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psychotherapy & EMDR for women

You’ve survived now its time to heal …

“You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf”

- John Kabat Zinn

You’re not broken- You’re healing

What you have been through matters- and so does how you carry it now. Healing is possible and you don’t have to do it alone.  

It isn’t about fixing you; its about helping you connect with the strength that’s already within.​

 

"There are many ways of getting strong, sometimes talking is the best way"  -Andre Agassi 

 
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ABOUT ~ KIM SIMPSON, LCSW

I specialize in helping women recover from past hurt through EMDR and other trauma-informed therapy. Healing begins when we feel safety-and from that foundation, we can move forward with clarity, strength and self-compassion

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My approach is trauma-informed, rooted in EMDR and designed to help women heal at their own pace in a safe, compassionate space.

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What EMDR Feels like for Clients…
What EMDR Feels like for Clients…

As an EMDR therapist serving clients in Wilmington, NC, I hear this question often. The short answer is this: EMDR feels different for everyone, but is designed to be paced, supportive and deeply respectful of your nervous system.

I’ll walk you through what EMDR commonly feels like- before, during, and after sessions- so you can decide whether it feels like a good fit for you.

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EMDR Trauma Targets
EMDR Trauma Targets

In the past trauma was considered an event... something that happened to you.  This is obviously still true but doesn’t tell the whole story.  Trauma is now defined as an event that overwhelms the brain's ability to adapt to it.  It is more than just the event, it is that individual's reaction, the meaning that is made and the way it is stored in the brain.

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Why Do I feel Stuck? | Trauma On Repeat
Why Do I feel Stuck? | Trauma On Repeat

Delve into the Repetition Compulsion phenomenon with me, examining how ingrained patterns affect our lives and relationships. Discover effective treatments and self-awareness strategies, taking the first step toward understanding and breaking free from unproductive cycles.

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Self Care For An Empty Nester
Self Care For An Empty Nester

Coping with becoming an empty nester is never easy, learn some of the best tactics that helps you manage any major life transition.

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The Relationship Between Dissociation and Trauma
The Relationship Between Dissociation and Trauma

The connection between trauma and dissociation often goes unnoticed, but it can have a huge impact on a person's life

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The Story Of The Two Wolves: Learning How To better Manage Your Daily Mindset
The Story Of The Two Wolves: Learning How To better Manage Your Daily Mindset

The use of metaphor can be very helpful in therapy. You may or may not have heard the Tale of The Two Wolves, this one in particular has helped me and my patients greatly by navigating us through both the big and small struggles.

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What is EMDR?
What is EMDR?

Learn about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and how this psychotherapy can be utilized to combat the stressors of traumatic memories.

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Are You Mad at Me? ADHD & RSD
Are You Mad at Me? ADHD & RSD

Some of the smartest people I know are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is a complicated disorder, often seriously misunderstood. Much of the focus is on inattentiveness and hyperactivity. These are things that certainly challenge the ADHD brain, but they can overshadow other equally important symptoms.

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