EMDR Therapists in Winston Salem, NC
I am deeply committed to being trauma-informed and am trained in EMDR.
Hello! I'm truly glad you've decided to embark on this journey. Making the choice to enter therapy is courageous, and it speaks volumes about your strength. Your story is significant—it's woven into the fabric of who you are today. I believe that profound transformations often begin by understanding our pasts and nurturing the wounded parts of ourselves. In my practice, my aim is to foster a safe and judgment-free space where healing and growth can flourish. Many of the individuals I work with struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, betrayal trauma, grief, and experiences of abuse. I work with clients all over NC.
I am deeply committed to being trauma-informed and am trained in EMDR.
Hello! I'm truly glad you've decided to embark on this journey. Making the choice to enter therapy is courageous, and it speaks volumes about your strength. Your story is significant—it's woven into the fabric of who you are today. I believe that profound transformations often begin by understanding our pasts and nurturing the wounded parts of ourselves. In my practice, my aim is to foster a safe and judgment-free space where healing and growth can flourish. Many of the individuals I work with struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, betrayal trauma, grief, and experiences of abuse. I work with clients all over NC.
New Life Counseling Center, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Some specialties include Hypnotherapy, Trauma Focused, CBT (Cognitive Behavior), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).
New Life Counseling Center offers exceptional therapy services to residents of the Triad and surrounding areas. We are a private, group practice featuring therapists who specialize in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. It is our goal to retain only the best and most professional therapists to ensure that each and every client is treated with respect and care! It's our shared mission to provide top-notch mental health services available in a pleasant, professional setting. We take the extra time to learn about you so that we can match you up with the therapist who will be the best fit for your needs.
Some specialties include Hypnotherapy, Trauma Focused, CBT (Cognitive Behavior), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).
New Life Counseling Center offers exceptional therapy services to residents of the Triad and surrounding areas. We are a private, group practice featuring therapists who specialize in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. It is our goal to retain only the best and most professional therapists to ensure that each and every client is treated with respect and care! It's our shared mission to provide top-notch mental health services available in a pleasant, professional setting. We take the extra time to learn about you so that we can match you up with the therapist who will be the best fit for your needs.
Gabriel Paul Guynn
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Winston Salem, NC 27103
My practice is person-centered therapy (Rogerian), and also draws from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Part-Work, and EMDR as needed.
My name is Gabriel Guynn, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate at Affinity Counseling & Wellness, PLLC. I am under the supervision of Susannah Cecil, LCMHCS. I believe that good therapy is made through cooperation between therapist and client(s) and only occurs in a safe space where clients feel heard and seen. I also believe the client is the primary voice in the room, and our goal is to empower clients to shape their own journey.
My practice is person-centered therapy (Rogerian), and also draws from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Part-Work, and EMDR as needed.
My name is Gabriel Guynn, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate at Affinity Counseling & Wellness, PLLC. I am under the supervision of Susannah Cecil, LCMHCS. I believe that good therapy is made through cooperation between therapist and client(s) and only occurs in a safe space where clients feel heard and seen. I also believe the client is the primary voice in the room, and our goal is to empower clients to shape their own journey.
The types of therapy I draw from include EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
It's good to meet you! Starting therapy is a big step towards bringing about change in your life. I am here to support and work with you to reach your goals for therapy. You may be coming to work on goals such as improving coping skills, feeling less depressed, healing from trauma, and improving communication/relationships. Our time together can help you heal from difficult experiences and improve your sense of well-being. Your mental health matters. I appreciate being considered for being your therapist.
The types of therapy I draw from include EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
It's good to meet you! Starting therapy is a big step towards bringing about change in your life. I am here to support and work with you to reach your goals for therapy. You may be coming to work on goals such as improving coping skills, feeling less depressed, healing from trauma, and improving communication/relationships. Our time together can help you heal from difficult experiences and improve your sense of well-being. Your mental health matters. I appreciate being considered for being your therapist.
I use Somatic Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR to help clients process adverse life experiences and bring about an adaptive resolution.
Are you feeling stuck as a result of past trauma? Are your relationships, career and/or self-esteem negatively impacted by your trauma history? Trauma isn't always the "big T" trauma we think of when we hear the word "trauma". It can be caused by any ongoing situation that causes distress, fear, and a sense of helplessness. This can happen in your family of origin, a relationship or even a workplace setting. The good news is that the rest of the story is unwritten. You can heal. Processing trauma with a skilled, supportive clinician can help you transform anxiety, fear and shame into connection, wellness and purpose.
I use Somatic Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR to help clients process adverse life experiences and bring about an adaptive resolution.
Are you feeling stuck as a result of past trauma? Are your relationships, career and/or self-esteem negatively impacted by your trauma history? Trauma isn't always the "big T" trauma we think of when we hear the word "trauma". It can be caused by any ongoing situation that causes distress, fear, and a sense of helplessness. This can happen in your family of origin, a relationship or even a workplace setting. The good news is that the rest of the story is unwritten. You can heal. Processing trauma with a skilled, supportive clinician can help you transform anxiety, fear and shame into connection, wellness and purpose.
If you've spent years surviving while wondering why you're still struggling, I want you to know this: nothing is wrong with you. Your story makes sense. Whether you've experienced complex trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, or overwhelming emotions, you deserve a place where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. Our practice helps adults move beyond survival and begin building lives that feel safer, more connected, and more meaningful.
If you've spent years surviving while wondering why you're still struggling, I want you to know this: nothing is wrong with you. Your story makes sense. Whether you've experienced complex trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, or overwhelming emotions, you deserve a place where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. Our practice helps adults move beyond survival and begin building lives that feel safer, more connected, and more meaningful.
Bernie Newton, Jr. - Sex Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSMFT, LCMHC, CST
10 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
If you’re here, you’re likely finding that something has been getting in the way of experiencing the sexual pleasure and/or relationship connection you want. Maybe it’s needing to integrate a new understanding of your sexual or gender orientation. Perhaps you’re not sure exactly what brings you pleasure or how to ask for what you want. Shame or past trauma has been preventing you from finding freedom. All of these dynamics can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected from yourself and your partner.
If you're interested in working together, please fill out the contact form at my website. Thanks!
If you’re here, you’re likely finding that something has been getting in the way of experiencing the sexual pleasure and/or relationship connection you want. Maybe it’s needing to integrate a new understanding of your sexual or gender orientation. Perhaps you’re not sure exactly what brings you pleasure or how to ask for what you want. Shame or past trauma has been preventing you from finding freedom. All of these dynamics can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected from yourself and your partner.
If you're interested in working together, please fill out the contact form at my website. Thanks!
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Victoria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Waitlist for new clients
I use evidence-based treatments such as EMDR to help process and reduce the impact of trauma, while also weaving in inner child work to build self-compassion related to early emotional experiences.
We all long to feel a sense of belonging and connection, and positive relationships are essential in helping us live fulfilling lives. However, old wounds and different communication styles can sometimes prevent us from finding satisfaction in our current connections, leaving us feeling stuck and disillusioned. Life also has a way of pulling the rug from under our feet leaving us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of how we got to this point in our story.
I use evidence-based treatments such as EMDR to help process and reduce the impact of trauma, while also weaving in inner child work to build self-compassion related to early emotional experiences.
We all long to feel a sense of belonging and connection, and positive relationships are essential in helping us live fulfilling lives. However, old wounds and different communication styles can sometimes prevent us from finding satisfaction in our current connections, leaving us feeling stuck and disillusioned. Life also has a way of pulling the rug from under our feet leaving us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of how we got to this point in our story.
I am a DBT-certified therapist and EMDR-trained clinician.
Hello! I’m John Morehead. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to address a variety of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, other problem behaviors, and difficult life transitions. I bring over a decade of experience in substance abuse treatment and general mental health practice, with a particular passion for working with individuals facing addictions and trauma. Therapy provides a powerful way to process past trauma and transform the core beliefs that shape how we see the world and ourselves.
I am a DBT-certified therapist and EMDR-trained clinician.
Hello! I’m John Morehead. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to address a variety of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, other problem behaviors, and difficult life transitions. I bring over a decade of experience in substance abuse treatment and general mental health practice, with a particular passion for working with individuals facing addictions and trauma. Therapy provides a powerful way to process past trauma and transform the core beliefs that shape how we see the world and ourselves.
I utilize CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, IFS parts, equine assisted therapy
Welcome and congratulations on choosing to embark on a different journey! I have spent 25 yrs getting to know people of all ages. I find my passion lies with treating individuals that have experienced trauma and realize there are wounds to heal. I also enjoy working with individuals who struggle with finding a sense of meaning and purpose, or the loss of such, while juggling the demands of school, career, relationships and society. I believe in walking along side individuals in the exploration of what is missing or maybe not yet found! Are you ready to get started?
I utilize CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, IFS parts, equine assisted therapy
Welcome and congratulations on choosing to embark on a different journey! I have spent 25 yrs getting to know people of all ages. I find my passion lies with treating individuals that have experienced trauma and realize there are wounds to heal. I also enjoy working with individuals who struggle with finding a sense of meaning and purpose, or the loss of such, while juggling the demands of school, career, relationships and society. I believe in walking along side individuals in the exploration of what is missing or maybe not yet found! Are you ready to get started?
I offer a collaborative, affirming space to heal and grow using somatic therapy, informed DBT, and EMDR.
You might be feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of where to turn next. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of trauma, navigating big life changes, or trying to quiet the inner critic that keeps getting in the way. You want to feel more grounded and confident - to understand yourself better, set boundaries, and build relationships that feel authentic and supportive. You’re ready for things to feel different, but you’re not sure how to start.
I offer a collaborative, affirming space to heal and grow using somatic therapy, informed DBT, and EMDR.
You might be feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of where to turn next. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of trauma, navigating big life changes, or trying to quiet the inner critic that keeps getting in the way. You want to feel more grounded and confident - to understand yourself better, set boundaries, and build relationships that feel authentic and supportive. You’re ready for things to feel different, but you’re not sure how to start.
Christopher J. Koniarczyk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LAC, LPC
3 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
One of the strongest predictors of successful therapy isn’t a technique — it’s the relationship between you and your therapist. That’s why I offer a free one-hour, in-person consultation. You shouldn’t have to commit before knowing whether you genuinely connect with the person you’re trusting to help you.
Therapy with me doesn’t feel like sitting across from someone with a clipboard, trying to figure out what’s wrong with you. I’m much more interested in understanding than judging. I believe people make sense — even the behaviors we wish we could change usually have a story behind them.
One of the strongest predictors of successful therapy isn’t a technique — it’s the relationship between you and your therapist. That’s why I offer a free one-hour, in-person consultation. You shouldn’t have to commit before knowing whether you genuinely connect with the person you’re trusting to help you.
Therapy with me doesn’t feel like sitting across from someone with a clipboard, trying to figure out what’s wrong with you. I’m much more interested in understanding than judging. I believe people make sense — even the behaviors we wish we could change usually have a story behind them.
Voice for Children & Nurturing Families
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CCTP, CSOTS
Winston Salem, NC 27103
VCNF is trained in EMDR a powerful psychotherapy technique which is successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, disturbing memories, and PTSD.
Accepting New Patients! VCNF specializes and is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families to achieve their goals and find healing within a safe environment. VCNF's goal is to assist patients in finding and expressing their maximum potential. VCNF specializes in treating trauma, adoption, foster care, depression, attachment, and attachment. VCNF's approach to therapy is unique in that she uses up-to-date interventions and various types of evidenced based treatment modalities to treat psychological and behavioral issues. VCNF is also a champion of healthy development, personal growth and relationships.
VCNF is trained in EMDR a powerful psychotherapy technique which is successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, disturbing memories, and PTSD.
Accepting New Patients! VCNF specializes and is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families to achieve their goals and find healing within a safe environment. VCNF's goal is to assist patients in finding and expressing their maximum potential. VCNF specializes in treating trauma, adoption, foster care, depression, attachment, and attachment. VCNF's approach to therapy is unique in that she uses up-to-date interventions and various types of evidenced based treatment modalities to treat psychological and behavioral issues. VCNF is also a champion of healthy development, personal growth and relationships.
Dr. George Stoupas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LMFT, MCAP
3 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Waitlist for new clients
I help couples heal and deepen their relationships. Lots of of things can cause conflict and leave us feeling helpless to stop it. Issues like addiction, infidelity, parenting disagreements, money, and past trauma can cause hurt and push people apart. Our relationships are supposed to be refuges of safety and security; we expect to be able to count on one another. When we get stuck and can't connect with our partners, it threatens us to our very core. We feel trapped, hurt, scared, angry, and confused. The more we fight, the further we get from where we want to be. I want you to know it's not over yet.
I help couples heal and deepen their relationships. Lots of of things can cause conflict and leave us feeling helpless to stop it. Issues like addiction, infidelity, parenting disagreements, money, and past trauma can cause hurt and push people apart. Our relationships are supposed to be refuges of safety and security; we expect to be able to count on one another. When we get stuck and can't connect with our partners, it threatens us to our very core. We feel trapped, hurt, scared, angry, and confused. The more we fight, the further we get from where we want to be. I want you to know it's not over yet.
Laci Green
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC, MA
3 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
I am trained in EMDR therapy to support my clients with trauma processing.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge, anxious, or overwhelmed with emotion - sometimes without a clear reason why? Painful experiences in life can get "stuck" in the mind and body, making it difficult to relax. Our work together will build on your strengths to develop inner calm, deeper relationships, and greater confidence in who you are.
I am trained in EMDR therapy to support my clients with trauma processing.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge, anxious, or overwhelmed with emotion - sometimes without a clear reason why? Painful experiences in life can get "stuck" in the mind and body, making it difficult to relax. Our work together will build on your strengths to develop inner calm, deeper relationships, and greater confidence in who you are.
I am trained in EMDR, which allows us to go beyond managing symptoms and into the deeper terr
My clients are people in the middle of a battle — with substances, with behaviors that have taken hold, with the exhaustion of loving someone whose addiction is reshaping their world. Some come in for themselves. Others come in because someone they love is struggling and they don't know how to help, how to cope, or how to stop being consumed by it. What they all share is a moment of honesty — an acknowledgment that something has to change. I walk beside them through that. Not ahead, not behind — beside. Because I believe we are all, in our own way, walking one another home. And that journey begins the moment someone decides they are
I am trained in EMDR, which allows us to go beyond managing symptoms and into the deeper terr
My clients are people in the middle of a battle — with substances, with behaviors that have taken hold, with the exhaustion of loving someone whose addiction is reshaping their world. Some come in for themselves. Others come in because someone they love is struggling and they don't know how to help, how to cope, or how to stop being consumed by it. What they all share is a moment of honesty — an acknowledgment that something has to change. I walk beside them through that. Not ahead, not behind — beside. Because I believe we are all, in our own way, walking one another home. And that journey begins the moment someone decides they are
I have been licensed in the state of NC for almost 20 years and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings I am trained and proficient in multiple research based modalities of treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Take the time to invest in yourself through therapy. For well over a decade, I have been honored to work with people from all walks of life. I have found that growth comes when we slow down and invest time in exploring our own beliefs, relationships, and behaviors. Sometimes we need a guide to help make sense of that process: a therapist. For over a decade I have honed my skills in working with grief, trauma, life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, disordered eating, obesity, caregiver stress, women's issues, and more. While I am trained and certified in various modalities, treatment is tailored to each patient's goals
I have been licensed in the state of NC for almost 20 years and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings I am trained and proficient in multiple research based modalities of treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Take the time to invest in yourself through therapy. For well over a decade, I have been honored to work with people from all walks of life. I have found that growth comes when we slow down and invest time in exploring our own beliefs, relationships, and behaviors. Sometimes we need a guide to help make sense of that process: a therapist. For over a decade I have honed my skills in working with grief, trauma, life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, disordered eating, obesity, caregiver stress, women's issues, and more. While I am trained and certified in various modalities, treatment is tailored to each patient's goals
Emu
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHCQS, LPCMHSP, NCC, ACS
4 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
I use IFS, EMDR, EFT, and other treatment approaches to help clients reprocess their trauma without reliving it.
Wounding experiences can deeply shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, or the world around us. These wounds can leave us feeling disconnected - cut off from feeling whole and cared for. If this resonates with you, I might be a good fit for you. As a wounded healer myself, I approach this work with deep respect for your unique story, values, and cultural identity. I work with individuals, couples, and persons in ethically non-monogamous relationships. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care. I create a brave space for clients living in the margins.
I use IFS, EMDR, EFT, and other treatment approaches to help clients reprocess their trauma without reliving it.
Wounding experiences can deeply shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, or the world around us. These wounds can leave us feeling disconnected - cut off from feeling whole and cared for. If this resonates with you, I might be a good fit for you. As a wounded healer myself, I approach this work with deep respect for your unique story, values, and cultural identity. I work with individuals, couples, and persons in ethically non-monogamous relationships. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care. I create a brave space for clients living in the margins.
Flash and EMDR let your body release what happened without reliving it.
You lived in a narcissistic relationship for far too long. You’re doing your best not to fixate on all that you were told you did wrong – all the times you were berated, laughed at, and put down in front of friends and family. Your phone sits face-down. Picking it up means another argument to no where. Putting it down means another hour of questioning if you were the problem all along. You swing from defiant independence to insecure co-dependence. You used to know what you liked. Now you can't remember if you actually liked any of it, or just learned to. Facing an uncertain future is terrifying and paralyzing.
Flash and EMDR let your body release what happened without reliving it.
You lived in a narcissistic relationship for far too long. You’re doing your best not to fixate on all that you were told you did wrong – all the times you were berated, laughed at, and put down in front of friends and family. Your phone sits face-down. Picking it up means another argument to no where. Putting it down means another hour of questioning if you were the problem all along. You swing from defiant independence to insecure co-dependence. You used to know what you liked. Now you can't remember if you actually liked any of it, or just learned to. Facing an uncertain future is terrifying and paralyzing.
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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.