Psychotherapy

Supporting people experiencing:

  • Perinatal mood & anxiety disorders

  • Birth trauma

  • NICU hospitalization

  • Miscarriage and stillbirth

  • Pregnancy termination & abortion

  • Infertility

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a widely researched, evidence based treatment for trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of many other conditions, including depression and anxiety. EMDR accesses our brain’s natural healing process that can get stuck during a traumatic experience.

EMDR is unlike traditional “talk therapy.” During an EMDR session, you will briefly focus on a distressing memory, image, or body sensation while engaging in bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements or tapping). This structured process allows the brain to reactive it’s own healing process, reducing the emotional charge and vividness of the traumatic memory.

Emily Spencer, LPC/LCPC, PMH-C is trained in EMDR and is working toward completing the necessary steps (additional training and consultation) to become an EMDR Certified Therapist. Most often, Emily utilizes EMDR adjunctively to other psychotherapy techniques but EMDR can also be offered as a “stand alone” technique.

Let’s Get Started

I want to invite you to a free, 15 minute consultation with me over Zoom. During this consultation, you can tell me a little bit about yourself and why you’re reaching out and I can answer any questions you may have about getting started, my experience, and my psychotherapy style.

As cliche as it sounds, getting started can be one of the hardest parts of this journey.

FAQs

  • Yes! I currently have openings for new clients who reside in Pennsylvania or Maryland.

  • Lily of the Valley Wellness does not have a physical office location for in-person sessions. All psychotherapy sessions are provided through a HIPAA-compliant platform (TherapyAppointment).

  • The cost for your first session is $190. This session is 75 minutes in length and will include a review of your intake paperwork and practice policies, a thorough evaluation of your present symptoms and stressors and your history, and a discussion of your therapeutic goals.

    After the initial appointment, the “standard” 45 minute psychotherapy session is $140.

    “Extended” psychotherapy sessions of 60 minutes duration are offered for EMDR sessions or upon request and are $175.

  • Lily of the Valley Wellness / Emily Spencer, LPC/LCPC, PMH-C does not participate as in-network with any insurance companies, however you may be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company for the cost of your psychotherapy sessions if you have out-of-network benefits.

    “Superbills” or detailed receipts are provided to clients, upon request, who choose to pursue reimbursement from their health insurance plan.