Modern Therapy for EMDR Trauma Healing
EMDR trauma therapy near me: serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut
Because Healing is Possible
At Relational Realm Therapy, we believe trauma doesn’t have to define your life. Our EMDR trauma therapy near me services help you process painful memories, calm your body, and reconnect with yourself. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy supports you in building emotional safety, restoring trust in yourself, and creating space for healing that lasts.
What Type of Trauma Is EMDR Good For?
EMDR therapy is effective for processing single-incident trauma (like accidents or assaults), complex or ongoing trauma (such as childhood neglect or relationship abuse), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
EMDR helps the brain integrate painful or overwhelming experiences that were never fully processed. It’s particularly effective for:
PTSD and complex PTSD – including flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional numbing
Childhood trauma and attachment wounds – events that shaped how you trust and connect
Sexual assault, domestic violence, or bullying – experiences that shattered safety
Medical or birth trauma – when past procedures or emergencies trigger ongoing fear
Grief, loss, or betrayal – moments that disrupted your sense of self or belonging
Because EMDR works on how memories are stored rather than just how they’re recalled, many clients notice real relief faster than with talk therapy alone. The process allows your nervous system to release the “stuck” responses that keep you in fight, flight, or freeze.
At Relational Realm, our EMDR trauma therapy near me sessions are guided by licensed, trauma-informed clinicians who move at your pace—never rushing, always centering safety and trust.
(Source: American Psychological Association on EMDR efficacy)
Who Should Not Get EMDR Therapy?
EMDR may not be appropriate for everyone, especially if you’re currently in crisis, actively using substances to cope, or have certain medical or dissociative conditions that require stabilization first.
EMDR activates intense emotional and physiological responses, which can be overwhelming if you don’t yet have the coping tools to manage them. People who might need a different approach first include:
Those with active psychosis or mania – EMDR can intensify symptoms without stability
Individuals in unsafe environments – if trauma is ongoing, safety planning comes first
Clients with severe dissociation or unmanaged substance use – grounding skills must be in place before trauma reprocessing
Anyone with unregulated medical conditions (like seizures or cardiovascular issues) that could worsen under stress
At Relational Realm, we always begin with a comprehensive assessment to determine readiness. Sometimes, therapy starts with stabilization—learning grounding and emotional regulation—before moving into EMDR trauma processing.
Ready to Rewrite Your Story?
Your trauma is part of your story, but it doesn’t have to shape your future. At Relational Realm, EMDR therapy helps you heal at the root, so you can rebuild a sense of safety, trust, and peace within yourself and your life.
You deserve:
Your Healing Is Personal
We see each client as part of a unique relational system. Whether you’re in individual, couples, or group therapy, our approach centers on understanding how your patterns, emotions, and connections interact - helping you build awareness, balance, and authentic growth.
EMDR for trauma processing
Attachment-informed therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Individual and couples therapy
We’re Accepting New Clients
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Shira Adams, Therapist, LPC, NCC
Individuals, LGBTQ+, & EMDR in Pennsylvania
FAQs
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Many people hear the word trauma and think it only applies to major events…but relational trauma often looks quieter. It can come from growing up without feeling truly seen, having to be the “strong one,” or learning early that your needs were too much. You might not call that trauma, but your nervous system remembers.
If you struggle with closeness, feel overly responsible for others, feel anxious in relationships, or shut down during conflict, these patterns may be traces of how your body learned to stay safe. Trauma therapy isn’t about labeling your story. It’s about understanding the ways your past shapes connection, and helping you experience love and safety in real time, not just in theory.
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100% yes! But, it does not look like undoing the past. Instead, we reestablish safety in your body and environment, explore and mourn the losses associated, connect with meaningful and rewarding experiences, and reconnect with yourself and others in a safe and supportive way.
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We have a strong No Topic Is Off Limits rule: friendships, family dynamics, breakups, life transitions, romance…you bring it and we’ll dive into it.
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As a concierge therapy service, Relational Realm does not accept insurance because most insurance companies dictate the methods, frequency, and length of your treatment. As trauma therapists, we cannot ethically treat you based on someone else’s assumptions of your needs. Additionally, insurance companies require treatment “justification,” asking therapists to prove that someone is “sick” and is not improving. This goes directly against our mission and values; you are not broken.
We provide Superbills for out of network insurance reimbursement.
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Relational Realm is a registered provider with the Pennsylvania Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP). Through VCAP, survivors of sexual assault (in childhood or adulthood) are eligible for up to $5,000 in funding for therapy services if the crime occurred in adulthood, and $10,000 if the crime occurred in childhood.
Sexual assault victims seeking counseling services related to their abuse are not required to have reported the assault to police or other authorities to be eligible to receive these benefits.
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We meet online via a HIPAA-compliant electronic health & video conferencing platform, JaneApp. Once your account is created, you’re able to log in to maintain appointments and payments and meet with your therapist via secure telehealth video chat.
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All cancellations made sooner than 48 hours before an appointment will not incur a charge. If you cancel your appointment less than 48 hours before it is scheduled, you will be subject to the full charge of the session. Likewise, a “no-show” charge of the full cost of the session will be incurred if you miss a scheduled session with no notice. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your appointment, it is considered a “no show” and you will be responsible for the session fee.
How it Works
At Relational Realm, we help you reclaim emotional safety, connection, and joy in your relational world. Take the First Step:
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Get in touch.
Book a free 20 minute consultation to get matched with the right therapist based on what brought you here.
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Begin your journey.
We help you identify your goals for therapy and develop a personalized plan to help you heal and transform.
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Rediscover yourself.
We believe therapy should be a path to transformation, not a lifelong sentence. We’ll support you as you grow, heal and transform.