Trauma Therapy in Wellesley & Virtually Across Massachusetts

EMDR & Narrative Therapy for adults impacted by chronic stress, PTSD, complex trauma, early childhood trauma, sexual trauma & attachment-based trauma

Healing from Trauma through EMDR & Narrative Therapy

At Shared Stories Counseling, LLC, we help individuals reclaim their stories and reconnect with what matters most to them after trauma or prolonged periods of heightened stress.

Located in Wellesley, MA and offering virtual sessions statewide, we specialize in the treatment of trauma and chronic stress using affirming, somatic, non-judgmental and evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Narrative Therapy.

Understanding Trauma’s Impact

Healing from trauma involves understanding how your mind and body respond to overwhelming experiences, ongoing stressors, and present day triggers of past memories. Whether you’ve experienced a single event trauma or prolonged adversity, trauma can impact your relationships, emotional well-being, and sense of self.

At Shared Stories Counseling, we help clients recover from:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Sexual trauma, exploitation, and abuse

Neglect and attachment based trauma from early childhood

Anxiety, panic and phobias rooted in trauma

Trauma related to grief and sudden loss

Complex trauma from long-term relational abuse or systemic oppression

Our Approach to Trauma Therapy

Why Choose Shared Stories Counseling?

At Shared Stories Counseling, we believe that healing happens through connection and compassion.

As trauma-informed therapists, we:

  • Create a safe, non-judgmental space

  • Work collaboratively—never forcing stories before you’re ready

  • Honor your pace and resilience

  • Offer both in-person therapy in Wellesley, MA, and secure virtual sessions anywhere in MA

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a structured, brain-based therapy that helps you reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer hold emotional charge. It’s effective for those impacted by single event trauma, complex trauma, early childhood trauma, dissociation, sexual trauma, racial trauma, anxiety, irritability or aggression, depressive symptoms including distressing negative beliefs that are rooted in trauma.

Instead of constantly fighting with your nervous system to feel in control, strong, and capable after trauma or periods of high stress… Shared Stories Counseling is here to help you fully appreciate what your mind, body and spirit are needing to heal.

It may be more common then you think for people who are impacted by trauma and nervous system distress to not fully benefit from traditional talk therapy. Many individuals looking to heal from chronic stress connect with well-intentioned providers who aren’t able to fully understand all that their clients’ bodies have been holding after trauma.

Shared Stories Counseling believes that healing happens when the body’s wisdom is centered as part of the therapeutic process. Our hope is that once you are connected with the right provider who is able to offer personalized, trauma-informed, somatic care, you’ll feel seen, validated, and leave with a deeper understanding of what your body is needing to heal.

EMDR therapy is available as an individual session (60 minutes) or intensive (3-4 hours).

Narrative Therapy

Feel empowered to stand against the harmful & inaccurate stories you’ve been taught to believe about yourself with Narrative Therapy, Together we explore how trauma shaped your identity—and how you can reclaim your voice, realign with your values, and regain a sense of control.

You may relate to the pain that shows up when people make assumptions about you or claim to know your story. Narrative Therapy understands that we are all multi-storied and complex individuals who deserve to be met with curiosity. This approach is careful to center all of the stories that are otherwise untold so you feel empowered to know yourself and be known more authentically.

Who We Work With

Trauma Therapy for adults, couples, and young adult support groups who are navigating:

Flashbacks, nightmares, or panic attacks

Shame or guilt related to past abuse

Emotional numbness, dissociation or difficulty connecting with others

Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative beliefs about yourself

Relationship patterns rooted in past trauma

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. In a careful effort to avoid re-traumatization, EMDR and Narrative Therapy can be used effectively without reliving every detail of your trauma story.

    In EMDR therapy, after working to establish a safe and trusting relationship with your therapist and after learning useful coping techniques, you may be asked to recall aspects of distressing memories. When reprocessing these memories, you are not required to say much out loud about what you remember, feel, or think. Your internal experience of reprocessing is entirely your own. You’re able to share as little or as much as you’d like.

  • Yes. We offer EMDR online using secure platforms and adaptations that maintain effectiveness and safety.

    As a clinician, I prefer meeting my clients in-person, but the standard of care and efficacy of EMDR is the same for virtual and in-person clients.

  • I am not contracted with insurance companies. As an Out of Network (OON) Provider, I submit your claims for you and you are only required to pay a copay after your OON deductible has been met, similar to in-network services.

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  • We believe that you’re ready for trauma therapy if you’re motivated to establish a trusting relationship with a provider who prioritizes your safety, goals and preferred pace throughout treatment. It’s important to know that throughout trauma treatment, you are 100% in control.

    Shared Stories Counseling is committed to making sure trauma-focused therapy is accessible and stays at a pace that feels safe for you.

    It is very common to have hesitation when trying to decide if you’re ready to begin trauma-focused therapy. Our bodies and minds often protect us by telling us not to “go there” in our memories. However, we know that present day anxiety attacks, irritability, flashbacks, nightmares, dissociative amnesia, and negative beliefs are often caused by insufficiently processed or blocked memories.

  • EMDR intensives are a great option for those who have already established a safe and trusting relationship with their therapist and are ready to take a deep dive into their healing process.

    Intensives offer an accelerated path of healing. EMDR Intensives are often experienced as gentler than weekly one hour sessions, as there is plenty of time to take care of yourself before during and after reprocessing.

Start your Healing Journey Today

We believe your nervous system is not broken and you’re not too sensitive. We can appreciate that you are carrying stories that deserve to be witnessed, honored, and rewritten in your preferred ways. Whether you’re ready to explore EMDR, Narrative Therapy or just want to feel heard, we’re here to support you.

👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation

📍 In-person in Wellesley, MA | 💻 Online throughout Massachusetts

📞 Call us at 339-201-6994| 📧 Email us at vk@sharedstoriescounseling.com

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