Trauma Therapist Virginia Beach
Compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy to help you find peace and resilience in Virginia Beach and across Virginia
Trauma Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA
Finding strength, clarity and peace while rooted in the community you call home
Virginia Beach is a place where beauty and renewal are all around you, whether it’s walking the Virginia Beach Boardwalk at sunrise, to enjoying the serenity of First Landing State Park, or spending time with loved ones near the Chesapeake Bay. Yet when the weight of past trauma lingers, it can feel like those moments pass you by. Trauma therapy provides a safe space to process those experiences, reconnect with yourself, and begin to experience daily life with greater peace and resilience. With support, it’s possible to rediscover hope and embrace the fullness of life here in Virginia Beach.
Overcome Trauma and Reclaim Peace in Virginia Beach
Evidence based care designed to help you move forward with confidence
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), I support adults in Virginia Beach who are ready to move beyond the weight of trauma, stress, or anxiety. Through secure online therapy, you can receive the benefits of proven approaches like EMDR, CBT, and CPT without leaving the privacy of your home. These evidence-based methods are designed to help your mind and body release the grip of painful memories, giving you space to experience peace and renewal. No matter how long you have carried these struggles, it is possible to rediscover balance and strength. Together, we will create a personalized path forward, helping you feel more present, confident, and connected in your daily life.
Types of Therapies for Trauma
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If you’ve been through trauma, it can feel like your thoughts constantly pull you back into fear or self-doubt. Trauma-informed CBT helps you recognize these patterns and gently shift them so you can feel more grounded, safe, and confident in your daily life.
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Trauma often leaves you questioning yourself, your worth, or even your safety in the world. CPT gives you tools to work through those painful beliefs and replace them with perspectives that bring healing, freedom, and hope for the future.
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When trauma lingers, memories can feel overwhelming, like they are still happening in the present. EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess those memories so they lose their painful grip, making space for calm, strength, and peace.
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As someone who has experienced trauma, you may wonder how faith fits into your healing journey. Christian counseling allows you to bring both your struggles and your relationship with Jesus into the process, creating a space where Scripture, prayer, and therapy work together to help you find comfort, renewal, and strength.
A Little About Your Therapist
Meet Sarah- Your Trauma Therapist
My name is Sarah Theimer, M.Ed, LPC, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). I work with adults who are navigating the weight of anxiety, stress, and trauma, using proven approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and CPT. In our sessions, I combine practical tools that help you manage what comes up day to day with deeper work that gets to the core of your struggles. I also hold a special passion for supporting first responders and their families, drawing on both clinical knowledge and personal experience as the spouse of a first responder. My heart is to walk alongside you as you rediscover strength, clarity, and peace in your everyday life.
How I Approach Therapy
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. You bring your story, your needs, and your goals for change. I bring encouragement, professional expertise, and approaches like EMDR, CBT, and CPT that are designed to help you move forward. Together, we create a process that feels supportive, collaborative, and personalized to you.
Our work is not just about reducing symptoms. It is about uncovering healthier ways of coping, making peace with the past, and finding confidence in your future. Over time, you can develop resilience, deepen your connections, and experience greater balance and calm in your life.
Who I Work With
I find therapy tends to be the best fit for those who:
Are 18 or older and live in Virginia
Want to make lasting changes rather than quick fixes
Value a mix of compassion, encouragement, and accountability
Are ready to explore what lies beneath stress, anxiety, or trauma, not just the surface symptoms
Recognize that growth takes time and are committed to the process
Prefer a collaborative style where you remain in control of your journey
Appreciate the privacy and convenience of virtual counseling sessions
May want to incorporate faith into therapy, but also feel comfortable if it is not included
Hope to gain tools and strategies they can continue using long after sessions end
Support For First Responders In Virginia Beach
Trauma therapy designed for those who serve and protect
As a first responder, you give your best to others every day, often while carrying experiences that few people truly understand. The sights, sounds, and pressures of your work can take a toll, leaving you with memories or emotions that are difficult to manage long after a shift ends. In Virginia Beach, where service to the community is a way of life, you deserve a safe space to process what you have endured. Trauma therapy offers you tools to manage stress, regain balance, and move forward without being weighed down by the past. Here, you will find understanding, confidentiality, and support tailored to the unique challenges first responders face.
Take The Next Step Toward Peace in Virginia Beach
Compassionate care rooted in faith, evidence, and community
Life in Virginia Beach offers so many opportunities for renewal, whether you are watching the waves roll in at Sandbridge, enjoying the quiet beauty of Back Bay, or gathering with friends near Town Center. If past trauma has made it difficult to fully embrace those moments, therapy can provide the support you need to move forward with confidence and hope. As your therapist, my goal is to walk alongside you with care, accountability, and evidence-based approaches that help you release what no longer serves you. Together, we can create space for calm, strength, and joy to return to your daily life.
If you are ready to begin, I invite you to reach out today. Your journey toward greater peace and resilience can start right here in Virginia Beach, from the comfort of your home through secure online sessions.