You don’t have to be falling apart to deserve support.
The pain you’re carrying is real, and so is the possibility of healing. Trauma has a way of making you feel damaged or broken, but we want you to know that you’re not. Your reactions make complete sense. They’re actually proof of your strength and your body’s incredible ability to survive.
And you definitely don’t have to process this alone.
With the right support, your nervous system can learn to feel safe again. You don’t have to wait until you can barely function to reach out.
And you definitely don’t have to process this alone.
Our Process
Getting started is simple.
STEP 1: Get Matched with a Therapist
Fill out our short therapist matching form to help us learn more about you. We’ll pair you with a compassionate trauma specialist who fits your needs, preferences, and schedule.
STEP 2: Schedule a Free Consultation or Your First Appointment
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with your depression therapist, or if you’re ready, go ahead and book your first full session.
STEP 3: Begin Your Journey Back to Yourself
Start working with your trauma therapist using proven methods like EMDR or Brainspotting to help your nervous system process and release what’s been stuck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of trauma do you treat with EMDR and other therapies?
Our trauma specialists help with PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, accidents, medical trauma, grief and loss, military trauma, and religious trauma. We also work with developmental trauma from growing up feeling unseen or unsafe. Every trauma is valid, regardless of how “big” or “small” it might seem.
Is EMDR therapy effective for trauma treatment?
Yes, EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that’s been extensively researched and proven effective for trauma and PTSD. Many people experience noticeable relief in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy. EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer feel as distressing.
Can you do EMDR therapy online?
Absolutely. EMDR can be done safely and effectively through secure online sessions. Your therapist will guide you through the process and ensure you have the tools you need to feel grounded and safe throughout treatment.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?
No. Both EMDR and Brainspotting work without requiring you to share detailed accounts of what happened. These approaches work with your brain’s natural healing abilities and can be effective even when you keep the details private.
Other types of trauma therapies, like Cognitive Processing Therapy or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focus more on helping you reframe how you understand your trauma and the beliefs you’ve formed around it. This often involves reshaping the narrative in a way that reduces shame, fear, or self-blame.
How long does trauma therapy typically take?
Everyone heals at their own pace, but many clients notice some shifts within the first few sessions as their nervous system begins to settle. The length of treatment depends on factors like the type of trauma, when it occurred, and your individual healing process.
Do you accept insurance for trauma and EMDR therapy?
Yes, we’re in-network with major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, TRICARE, Medcost, and Traditional Medicare for both our online therapy in North Carolina and South Carolina and our in-person sessions in New Bern, NC. We’ll help you understand your coverage during the matching process.
What kinds of therapy do you use for trauma?
We use proven approaches to help you process difficult experiences, feel safer in your body, and move forward with more confidence. Some of the therapies we use are:
- EMDR – Reprocesses upsetting memories so they feel less intense.
- Brainspotting – Uses eye positions and body awareness to release stored trauma.
- CPT – Helps replace unhelpful thoughts about the trauma with ones that support healing.
- Trauma-Focused CBT – Combines coping tools with gentle work on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors tied to trauma.
- Somatic Experiencing – Releases trauma held in the body.
- Narrative Therapy – Helps you reframe and reclaim your story.
- Attachment-Based Therapy – Heals trust and relationship wounds.
- DBT – Builds mindfulness and emotion regulation skills.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Grounds you in the present and eases triggers.
We offer trauma therapy across North Carolina and South Carolina to help you heal and move forward.
Trauma and EMDR therapy available virtually across North Carolina & South Carolina, with in-person appointments in New Bern, NC.
Trauma and
EMDR Therapy
Trauma will ravage your nervous system and fragment your sense of self. Experiencing trauma can leave you in a state of reactivity and confusion.
Without trauma therapy, your past traumas can lead to persistent and unpleasant symptoms.
What is “Trauma”?
Trauma is an event or experience outside of you that profoundly impacts your internal experience.
It is important to keep in mind that each lived trauma is unique to the person who experienced it. There is no “one size fits all” framework when addressing issues via trauma therapy.
Experiences of Trauma May Include…
Learn How the Past Affects You in Trauma Therapy
Our first step in starting your trauma journey is learning about your history and garnering awareness of how past experiences show up in your life today.
Renewed Wellness Counseling
Online Trauma Therapy Modalities
Holistic Approach to Trauma Therapy
Every approach we offer at Renewed Wellness Counseling is framed within the truth that wellness is reliant on being attentive to the WHOLE you. This includes the mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual you. We work holistically with you so you can experience the well-being you deserve.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing trauma and overwhelming life experiences.
Helps reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel as distressing
Uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) to reduce emotional intensity
Can be used to treat PTSD, anxiety, grief, abuse, and other trauma-related symptoms
Doesn’t require you to talk in detail about the trauma to be effective
Can be done safely and effectively through secure online sessions
Many people experience noticeable relief in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy
Healing is possible. EMDR helps your brain do what it naturally knows how to do – HEAL!
Brainspotting
This effective trauma modality uses your limbic system to heal trauma. The limbic system is comprised of brain structures that play a large part in:
- Your emotions
- Cognition
- Long-term memory
- Motivation
- Impulse control
- And many other psychological factors
When our system has undergone trauma, these brain structures can be maladaptively impacted. Brainspotting focuses on repairing what has been traumatized so equilibrium can return.
Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Facing traumatic memories and uncomfortable recollections can ramp up our nervous system. Your body-mind might look to do anything to avoid the uncomfortable feelings, images, sensations, and memories. Using DBT, you will focus on using both mindfulness and distress tolerance as you work through and process traumatic memories. We also use DBT to help your body respond to somatic manifestations of past trauma.
Trauma is pervasive in our society. Most people have experienced some form of trauma throughout their life. If an experience or event makes life difficult, unbearable, or impacts your present-day relationships in a negative way, we are here to be compassionately present and assist you in your trauma journey.
Begin therapy in North Carolina or South Carolina to start your journey toward hope and healing.
Trauma can shape how you see yourself, others, and the world – often in ways you didn’t choose. You don’t have to keep carrying it alone. Working with a therapist can help you process what happened with safety, compassion, and the space to begin healing.
At Renewed Wellness Counseling, we offer both in-person sessions at our counseling practice located in New Bern, NC and online for anyone living in North Carolina or South Carolina.
Get started by following the steps below.
STEP 1: Get Matched with a Therapist
Fill out a short form to help us learn more about you. We'll match you with a compassionate therapist who fits your needs, preferences, and schedule.
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STEP 2: Schedule a Free Consultation or Your First Appointment
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - or if you're ready, go ahead and book your first full session.
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STEP 3: Begin Therapy and Discover Renewed Wellness
Start meeting with your therapist and take meaningful steps toward healing, clarity, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
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Want to feel more prepared before your first session? Our New Client Guide walks you through what to expect—from scheduling to your first conversation—so you can feel confident and ready to begin.
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