EMDR Therapy | Tucson, AZ
EMDR therapy for trauma
Amanda Gormley, LAC
Trauma Therapist | Tucson, Arizona
I am a trauma survivor and a trained EMDR therapist. It is my life’s work to help others find their way to safety, freedom, and self-trust.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based treatment. It is effective in reprocessing painful experiences so that you can live your life with more freedom, safety, and self-trust.
Clients come to me when:
They are tired of living in survival mode.
They want to stop feeling retraumatized or triggered by everyday encounters.
Rumination and self-doubt are standing in the way of the life they want for themselves.
They feel guilt or shame about adverse experiences.
Their story is difficult to look at, but they’re ready to move forward with the healing process.
They want to live with more freedom, safety, and self-trust.
How EMDR therapy with me works
Trauma can result in constant rumination, self-doubt, and confusion about adverse experiences.
EMDR therapy helps the brain process those experiences and find clarity. Many people find a sense of meaning and purpose after processing painful experiences that have been stuck for a long time.
Through an integrative approach that blends EMDR with other evidence-based modalities, my goal is to help you move toward a life rooted in safety, freedom, and self-trust.
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Process painful memories and beliefs that feel stuck. Using bilateral stimulation alongside reflective and relational approaches, we gently work through experiences that continue to shape how you feel, relate, and move through the world.
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Explore the stories you’ve been told — or have told yourself — about who you are. Together, we examine those stories to create space for a more compassionate and authentic understanding of yourself.
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Through experiential exercises and dialogue, we explore patterns, protective responses, and different ways of experiencing yourself with greater curiosity and understanding.
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Integrate hands-on tools to support emotional balance, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
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Explore meaning and purpose through non-secular spiritual experiences like awe and resonance
“Out beyond the ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”
-Rumi
Amanda Gormley, LAC
Psychotherapist | Tucson, Arizona
Hi, I’m Amanda, a trauma therapist in Tucson, Arizona. Welcome to Threshold Counseling. This space is for people who are looking for secure footing after complex trauma, religious trauma, or betrayal.
My work as a therapist is grounded in evidence-based practice, while also informed by my life experiences as a trauma survivor. It is my life’s work to support others in developing lives rooted in freedom, safety, and self-trust.
Education, Experience, & Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Colorado State University
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Adams State University
Licensed Associate Counselor, Arizona
National Certified Counselor
EMDRIA-approved EMDR Therapist
Associate Clinical Director & Primary Therapist at Zen Institute Intensive Outpatient Program
Getting Started with Therapy
1. Schedule a Consultation
I’ll ask you a little about your goals, and you’ll have a chance to ask me about my approach, process, and any other questions you have. There’s no cost, and obligation to move forward. This is where we feel each other out. Most consults are over a secure virtual connection, but in-person consultations are also available.
2. Intake Session
If we agree to work together, we will schedule a 90-minute intake session. This is so that I can get a deeper sense of your history, strengths, and challenges. We’ll work together to tailor a treatment plan just for you that addresses your goals. We’ll also determine a time and cadence for therapy sessions.
3. Therapy Sessions
Therapy takes place at a pace that is comfortable for you and based on your treatment plan. Most clients meet for 60 minutes once per week or biweekly. Therapy can be brief and solution-focused or tailored for more long-term growth and support. I also offer extended EMDR intensives for people who feel ready for intensive work.
Ready for more safety, freedom, and self-trust?
Reach out to schedule a free introductory call.
Essays and Reflections
Reflections on therapy for identity, healing, and the deeper patterns that shape our lives.
