Katy O’Donnell

During this unprecedented time of isolation, illness, and cultural and political upheaval, we are being deeply impacted both individually and collectively. The strain of these recent events can intensify ongoing stressors on every front; relationships, finances, physical and mental health – increasing feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression. As a trauma therapist, I integrate psychotherapy and Attachment-Focused EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a cutting edge therapy that works with the brain’s natural ability to heal. EMDR helps the mind reprocess difficult experiences and links up disconnected parts of the brain, giving you fuller access to your own strength, groundedness, and resiliency. The false self that has developed in order to cope with life’s challenges begins to dissolve and the true self begins to emerge. It is a powerful and effective tool for healing. Through my work as a nurse and trauma therapist, I have seen many ways the body tells its stor