FAQS

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  • My physical office is located at 1477 Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732, Suite B.

    I also provide telehealth services to clients throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.

  • For telehealth appointments, I use a electronic health system called Simple Practice. All telehealth appointments will be held via Simple Practice.

    • Review your intake information

    • Discuss current symptoms and stressors

    • Explore relevant past experiences

    • Identify initial treatment goals

    • Begin discussing whether EMDR, Brainspotting, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), or another approach may be the best fit

    The first session is conversational and collaborative. You are not expected to share every detail of your trauma right away. Establishing safety, clarity, and direction is our priority.

    By the end of the session, you should have:

    • A clearer understanding of the therapy process

    • An initial treatment direction

    • Space to ask questions and ensure this feels like the right fit

  • Yes, I offer in office sessions at my Rock Hill office.

  • Individual Therapy

    Diagnostic clinical assessment: $200

    60 Min session: $160

    45 mins session: $120

    Therapy Intensive prices are listed on my intensive page.

  • Yes. Trauma-focused therapies are among the most researched and effective approaches in mental health treatment.

    When a person experiences trauma or overwhelming life events, the brain and nervous system can store those experiences in a way that continues to trigger emotional or physical reactions long after the event has passed.

    Trauma therapy helps the brain process those experiences so they no longer feel as overwhelming or intrusive.

    Evidence-based trauma therapies such as:

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

    • Brainspotting

    • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

    have been shown to help reduce symptoms such as:

    • anxiety and panic

    • intrusive memories

    • emotional triggers

    • shame and negative self-beliefs

    • nervous system dysregulation

    Many people notice improvements in their emotional resilience, relationships, and overall sense of well-being after working through trauma in therapy.

    At Adams Clinical Services, trauma therapy is tailored to each individual using specialized approaches designed to support deep and lasting healing.

  • The length of trauma therapy varies depending on each person’s experiences, goals, and nervous system readiness for processing.

    Some individuals notice meaningful improvements in just a few sessions, especially when using specialized trauma therapies such as EMDR, Brainspotting, or Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

    Others may benefit from a longer therapeutic process that focuses on:

    • building emotional regulation skills

    • strengthening coping strategies

    • processing multiple traumatic experiences

    • addressing long-standing patterns or beliefs

    Trauma healing is not about rushing the process. Instead, therapy moves at a pace that allows the brain and nervous system to feel safe while gradually resolving distressing experiences.

    Some clients choose to combine traditional therapy with trauma therapy intensives, which can help accelerate progress when appropriate.

    At Adams Clinical Services, therapy is tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals to support meaningful and lasting healing.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps the brain process and heal from distressing experiences that may still feel “stuck” in the nervous system.

    During EMDR therapy, a therapist guides you through a structured process while using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones. This process helps the brain reprocess painful memories so they become less emotionally overwhelming.

    Many people find that EMDR helps reduce symptoms such as:

    • intrusive memories

    • anxiety and panic

    • trauma triggers

    • negative beliefs about themselves

    • emotional reactivity

    EMDR therapy is widely used for treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and distressing life experiences. Many clients report feeling relief faster than with traditional talk therapy alone.

  • How does Brainspotting therapy work?

    Brainspotting is a powerful trauma therapy that helps identify and process experiences that may be stored deep in the brain and body.

    Brainspotting works on the idea that where you look affects how you feel. During a session, the therapist helps you find a specific eye position, called a brainspot, that is connected to an emotional or traumatic experience. When that spot is activated, the brain can begin to process and release unresolved material.

    Brainspotting can help access areas of the brain involved in:

    • emotional regulation

    • trauma processing

    • nervous system responses

    • stored body memories

    This therapy is often helpful for people who feel like they understand their experiences logically but still feel emotionally stuck.

    Brainspotting may be beneficial for:

    • trauma and PTSD

    • anxiety and stress

    • grief and loss

    • performance blocks

    • overwhelming life experiences

    At Adams Clinical Services, Brainspotting therapy is offered in Rock Hill, SC, with virtual sessions available across South Carolina and North Carolina.