EMDR Therapy in Georgia for Trauma, PTSD, and Anxiety

In Person and Online EMDR Therapy Available Across Georgia

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven, evidence-based therapy that helps people process and overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges. By using gentle, guided eye movements and bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps your brain reprocess painful memories, reducing their intensity and allowing you to move forward with greater peace and resilience. I offer both in person sessions in Rincon and Telehealth appointments statewide, so whether you’re in the Savannah Area or anywhere else in Georgia, you have access to specialized trauma care.

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The never ending cycle

Day after day, you've told yourself this should have faded by now. That enough time has passed. That you should be over it.

You flinch at a slammed door before you've even registered what happened.

Your mind goes blank in the middle of a sentence you knew a second ago.

You count exits in a restaurant without meaning to.

You replay a conversation from years ago like it happened this morning.

You feel foreign in your own skin at ordinary moments, brushing your teeth, driving to work.

You hold your breath through small talk you used to move through without thinking.

None of this means you're broken, or that you're doing this wrong. It means something in you is still protecting you from something that's already over, and hasn't caught up yet to the fact that it's safe to stop.

What to Expect in EMDR Therapy

  • A thorough initial assessment to understand your history and needs

  • Safe, paced sessions tailored to your comfort level

  • Collaborative goal-setting focused on your healing journey

  • Support managing difficult emotions throughout the process

  • Practical tools to help you build resilience beyond therapy

About My EMDR Approach

My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, focusing on your unique experience. EMDR processing is integrated with other therapeutic approaches for your specific presentation. Together, we create a safe space for healing, combining evidence-based techniques with compassionate care.

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I’m Shante Breitenbach, LPC, CPCS an EMDRIA EMDR Certified Therapist who is also working toward EMDRIA Approved Consultant as a EMDRIA Consultant-in-Training.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia (LPC010454). Verify my GA license

Using the practice management software SimplePractice, I'm able to offer telehealth sessions to anyone in Georgia who isn't within driving distance of Rincon. These sessions look similar to a video chat or online meeting, like Zoom or Google Meet, through software built specifically for mental health professionals to meet HIPAA standards.

Breitenbach Counseling & Consulting is located in Rincon, Georgia. These services are not appropriate for some one who is an emergency or experiencing an immediate crisis. If you or someone else is having an immediate crisis please call or text 911, 988, or visit your nearest emergency room.

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Learn More About EMDR

Watch these brief videos from EMDRIA, the leading organization for EMDR therapists, to understand how EMDR therapy works and how it can help you heal from trauma.

Introduction to EMDR Therapy

This video introduction to EMDR therapy will show you how EMDR therapy works, what is is like, and how widely it is recognized.

Courtesy of EMDR International Association

Thinking About EMDR Therapy.

What does EMDR therapy look like? This short video for clients explains the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy and what they might experience in EMDR therapy sessions.

Courtesy of EMDR International Association

“When we recognize that we are being held back in life, the question for each of us is ‘What do I do about it?’”

— Francine Shapiro, PhD, Getting Past Your Past, Originator of EMDR

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 Frequently Asked Questions

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that helps people process trauma memories that feel “stuck.” It uses bilateral stimulation, like guided eye movements, to help your brain heal naturally.

  • Unlike talk therapy alone, EMDR goes deeper than just talking about what happened. It helps you release the physical and emotional charge tied to memories so you can feel real relief.

  • No, many people worry about this. While you’ll recall memories, EMDR doesn’t mean sharing every detail out loud. You’re in control, and we go at your pace.

  • You’ll start to notice shifts in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and sometimes others notice before you do.

  • Some people do feel distress as they process old memories. This is usually temporary while your brain forms new, healthier connections. I guide you through the process, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

  • Every person is different. Some see meaningful shifts in a few sessions; others with complex trauma may use EMDR alongside regular therapy for deeper healing over time.

  • Yes, EMDR is well-researched and widely used. Like any therapy, it can bring up big feelings, but I make sure you feel grounded and supported throughout.

  • While working together you will be provided specific ways to contact me if an issue arises. However, if you feel that you are in danger of hurting yourself or anyone else, the appropriate step is to call or text 911 or 988, or go to your nearest emergency room.

  • I accept Anthem BCBS. I am an out-of-network provider for all others and can give you a superbill for possible reimbursement. I'm happy to talk about how this works during our consult.