emdr therapy · Altamonte Springs
Heal the root, not just the symptoms.
A powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps you process and heal from trauma and painful memories — without having to relive them in detail.
EMDRIA trained
Gold-standard care
All kinds of trauma
For "big T" & "little t"
In-person or virtual
Florida-wide
What is EMDR therapy?
No one-size-fits-all script.
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 need a "big T" trauma to benefit.
Many clients find healing from a wide range of experiences. If you've tried talk therapy before but still feel stuck, EMDR might be the missing piece.
PTSD and complex trauma
Childhood emotional neglect
Relationship wounds and breakups
Anxiety and panic attacks
Sexual assault or abuse
Grief and loss
Low self-worth or chronic shame
Emotionally immature or abusive parents
Our approach to emdr
EMDR woven into relational therapy.
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
01
Reconnect with your body and the wisdom it's been holding.
Breathwork & Grounding
02
Stay anchored and regulated as you process difficult material.
Psychoanalytic Insight
03
Understand the deeper roots of where your patterns began.
Narrative Work
04
Reclaim your story and rewrite the meaning you've carried.
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.
Parts Work
05
Inner-child work to integrate the wounded aspects of self.
Why choose us
Why choose EMDR at New Light?
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 — available in our Altamonte Springs office or online anywhere in Florida
Insurance accepted and sliding scale available — flexible payment options for self-pay clients
Inclusive and affirming — we welcome all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences
Your EMDR therapists
Trained, trauma-informed, and here for you.
Jessica Parker
MA · Young Adults & Anxiety
Experienced in working with young adults dealing with anxiety, self-harm, and life transitions.
LMHC · Founder · Trauma Therapist
Specializes in trauma-informed care, EMDR, and anxiety treatment for adults.
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.