EMDR
Restore your emotional well-being
what is Talk THerapy?
Talk therapy is an evidence-based approach to mental health treatment that creates space to better understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and life experiences within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. Often, when we are overwhelmed by stress, trauma, life transitions, or chronic emotional strain, it can become difficult to process experiences clearly, regulate emotions, or feel connected to ourselves and others.
Through consistent therapeutic support, talk therapy helps individuals process difficult experiences, explore patterns that may no longer be serving them, strengthen coping skills, and develop greater emotional awareness and resilience. Drawing from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, attachment-based work, and nervous system-informed interventions, therapy can support healing by helping clients reconnect with themselves, restore internal balance, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
WHAT IS AN talk therapy SESSION LIKE?
Talk therapy sessions are collaborative, supportive conversations designed to help you better understand yourself, process experiences, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and support. Sessions may include exploring thoughts, emotions, relationships, past experiences, current stressors, or patterns that feel difficult to break.
Your therapist may also help you build coping strategies, increase emotional awareness, strengthen nervous system regulation, and develop practical tools that support your wellbeing both inside and outside of sessions. While every session looks a little different depending on your needs and goals, therapy is ultimately intended to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered in your healing process.
Our Talk Therapy services support individuals navigating experiences such as:
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Symptoms may vary from person to person but may include the following:
Excessive Worry: Constant worry surrounding parenting, routines, your child’s wellbeing, relationships, or the ability to “do it all.”
Mental Load & Overthinking: Feeling mentally overwhelmed by carrying the emotional, logistical, and invisible responsibilities of motherhood and daily life.
Difficulty Relaxing: Struggling to slow down, rest, or feel fully present due to racing thoughts or persistent stress.
Emotional Overwhelm: Feeling easily overstimulated, emotionally reactive, or overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving and everyday responsibilities.
Guilt & Self-Pressure: Experiencing persistent guilt related to parenting, productivity, self-care, work-life balance, or feeling like you are not doing “enough.”
Feeling Disconnected from Yourself: Difficulty recognizing your own needs, identity, or sense of self outside of caregiving roles and responsibilities.
People-Pleasing & Overfunctioning: Feeling pressure to meet everyone’s needs while neglecting your own emotional wellbeing.
Difficulty Asking for Help: Struggling to lean on support systems due to fear of burdening others or feeling like you “should” be able to manage everything independently.
Sleep Disturbances: Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or mentally “shutting off” due to stress, worry, or emotional overload.
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: Muscle tension, headaches, chest tightness, irritability, fatigue, or nervous system overwhelm connected to chronic stress and anxiety.
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Symptoms may vary from person to person but may include the following:
Persistent Sadness or Emotional Numbness: Feeling emotionally heavy, disconnected, tearful, or unable to experience joy or fulfillment in the way you once did.
Loss of Motivation or Interest: Difficulty engaging in daily tasks, relationships, hobbies, or activities that previously felt meaningful or enjoyable.
Emotional Exhaustion: Feeling mentally and emotionally depleted, overwhelmed, or drained by everyday responsibilities and stressors.
Feelings of Guilt or Inadequacy: Persistent self-criticism or feeling like you are falling short in relationships, parenting, work, or personal expectations.
Difficulty Feeling Present or Connected: Feeling emotionally distant from yourself, loved ones, or the life happening around you.
Changes in Sleep or Appetite: Sleeping significantly more or less than usual, difficulty resting, or changes in eating habits connected to mood changes.
Withdrawal or Isolation: Pulling away from support systems, social interaction, or activities due to emotional overwhelm or lack of energy.
Difficulty Concentrating or Brain Fog: Struggling with focus, memory, decision-making, or mental clarity.
Irritability or Emotional Sensitivity: Feeling more reactive, emotionally raw, frustrated, or overwhelmed by stress.
Hopelessness or Feeling “Stuck”: Feeling disconnected from hope, purpose, or confidence that things can improve.
Loss of Sense of Self: Feeling disconnected from your identity, goals, or the version of yourself you once recognized.
Physical Symptoms of Depression: Fatigue, body heaviness, tension, headaches, or low energy that may accompany emotional distress.
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Symptoms may vary from person to person but may include the following:
Persistent Self-Criticism: Frequently judging yourself harshly or focusing on perceived flaws, mistakes, or shortcomings.
Difficulty Feeling “Good Enough”: Feeling inadequate, undeserving, or as though you are constantly falling short of expectations.
Comparison to Others: Frequently measuring yourself against others in ways that increase insecurity, shame, or self-doubt.
Difficulty Accepting Compliments or Positive Feedback: Minimizing achievements, dismissing praise, or struggling to internalize positive qualities about yourself.
Fear of Judgment or Rejection: Worrying excessively about how others perceive you or fearing criticism, disappointment, or disapproval.
People-Pleasing Tendencies: Prioritizing others’ needs, opinions, or approval over your own wellbeing or authenticity.
Difficulty Setting Boundaries: Feeling guilt or anxiety when advocating for your needs, limits, or preferences.
Negative Internal Dialogue: Experiencing ongoing thoughts of being “too much,” “not enough,” or fundamentally flawed.
Overidentification with Productivity or Achievement: Tying your worth to performance, success, caregiving, or what you can provide for others.
Difficulty Trusting Yourself: Second-guessing decisions, instincts, or personal strengths.
Withdrawal or Avoidance: Avoiding opportunities, relationships, or visibility due to fear of failure, rejection, or inadequacy.
Feeling Disconnected from Yourself: Struggling to recognize your strengths, needs, values, or sense of identity outside of external expectations.
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Symptoms may vary from person to person but may include the following:
Flashbacks: Reliving the traumatic birth experience as if it’s happening again.
Nightmares: Disturbing dreams related to the birth or pregnancy.
Intrusive Thoughts: Unwanted, distressing thoughts about the birth or traumatic events during pregnancy.
Hypervigilance: Constantly feeling on edge, anxious, or easily startled.
Emotional Numbness: Difficulty feeling connected to others or feeling emotionally detached.
Avoidance: Steering clear of reminders of the birth, such as doctors, hospitals, or birth-related discussions.
Panic Attacks: Sudden feelings of overwhelming fear or distress triggered by birth-related memories or situations.
Excessive Worry: Constant concern about future pregnancies, birth experiences, or the well-being of the baby.
Difficulty Bonding with Baby: Struggling to form an emotional connection with the newborn due to trauma-related feelings.
Flashbacks to Birth-Related Triggers: Becoming distressed by sounds, images, or sensations that remind you of the traumatic event.
Physical Symptoms: Unexplained physical reactions such as a racing heart, nausea, dizziness, or muscle tension in response to trauma triggers.
Avoiding Healthcare Providers: Fear or anxiety around medical professionals, especially those related to the birth.
Guilt or Shame: Feeling responsible for the traumatic experience or believing you should have done something differently.
Difficulty Trusting Others: Distrust in healthcare providers, loved ones, or even yourself due to the traumatic experience.
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Symptoms may vary from person to person but may include the following:
Feeling Uncertain or “Stuck”: Difficulty adjusting to change or feeling unclear about who you are, what you want, or what comes next.
Loss of Sense of Self: Feeling disconnected from your identity, purpose, confidence, or the version of yourself you once recognized.
Emotional Overwhelm: Feeling mentally or emotionally overloaded by changes in relationships, career, parenthood, responsibilities, or daily life.
Anxiety Around the Future: Excessive worry, fear of uncertainty, or difficulty trusting yourself during periods of transition or change.
Grief Related to Change: Mourning previous roles, seasons of life, relationships, routines, or expectations that no longer fit your current reality.
Difficulty Making Decisions: Feeling paralyzed, indecisive, or fearful of making the “wrong” choice during periods of transition.
Increased Self-Doubt: Questioning your abilities, direction, worth, or capacity to navigate change successfully.
Burnout or Emotional Exhaustion: Feeling depleted from trying to adapt, cope, or hold everything together during ongoing change.
Difficulty Balancing Multiple Roles: Feeling stretched thin while navigating competing demands related to work, relationships, caregiving, or personal growth.
Identity Changes Related to Motherhood or Parenthood: Struggling to integrate the emotional, relational, and personal changes that can accompany becoming a parent.
Desire for Greater Clarity or Alignment: Feeling a pull toward rediscovering yourself, reconnecting with your values, or creating a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.
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Symptoms may vary from person to person but may include the following:
Emotional Exhaustion: Feeling mentally, emotionally, or physically depleted from prolonged stress, caregiving demands, or constantly being “on.”
Low Frustration Tolerance: Feeling more irritable, reactive, or overwhelmed by everyday tasks, noise, interruptions, or responsibilities.
Difficulty Regulating Emotions: Feeling emotionally flooded, overstimulated, or struggling to recover after stressful interactions or sensory input.
Chronic Mental Load: Feeling consumed by constant planning, multitasking, decision-making, or carrying the invisible responsibilities of daily life.
Feeling Touched Out or Sensory Overwhelmed: Becoming easily overstimulated by noise, physical touch, clutter, screens, or ongoing demands from others.
Difficulty Slowing Down or Resting: Feeling unable to fully relax, disconnect, or recharge even when opportunities for rest are available.
Physical Symptoms of Stress: Headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, sleep difficulties, digestive discomfort, or nervous system overwhelm.
Withdrawal or Emotional Shutdown: Pulling away from others, emotionally “checking out,” or feeling numb after prolonged overwhelm.
Reduced Patience or Increased Irritability: Feeling emotionally short-fused, overstretched, or reactive in relationships or parenting interactions.
Difficulty Feeling Present or Connected: Feeling disconnected from yourself, relationships, or moments of joy due to chronic stress and depletion.
Loss of Motivation or Enjoyment: Feeling detached from hobbies, goals, relationships, or parts of life that once felt meaningful.
Feeling “Stuck” in Survival Mode: A sense of constantly functioning from urgency, stress, or depletion without feeling restored or supported.
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Symptoms may vary from person to person but may include the following:
Feeling Disconnected from Yourself: Difficulty identifying your needs, values, desires, or sense of identity outside of responsibilities or expectations.
Desire for Greater Clarity or Purpose: Feeling pulled toward understanding yourself more deeply or creating a life that feels more aligned and meaningful.
Feeling “Stuck” in Old Patterns: Recognizing behaviors, relationships, or coping strategies that no longer feel supportive or authentic.
Difficulty Trusting Yourself: Second-guessing your intuition, decisions, or personal strengths.
People-Pleasing or External Validation Seeking: Relying heavily on others’ approval, expectations, or opinions when making decisions about your life.
Fear of Change or Vulnerability: Wanting growth while simultaneously feeling fearful of uncertainty, discomfort, or stepping into new versions of yourself.
Inner Criticism or Self-Doubt: Persistent self-judgment that interferes with confidence, authenticity, or self-expression.
Difficulty Setting Boundaries: Struggling to prioritize your own wellbeing, needs, or limits within relationships and responsibilities.
Emotional Exhaustion from Constantly “Performing”: Feeling drained from trying to meet expectations or maintain roles that no longer feel aligned.
Desire for More Meaningful Connection: Longing for deeper connection with yourself, others, and the life you are building.
Curiosity About Healing & Growth: Wanting to better understand your experiences, emotional patterns, relationships, and nervous system responses.
Readiness for Change: Feeling a desire to reconnect with yourself, strengthen self-awareness, and move toward greater balance, authenticity, and wellbeing.
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Symptoms may vary from person to person but may include the following:
Persistent Sadness or Emotional Pain: Experiencing waves of grief, heaviness, emptiness, or longing following a loss or significant life change.
Emotional Numbness or Disconnection: Feeling detached from emotions, relationships, or daily life as your mind and body attempt to process loss.
Difficulty Accepting the Loss: Struggling to process the reality of the loss or feeling emotionally “stuck” in the experience.
Intense Emotional Waves: Experiencing unpredictable moments of sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, yearning, or overwhelm.
Changes in Sleep or Appetite: Difficulty sleeping, exhaustion, nightmares, or changes in eating patterns connected to grief and emotional stress.
Difficulty Concentrating or Brain Fog: Struggling with focus, memory, decision-making, or feeling mentally present.
Feelings of Guilt or Regret: Replaying conversations, decisions, or circumstances surrounding the loss and questioning what could have been different.
Withdrawal or Isolation: Pulling away from others, feeling misunderstood, or struggling to engage socially while grieving.
Physical Symptoms of Grief: Fatigue, body heaviness, chest tightness, headaches, tension, or other body-based responses connected to emotional pain.
Loss of Identity or Direction: Feeling uncertain about who you are or how to move forward after a significant loss or transition.
Heightened Anxiety or Fear: Increased worry surrounding safety, change, future loss, or navigating life without the person, relationship, or role that was lost.
Desire to Process and Make Meaning of the Experience: Wanting support in understanding, honoring, and integrating the impact of the loss into your life moving forward.
Investment Structure & Pricing Plans
At this time, Crescent Counseling & Consulting, LLC is not paneled with any insurances. We elect to remain out-of-network in order to best protect you and your confidentiality; maintain the ability to decide the type and time-frame of treatment that best fits you and your needs; and to avoid having to give a preemptive mental health disorder diagnosis.
These rates honor and reflect the dedication that our clinicians have to provide the highest quality care. We regularly receive continuing education, pursue advanced credentials, and engage in consultation to ensure that you receive the gold standard of care.
With that being said, we understand that finances are a significant consideration when seeking quality mental health care. If you find yourself in a situation where reduced fees would be of service, we do have a select number of reduced fee sessions available. We also hold the ability to provide you with a superbill after each session for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
Payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or Health Savings Account (HSA) cards that can be charged like a credit card.
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When it comes to establishing a therapeutic relationship, no one is a perfect fit for everyone.
I offer a complimentary 15 minute consultation call for you to get to know me, ask any initial questions you may have about the therapy process, and to allow me to assess and ensure your needs are within my scope of practice.
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These sessions are the perfect fit if you need to be more mindful of budget and/or scheduling.
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These are the most commonly selected sessions - sessions range anywhere from 45-60 minutes and are offered on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis.
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These sessions are most commonly used for initial intake sessions - though, if preferred, can be offered upon client request.
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EMDR Intensives are set up to provide multiple sessions of EMDR over a 1, 2, or 3 day period. They are cost effective and are well suited to those with busy schedules or who want to find relief from symptoms and traumatic distress more quickly than ongoing weekly EMDR sessions can provide.