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For Anyone in Search of Healing

Keep Your Eye on Healing Until You See the Light!

The memories are the root of the injury!

You see the obvious: the pain. But, what you don’t see is what really needs to be healed: the story that an adverse experience has written long ago leaving in its wake the inability to see a way out. Those unprocessed memories can flood the nervous system leaving you frozen in time.

With EMDR therapy we are tapping into the nervous system where those memories are housed and lying in wait for something different to happen. That something different is what we do in EMDR therapy.

This is what leads to a new and hopeful view on your life!

What’s getting in your way?

There will always be reasons to put off taking care of yourself.

  • You don’t have time to go to therapy.

  • You don’t want anyone to know I need help.

  • You think you’ll be a failure if I can’t figure this out on your own.

  • Others will lose confidence in you if they know you’re struggling.

  • You worry about the financial aspects.

You will always have obligations, and challenges, but healing is possible.

Stop fighting the pain and start healing it!

EMDR helps you make way for a natural healing process to begin.

  • Feeling hopeless, helpless and hapless.

  • Experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts.

  • Living a life of fear and shame.

Maybe you’re here:

  • Work disruptions

  • Chronic illness

  • Relationship ruptures

With EMDR you could be here:

  • Gaining hope and sense of direction while knowing you are not alone.

  • Experiencing significant reduction in symptoms.

  • Releasing shame that bound you to a life of hopelessness.

  • Finding the passion you had for your work.

  • Improving your overall health through a connection to improved mental health.

  • Finding your way back to those you care about and who care about you.

Take the next step…

EMDR Therapy Tailored to Your Needs

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Traditional Therapy

  • Traditional 1:1 Individual EMDR sessions.

  • Full days are in-person.

    Tele-health options are available delivered virtually through a HIPPA compliant, confidential platform in the comfort of your own space. (Clients outside of Pennsylvania must attend in person.)

    Covered by many insurances.

    Most times offered are during daytime hours, some evenings, no weekends available.

    Space for weekly/bi-weekly sessions is limited.

  • $150 per hour

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Individual Intensives

  • The same effective and efficient EMDR therapy delivered in person over 2-5 consecutive days so that you can get back to life, work, and play more quickly!

  • Days are typically 8 hours long.

    The number of days needed for your intensive will be determined upon identifying target for treatment.

    Benefits vs. Traditional Therapy:

    Cost effective due to efficiency and shorter duration of treatment.

    Reduction in lost work time with the shorter term treatment

    Clients from out of town or out of state need only travel once for treatment.

    Waiting lists are shorter for intensives.

  • $1,000 a day

    $500/half day

    50% deposit upon booking.

    Final payment due at end of intensive week.

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Group Intensives

  • EMDR therapy for groups are conducted in-person over 2 - 5 consecutive days.

  • Days are typically 3-6 hours. The number of days needed will determined based upon identifying the goals for the group.

    Can be done over a long weekend, as well.

  • The rate is negotiable based on the needs of the group or organization.

    On average, one full day or 2 consecutive evenings for 6 hours in total - $600 per person.

    Please contact Cheryl to discuss your group’s needs and pricing.

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Early Intervention Programs

  • Group work that can be done in the event of a natural disaster, crisis incident or ongoing stress related to the occupation of the group.

  • The time commitment can be as little as an hour and as much as one full day based on the goals of the group members.

  • Rates are negotiable.

    Please contact Cheryl to discuss your group’s needs and pricing.

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Incorporating Movement & Therapy

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I incorporate yoga, movement, & mindfulness into my therapy practice because as I lived my work as an EMDR therapist I realized that critical piece missing from traditional therapy was attention to the body and somatic experiences.

As a certified yoga teacher I creatively integrate movement, breathwork, meditation & mindfulness into EMDR processing.

While the practice of yoga may not be for everyone, everybody has to breathe & move, so why not use them for calming the nervous system?

This is how we can stay in the present while working through the adversity of the past which ultimately moves us to our future of being healthy and whole.

  • “Experiencing EMDR therapy led by Cheryl was the turning point in journey with grief and trauma. I found comfort through her method of using EMDR to aid in processing grief, and after consistently following her protocol I gained tangible relief from the upsetting emotions I experienced before trying EMDR. Cheryl is truly an expert at what she does, she has made a profoundly positive impact on my mental health, and I cannot recommend her enough.”

  • "I had a very traumatic work-related injury. This injury caused me to get stuck in one place and relive the traumatic incident every day. I was going to a traditional therapist, and I was not getting the results. My therapist recommended that I try EMDR therapy with Cheryl. I am a very type A personality and was very skeptical. After going through this therapy, I was able to get to a place that I am happy for what happened to me, because I am a better person, husband, and father. All these things are a result of the therapy that I received. I would recommend this therapy to anyone with trauma."

  • “My husband was shot in the line of duty. I spent a lot of time following his injury, watching my brave, courageous, strong husband retreat inward, his overwhelming fear consume him. He tried traditional talk therapy with little results. It was apparent he needed a different form of therapy and we began researching EMDR after being referred to Cheryl. Thanks to Cheryl’s approach, my husband is back to work, thriving, and stronger than ever.”

  • "I would say that when I came to Cheryl for EMDR therapy, I was at a point in life where I felt stuck. I had gone through a cycle of depression and anxiety for so long that it felt like there was no way out. Other therapy that I had done was helpful, but never got deep enough for me to heal from long lasting trauma. Although EMDR felt very uncomfortable at first, working through the underlying issues was my way out of the cycle. It helped me let go of things that I had been holding on to in my mind and body for so long and gave me the ability to process my past, present, and future differently. I hope she can help many more out there because EMDR truly changed my life for the better. "

  • "After decades of understanding, intellectually, how the trauma of my childhood had affected me, I still carried burdens that weighed heavily on me. Thanks to her professional, knowledgeable, capable, calm and caring help, I was able to finally shed those burdens I had carried my whole life. It's changed my life and I am so grateful."

FAQs

  • Clients who choose to work with me are those who have decided that they are no longer willing to tolerate the pain that has been causing disruption in their lives. They are seeking hope and healing. That’s what they find when we work together. Anyone invested in improving the quality of their life is welcome here!

  • With EMDR therapy you will gain an improved quality of life & the ability to look at the adversity you have been through as though it were a distant memory that no longer holds the emotional charge that once led to debilitating symptoms. Many of my clients have described a surprised vision of the distant memory that once held them captive. Now they are seeing their lives full of possibilities and hope.

  • If you decide to book after your 20 minute free consultation, I reserve the time for your intensive day or days and you pay a 50% deposit to hold that space. The remaining 50% will be paid at the end of the last day of the intensive. The charge for a full day is $1,200 and half day is $600. Cash, check or credit is acceptable for payment.

  • While EMDR Intensives are not usually covered by insurances, hourly sessions are if I am in their network. I accept third party payment from the following:

    GHP, Cigna, Aetna, Magellan, Optum, Highmark, and a special contracted rate for Capital Blue Cross. Please check your coverage in advance to be sure you understand what is covered and what your responsibility will be

  • I understand that emergencies come up and am open to rescheduling. If you cancel within 30 days of our meeting, you will receive your deposit minus a $1,200 scheduling fee. If we are able to reschedule your deposit will carry over and there will be no extra charge.

  • In preparation for our meeting I will send you the link to complete the necessary paperwork that will contribute to my understanding of your background that has led you to treatment. When we meet we will do more intensive history taking and get laser focused on what we want to accomplish for our time together.

  • I am located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania and I provide services both virtually and in person. This hybrid model allows for flexibility for me and my clients. While I am located in the state of Pennsylvania, I am able to treat people from all over the world as long as they are willing to be in Pennsylvania during our meeting times together.

    It is common for clients to travel to the area for intensives because it is a short time frame that enables them to concentrate on their healing without the distractions of everyday responsibilities. This is common among missionaries who come back to the states for a brief time and want to feel better so they can return back to the field. It is ideal for those who have only a short amount of time to commit to treatment because of the demand of their work and responsibilities at home.

  • I am an EMDR Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. I have been utilizing EMDR as my preferred approach to trauma for over 20 years.

    Over the past 10 years I have used EMDR in my work with sexual assault groups, humanitarian relief work, and relief work with healthcare providers like myself who struggled as they served during the pandemic. This is in addition to my treating general clients struggling with symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, depression and other life-disrupting challenges.

    Additionally, I am a certified 200 hour Yoga teacher.