Our services
Telehealth Therapy
we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs. We specialize in working with individuals facing trauma, grief, and life transitions, offering a supportive space for healing and growth. Our approach is rooted in EMDR therapy, a humanistic perspective, and a commitment to working with people from all walks of life.
Trauma and grief
Loss, change, and trauma can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. We provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to process your experiences, helping you find meaning, healing, and a renewed sense of self. Whether you are grieving a loved one, coping with a major life transition, or working through deep emotional pain, we are here to support you every step of the way.
EMDR
EMDR is a highly effective, research-backed approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. Whether you’re struggling with past trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or distressing memories, EMDR helps the brain reprocess painful experiences in a way that reduces their emotional charge and allows for lasting relief.
EMDR Therapy at Lovejoy Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-supported, integrative therapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro to treat trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other distressing life experiences. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, auditory tones, or tactile tapping—to help clients reprocess unresolved memories from adverse experiences. While EMDR was originally developed for trauma treatment, research has shown it to be effective for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, and self-limiting beliefs.
Theoretical Foundations of EMDR
EMDR is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which explains that unprocessed traumatic memories can remain stored in the brain in a fragmented way, linked to distressing emotions, negative beliefs, and physical sensations. These unresolved memories can continue to influence thoughts and behaviors, leading to ongoing distress.
EMDR facilitates the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate these memories, allowing individuals to reprocess past experiences so they become less distressing and more adaptive. Through EMDR therapy, clients gain new insights, reducing the emotional intensity of past experiences and improving their overall well-being.
Effectiveness of EMDR
EMDR is recognized as an evidence-based treatment by major health organizations, including:
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Department of Defense (DoD)
Studies suggest that EMDR can alleviate distressing symptoms more rapidly than traditional talk therapy alone (Shapiro, 2001). This is due to the brain’s natural way of storing distressing emotions and sensations in the right hemisphere, while language processing occurs in the left hemisphere. Since talk therapy primarily engages the left hemisphere, adding bilateral stimulation in EMDR allows for deeper processing of difficult emotions, images, and memories stored in the right hemisphere.
Additionally, EMDR does not require clients to verbally recount their traumatic experiences in detail, making it an effective option for those who may feel overwhelmed by traditional trauma-focused therapies.
EMDR Sessions at Lovejoy Therapy
Although EMDR was originally developed for PTSD, it is also effective for:
Anxiety & panic disorders
Depression
Phobias & fears
Grief & loss
Relationship difficulties
Self-esteem & negative self-beliefs
Distressing life experiences, such as divorce or career challenges
During EMDR sessions, the therapist and client work together to identify distressing events, emotions, and negative beliefs that may benefit from reprocessing. The therapist explains the EMDR process, prepares the client, and structures the therapy in a way that feels safe and manageable.
At Lovejoy Therapy, we do not use a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we adapt EMDR to fit each client’s needs while following the standard framework of the therapy.
Telehealth Information
Lovejoy Therapy is committed to providing high-quality mental health care through a telehealth-only model. We understand that accessing therapy from the comfort of your home can increase flexibility and remove barriers to care. Our providers offer individual, family, and group therapy sessions via a secure telehealth platform, ensuring you receive the support you need, wherever you are.
Current Clients
If you are an existing client, please review the following information regarding telehealth services. To continue receiving care, please complete the online consent form, acknowledging your understanding of the benefits and limitations of virtual therapy.
Prospective Clients
If you are new to Lovejoy Therapy, we welcome you to complete the new client referral form on our website. Let us know what type of support you are seeking, and we will connect you with a provider who best fits your needs.
Telehealth Informed Consent & Office Policy
At Lovejoy Therapy, all services are provided exclusively via telehealth. Telehealth allows us to offer effective, convenient, and flexible care while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and professionalism.
What is Telehealth?
Telehealth is the delivery of therapy services when the provider and client are in separate locations, using secure video conferencing or phone sessions. You may need to download software such as Zoom or another HIPAA-compliant platform to participate in sessions. If you have any difficulty with technology, our team is happy to assist you.
Risks and Benefits of Telehealth Services
While we use secure platforms, no technology is 100% risk-free. There is always a possibility of a security breach that could affect the privacy of your protected health information.
Since sessions take place in your own home, we cannot control your level of privacy. Clients should ensure they are in a private, quiet space and use headphones when necessary.
Some therapy modalities, such as expressive therapies (play therapy, therapeutic art, sandtray therapy, music, movement, EMDR, Animal-Assisted Therapy), may look different in a virtual format. Your clinician will work with you to adapt approaches and ensure continued progress toward your therapeutic goals.
Clients are not required to purchase any supplies for telehealth sessions. However, your therapist may suggest using materials you already have at home to enhance therapeutic engagement.
Most insurance companies cover telehealth services, but clients are responsible for verifying their benefits. If insurance does not cover a session, the client will be responsible for the fee.
Acknowledgment of Telehealth Services
By engaging in telehealth services at Lovejoy Therapy, you agree to the following:
I consent to receiving therapy services via telehealth, understanding that sessions will take place remotely.
I understand my therapist will be in a different physical location than I am.
I understand I have the right to withdraw my consent for telehealth services at any time, without affecting my access to future care.
I acknowledge the potential risks of telehealth, including possible privacy or confidentiality concerns due to technology limitations.
I understand that Lovejoy Therapy adheres to all privacy laws governing medical and mental health information, and no details of my sessions will be shared without my written consent, except as required by law.
I have the right to ask my provider any questions regarding telehealth policies, security measures, and my care.
If you have any questions or need assistance with telehealth setup, please reach out to our administrative team. We are here to support you.