Trauma Therapy · EMDR · Fort Lauderdale
EMDR trauma therapy in Fort Lauderdale, paced.
When something old keeps interrupting the present — an event, a season, a chapter that the body hasn't finished — EMDR helps the brain process what's stuck, without forcing you to retell the story.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
About working with clients from Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale's first responders, healthcare workers, accident survivors, and immigrants from across Latin America and the Caribbean often carry stories that ask for more than talk therapy alone. Trauma lives in the body, and the body needs a different kind of work to move through it.
Maria is EMDR-certified and works in carefully sequenced phases: resourcing and stabilization first, then processing — only when your system is ready. Many Fort Lauderdale clients choose secure online EMDR to skip the I-595 commute; others prefer in-person at the Weston office, about 25 minutes west.
The pace is yours. Single-incident events often move relatively quickly; complex and childhood trauma take more time and more capacity-building. Either way, sessions are collaborative — never imposed, never rushed.
Bilingual throughout. Some memories are most accessible in the first language they were lived in; Maria can hold the work in English, in Spanish, or in both.
What we work on
The shape of the work.
- Single-incident trauma — accidents, assault
- Medical and birth trauma
- First responder and healthcare trauma
- Childhood adversity and complex trauma
- Immigration and acculturation trauma
- Grief and loss
- PTSD symptoms
- Anxiety rooted in past events
Modality
EMDR, paced for your nervous system.
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain finish processing memories that have stayed stuck. Sessions are structured into phases — preparation, processing, integration — and you stay in control of the pace the whole way.
Also serving
Nearby Broward communities including anxiety therapy in Fort Lauderdale, trauma therapy in Plantation.
Read more about trauma therapy & emdr overall, Maria's background, session rates, or schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Common questions — Fort Lauderdale
A few specifics.
How does EMDR work for Fort Lauderdale clients new to trauma therapy?
EMDR is paced. We start with grounding and resources, then move into processing only when you're ready — and only as fast as your system can integrate. You stay in control throughout.
Is EMDR available by telehealth?
Yes. Online EMDR is well-supported by research and works for many clients. For those who prefer in-person, the Weston office is about 25 minutes west via I-595.
Can EMDR help with single-incident trauma — an accident or assault?
Yes, and often relatively quickly compared with longer-standing trauma. We tailor the pace to your nervous system.
Do you work with complex or childhood trauma?
Yes, gently. With complex trauma we build safety and capacity first; processing follows. Bilingual support is available throughout.
Ready to take the next step?
Free 15-minute consultation · English or Español · Fort Lauderdale clients welcome in person or by telehealth
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