EMDR Therapy

in Raleigh, NC and online in ME

Move past stuck behaviors and heal from trauma.

Tired of feeling not good enough?

I believe that you’re doing the best you can but are stuck in old patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting.

You may look like you have it all together, but you’re starting to realize it’s coming at too high a cost.

Therapy with me helps you heal from old wounds so you can create the life you envision.

Focus Areas

You're in the right place if you struggle with:

Thought spirals

Your mind gets stuck in worst-case scenarios and negative thinking.

Painful emotions

You have anxiety, depression or anger outbursts.

Relationships

You have issues with trust, attachment, or triggers and keep recreating unhealthy patterns.

Self Esteem

You often feel not good enough or doubt yourself.

Trauma

Childhood trauma is affecting the way you feel about yourself and others today.

Self-Sabotage

You have compulsive behaviors under stress that get in the way of achieving what you want.

I'm Sheila Read, LCSW

I’m a trauma specialist and certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist.

I have a compassionate, collaborative and focused approach to therapy. I’m a holistic therapist, meaning I focus on more than talk to include mind, body and spirit. I’m trained in somatic approaches such as EMDR and subtle yoga that bring the body into healing.

Who I Work With

EMDR Therapy

Therapy with me helps with:

Understanding. Know why you react the way you do.
Self-compassion. Replace judgment with kindness.
Awareness. Increase awareness of situations, thoughts and feelings that trigger you.
Emotion regulation. Learn mind-body skills for regulating your nervous system to help with anxiety, anger, and stuck energy.
Relationships. Improve relationships with better communication skills.
Trauma Healing. Reprocess traumatic memories so you get unstuck and feel better about yourself, your choices and your current safety.
Empowerment. Gain support and courage to make real change.

Specialties

Trauma

Move past trauma and fear. Learn to live authentically in the present.

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Anxiety & Depression

Learn to manage difficult emotions better. Feel more peace and happiness.

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Relationships

Communicate better, set healthy boundaries and improve trust.

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EMDR Colleague Testimonials

“I have consistently observed Sheila's exceptional clinical skills and intuitive awareness of her clients' needs. I have been impressed with her ability to create a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients while still holding the process of EMDR."

Ingrid Robinson, LMHC

EMDR therapist

"Sheila is dedicated to helping clients understand past and present connections and facilitates not just resolution of trauma experiences but also the growth of the client's sense of self."

Mary French

Senior Faculty, Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy

"Sheila demonstrates exceptional clinical skills, ethical standards, professionalism, and passion for our line or work. She has proven her diligence in crafting her work as an EMDR therapist."

Lida Lisowe, LCMHC

Certified EMDR Consultant

Let’s talk

Ready to start moving forward?

Book your free 10-minute phone conversation to get your questions answered. Let’s see if we’re a good fit!