Darby
Integrative
Counseling
In-Person - Silver Spring, MD 
Virtual - DC, MD, VA, FL, CA
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Trauma Resolution with EMDR

Trauma therapy doesn’t have to be scary. When talking isn’t enough or too much, EMDR is your solution. Hope and lasting change is possible in as few as 3-6 sessions. Together, we will help you learn EMDR skills you can use ... even after therapy ends. Your life can change, we can help.

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What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a scientifically validated psychotherapy approach that helps people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences.

 

EMDR therapy was developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s and has since become one of the most extensively researched and effective treatments for trauma and PTSD.

 

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements) to help your brain process and integrate traumatic memories that have become “stuck.” This allows your natural healing processes to resume, reducing the emotional impact of disturbing memories.

 

EMDR therapy is recognized by leading organizations including the American Psychological Association, the World Health Organization, and the Department of Veterans Affairs as an effective treatment for trauma.

 

EMDR Experts to Stop the Pain

Our mission is to help you heal trauma and rediscover your inner strength, achieve mental clarity, and rediscover a fulfilling life. 

Areas
Served

In-Person in Silver Spring

Virtually in DC, MD, VA, FL & CA.

Specialized Expertise

Religious & Cultural Traumas LGBTQIA+ Addiction Breakups & Divorce Family Estrangement Narcissistic Abuse Sexual Trauma Childhood Trauma

Culturally Competent

Our experts come from diverse backgrounds to represent the various communities we serve.  We are dedicated to honoring your individual needs & identity.

Flexible
Options

In-Person

Virtual

Hybrid
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Meet Our EMDR Experts

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Lori Flick
LCPC, CCTP-II


Serving Individuals & Couples
In-Person & Virtually in MD & DC

I’m a somatic-based EMDR trauma therapist, supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse, divorce, family trauma, and sexual assault. I work with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and military folx — offering care to restore safety, clarity, and connection.

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LCPC, CCTP- EMDR, Young Adults, Veterans, Parents & Couples Specialist


Victoria Norris
LCPC


Serving Individuals & Couples
In-Person & Virtually in MD

I’m an integrative EMDR trauma therapist supporting professionals, LGBTQIA+ folx, and military survivors. I help clients heal family estrangement, assault, cultural trauma, burnout, and chronic stress using EMDR, DBT, and somatic therapy.

Learn more about Victoria

LCPC, NCC, EMDR Trained


Shelly Mohnkern,
LCPC, NCC


Serving Individuals & Couples
In-Person & Virtually in MD

I’m an LGBT+ EMDR trauma therapist supporting queer folx, disenfranchised professionals, first responders, executives, and women healing adult and childhood trauma. Together we address burnout, identity, relationships, and stress—releasing trauma.

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EMDR Healing Statistics

84-90%

Single-trauma victims
report relief after 3 sessions

77%

Combat veterans
show improvement

80-90%

PTSD diagnoses are alleviated with 6-9 sessions of EMDR

80%

Phantom limb pain patients report complete or substantial pain reduction

90%

Sexual assault victims experience PTSD relief after three sessions
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Client Testimonials

“Darby Integrative Counseling has been incredibly helpful in bringing structure to my life and they actually addressed the specific needs I had been looking for in therapy for so long. ... Extremely professional, with clear boundaries, and a real sense of a goal in sight. I'm so thankful to them for helping me find the mindset to be motivated and a selfstarter with my life and career.”


“Andrew Darby, the Executive Director, is incredibly passionate and hands-on. He’s built a team of people who have been truly beneficial to work with, and his dedication to both clients and staff is clear in everything he does. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer any of my close loved ones to this practice.”


“Service is unbelievable. I fully appreciate and love this practice. Highly recommended. They will make you feel safe and comfortable. And I appreciate the diverse staff and the clear dedication to inclusive practices.”


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