EMDR THERAPY IN Peachtree City, GA
Trauma-informed, christ-centered EMDR therapy
When the Past Still Shows Up in the Present
Some experiences don’t stay in the past. A memory, a tone of voice, or a moment of conflict can pull you straight back into fear, shame, or panic that has nothing to do with what’s actually happening now. You may have already done years of talk therapy and understand your story, yet still feel triggered, reactive, or stuck in the same patterns.
EMDR therapy at Arise Counseling and Coaching helps your brain and nervous system finish processing painful experiences so they stop running your present. We serve clients in Peachtree City, GA, both in person and online, with the option to bring faith into the work when you want it.
How We Describe EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain reprocess experiences that still feel emotionally “stuck.” When something overwhelming isn’t fully processed, the brain can keep reacting as though the danger is still here. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or tapping, while you briefly focus on a memory, so the brain can store it differently and it loses its grip on your daily life.
You stay awake, alert, and in control the entire time, and you don’t have to retell every detail of what happened. Together we identify a present-day trigger, the older experience connected to it, and the belief you want to carry forward instead. EMDR is recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association as an effective treatment for PTSD, and it also helps with anxiety, grief, and trauma that talk therapy alone hasn’t resolved.
Many clients describe coming out of this work feeling calmer, lighter, less reactive, and more present, no longer controlled by the past.
How We Support Your Family
EMDR Helps Adults and Teens Work Through:
Childhood Trauma and Complex PTSD
Anxiety, Chronic Stress and Panic Attacks
Attachment Wounds and Relationship Trauma
Dealing with Grief and Loss
Emotional Abuse and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Spiritual Trauma and Church Hurt
Medical Trauma and Trauma from Car Accidents
Recovering from Sexual Trauma
Shame, Negative Core Beliefs, and Perfectionism
Burnout and Nervous System Dysregulation
What Sets Arise Apart
Arise is a Christian counseling center that is clinically sound and grounded in biblical truth. We work with clients of all faiths and all walks of life, and if you’d prefer that faith stay out of your sessions, we honor that completely.
Here is what makes our EMDR work different:
Root-Cause, Not Just Coping
We treat trauma as something your mind, body, and relationships had to adapt to in order to survive. Instead of only managing symptoms, we work to resolve the patterns underneath them, drawing on attachment work, parts work, and nervous-system regulation alongside EMDR.
A High-Touch Private Practice
Many of our clients come to us after years of traditional therapy that helped them understand their struggles but never fully resolved them. We offer a warm, personalized experience built around your goals and your pace.
Faith-Centered When You Want It
For clients who desire it, we invite Jesus into the healing process. As memories are reprocessed, many people experience comfort, truth, and restoration that reaches the places symptom management never touched. Healing can happen at the emotional level and the spiritual one at the same time.
EMDR Therapy Formats We Offer
In-Person EMDR
- Peachtree City Office
- Weekly EMDR sessions
- Face-to-face support
Virtual EMDR
- Available across Georgia
- Secure, confidential sessions
- Convenient access from home
EMDR Intensives
Accelerated Healing
- Extended EMDR sessions
- Focused trauma processing
- Faster progress in fewer visits
- Ideal for specific goals or time-sensitive healing
Teen EMDR
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and loss
- Attachment wounds
- Emotional overwhelm
- Life transitions and identity development
Couples and Attachment Work
EMDR in Couples Therapy
- Relational trauma
- Attachment wounds
- Trust and connection issues
- Used when clinically appropriate
Common Issues EMDR Treats
- Anxiety & panic
- Trauma & PTSD
- Grief & loss
- Low self-esteem
- Emotional regulation
- Negative thought patterns
Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Talk
We’ll help determine whether weekly EMDR, virtual therapy, or an intensive format is the best fit for your goals.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and next steps.
Payments and Insurance
At Arise Counseling and Coaching, we’ve made a choice to operate as a private pay counseling agency. This means we do not bill insurance directly; clients pay out of pocket for services. However, we gladly provide a superbill—a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
We believe this approach gives you deeper privacy, higher-quality care, and better outcomes—because your healing deserves more than insurance limitations.
Meet Your EMDR Therapist
Valerie Jackson, MA, LPC (LPC14294)
Valerie Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults and teens heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and emotional pain through compassionate, trauma-informed care. She is EMDRIA-trained and integrates EMDR with attachment work, emotional processing, and inner healing to help clients find deeper freedom and resilience.
Valerie works with adults, teens, and couples, with specialty focus in trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship trauma, attachment wounds, and spiritual integration.
Start EMDR Therapy in Peachtree City, GA
You don’t have to keep white-knuckling your way through triggers you understand but can’t shake. EMDR therapy can help you process what sits underneath them and meet daily life from a steadier place.
Book a free consultation to talk through what you’re carrying and whether EMDR is the right next step.
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FAQs:
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming or triggering. It is widely used for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and painful experiences that still affect daily life.
How does EMDR work?
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or tapping, while you briefly focus on a distressing memory. This helps the brain reprocess the experience and store it in a healthier, more adaptive way, so it loses its emotional charge.
Is EMDR evidence-based?
Yes. EMDR is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy recognized for treating trauma and PTSD, including by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association.
What does an EMDR session feel like?
Many clients describe EMDR as relieving and clarifying. You stay grounded and supported by your therapist while briefly focusing on an experience and the sensations connected to it. You remain awake and in control throughout the session.
How long does EMDR therapy take?
It depends on the complexity of the trauma, your current symptoms, your nervous system regulation, and your goals. Some clients notice change relatively quickly, while deeper or longer-standing trauma takes more time. Intensives are available when you want more focused work.
Can EMDR temporarily increase emotions before it helps?
Sometimes. As the brain processes unresolved experiences, emotions, memories, or body sensations can surface more strongly for a short time. Your therapist works carefully to keep you supported and regulated throughout the process.
Is EMDR effective for anxiety?
Often, yes. EMDR can be especially effective when anxiety is connected to unresolved trauma, painful experiences, attachment wounds, or a nervous system stuck in a chronic stress response.
Do you offer virtual EMDR therapy?
Yes. We offer virtual EMDR therapy for clients across Georgia, using tapping or alternating tones for bilateral stimulation. In-person sessions are available at our Peachtree City, GA office.
Is EMDR covered by insurance?
Arise is a private pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. We gladly provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
How do I know if EMDR is right for me?
EMDR may help if you feel emotionally stuck, reactive, overwhelmed, anxious, or triggered by past experiences, or if you cannot move past painful patterns despite insight and self-awareness. A free consultation is the simplest way to find out.
Sessions Available As Soon As This Week
Our team is ready to help you take the next step toward healing.