Online Trauma Therapy in Jacksonville and throughout Florida
If you're always on alert, startle easily, struggle to sleep, or feel detached from the people you love, your body may still be responding to something that happened a long time ago. Trauma therapy treats those symptoms as signals rather than failures, and it offers concrete ways to help your nervous system feel safe again.
I offer online trauma therapy to adults across Jacksonville and Florida. My approach blends EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and somatic work, with careful attention to pacing and stability. You never have to share more than feels right.
- Free consultation
- Online in Colorado & Florida
- $200 per session
Licensed in Florida
Becky Romero, LMHC, LPC
Steady support across a city of long distances
Jacksonville's size can make specialized care feel far away. A trauma-trained therapist might be on the other side of the river, a long drive from the Westside or Northside, and adding that trip to a full work week often means therapy gets postponed again. For people who already feel depleted, logistics alone can become a barrier to care.
Online trauma therapy closes that distance. You can meet with me from home in Mandarin, a quiet room in Arlington, or your car near Jacksonville Beach, and spend your energy on the work itself. Together we'll build a sense of safety first, then begin processing the experiences that still feel heavy, whether they stem from childhood, a relationship, a frightening event, or the cumulative weight of a demanding job.
Therapy for Jacksonville residents, from home
Jacksonville covers more ground than almost any city in the country, and it feels like it. Getting from the Westside to the Beaches, or from Mandarin to Oceanway, can eat up most of an afternoon, especially when the bridges back up. A therapist who looks local on a map may still be forty minutes away. Online therapy removes that distance.
The First Coast is home to Navy families tied to NAS Jacksonville and Mayport, people working in logistics, banking, and healthcare, UNF students, and retirees who chose the river and the ocean. Moves, deployments, and long hours are part of the rhythm here for a lot of people.
I meet with Jacksonville adults over secure video, so you can keep a steady weekly session even when your schedule, or your household, keeps shifting.
- Licensed in Florida (LMHC #MH14720)
- EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist
- Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions
- Free 15-minute consultation
Does this resonate with you?
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Feeling stuck in the past
Do you find yourself replaying painful memories, unable to move forward no matter how much time has passed? Trauma can leave you feeling trapped, but it doesn't have to define your present or future. Together, we can process and release the weight of those memories so you can regain control of your life.
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Overwhelming anxiety and hypervigilance
Do you feel like you're always on edge, waiting for the next bad thing to happen? Trauma can wire your brain to stay in survival mode, leaving you exhausted and unable to relax. Therapy can help calm your nervous system and rebuild a sense of safety in daily life.
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Difficulty trusting others
Are you struggling to let people in, fearing they might hurt or disappoint you? Trauma often teaches us to build walls for protection, but those same walls can keep out genuine connection. Through a trauma-informed approach, we can rebuild trust, starting with yourself.
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Self-doubt and negative beliefs
Do you feel unworthy, broken, or not "good enough"? Trauma can leave a deep imprint on your sense of self. In therapy, we'll challenge and transform these beliefs, helping you reconnect with your inherent worth and strengths.
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Unexplained emotional or physical reactions
Do sudden waves of anger, sadness, or panic seem to come out of nowhere? Does your body feel tense, restless, or heavy without an obvious reason? Trauma often shows up as unresolved emotions or sensations stored in the body. Together, we'll explore these reactions and heal both emotionally and physically.
Healing from trauma is possible, and you deserve a life where you feel safe, connected, and at peace. Let's take that first step together.
How I can help
As a Certified EMDR therapist with ongoing training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) through the trainings of Frank Anderson and Richard Schwartz, I bring a deeply integrative approach. My work weaves together EMDR, IFS, and attachment theory to help you process trauma, connect with your inner parts, and heal attachment wounds.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your needs, combining somatic awareness, guided imagery, and emotional processing to create a safe space for growth. Together, we'll uncover and address the root of your struggles, so you can move toward balance and self-compassion.
A nervous-system-first approach
Trauma lives in the body as much as in memory. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory and somatic therapy, we start by helping your nervous system feel safe enough to do the work. You'll learn practical regulation tools you can use between sessions, and we'll only move into processing when you have the resources to handle it.
My background includes inpatient psychiatric intake, emergency department, and NICU settings, so I understand how acute stress, medical trauma, and crisis can leave a lasting mark, even years later.
- Childhood trauma and emotional neglect
- Relationship and betrayal trauma
- PTSD and complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
- Medical trauma and hospital experiences
- The impacts of abuse, neglect, or significant life events
Therapy for trauma can help you…
Better emotional regulation
Manage overwhelming emotions and respond calmly in challenging situations.
Freedom from the past
Reduced distress from traumatic memories and freedom from their impact.
Stronger self-awareness
Understand your triggers, patterns, and the inner parts behind them.
Deeper self-compassion
Replace harsh self-judgment with kindness and patience.
Healthier boundaries
Set and maintain boundaries that support respectful, fulfilling relationships.
A sense of safety
Feel more at home and at ease in your own body.
G.V. · Pembroke Pines, FL
More client stories“Before working with Becky, I was a prisoner of my anxiety. I felt lost and hopeless. Her EMDR therapy helped me process traumatic experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Now, I'm able to face my fears, make decisions with confidence, and enjoy life to the fullest. If you're looking for a therapist who truly cares and can help you transform your life for the better, I wholeheartedly recommend Becky.”
Trauma Therapy in Jacksonville: common questions
Have a question that isn't answered here? I'm happy to talk it through in a free consultation.
If you are an adult physically located in Florida, yes. Sessions are private pay, and I can provide a superbill if you'd like to check your plan's out-of-network benefits. If a PCS move takes you to Colorado, we can continue, since I'm licensed there too. A move to any other state would mean helping you transition to a new therapist.
There's no physical office. I work entirely by telehealth, which means a client in Ponte Vedra and a client in Orange Park have the same easy access. The one requirement is location: you need to be in Florida, or in Colorado, at the time of each session. A beach chair across the state line in Georgia, unfortunately, doesn't count.
A private room or parked car, a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera, and a reliable internet connection. Headphones help keep things confidential. Some people like to have water, a blanket, or something soothing nearby, since trauma work can bring up a lot in the body. I'll walk you through the video platform before our first session so the technology never feels like a barrier.
Trauma therapy focuses on the emotional and physical effects of trauma using specialized approaches like EMDR, somatic therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Unlike traditional talk therapy, it works with the mind-body connection to process trauma on a deeper level.
If you're struggling with anxiety, flashbacks, difficulty trusting others, or feeling stuck despite previous therapy, trauma therapy may help you heal and move forward.
No. Sharing your story can be part of the process, but trauma therapy focuses on processing and releasing the effects of trauma without rehashing every painful detail.
I work with adults experiencing a range of trauma, including childhood trauma, relationship trauma, PTSD, medical trauma, and the impacts of neglect, abuse, or significant life events.
Trauma isn't measured by the size of the event but by its impact on you. Ongoing experiences like emotional neglect, criticism, or chronic stress can shape your nervous system as much as a single crisis. If it still affects you, it's worth addressing.
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Book a free consultation. We'll talk about what's bringing you in and whether we're the right fit. Sessions are online, so you can join from anywhere in Florida.