EMDR Therapy in Altamonte Springs

Heal the Root, Not Just the Symptoms.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps you process and heal from trauma, distressing memories, and painful experiences — without having to relive them in detail.

Originally developed for PTSD, EMDR is now used to treat a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship trauma, attachment wounds, phobias, and more.

Instead of just talking through your pain, EMDR helps your brain and body reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer feel overwhelming.

How EMDR Works

Trauma often gets "stuck" in the nervous system, causing triggers, emotional flooding, or shutdown. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help your brain:

Process memories in a new, healthier way
Reduce the emotional charge of past experiences
Reconnect with a sense of safety and empowerment
Access deeper insight and meaning

At New Light Counseling, EMDR sessions are always gentle, collaborative, and paced to your needs. You are never forced to go faster than you're ready for.

What Can EMDR Help With?

You don’t have to have a “big T” trauma to benefit from EMDR. Many clients find healing from:

PTSD and complex trauma
Childhood emotional neglect
Relationship wounds and breakups
Anxiety and panic attacks
Sexual assault or abuse
Medical trauma
Grief and loss
Low self-worth or chronic shame
Emotionally immature or abusive parents

If you’ve tried talk therapy before but still feel stuck, EMDR might be the missing piece.

Our Approach to EMDR at New Light Counseling

EMDR at New Light Counseling isn’t rigid or one-size-fits-all. We integrate EMDR into a warm, relational therapy process where you feel truly seen and supported.

Depending on your needs, we may also weave in:

Somatic techniques to reconnect with your body
Breathwork and grounding exercises
Psychoanalytic insights for deeper understanding
Narrative work to reclaim your story
Parts work (like inner child work) to integrate wounded aspects of self

Whether your wounds come from a single event or years of accumulated pain, our trauma-informed therapists are here to walk with you at your pace — never pushing, always honoring your process.

Why Choose EMDR Therapy at New Light Counseling?

Here’s what sets us apart:

EMDRIA-Trained Clinicians – Our therapists have completed EMDR training through EMDRIA, the gold standard in trauma treatment.
Relational and Client-Centered – Healing happens in connection. We build strong, supportive relationships where you feel seen, safe, and understood.
In-Person and Virtual Sessions – EMDR therapy is offered in our Altamonte Springs office or online anywhere in Florida for your convenience and comfort.
Insurance Accepted and Sliding Scale Available – We accept insurance and offer flexible payment options for self-pay clients.
Inclusive and Affirming – We welcome all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences. You belong here.

Whether you’re processing recent trauma or untangling long-held pain, EMDR at New Light Counseling can help you move forward — with compassion, clarity, and care.

Begin Your Healing Journey with EMDR

Your past doesn’t have to define your present. With the right support, healing is possible.Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation with one of our EMDR-trained therapists. Whether you're brand new to therapy or ready to go deeper, we're here to support your next step.

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Your EMDR Therapist

Ashley, trauma therapist and founder of New Light Counseling, smiling warmly in front of a blue background.

Ashley McAuliffe, LMHC

Specializes in trauma-informed care, EMDR, and anxiety treatment for adults.

Therapy that Fits Your Life

We offer flexible scheduling, in-person sessions in Altamonte Springs, and secure online therapy across Florida. We are in-network with Aetna and Cigna, and offer affordable self-pay options with sliding scale rates.