About Stacey

EMDR therapist and trauma specialist — licensed in NJ, VA & NC

Stacey Damkohler, MA · LPC · LCMHC · NCC · CCMHC

I'm an EMDR-trained trauma therapist with over 5 years and 7,000+ clinical hours across outpatient and telehealth settings. I founded Modern Trauma & EMDR Counseling because I believe people deserve therapy that actually moves — not just talking in circles. My approach is structured, paced to your nervous system, and grounded in the most evidence-based trauma treatments available.

EMDR trainedLPC — New JerseyLCMHC — VirginiaLCMHC — North CarolinaNCC · CCMHC5+ years · 7,000+ hours
Stacey Damkohler, EMDR trauma therapist licensed in New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina

My Approach

Trauma therapy that goes to the root — not just the surface

Most people who come to me have already tried therapy. They've talked about what happened. They understand it intellectually. But the body still reacts — the patterns still repeat. That's where EMDR comes in. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most researched trauma therapies in the world, recommended by the WHO and the APA for PTSD and trauma. It works with how the brain actually stores distressing memories — and helps them lose their charge.

I also draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and somatic-informed approaches — always tailored to what your nervous system needs, at a pace you can actually handle.

Why telehealth — and why it works

I see clients exclusively via telehealth — secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions from wherever you are in New Jersey, Virginia, or North Carolina. Research consistently shows that telehealth EMDR produces outcomes comparable to in-person therapy. For many clients, being in their own space actually makes it easier to go deep. No commute. No waiting room. Just the work.

Education & Credentials

Trained, certified, and licensed across three states

  • MA in Counseling

    Graduate-level clinical training

  • LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor

    New Jersey

  • LCMHC — Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    Virginia & North Carolina

  • NCC — National Certified Counselor

    National Board for Certified Counselors

  • CCMHC — Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    Advanced clinical certification

  • EMDR Training

    Trained in EMDR therapy per EMDRIA standards

Ready to work with Stacey?

Start with a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation to see if it's a fit.

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Telehealth · New Jersey · Virginia · North Carolina · In-network: Cigna, Aetna, BCBS