Crystal Williamson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor

Trauma has affected almost all of us in some way or another. If you have been in close relationship with a narcissistic or toxic person, you have very likely experienced damage to your self-worth, your relationships, and even your physical health. I help my clients with the effects of trauma, which may include anxiety, grief, panic, and depressive symptoms. Toxic relationships, such as those with narcissistic abuse or codependency, can both cause trauma and be a symptom of prior trauma that continues to repeat itself in cycles. In order to break these cycles, we need to find safety, learn more about the patterns and cycles we have been perpetuating, and heal the wounds that keep us going back to unhealthy people. Let me help you find the freedom that comes with healing. I have over 15 years of experience helping people with crisis and trauma. I primarily approach clients through the lens of a therapy approach called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) that focuses on the ways the brain has adapted and responded to life experiences throughout the lifespan. EMDR interventions build coping strategies for internal support and then use specific interventions to desensitize the emotional responses around memories and negative beliefs. It is an intervention that treats the whole brain and body, rather than just the logical or thinking part of the brain. EMDR is my primary modality, but I customize treatment for each client and use research-based interventions and strategies from other therapy traditions as applicable. Reach out today to schedule a phone consultation to learn more about treatment for your needs.