Trauma & EMDR Therapy in Sherman, TX
Something happened, or a lot of things happened, and it still follows you: in your body, your sleep, your relationships, and the way you see yourself. Trauma therapy at Texoma Specialty Counseling gives you a safe, steady place to heal at your own pace.
What trauma can look like
Nightmares, flashbacks, or memories that pop up out of nowhere
Feeling on edge, jumpy, or always waiting for something bad to happen
Numbness, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from yourself
Shame, guilt, or believing what happened was your fault
Avoiding people, places, or feelings that remind you of what happened
Trouble trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
Trauma isn't only one big event. Ongoing stress, childhood experiences, abuse, sexual trauma, medical trauma, and loss can all leave a mark.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-researched therapy that helps your brain process painful memories so they lose their emotional charge. You don't have to describe every detail out loud. Your therapist guides you through short sets of bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or tones) while you briefly focus on a memory. Many people find the memory still exists but no longer feels like it's happening now.
Other ways we treat trauma
Trauma-informed talk therapy at a pace you control
Parts work and DBT skills for overwhelming emotions
Body-based and mindfulness tools to help your nervous system settle
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for PTSD that hasn't improved with other treatment
Trauma processing group
Healing can also happen in community. Our Trauma-Informed Psychoeducational Process Group meets monthly, with a new theme each month such as self-esteem and boundaries.
Therapists who specialize in trauma
Dr. Stephanie Waitt, LPC-S, CEDS: founder; eating disorders, body image, and trauma
Nicki Williams, LPC-Associate - trauma and relationships; EMDR, DBT, Parts Work
Jaclyn Contreras, LPC: EMDR
Madison Vidican, LPC-Associate: trauma survivors, including sexual trauma
Danielle Sneed, LPC: trauma-informed care
Our supervised counseling interns: lower-cost sessions
Fees and insurance
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and offer superbills for other plans. See fees and insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
No. Many clients come in with disordered eating or body image concerns that have never been diagnosed. We'll figure it out together.
How long does trauma therapy take?
It depends on you and what you've been through. Some people feel relief in a few months; complex trauma often takes longer. We'll check in on progress together.
Is EMDR available online?
Many therapists offer EMDR by video. Ask when you book.
Read more from our blog about the topic of trauma and how therapy can help.