EMDR - Trauma Therapy
Are you seeking a way to heal from trauma, anxiety, or emotional distress?
Trauma Therapy & EMDR Counseling in Florida
Helping You Heal From Trauma, PTSD, and Painful Life Experiences
Trauma can change the way you think, feel, and experience the world—but it doesn't have to define the rest of your life.
Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, abuse, military service, grief, relationship betrayal, violence, medical trauma, or another life-altering event, healing is possible.
At Challenges Conquered Counseling, our trauma-informed therapists help individuals, couples, and families process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and regain a sense of safety and control.
We proudly offer EMDR Therapy, one of the most researched and effective approaches for trauma recovery, along with other evidence-based therapeutic methods tailored to your unique experiences.
(954) 600-9403
Meet Our Trauma & EMDR Specialists
Dr. Jasmine Bolling, PhD
EMDR-Trained Trauma Specialist
Dr. Jasmine Bolling specializes in helping adolescents and adults heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. As an EMDR-trained therapist, she combines evidence-based treatment with a compassionate, client-centered approach to help individuals process distressing experiences, reduce emotional overwhelm, and build lasting resilience.
Areas of Expertise
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Recovery
PTSD
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Self-Esteem
Women's Mental Health
Nadji Garcia
EMDR-Trained Trauma Specialist
Nadji Garcia is an EMDR-trained trauma therapist who helps clients overcome the lasting effects of traumatic experiences, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship challenges. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to heal, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with confidence.
Areas of Expertise
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Recovery
PTSD
Relationship Trauma
Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
Life Transitions
Lady Pérez
Trauma Recovery Specialist
Lady Pérez specializes in helping individuals navigate the emotional impact of trauma, anxiety, multicultural experiences, women's mental health concerns, fertility challenges, and significant life transitions. She provides trauma-informed therapy that helps clients regain a sense of safety, resilience, and emotional well-being while honoring each person's unique story and cultural background.
Areas of Expertise
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Disorders
Women's Mental Health
Multicultural Counseling
Fertility & Reproductive Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Life Transitions
What Is Trauma?
Trauma is more than a difficult experience.
It occurs when an event overwhelms your ability to cope and leaves lasting emotional, psychological, or physical effects.
Trauma can affect your relationships, confidence, physical health, emotions, and even the way your brain responds to everyday situations.
Trauma may result from:
Childhood abuse
Emotional neglect
Domestic violence
Sexual assault
Military combat
First responder experiences
Car accidents
Medical trauma
Natural disasters
Sudden loss
Infidelity
Workplace violence
Community violence
Racism and discrimination
Bullying
Signs You May Be Living With Unresolved Trauma
Many people don't realize their current struggles are connected to past experiences.
Common symptoms include:
Feeling constantly on edge
Panic attacks
Anxiety
Depression
Emotional numbness
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Difficulty trusting others
Avoiding certain places or people
Difficulty sleeping
Irritability
Shame
Relationship struggles
Difficulty concentrating
Low self-worth
Hypervigilance
What Is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain process traumatic memories so they become less emotionally overwhelming.
Rather than repeatedly reliving painful experiences, EMDR helps your brain reprocess distressing memories in a healthier way, reducing the emotional intensity connected to those events.
EMDR has helped millions of people recover from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and other distressing life experiences.
Conditions EMDR Can Help Treat
EMDR therapy may help with:
PTSD
Childhood Trauma
Complex PTSD
Anxiety Disorders
Panic Attacks
Depression
Phobias
Grief
Relationship Trauma
Medical Trauma
Military Trauma
Sexual Trauma
Car Accident Trauma
First Responder Trauma
Performance Anxiety
Trauma Doesn't Always Look Like Trauma
Not all trauma involves combat or catastrophic events.
Many people carry emotional wounds from years of criticism, emotional neglect, unhealthy relationships, bullying, discrimination, or growing up in unpredictable environments.
These experiences can shape self-esteem, relationships, emotional regulation, and the ability to trust—even if they don't fit the traditional image of trauma.
Healing begins when those experiences are acknowledged, understood, and processed in a safe, supportive environment.
Our Trauma Treatment Approach
Every person's healing journey is unique.
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches including:
EMDR Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Emotion Regulation Skills
Attachment-Focused Work
Strength-Based Counseling
Treatment is always personalized to your goals, history, and readiness for change.
We Help Clients Heal From
Childhood Trauma
Breaking free from the lasting impact of early life experiences.
Relationship Trauma
Healing after betrayal, emotional abuse, toxic relationships, or infidelity.
Military Trauma
Supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and military families navigating combat experiences, deployments, and post-service transitions.
Medical Trauma
Helping individuals recover emotionally after serious illness, surgery, or life-threatening medical events.
First Responder Trauma
Supporting firefighters, police officers, EMS professionals, healthcare workers, and others who routinely experience high-stress situations.
Grief & Loss
Helping clients process profound loss while moving toward healing with compassion and support.
Why Choose Challenges Conquered Counseling?
✔ Trauma-informed clinicians
✔ EMDR-trained therapists
✔ Personalized treatment plans
✔ Evidence-based care
✔ In-person appointments
✔ Online therapy throughout Florida
✔ Most major insurance plans accepted
✔ Warm, compassionate environment
✔ Fort Lauderdale & Jacksonville locations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trauma therapy?
Trauma therapy helps individuals process painful experiences, reduce emotional distress, and develop healthier coping skills.
Is EMDR effective?
Yes. EMDR is recognized by leading mental health organizations as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD and has helped millions of people worldwide recover from distressing life experiences.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Healing looks different for everyone. Some clients experience meaningful improvement within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support depending on their history and goals.
Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
Not necessarily. Trauma therapy is paced according to your comfort level, and EMDR does not require sharing every detail of a traumatic experience for treatment to be effective.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We accept many major insurance plans, including TRICARE, Aetna, Florida Blue, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Oscar, UMR, Surest, Curative, and Meritain Health. Self-pay options are also available.
Do you offer virtual EMDR therapy?
Yes. We provide secure online EMDR and trauma therapy for clients throughout Florida when clinically appropriate.
Begin Healing Today
Trauma can leave lasting emotional wounds, but it doesn't have to determine your future. Whether you're coping with PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship pain, anxiety, or another difficult life experience, compassionate support is available.
Dr. Jasmine Bolling and Nadji Garcia are dedicated to helping clients heal with evidence-based trauma therapy and EMDR in a safe, supportive environment.
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