EMDR Therapy and Individual Psychotherapy for Trauma and PTSD
What happened to you is real, and so is the way it still shows up. EMDR was developed to process traumatic memories that have stayed stuck, helping the brain integrate experiences that have not been fully resolved. Turnwell's licensed therapists offer EMDR alongside CBT and DBT for trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. In-person in Alpharetta and Charleston, with telehealth available throughout GA, SC, and FL.
Reprocessing Trauma at Its Root
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for PTSD and trauma that is recognized by the World Health Organization, the American Psychological Association, and the Department of Veterans Affairs as an effective treatment. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR does not require patients to describe their trauma in detail. Instead, it uses bilateral stimulation, typically guided eye movements, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
The underlying principle is that traumatic memories can become "stuck" in a state of activation, causing intrusive symptoms, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional reactivity. EMDR facilitates the natural processing that allows these memories to be integrated without triggering overwhelming distress. Most patients find that the memory does not disappear after EMDR, but it loses the emotional charge that was driving their symptoms.
In addition to EMDR, Turnwell therapists offer CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) depending on your diagnosis, presentation, and treatment goals.
Therapy Approaches at Turnwell
In-person EMDR is available in Alpharetta, GA and Charleston, SC. Telehealth therapy is available throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
What Individual Therapy and EMDR Can Address
Turnwell's licensed therapists work with a broad range of mental health conditions, with particular expertise in trauma-related presentations.
PTSD & Complex Trauma
EMDR and CPT are the evidence-based first-line treatments for PTSD. Turnwell's therapists have specialized training in trauma-informed care for both single-incident and complex developmental trauma.
Depression
Individual therapy for depression addresses thought patterns, behavioral activation, grief, and the interpersonal dimensions of depressive episodes. Often coordinated with psychiatric medication management.
Anxiety Disorders
CBT and EMDR are both effective for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety. Exposure-based approaches are integrated when clinically appropriate for phobias and avoidance patterns.
Grief & Life Transitions
Structured grief therapy for loss, bereavement, major life changes, relationship endings, and existential challenges that require more than supportive conversation.
Emotional Dysregulation & DBT
DBT is specifically designed for patients who struggle with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, or unstable relationships. It builds practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard for OCD, is available at Turnwell. Coordinated with psychiatric medication management for patients who benefit from a combined approach.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. Turnwell is not an emergency or crisis facility.
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Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted
We verify your benefits before your first appointment and handle prior authorization for TMS and Spravato.
Coverage varies by plan and medical necessity criteria. Contact us to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
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Take the First Step Toward Feeling Like Yourself Again
Our licensed therapists take the time to understand your experience before recommending a specific approach. There is no pressure to commit to a particular modality upfront. Your first appointment is a conversation. Most patients are seen within a few days of reaching out. In-person and telehealth options are both available.