I'm an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas. I've been in practice for nearly 15 years and have been doing EMDR therapy for 13 of those. I specialize in helping teens and adults process trauma of all kinds. I teach them how to build boundaries and follow through, and to treat themselves with self-compassion rather than judgment and harsh expectations.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we will go over basic details (who you live with, significant people in your life, what you do, etc), and then begin talking about what brought you to therapy in the first place. If there is time and you have questions, we can talk about EMDR therapy and what it can do for you.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am the type of therapist who will tell you what I think you NEED to hear, not what you might WANT to hear. Sometimes that is uncomfortable, even thought I always try to do so tactfully. I'm not the kind of therapist to simply hold your hand and reflect your thoughts back at you; there are other therapists for that and it's great that they exist, but that's not me.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with people who are ready to ready to really process their trauma and not just shove it in the closet. They've mostly already tried that and are sick of it popping back up at the worst times. They may feel like their childhood (or other traumatic events) have followed them for years and that they will never have peace. They want to not just say they are letting it go, but actually gain the tools to do so.

About Stacy Pulley