Healing Trauma Phoenix & Tempe - For When “Just Relax” Isn't Cutting It

Things are on fire...all the time. You must have tried to stop and pause a million and a half times today. But between work and home and everything in between, you feel like you are letting someone down or forgetting something important anytime you take even a single moment for yourself. One thing triggers you, and it sends your body reeling for the rest of the day. You can't catch a break or a breath. 

It’s so infuriating. 

There are all these messages everywhere - “Slow down!” “Take time for YOU!” “Practice good self-care,” but how the f**k do you do that when so much is dependent on you? You wish slowing down felt better. Sometimes, sitting in the moment is even scarier than dealing with the aftermath of exhaustion and depletion. 

Your relationship with your partner is good. They are so supportive, but you are starting to wonder how much more you can keep asking from them, to be understanding of all the triggers and trauma that pop up left and right. It's not fair to you or to them. 

You don't want these traumas to keep dictating your life. You want to enjoy it - all of it. You long to feel safe and grounded, to have peace, and to be present in your relationships without getting triggered constantly. 

Who Am I As An EMDR Therapy Provider, and How I Help

Hi, my name is Kandace (she/her). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher. I help high-achieving, Type A individuals who’ve experienced complex trauma and are exhausted by the weight of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the relentless demand to have it all together. I value inclusivity and support marginalized people by working with them to build a safe space to heal from past traumas. ALL people are welcome in my office, and who they are as people holistically matters. I do my best work with people who align and value the importance of inclusivity in their lives.

I act as a guide, and together, we find real ways for them to step out of survival mode and engage with the life and connection they are craving underneath it all. Together, we create a compassionate space where they can finally feel understood and supported while exploring the past's impact and actively reshaping their present, finding glimmers of joy, presence, and calm. 

How EMDR Therapy Works – A Gentle Approach to Untangling Life’s Hard Stuff

We work to find tools and techniques that don’t just address surface-level symptoms or negative thought patterns but allow for deep transformational healing using EMDR therapy and other body-based therapies. EMDR Therapy helps the body and brain re-process past trauma that feels stuck and continues to trigger you each day. With therapy, you can finally feel grounded, engage with your true, authentic self, and feel more at home in your life.

If you’re ready to stop feeling trapped by old patterns and want to step into a life that feels truly yours, reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. I provide virtual sessions all over Florida and Arizona and in-person sessions on Saturdays in Tempe. Together, we’ll create a clear, intentional path forward, using therapy tailored to your goals so you can move past anxiety and trauma toward a life that feels balanced and fulfilling. Click below to discover how working with the right therapist can make all the difference.

My specialties include working with people struggling with anxiety, sexual abuse, and cycles of family trauma. I am also now offering EMDR Intensives for those who feel like weekly therapy is too much or doesn’t fit into their schedule.

*Please see this page to understand more about the roots of the yoga I have been trained in, the impact of colonial violence, and my intentions.