EMDR Therapists in Apex, NC
Meaning most sessions include EMDR, mindfulness, CBT as well as nervous system regulation coping skills.
My sessions often integrate a combination of: EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation & somatic tools, Mental strength and mindset work and walk-and-talk sessions (when appropriate). I’m passionate about helping clients understand how their nervous system, thoughts, emotions, and body all interact—especially under stress and performance pressure.
Meaning most sessions include EMDR, mindfulness, CBT as well as nervous system regulation coping skills.
My sessions often integrate a combination of: EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation & somatic tools, Mental strength and mindset work and walk-and-talk sessions (when appropriate). I’m passionate about helping clients understand how their nervous system, thoughts, emotions, and body all interact—especially under stress and performance pressure.
Brittney Peiffer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina who has 6 years experience partnering with young children, adolescents, and adults to help with depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, grief and loss, anger management needs. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and received a Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Brittney Peiffer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina who has 6 years experience partnering with young children, adolescents, and adults to help with depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, grief and loss, anger management needs. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and received a Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
With a specialization in EMDR therapy with children, the work here draws on creative approaches like art, play, and music to help the brain do what it's wired to do: heal — in a way that feels safe, paced, and uniquely yours.
Specializing in complex trauma, EMDR, Sandtray Therapy, anxiety, and children's mental health, I strive to tailor every session to meet you exactly where you are — whether that's untangling old patterns, processing grief, or simply building more ease in daily life. No two paths look the same, and that's exactly how it should be.
With a specialization in EMDR therapy with children, the work here draws on creative approaches like art, play, and music to help the brain do what it's wired to do: heal — in a way that feels safe, paced, and uniquely yours.
Specializing in complex trauma, EMDR, Sandtray Therapy, anxiety, and children's mental health, I strive to tailor every session to meet you exactly where you are — whether that's untangling old patterns, processing grief, or simply building more ease in daily life. No two paths look the same, and that's exactly how it should be.
I firmly support Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
Therapy is a collaborative effort between the person seeking assistance and the professional. Often times you know what you need, you simply need a sounding board and perhaps someone less emotionally invested in the situation to help clarify and encourage action and change. A fresh perspective may give way to new ideas, new coping skills and more tools to help manage every day life and stressors.
I firmly support Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
Therapy is a collaborative effort between the person seeking assistance and the professional. Often times you know what you need, you simply need a sounding board and perhaps someone less emotionally invested in the situation to help clarify and encourage action and change. A fresh perspective may give way to new ideas, new coping skills and more tools to help manage every day life and stressors.
You may be caring for everyone else while feeling exhausted, anxious, or stuck yourself. I help adults, parents, and caregivers who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions. Many are juggling caregiving responsibilities, burnout, and complicated family dynamics while trying to function at work and at home. I offer practical, research-based therapy that helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, process past experiences, and build realistic coping strategies. My style is straightforward, supportive, and focused on creating lasting emotional balance and meaningful change.
You may be caring for everyone else while feeling exhausted, anxious, or stuck yourself. I help adults, parents, and caregivers who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions. Many are juggling caregiving responsibilities, burnout, and complicated family dynamics while trying to function at work and at home. I offer practical, research-based therapy that helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, process past experiences, and build realistic coping strategies. My style is straightforward, supportive, and focused on creating lasting emotional balance and meaningful change.
I integrate EMDR, attachment-focused therapy, CBT, mindfulness, iRest Meditation, somatic/yoga-informed practices to support healing at both emotional and nervous system levels.
Openings August 2026! You may be the person that everyone relies on while quietly carrying exhaustion, anxiety, grief, or self-doubt beneath the surface. Perhaps you feel stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by life transitions, disconnected from yourself, or triggered by reactions that seem larger than the situation. Many of my clients are thoughtful, kind, and overwhelmed. They have spent years caring for others while struggling to extend the same compassion to themselves. Together, we explore not only what is happening today, but also the experiences that shaped how you learned to cope, connect, and survive. Healing is possible.
I integrate EMDR, attachment-focused therapy, CBT, mindfulness, iRest Meditation, somatic/yoga-informed practices to support healing at both emotional and nervous system levels.
Openings August 2026! You may be the person that everyone relies on while quietly carrying exhaustion, anxiety, grief, or self-doubt beneath the surface. Perhaps you feel stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by life transitions, disconnected from yourself, or triggered by reactions that seem larger than the situation. Many of my clients are thoughtful, kind, and overwhelmed. They have spent years caring for others while struggling to extend the same compassion to themselves. Together, we explore not only what is happening today, but also the experiences that shaped how you learned to cope, connect, and survive. Healing is possible.
I offer warm, personalized, trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR, to help clients move beyond survival mode, heal old wounds, and feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
I specialize in helping adult women navigate anxiety, trauma, burnout, life transitions, and painful relationship patterns. My approach is warm, personalized, and trauma-informed, with advanced EMDR training to help clients process unresolved experiences, reduce overwhelm, and create lasting emotional change.
I offer warm, personalized, trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR, to help clients move beyond survival mode, heal old wounds, and feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
I specialize in helping adult women navigate anxiety, trauma, burnout, life transitions, and painful relationship patterns. My approach is warm, personalized, and trauma-informed, with advanced EMDR training to help clients process unresolved experiences, reduce overwhelm, and create lasting emotional change.
I am trained in EMDR and also draw from trauma-informed approaches such as CBT, ACT, IFS, DBT, and strength-based work, adapting each session to your pace and needs.
My goal is to support children and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, and big emotions. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can feel seen, understood, and empowered to move forward.
For younger clients, I incorporate play, art, creativity, and connection so we can explore emotions and beliefs in a way that fits their developmental stage. With teens and adults, we dive into patterns, process past experiences, and build coping skills that support long-term growth and resilience.
I am trained in EMDR and also draw from trauma-informed approaches such as CBT, ACT, IFS, DBT, and strength-based work, adapting each session to your pace and needs.
My goal is to support children and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, and big emotions. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can feel seen, understood, and empowered to move forward.
For younger clients, I incorporate play, art, creativity, and connection so we can explore emotions and beliefs in a way that fits their developmental stage. With teens and adults, we dive into patterns, process past experiences, and build coping skills that support long-term growth and resilience.
EMDR & Trauma-Informed Therapy for Teens, Adults & Elders:
Starting therapy can stir up uncertainty—maybe you’ve felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand.
I work with teens, adults, and older adults facing trauma, grief, identity concerns, life transitions, anxiety, and being overwhelmed. Using EMDR along with integrative approaches (CBT, ACT, somatic awareness, narrative work, and culturally sensitive care), I help clients process painful experiences in a way that feels safe, grounded, and suited to your pace
EMDR & Trauma-Informed Therapy for Teens, Adults & Elders:
Starting therapy can stir up uncertainty—maybe you’ve felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand.
I work with teens, adults, and older adults facing trauma, grief, identity concerns, life transitions, anxiety, and being overwhelmed. Using EMDR along with integrative approaches (CBT, ACT, somatic awareness, narrative work, and culturally sensitive care), I help clients process painful experiences in a way that feels safe, grounded, and suited to your pace
Feel like you need to earn your worth, like being anything less than perfect isn't okay? Maybe you're living with an eating disorder that leaves you worrying about or compensating for what you put into your body and trying to control it's shape and size. Do you struggle with self-worth or figuring out and feeling okay with being who you really are? Maybe you've been through trauma or abuse that has left you searching for ways to cope.
Feel like you need to earn your worth, like being anything less than perfect isn't okay? Maybe you're living with an eating disorder that leaves you worrying about or compensating for what you put into your body and trying to control it's shape and size. Do you struggle with self-worth or figuring out and feeling okay with being who you really are? Maybe you've been through trauma or abuse that has left you searching for ways to cope.
My specialties include treating perinatal mood disorders, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and assisting people through difficult life circumstances (divorce, moving to a new area, caregiver stress, new parents, grief and loss and dealing with family conflict.) I have also recently been trained in EMDR.
Have you come to a point in your life where you feel like you could use some support? Well, you are in good company. In this fast-paced world with an endless list of demands and responsibilities we sometimes feel we are being pulled in so many different directions that we can’t keep up. With so much attention focused on work, our relationships, parenting etc. we often lose sight of what we want in life. Sometimes we find that we are merely going through the motions and missing out on the meaningful connections with the people that we love. I enjoy helping people connect back to who they are and what brings them joy in life.
My specialties include treating perinatal mood disorders, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and assisting people through difficult life circumstances (divorce, moving to a new area, caregiver stress, new parents, grief and loss and dealing with family conflict.) I have also recently been trained in EMDR.
Have you come to a point in your life where you feel like you could use some support? Well, you are in good company. In this fast-paced world with an endless list of demands and responsibilities we sometimes feel we are being pulled in so many different directions that we can’t keep up. With so much attention focused on work, our relationships, parenting etc. we often lose sight of what we want in life. Sometimes we find that we are merely going through the motions and missing out on the meaningful connections with the people that we love. I enjoy helping people connect back to who they are and what brings them joy in life.
The healing journey begins with the desire for personal growth and a willingness to embrace change.
Together, we can achieve this. The first question is, " Are you willing to take care of you now?" For most, this is a difficult commitment to make. For those who are willing, the rewards are immeasurable. Learning how to face problems fearlessly, improve work performance, develop healthy realtionships, or reach a state of peace and joy are within your grasp.
The healing journey begins with the desire for personal growth and a willingness to embrace change.
Together, we can achieve this. The first question is, " Are you willing to take care of you now?" For most, this is a difficult commitment to make. For those who are willing, the rewards are immeasurable. Learning how to face problems fearlessly, improve work performance, develop healthy realtionships, or reach a state of peace and joy are within your grasp.
I specialize in practical, evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, IFS and EMDR to help you better understand and manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
In your first session, you can expect a calm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about where to begin. My role is to help guide the conversation in a way that feels comfortable and supportive for you.
I specialize in practical, evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, IFS and EMDR to help you better understand and manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
In your first session, you can expect a calm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about where to begin. My role is to help guide the conversation in a way that feels comfortable and supportive for you.
I also use EMDR in my practice.
Finding the right counselor is very important! With that in mind, don't read a bio and pick someone. Take advantage of my free 20 minute phone consultation! That's all it's going to take to tell if I'll be a good fit or not. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I'm good at getting people to talk about what the real problem is and not dance around the elephant in the room. You are not always going to get from me what you want to hear but I guarantee you are going to get from me what you need to hear.
I also use EMDR in my practice.
Finding the right counselor is very important! With that in mind, don't read a bio and pick someone. Take advantage of my free 20 minute phone consultation! That's all it's going to take to tell if I'll be a good fit or not. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I'm good at getting people to talk about what the real problem is and not dance around the elephant in the room. You are not always going to get from me what you want to hear but I guarantee you are going to get from me what you need to hear.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in EMDR, but I also draw from ACT, DBT, and Person-centered theories.
Healing isn’t linear, but with the right support, it can be transformative. I specialize in trauma therapy and have a particular passion for supporting people through life’s toughest moments. I have experience working with PTSD, C-PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety Disorders. Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is my therapy style. I want work with you to figure out the best, personalized strategies for managing challenges and building the skills you need for long-term growth.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in EMDR, but I also draw from ACT, DBT, and Person-centered theories.
Healing isn’t linear, but with the right support, it can be transformative. I specialize in trauma therapy and have a particular passion for supporting people through life’s toughest moments. I have experience working with PTSD, C-PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety Disorders. Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is my therapy style. I want work with you to figure out the best, personalized strategies for managing challenges and building the skills you need for long-term growth.
Sometimes life unfolds in ways we never expected. The losses, stressors, and suffering we face can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. At times, we may not fully understand what we are carrying or grieving, but we can feel its weight. Therapy offers an opportunity to make sense of these experiences and reconnect with yourself, others, and what matters most. I work with individuals navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, oppression, and questions of identity and purpose.
Sometimes life unfolds in ways we never expected. The losses, stressors, and suffering we face can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. At times, we may not fully understand what we are carrying or grieving, but we can feel its weight. Therapy offers an opportunity to make sense of these experiences and reconnect with yourself, others, and what matters most. I work with individuals navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, oppression, and questions of identity and purpose.
I integrate EMDR with ego state therapy, parts work, and somatic awareness to address the interconnected ways our experiences are held across the mind, body, and nervous system.
I approach therapy from a holistic, strength-based perspective, grounded in the belief that healing begins with understanding what your mind and body learned to do in order to survive. I recognize that the wounds we carry do not always trace back to a single event. Often, they are woven into experiences of attachment, safety, connection, and belonging—shaping how we relate to ourselves and others. The nervous system can hold what words cannot, and the patterns we carry often reflect how we learned to protect, cope, and endure. Together, we can explore what becomes possible when these protective parts no longer have to work so hard.
I integrate EMDR with ego state therapy, parts work, and somatic awareness to address the interconnected ways our experiences are held across the mind, body, and nervous system.
I approach therapy from a holistic, strength-based perspective, grounded in the belief that healing begins with understanding what your mind and body learned to do in order to survive. I recognize that the wounds we carry do not always trace back to a single event. Often, they are woven into experiences of attachment, safety, connection, and belonging—shaping how we relate to ourselves and others. The nervous system can hold what words cannot, and the patterns we carry often reflect how we learned to protect, cope, and endure. Together, we can explore what becomes possible when these protective parts no longer have to work so hard.
Asking for help is the first step toward feeling better and improving your overall well-being. StoneBridge Counseling provides in-person therapy in Apex and telehealth throughout North Carolina for children, teens, and adults. Every clinician on our team is licensed to practice in North Carolina and has unique specialties and areas of expertise. If you're not sure where to start, we'll help answer your questions, verify your insurance, and guide you to the therapist who is the best fit for your needs. Learn more about each clinician on our website.
Asking for help is the first step toward feeling better and improving your overall well-being. StoneBridge Counseling provides in-person therapy in Apex and telehealth throughout North Carolina for children, teens, and adults. Every clinician on our team is licensed to practice in North Carolina and has unique specialties and areas of expertise. If you're not sure where to start, we'll help answer your questions, verify your insurance, and guide you to the therapist who is the best fit for your needs. Learn more about each clinician on our website.
Are you struggling to get past a heartbreaking loss in your life? Are you stuck in a cycle of blame and silence in your marriage? Are you angry about your childhood and how it’s affecting your life and choices right now? Would you like to have some tools to better enjoy the present moment and overcome your depressive and anxious episodes? I use psychodynamic, person-centered and story approaches, spiritual as well as neuroscience-based practices and I love movies, music, and books as reference points for healing. Bring your baggage and together we can navigate a path to more peace and joy and meaningful life change.
Are you struggling to get past a heartbreaking loss in your life? Are you stuck in a cycle of blame and silence in your marriage? Are you angry about your childhood and how it’s affecting your life and choices right now? Would you like to have some tools to better enjoy the present moment and overcome your depressive and anxious episodes? I use psychodynamic, person-centered and story approaches, spiritual as well as neuroscience-based practices and I love movies, music, and books as reference points for healing. Bring your baggage and together we can navigate a path to more peace and joy and meaningful life change.
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
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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.