Trauma Therapy & EMDR Therapy | The Holly Wood Sexol

Trauma Therapy

A mind-body approach to sex and trauma therapy.

Helping clients recover from sexual trauma, heal from sexual violence, strengthen their relationships, and develop the necessary skills to achieve lifelong change for a more pleasurable and connected life.

Trauma Healing & EMDR

Trauma Healing and Psychotherapy are interdisciplinary practices involving the reconnection of the mind and body. They rely heavily on principles of embodiment—being present in your body in order to most fully understand and engage in the world around you. Oftentimes, once we experience a traumatic event, our minds can remain disconnected from our bodies, making it difficult to move freely through the world. My job is to guide you to reestablish this connection. I truly believe that trauma is the source of pathology and that all beings have within them the capacity to heal, which is why I am passionate about working with each individual to develop the necessary skills to achieve lifelong change to improve their quality of life.

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Sexual Trauma Therapy

Every 73 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Effects of sexual violence can last far past the initial assault. This can include PTSD, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, shame, lack of self-worth, mood swings, chronic pain, depression, sexual dysfunctions, and more. Despite the alarming statistics and residual effects, recovery is possible!

Because this type of recovery is extremely close to my heart, I work to help survivors reclaim their power, manage triggers, and move past the pain to take ownership of their bodies and their healing.

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How does EMDR therapy differ from other therapies?

EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or homework between sessions. EMDR, rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue allows the brain to resume its natural healing process. EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain. Part of the therapy includes alternating eye movements, sounds, or taps. For many clients, EMDR therapy can be completed in fewer sessions than other psychotherapies.
How can EMDR therapy help?

Our brains have a natural way to recover from traumatic memories and events. While many times traumatic experiences can be managed and resolved spontaneously, they may not be processed without help. Stress responses are part of our natural fight, flight, or freeze instincts. When distress from a disturbing event remains, the upsetting images, thoughts, and emotions may create feelings of overwhelm, of being back in that moment, or of being “frozen in time.” EMDR therapy helps the brain process these memories and allows normal healing to resume. The experience is still remembered, but the fight, flight, or freeze response from the original event is resolved.
What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. Experiencing trauma can affect the brain's natural ability to recover from distressing events. EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories through alternating eye movements, sounds, or taps. EMDR therapy has been extensively researched and has demonstrated effectiveness for trauma.
How can EMDR therapy help?

Our brains have a natural way to recover from traumatic memories and events. While many times traumatic experiences can be managed and resolved spontaneously, they may not be processed without help. Stress responses are part of our natural fight, flight, or freeze instincts. When distress from a disturbing event remains, the upsetting images, thoughts, and emotions may create feelings of overwhelm, of being back in that moment, or of being “frozen in time.” EMDR therapy helps the brain process these memories and allows normal healing to resume. The experience is still remembered, but the fight, flight, or freeze response from the original event is resolved.
Do I have to pay now?

No. Cards are kept on file on an encrypted, secure platform in which are charged the week in which the cycle begins. *Payment plans are available
How do I register?

First, we need you to please complete this brief pre-screening form so that we can reach out to you to schedule a free phone consultation to discuss the group of your choice. After the completion of the phone consultation, we will complete enrollment by sending you the consent forms. After all consent items are completed, you are registered and will receive all of the confidential schedule information and the virtual link to access the 8 – week group.
What is the format and style of this group?

These groups are didactic and interactive in nature, meaning that the facilitator (a Licensed Psychotherapist) leads and structures the group. Each week, the group facilitator, guides all discussions, and processes, by providing edication, answering questions, and teaching structured exercises, and interventions.
Do I have to speak in my group?

Sharing is not required, however attendees are always given the opportunity to do so, if they yearn for emotional and intimate interpersonal connections.
Can I be anonymous?

These groups are designed as an interactive experience in which participants learn how to connect with vulnerability while gaining insight into emotional needs. Participants have the options to utilize an anonymous Pseudonym faux name if they choose to do so. All participants are kindly asked to have their cameras on to add to the cohesive experience. Our encrypted platform is HIPAA compliant and has full confidentiality secure limited access to registered group attendees only.