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EMDR & Trauma Therapy

Sometimes trauma doesn't look the way we expect it to. You don't have to have a single, clearly defined traumatic event to benefit from trauma-informed support.

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Maybe something happened recently that left you feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or unlike yourself. Or maybe something happened years ago that you thought you'd moved past, but it still shows up in your thoughts, relationships, body, or everyday life.

 

You might find yourself avoiding certain situations, feeling constantly on edge, having strong reactions that seem difficult to explain, or replaying something that happened over and over.

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Therapy can help you make sense of what you've experienced, feel more grounded in the present, and begin to move forward without pretending that what happened didn't matter.

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You don't have to process everything alone.

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You might be here because:

Something happened that continues to affect how you feel, think, or respond.
 

You're experiencing anxiety, panic, or feeling constantly on edge.
 

Certain people, places, situations, or memories bring up intense reactions.
 

You're avoiding things because they remind you of something difficult.
 

You're struggling with nightmares, intrusive thoughts, or unwanted memories.
 

You feel disconnected from yourself, your emotions, or the people around you.
 

You have difficulty feeling safe or trusting others after what you've experienced.
 

You're struggling with shame, guilt, self-blame, or feeling like something is wrong with you.
 

You've experienced childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, a major loss, an accident, or another overwhelming experience.
 

You want to understand why you're still affected by something you thought you had "moved on" from.

What happened matters, but it doesn't have to define you.

Trauma can affect the way we experience our bodies, emotions, relationships, and the world around us.

 

Sometimes our minds and nervous systems continue responding to something as though it's still happening, even when we know we're safe now.

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Trauma therapy can provide a space to understand those responses without judgment and develop new ways of feeling grounded, safe, and connected.

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We support clients navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss, childhood trauma, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, intrusive thoughts, self-esteem, and other concerns connected to difficult or overwhelming experiences.

How we can support

Trauma therapy is not about forcing you to relive painful experiences before you're ready. Your therapist will work with you to build a sense of safety and understand what you need before deciding what therapeutic approaches may be helpful.

 

Depending on your needs and goals, therapy may include learning grounding and coping skills, understanding trauma responses, processing difficult experiences, strengthening emotional regulation, working through relationship patterns, or using approaches such as EMDR to help reduce the impact of distressing memories and experiences.

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Step 1: Reach out

Tell us a little about what's bringing you to therapy and what kind of support you're looking for.

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Step 2: Find your fit

We'll help connect you with a therapist who may be a good match for your needs, experiences, and goals.

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Step 3: Get started with therapy

Begin building safety, understanding, and new ways of responding to what you've experienced.

Why Lillybrook?

Strengths-Based
We look beyond problems to understand your strengths, needs, relationships, and goals.
 
Affirming
We provide LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodivergent-affirming care that respects who you are.
 
Community-Oriented
Through optional groups and events, we support change beyond the therapy room.

Services

Ready to take the next step?

Reach out to our team & we will help you get started

Lillybrook Counseling Services

667 East Big Beaver Rd. Suite 107

Troy, MI 48083

Call/Text: (248) 250-6620

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After hours urgent calls: (248) 238-8274

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Fax: (248) 250-6629

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Email: contact@lillybrookcs.com

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Mon - Thu: 9am - 8pm

Fri: 9am - 6pm

Sat: By appointment only 

Sun: Closed

​Sessions are available in person in Troy, MI and across Michigan via telehealth.

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Please call ahead to check availability, as we are unable to assist with walk-ins. Non-emergency calls after hours will be returned the next business day.

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Emergency Protocol: If you have an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. You can also call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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