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ReclaimING Freedom
with EMDR

STEPHANIE COLEMAN

Mental Health Professional  specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

📍North Charleston, SC, 📍Montgomery, AL

ABOUT

MY STORY

In many cultures, mental health is not always recognized as an essential part of overall wellbeing. Many people are taught to push through emotional pain until it shows up in the body through chronic stress, anxiety, fatigue, or physical symptoms. Often, it is only when life, work, or relationships become overwhelming that support is finally sought.

But what if your body is not breaking down what if it is communicating?

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From a trauma-informed and attachment-based perspective, distress is often stored in the body and nervous system, not just in thoughts or memories. EMDR therapy helps process and release these experiences at a deeper level, supporting healing that feels both meaningful and lasting.

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Before entering private practice, I spent 14 years as an educator and school counselor, supporting children, adolescents, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. That foundation deeply informs my work today as a licensed mental health counselor. My practice is grounded in understanding how early experiences, culture, and the nervous system shape how we cope, connect, and move through the world.

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If you are tired of being triggered, feeling stuck, or carrying the weight of past experiences, healing is possible. My work focuses on helping you move beyond survival and reconnect with your authentic self with greater clarity, balance, and resilience.

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"EMDR therapy can be effective for more than just trauma it's also used to treat anxiety, depression, and even chronic pain"

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"EMDR has been shown to help process memories and emotions more quickly than traditional therapies , meaning less time in pain, more time healing!"

"GTEP allows clients to process trauma without the need to verbalize distressing memories, making it particularly beneficial for those who find it difficult to discuss their experiences."

TYPES OF THERAPY AVAILABLE

EMDR
THERAPY

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an information processing therapy that helps clients cope with trauma, addictions, and phobias. During this treatment, the patient focuses on a specific thought, image, emotion, or sensation while simultaneously watching the therapist's finger or light bar move in front of his or her eyes

COGNITIVE
BEHAVIORAL

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how our thoughts affect our feelings and actions. It helps clients identify and challenge negative thinking patterns, then replace them with healthier ones. CBT is structured, goal-oriented, and often includes homework. It’s been proven effective for issues like anxiety, depression, and more!

RECENT TRAUMA EMDR

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R-TEP (Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol) is an advanced EMDR approach used soon after trauma to prevent long-term emotional harm. Ideal within the first month, it offers a safe, structured way to process distressing memories, reduce symptoms, and restore a sense of control especially after events like disasters, accidents, or violence.

ATTACHMENT
BASED

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Attachment based therapy focuses on how early relationships with caregivers shape emotional development and influence how we connect with others throughout life.

Critical Incident Desensitization 

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Critical Incident Desensitization (CID) is an EMDR based approach that supports children, teens, and adults after a recent traumatic experience. Used within 24–72 hours, it helps the nervous system process what happened before distress becomes long lasting, reducing the likelihood of trauma related symptoms. This approach can be especially beneficial for first responders, healthcare professionals, and anyone coping with acute stress.

DIALECTICAL
BEHAVIORAL

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is often used to treat Borderline Personality Disorder. It combines CBT techniques with mindfulness to help clients manage intense emotions, build distress tolerance, and improve emotional regulation. DBT is offered in both individual and group settings, with the goal of reducing emotional suffering and improving stability

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LET’S START THE
THE PROCESS

I want you know how it feels to be free from anxiety and depression that may have stemmed from past trauma. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to process these significant events in your life. Email me or call and schedule a 15 minute free consultation. Commit to 10 sessions and let's see what we can do together.

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    Education and Years In Practice

    • In Practice for 3 years

    • Attended Tarleton State University, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2008

    • Licensed by State of South Carolina and Alabama / 10160

    • Certificate from South Carolina Department of Education2011

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    Insurance

    • Aetna

    • BCBS of Massachusetts virtual

    • BlueCross and BlueShield

    • Cigna and Evernorth

    • Healthy Connections

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Optum

    • Oscar Health

    • Oxford

    • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

    • Out of Network

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    • Behavioral Issues

    • Coping Skills

    • Depression

    • Dual Diagnosis

    • Impulse Control Disorders

    • Childhood Trauma

    • Physical/Sexual/Emotional Abuse,

    • Anger Management,

    • Traumatic Grief

    • School Issues

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Stress

    • Veterans

    • Post-Traumatic

    • Stress Disorder (PTSD),

    • Bipolar Disorder,

    • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

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    Specialties and Expertise

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Anxiety

    • Child

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