EMDR Therapists in Perry, FL
I often use EMDR and/or hypnotherapy in my practice.
Do you ever feel invisible, as though the real you isn’t fully seen or understood by others? Maybe you’ve carried the pain of being misunderstood by family, friends, or society. I know how heavy it can feel when the people who should accept you don’t. While an autism diagnosis can provide clarity, it’s only part of the story. The deeper work is healing from the rejection, self-doubt, and emotional scars that come from years of not being seen for who you truly are.
I often use EMDR and/or hypnotherapy in my practice.
Do you ever feel invisible, as though the real you isn’t fully seen or understood by others? Maybe you’ve carried the pain of being misunderstood by family, friends, or society. I know how heavy it can feel when the people who should accept you don’t. While an autism diagnosis can provide clarity, it’s only part of the story. The deeper work is healing from the rejection, self-doubt, and emotional scars that come from years of not being seen for who you truly are.
I am trained and experienced in providing therapy and support with individual, groups, and couples counseling with treating depression, anxiety, and trauma with effective therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Interventions, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing.
As a counselor, I bring a unique holistic approach to the practice, recognizing that each client has physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects interconnected with addressing the whole person in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
I am trained and experienced in providing therapy and support with individual, groups, and couples counseling with treating depression, anxiety, and trauma with effective therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Interventions, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing.
As a counselor, I bring a unique holistic approach to the practice, recognizing that each client has physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects interconnected with addressing the whole person in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
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Accepting New Clients Immediately! We understand how overwhelming it can feel to find the right therapist; but just by being here, you've already taken the first step. Let us help you with the rest! Struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Life can be overwhelming, but getting support shouldn’t be out of reach. We help take the guesswork out of finding the right therapist by matching you with a therapist that truly fits your needs, your personality, and your goals. Our team of therapists offer support for a wide range of concerns, and we're passionate about making sure you feel seen, supported, and safe in the process.
We offer EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic-based therapy—along with medication management in English and Spanish.
At Wellness Mindset Counseling Services, we support individuals carrying the weight of trauma—whether from childhood, relationships, or life events that changed you. You may look fine on the outside but feel anxious, numb, or stuck in survival mode. We understand how heavy life can feel, especially when you’ve been navigating it alone. Our diverse, trauma-informed team offers therapy and medication support tailored to your needs and experiences. Let’s work together to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and ready to move forward with clarity, safety, and renewed strength.
We offer EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic-based therapy—along with medication management in English and Spanish.
At Wellness Mindset Counseling Services, we support individuals carrying the weight of trauma—whether from childhood, relationships, or life events that changed you. You may look fine on the outside but feel anxious, numb, or stuck in survival mode. We understand how heavy life can feel, especially when you’ve been navigating it alone. Our diverse, trauma-informed team offers therapy and medication support tailored to your needs and experiences. Let’s work together to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and ready to move forward with clarity, safety, and renewed strength.
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I utilize EMDR, Attachment and Neurodevelopmental Theory, and Somatic-Based Therapeutic techniques when working with clients.
As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to create an emotionally safe space where you can pursue personal healing and self-discovery. Through our work, we will identify how the experiences you have had in your life have impacted who you are in this world and how you relate to others. We will explore the emotional, mental, and systemic barriers that get in the way of evolving into the person you'd ideally like to be, while simultaneously developing a deep respect and reverence for the various versions of you over time that were forced to be resilient through difficult and challenging circumstances.
I utilize EMDR, Attachment and Neurodevelopmental Theory, and Somatic-Based Therapeutic techniques when working with clients.
As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to create an emotionally safe space where you can pursue personal healing and self-discovery. Through our work, we will identify how the experiences you have had in your life have impacted who you are in this world and how you relate to others. We will explore the emotional, mental, and systemic barriers that get in the way of evolving into the person you'd ideally like to be, while simultaneously developing a deep respect and reverence for the various versions of you over time that were forced to be resilient through difficult and challenging circumstances.
Using EMDR alongside practical, evidence-based coping strategies, I help clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and reconnect with a sense of balance and self.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and EMDR (currently in training). I work collaboratively with clients to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, build effective coping strategies, process trauma, and develop greater self-awareness.
Using EMDR alongside practical, evidence-based coping strategies, I help clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and reconnect with a sense of balance and self.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and EMDR (currently in training). I work collaboratively with clients to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, build effective coping strategies, process trauma, and develop greater self-awareness.
I am a seminary-trained Licensed Clinical Therapist and a Military Combat Veteran with experience serving in ministry overseas for over 3 years. I have collaborated and successfully worked with clients from many different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious faiths who struggle with different mental disorders, health conditions, and stressors, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma. I specialize in treating adults, but will consider seeing adolescents over age 15.
I am a seminary-trained Licensed Clinical Therapist and a Military Combat Veteran with experience serving in ministry overseas for over 3 years. I have collaborated and successfully worked with clients from many different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious faiths who struggle with different mental disorders, health conditions, and stressors, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma. I specialize in treating adults, but will consider seeing adolescents over age 15.
Heather L. Hurwitt
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, EMDR-C, LENS-C
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32605
Waitlist for new clients
I help clients heal through validation and evidence-based therapies including EMDR and Neurofeedback.
Are you finding it difficult to deal with life after experiencing trauma or abuse? You do not have to "go it" alone. No matter when the issue occurred, recovery is possible! Let me help you work through your situation and process whatever is holding you back. I offer different types of therapy to help you find peace and stability after the life-altering experiences that follow trauma and abuse. Don't settle for a lackluster life! I can help you find healthy ways to move forward into a new and fulfilling chapter of life. In person in Ocala and Gainesville!
I help clients heal through validation and evidence-based therapies including EMDR and Neurofeedback.
Are you finding it difficult to deal with life after experiencing trauma or abuse? You do not have to "go it" alone. No matter when the issue occurred, recovery is possible! Let me help you work through your situation and process whatever is holding you back. I offer different types of therapy to help you find peace and stability after the life-altering experiences that follow trauma and abuse. Don't settle for a lackluster life! I can help you find healthy ways to move forward into a new and fulfilling chapter of life. In person in Ocala and Gainesville!
I use different therapeutic modalities such as, EMDR, Mindfulness based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-based, Play Therapy, and other expressive approaches when appropriate and to match the needs of each client.
Welcome, I'm glad you are here. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida) and Licensed Professional Counselor (DC and Virginia). I help individuals learn effective strategies to manage difficult feelings, as well as develop greater insight into how they have been shaped by past experiences. I provide individual therapy to adults managing concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, women's issues, school difficulty, and trauma. I use both talk and expressive therapies.
I use different therapeutic modalities such as, EMDR, Mindfulness based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-based, Play Therapy, and other expressive approaches when appropriate and to match the needs of each client.
Welcome, I'm glad you are here. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida) and Licensed Professional Counselor (DC and Virginia). I help individuals learn effective strategies to manage difficult feelings, as well as develop greater insight into how they have been shaped by past experiences. I provide individual therapy to adults managing concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, women's issues, school difficulty, and trauma. I use both talk and expressive therapies.
Using a Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed approach, I incorporate EMDR, CBT, and humanistic techniques to meet client needs, solve problems and process emotions.
I offer therapy for adults, college students and adolescents who face challenges like trauma, mood disorders and chronic illness. My clients are defined by so much more than their diagnoses, yet they often feel overwhelmed by them and stuck. My goal is to build authentic, supportive relationships where clients feel safe to explore their struggles and find clarity. By empathetically connecting with clients, I help them discover their voice, practice healthier relationships and problem solving skills, and tap into their strengths. I hope to help clients feel known and empowered to live healthy and joyful lives that they are proud of.
Using a Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed approach, I incorporate EMDR, CBT, and humanistic techniques to meet client needs, solve problems and process emotions.
I offer therapy for adults, college students and adolescents who face challenges like trauma, mood disorders and chronic illness. My clients are defined by so much more than their diagnoses, yet they often feel overwhelmed by them and stuck. My goal is to build authentic, supportive relationships where clients feel safe to explore their struggles and find clarity. By empathetically connecting with clients, I help them discover their voice, practice healthier relationships and problem solving skills, and tap into their strengths. I hope to help clients feel known and empowered to live healthy and joyful lives that they are proud of.
I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.
My main treatment modality is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR). Traditional “talk” therapies do not always work when treating trauma. EMDR has helped so many of my clients work through traumatic experiences when other types of therapy left them feeling “stuck”.
I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.
My main treatment modality is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR). Traditional “talk” therapies do not always work when treating trauma. EMDR has helped so many of my clients work through traumatic experiences when other types of therapy left them feeling “stuck”.
I am a certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), a comprehensive therapy approach that has been shown to be highly effective in addressing trauma and PTSD as well as anxiety and depression.
We all experience difficulties and need a safe space to forge a path of healing. You are not alone. I believe you deserve to be free from past hurt that is holding you back. You don’t have to live on autopilot, overwhelmed, or overstimulated anymore. You deserve to enjoy yourself in the present and become the best version of yourself. Healing from the past is possible!
I am a certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), a comprehensive therapy approach that has been shown to be highly effective in addressing trauma and PTSD as well as anxiety and depression.
We all experience difficulties and need a safe space to forge a path of healing. You are not alone. I believe you deserve to be free from past hurt that is holding you back. You don’t have to live on autopilot, overwhelmed, or overstimulated anymore. You deserve to enjoy yourself in the present and become the best version of yourself. Healing from the past is possible!
As a trauma therapist I use a lot of EMDR and Internal Family Systems, often blending the two.
Human beings are storytellers. We weave stories from our understanding of our own lives and the lives of those around us. As our minds compose the story it is possible for us to lose track of the plot. Occasionally we find ourselves believing that we are a supporting character in our own lives. You are meant to be the protagonist of your own story. I believe that you are meant to live a life of unique purpose, and that you are worthy of dignity and respect. Counseling can be the place where we recalibrate our thinking, and strengthen the parts of ourselves we keep hidden and safe. Sometimes we need help, and that is only human.
As a trauma therapist I use a lot of EMDR and Internal Family Systems, often blending the two.
Human beings are storytellers. We weave stories from our understanding of our own lives and the lives of those around us. As our minds compose the story it is possible for us to lose track of the plot. Occasionally we find ourselves believing that we are a supporting character in our own lives. You are meant to be the protagonist of your own story. I believe that you are meant to live a life of unique purpose, and that you are worthy of dignity and respect. Counseling can be the place where we recalibrate our thinking, and strengthen the parts of ourselves we keep hidden and safe. Sometimes we need help, and that is only human.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, with a focus on attachment issues, as well as traditional talk therapy to guide you as you heal your inner child and learn to give yourself what you need to live healthier and happier.
Did you have a complicated and unhealthy relationship with one or both of your parents growing up? Do you find that now as an adult you struggle to form healthy attachments to people including friendships and romantic relationships? Do you feel that you are damaged in some way and so you overcompensate with people pleasing and perfectionism which leads to anxiety? Do you feel like you are not where you should be in life and you feel hopeless about your future?
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, with a focus on attachment issues, as well as traditional talk therapy to guide you as you heal your inner child and learn to give yourself what you need to live healthier and happier.
Did you have a complicated and unhealthy relationship with one or both of your parents growing up? Do you find that now as an adult you struggle to form healthy attachments to people including friendships and romantic relationships? Do you feel that you are damaged in some way and so you overcompensate with people pleasing and perfectionism which leads to anxiety? Do you feel like you are not where you should be in life and you feel hopeless about your future?
I specialize in EMDR as well as Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET).
I'm looking for individuals that want consistent change in their life. People that are interested in therapy. People that have questions and want real answers.
I specialize in EMDR as well as Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET).
I'm looking for individuals that want consistent change in their life. People that are interested in therapy. People that have questions and want real answers.
My approach to psychotherapy is highly relational. I believe that most of our distress in life, often in the form of anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger, arises from unresolved conflicts in our important relationships, past and present, and that psychotherapy works by providing a new relationship-a supportive, empathic one in a which person can explore these important interpersonal connections, come to understand them in new ways, and change them. I focus the dialogue on a person's significant relationships, past and current, and on the feelings that one has about oneself and the important people in one's life.
My approach to psychotherapy is highly relational. I believe that most of our distress in life, often in the form of anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger, arises from unresolved conflicts in our important relationships, past and present, and that psychotherapy works by providing a new relationship-a supportive, empathic one in a which person can explore these important interpersonal connections, come to understand them in new ways, and change them. I focus the dialogue on a person's significant relationships, past and current, and on the feelings that one has about oneself and the important people in one's life.
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist; EMDR is a therapy model focused on resolution of trauma.
Letting go of the past—especially when it involves trauma—is never easy. While it may sound straightforward, healing from painful experiences often requires courage, guidance, and intentional work. In my practice, I support individuals in exploring their past in order to gain insight into how it impacts their present, empowering them to move forward with greater clarity and strength.
I also recognize the profound role that faith can play in the healing process. For clients who desire it, I incorporate a faith-based approach, grounded in the belief that God is the source of both healing and hope.
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist; EMDR is a therapy model focused on resolution of trauma.
Letting go of the past—especially when it involves trauma—is never easy. While it may sound straightforward, healing from painful experiences often requires courage, guidance, and intentional work. In my practice, I support individuals in exploring their past in order to gain insight into how it impacts their present, empowering them to move forward with greater clarity and strength.
I also recognize the profound role that faith can play in the healing process. For clients who desire it, I incorporate a faith-based approach, grounded in the belief that God is the source of both healing and hope.
I am EMDR trained and use it weekly working with many of these specializations.
My goal is to assist clients in making desired changes in their lives to create the difference that leads to lasting happiness, internal peace, and acceptance. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Change By Choice LLC., a 100% Telehealth practice. I work with those 12+ and offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I utilize a variety of styles and interventions to meet client's needs and tailor my work to the individual and their presenting issues. I enjoy working with clients who are invested in themselves and motivated to make positive changes.
I am EMDR trained and use it weekly working with many of these specializations.
My goal is to assist clients in making desired changes in their lives to create the difference that leads to lasting happiness, internal peace, and acceptance. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Change By Choice LLC., a 100% Telehealth practice. I work with those 12+ and offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I utilize a variety of styles and interventions to meet client's needs and tailor my work to the individual and their presenting issues. I enjoy working with clients who are invested in themselves and motivated to make positive changes.
Whether your goal is to become more productive, to find more meaning and purpose in life, to reduce emotional reactivity, or to gain some control over the symptoms of a mental illness, change is possible, and counseling can help. My approach is individualized for each client, but I often employ Internal Family Systems-informed therapy, mindfulness, existential, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approaches. I work with individuals, families, and groups.
Whether your goal is to become more productive, to find more meaning and purpose in life, to reduce emotional reactivity, or to gain some control over the symptoms of a mental illness, change is possible, and counseling can help. My approach is individualized for each client, but I often employ Internal Family Systems-informed therapy, mindfulness, existential, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approaches. I work with individuals, families, and groups.
To the rest of the world you are a high functioning, successful professional appearing to have it all together. Underneath it all, you are feeling empty, overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out. You can't find time to do the things you love. You're the sort of person who is deeply curious about why you are the way you are. You've done therapy in the past and haven't gotten the positive life changes you desired. You are frustrated that some of the hard things you've been through in the past are showing back up in your life now and you are now ready to release the anxiety from your mind and body and embrace a life filled with joy.
To the rest of the world you are a high functioning, successful professional appearing to have it all together. Underneath it all, you are feeling empty, overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out. You can't find time to do the things you love. You're the sort of person who is deeply curious about why you are the way you are. You've done therapy in the past and haven't gotten the positive life changes you desired. You are frustrated that some of the hard things you've been through in the past are showing back up in your life now and you are now ready to release the anxiety from your mind and body and embrace a life filled with joy.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.