Heal at the root.
Feel like yourself again.
EMDR and trauma-informed therapy for teens, college students, young adults, women, and families — online across New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina, and in person in Charlottesville. Honest work. A calm pace. Real change.
This isn't endless venting.
It's work that actually moves.
We look past surface-level symptoms and process what's underneath — so the past stops running the present.
A real person — on the screen, or in the room.
Stacey Damkohler, MA · LPC · LCMHC · NCC · CCMHC
I'm an EMDR-trained trauma therapist and the founder of this practice. Over 5 years and 7,000+ hours of clinical work — outpatient and telehealth — I've learned that people don't need more pep talks. They need a safe, structured space to go to the root of what's keeping them stuck.
If you've tried therapy before and it felt like talking in circles, you're in the right place. We'll go at a pace your nervous system can actually handle. No judgment. No performance. Just honest work.
Therapy that meets you where you actually are.
Sessions happen over private, HIPAA-compliant video — or in person in Charlottesville, with a focus on UVA students and nearby teens, young adults, and women.
Teens
Anxiety, depression, social stress, and trauma — in a space that's compassionate, structured, and actually theirs.
College Students
Academic stress, identity, low mood, and the pressure to feel "enough" during a season that moves too fast — including UVA students in Charlottesville.
Young Adults
Life transitions, careers, relationships, and patterns you can see but can't seem to break. Let's change them.
High-Achieving Women
Painful relationship cycles, infidelity, self-sabotage, and the leftover weight of childhood trauma.
Families
Relational strain, communication that keeps missing, and building bonds that feel more secure.
Now seeing clients in Charlottesville.
A private office for UVA students, teens, young adults, and women nearby. Telehealth still covers NJ, VA, and NC when coming in isn't a fit that week.
501 Faulconer Dr, Suite 2C
Charlottesville, VA 22903
EMDR: therapy that works with your brain, not against it.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one of the most researched trauma therapies in the world — recommended by the WHO and the APA for PTSD. You don't have to retell every detail of what happened for it to work.
Evidence-based · Trauma-informed · Your pace, always
What is EMDR therapy, in plain language →We build safety first
History, goals, and coping skills — you'll never be rushed into anything you're not ready for.
Your brain reprocesses
Guided bilateral stimulation helps stuck memories get unstuck and refile as past — not present danger.
The charge fades
Triggers lose their grip. What happened becomes something that happened — not something happening.
Close the door — at home, or in Charlottesville.
Telehealth · NJ · VA · NC · In person at 501 Faulconer DrYour first step, made simple.
Pick your state, choose a session type, and grab a time. Most new clients are seen within the week. No surprise bills — insurance is verified before you start.
- Free 15-minute consult — see if it's a fit, zero pressure
- Licensed for residents of NJ, VA, and NC · in person in Charlottesville
- Booked securely through Headway
Prefer to talk first? Call 732-475-0029, the Charlottesville office at (540) 500-1711, or email stacey@moderntraumatherapy.com
Things people ask before they book.
Does EMDR actually work over video? +
Yes. Telehealth EMDR uses the same bilateral stimulation techniques adapted for video — guided eye movements or self-tapping — and research supports its effectiveness. Many people find it easier to process in their own space.
Do I have to talk about everything that happened? +
No. That's one reason people choose EMDR. Your brain does the reprocessing; you don't need to narrate every detail of a memory out loud for it to lose its charge.
Will my insurance cover this? +
We're in-network with Cigna, Aetna, BCBS and other major plans. Booking runs through Headway, which verifies your coverage and shows your cost before your first session.
I'm a parent — how does this work for my teen? +
Parents are involved at intake and as clinically appropriate, while your teen gets a confidential space of their own. We'll walk you through consent and communication expectations up front.
What states can you see me in? +
Stacey is licensed to see residents of New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina. Telehealth sessions require you to be physically located in one of those states. In-person sessions are at the Charlottesville office.
Do you see clients in person? +
Yes. In-person EMDR is available at 501 Faulconer Dr, Suite 2C, Charlottesville, VA 22903 — focused on UVA students, plus teens, college students, young adults, and women nearby. Telehealth remains available across NJ, VA, and NC. See the Charlottesville office →