Healing
Growth
Clarity
EMDR & Trauma Therapy in Miami Beach, FL
EMDR & Trauma-Informed Therapy in Miami Beach, FL
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Most people come to me after trying therapy that felt like talking into a void. 50 minutes of nodding. A lot of “how does that make you feel?” Not much else. That’s not what this is.
Therapy with me is a real conversation. I’m present, I’m direct, and I’m genuinely invested in what’s happening for you, not just tracking your symptoms. You’ll leave sessions with actual clarity, not just the feeling that you said a lot of words.
Most clients tell me they notice something shift within the first few sessions, not a dramatic breakthrough, but a quieter thing. A little more space in their chest. A thought that used to spiral just… doesn’t. That’s where it starts.
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I use EMDR therapy as the core of my work, and here’s why:
You can have all the insight in the world and still feel completely stuck. You can know exactly why you do something and still keep doing it. That’s not a willpower problem. That’s what unprocessed trauma and nervous system patterns actually look like.
EMDR gets underneath the story and works directly with your brain and body. It helps reprocess the memories, beliefs, and experiences that got stuck so they stop running the show in your present life.
I layer this with trauma-informed, somatic, and attachment-based approaches depending on what you need. The goal isn’t just symptom management. It’s actual change you can feel in your relationships, your reactions, your body, and how you show up every single day.
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Your first session: You don’t have to have it figured out or come in with the “right” story. We’ll cover what’s bringing you in, some background, and what you’re hoping for. Nothing is off limits and nothing will shock me.
Ongoing sessions: We go at your pace. Some sessions we’ll process something deep using EMDR. Some sessions we’ll just untangle what’s happening in your life right now. Both matter.
What you won’t get:
— Toxic positivity
— Vague advice you’ve already Googled
— The feeling that you have to perform being okay
What you will get:
— Honest, direct feedback when you need it
— Real tools for your nervous system, your relationships, and your daily life
— A therapist who’s actually in it with you, not just observing from across the room
Our Specialties
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Trauma & PTSD
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Anxiety
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Addiction
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Relationship Issues
Hi, I’m Jess
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I became a therapist because I needed one first.
I know what it’s like to carry something heavy and not have the words for it. To feel like you should be fine, like you have no “real” reason to be struggling, and yet still feel completely stuck. I’ve done my own deep work. I’ve sat in the chair you’re sitting in. And that experience didn’t just shape who I am personally, it shaped every single thing about how I work with clients. It also taught me what therapy shouldn’t feel like. Stiff. Clinical. Like you’re performing being broken for someone taking notes.
I’m a mental health counselor and trained EMDR therapist based in Miami Beach, FL. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, relationship patterns, and addiction using EMDR therapy and trauma-informed, mind-body approaches that go deeper than traditional talk therapy. I work with adults who are tired of just surviving their days and ready to actually feel like themselves again. In-person here in Miami Beach, and virtually for anyone in Florida.
Outside the Therapy Room:
I’m someone who genuinely loves this work, not just professionally, but personally. I believe in therapy, I believe in growth, and I believe in doing the hard thing even when it’s uncomfortable. I’m passionate about wellness, self-work, and the idea that healing isn’t a destination, it’s something you keep choosing. I also don’t take myself too seriously. Life is heavy enough. If we can laugh a little while doing the deep work, we absolutely will.