EMDR & IFS Intensive Therapy for Trauma
Evidence-Based, Somatically-Informed Trauma Intensives in Fishers, Indiana
When the Past Won't Stay in the Past
Trauma isn’t only stored in your memories. It lives in the nervous system, in the body, in the parts of you that learned to brace, protect, or go numb in order to survive. It has a way of showing up long after the original experience has passed. It filters into your relationships, your sense of self, the way you move through the world, and the feelings that seem to come from nowhere and everywhere all at once.
Trauma takes many forms, and not all of them look the way we expect.
Acute Trauma stems from a single overwhelming event, such as an accident, an assault, a sudden loss, or a medical emergency, that ruptures a sense of safety in an instant. The nervous system responds the only way it knows how: by going into survival mode. For many people, it never fully comes back out.
PTSD develops when that survival response gets stuck. The anxiety, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and emotional flooding that define PTSD aren't signs of weakness, they're signs of a nervous system that learned to stay on high alert because at one point, it had to.
Complex PTSD carries a different kind of weight. It develops from prolonged, repeated trauma, often within relationships where there was supposed to be safety, trust, or love. Childhood abuse or neglect, domestic violence, emotional manipulation, or growing up in an unpredictable or unsafe home can all leave deep imprints on how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how safe we feel in our own skin.
Childhood and Developmental Trauma doesn't always come from a single dramatic event. Sometimes it's the accumulation of what was missing and experiencing a childhood without adequate attunement, safety, consistency, being truly seen and valued. These early wounds shape the nervous system at its foundation, often showing up decades later in patterns that feel confusing or impossible to change.
Relational and Attachment Trauma grow from painful experiences within close relationships, such as betrayal, abandonment, infidelity, emotional neglect, or the chronic experience of not feeling safe, chosen, or enough with the people who mattered most. This kind of trauma lives in the body's response to intimacy and connection itself, often making closeness feel simultaneously longed for and terrifying.
Medical Trauma is more common than most people realize. A frightening diagnosis, an unexpected procedure, a difficult birth experience, a stay in the ICU, or simply feeling dismissed, unheard, or powerless within the medical system can leave lasting trauma responses that affect both physical and emotional well-being long after the medical event has passed.
Grief and Loss Trauma can follow the death of someone we love, but also the loss of a relationship, an identity, a dream, a sense of safety, or a version of life we thought we'd have. When loss is sudden, violent, or layered with complexity, or when there was no space to grieve, it can become trauma stored in the body and nervous system.
Secondary and Vicarious Trauma affects those who bear witness to the suffering of others. Therapists, nurses, first responders, teachers, caregivers, and anyone who loves someone in deep pain can experience this type of trauma. The weight of what you carry for others is real, and it deserves the same care and attention as any other trauma.
Whatever form your trauma has taken, it deserves to be met with care, precision, and deep respect.
By weaving EMDR, IFS, and somatic awareness together, we create a space where your nervous system can finally begin to feel safe enough to heal. We move at your pace, gently, without pressure, and with full attention to what your body and your inner world are telling us. There is no rushing here, no pushing through, no reliving without support. Just steady, compassionate, expertly held work that goes where the healing actually needs to happen.
Trauma may have shaped your story. But it doesn't get to write the ending.
Healing trauma is not about fixing what's broken, but rediscovering strength in what survived.
FAQ’s
What can I expect from trauma therapy?
Healing from trauma isn't linear and it doesn't look the same for everyone. What you can expect from our work together is a therapeutic experience tailored to you. We take into account your history, your nervous system, your pace, and what your body and inner world need most at every step.
Here's how we approach it:
We start with safety Before we go anywhere near the deeper material, we make sure your nervous system has what it needs to feel grounded and resourced. This is a foundational part of the healing process. Trauma therapy that moves too fast can retraumatize rather than heal. We take the time to build the internal safety and trust that makes the deeper work not only possible but truly transformative.
We work with the whole system Our approach weaves together EMDR, IFS, and somatic awareness as an integrated, fluid way of working that follows what you need in the moment. IFS helps us identify and compassionately engage the parts of you that have been shaped by trauma. Typically, these parts carry the pain, the shame, the fear, and the protective patterns that once kept you safe. EMDR then helps reprocess the memories and experiences that those parts have been holding, gently updating the nervous system's response so the past no longer feels like the present. Somatic awareness keeps us anchored in the body because that's where trauma lives, and that's where healing needs to land.
We go at your pace There is no timeline, no checklist, no pressure to move faster than feels right. Some sessions will go deep. Others will focus on integration, grounding, and simply being with what's emerged. Both are equally valuable. Healing goes beyond what happens in the session and continues to unfold in the days and weeks that follow.
You'll begin to notice real shifts As the work progresses, most clients notice that the memories and experiences that once felt overwhelming begin to lose their charge. The body stops bracing. The nervous system starts to settle. The parts of you that have been working so hard to protect you begin to trust that it's safe to rest. What once felt like an unbearable weight starts to feel more like something that happened. It’s still part of your story, but no longer running the show.
You'll leave with more than relief The goal of trauma is a genuine transformation in how you relate to yourself, your past, and your life. Clients often describe coming out of this work with a deeper self-understanding, a quieter nervous system, more authentic relationships, and a sense of agency and wholeness they hadn't felt in years, or perhaps ever.
How many sessions will I need?
Honestly, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this, and anyone who gives you a definitive number isn't giving you the full picture.
What we can tell you is that the intensive format is specifically designed to create meaningful progress in significantly less time than traditional weekly therapy. Some clients come in for a single intensive to address something specific, such as a particular memory, a defined event, a pattern they're ready to move through, and leave with exactly the shift they were looking for. Others find that a series of sessions allows them to work through more layered material, building momentum and going deeper with each one. Some clients return periodically, using intensives as a powerful complement to their ongoing growth and healing.
We want to be transparent about something; while we offer a three-session series as a framework, we're not suggesting that three sessions is the prescription for full healing. What we can say is that for many clients, this structure tends to bring profound, lasting relief and real, felt change. But your needs are yours alone. For some people, one session is exactly enough. For others, the deepest healing unfolds over more time and more sessions than three. We offer the series because it's a container that works beautifully for many people, not because it's a finish line.
What shapes the process most is the nature of what you're carrying. A single traumatic event often responds more quickly than complex, layered, or developmental trauma that has been woven into the nervous system over many years. It's why we take the time in your initial consultation to really understand your history and what you're hoping to heal.
What we commit to is never rushing you through the work, and we will never stretch it out longer than it needs to be. We check in regularly, adjust as we go, and always move at the pace your nervous system is ready for. Your healing is a process and we'll navigate it together.
How do I get started?
To initiate the process, please feel free to contact me by clicking the button below or texting me at 317-813-9982 I am available to address any inquiries you may have and to arrange your initial consultation. Relief and healing are accessible, and I am committed to facilitating your path towards them. Do not hesitate to pose any questions you might have. Your confidence and safety throughout this therapeutic journey are paramount to me. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you in the near future.