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Substance Use Disorder and EMDR Intensives for Adults in Gainesville and

Throughout the States of Florida, South Carolina, and Vermont

The Journey to Recovery from Substance Use and Trauma Starts Here

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  • Has someone in your life expressed concern about your drinking habits or told you to get help? Have you tried to cut back or quit and you can’t? Are you scared you are going to lose your job or your marriage? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these, it’s worth having a conversation with me and exploring how substance use disorder counseling may be able to help you.

  • Do you feel overwhelmed and confused by your emotions? Are you having nightmares or flashbacks? Do you have trouble connecting with others or trusting them? Let’s have a conversation about how trauma therapy may be right for you.

  • EMDR therapy is unique because it incorporates the body’s natural healing abilities. It invites the intersection of thoughts, feelings, and body sensations; all of which are important to address for lasting healing to occur. Many clients find relief through EMDR therapy when other therapies have failed.

  • Depression can take the joy out of life and cause us to think we are bad people, unworthy of love, even unworthy of living. Depression counseling can help change the way that we view ourselves and how we feel. It’s a game changer for reviving self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence.

Life doesn’t have to stay this way.

Lori McGruder Counselor in Gainesville

Hi, my name is Lori, and I can help.

I provide substance use disorder and trauma counseling in Gainesville using EMDR Therapy and EMDR Intensives.  After finishing therapy with me, my clients describe feeling relieved, empowered, and hopeful about the future. 

Specialities

  • Heal from the real causes of your substance use so you can stay sober and feel confident in recovery.

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  • Heal from the past and feel better about yourself with the help of a trained therapist you can trust.

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  • This type of therapy can help rewire the thinking patterns of the brain, correcting negative beliefs about yourself and resolving painful memories. This will allow you to feel more calm and in control today and in the future. Learn more here.

  • If it’s hard to get out of bed, take a shower, put on clean clothes, or feel anything except maybe sadness, depression counseling may be a good choice for you. Learn more here.

  • Interested in EMDR Therapy but short on time? Intensives are an efficient use of time. Meet with me, a Certified EMDR Therapist for 1-3 days as a priority client. Learn more.

HOW THERAPY WORKS

1.      Schedule a free phone consultation today.  I will answer any questions and ensure I am the right counselor for you before scheduling any paid services.

2.      Meet me for weekly or biweekly, convenient online therapy.  Together, we will develop a treatment plan that best meets your goals.

3.      Love yourself and feel in control of your life again (or maybe for the first time!).