REAL TALK, REAL GROWTH, REAL THERAPY

for Women Who Are Done Being Everything for Everyone.

"You’re the Fixer. The Overthinker. The one who keeps it all together, even when you're falling apart inside."

And you’re f*cking exhausted from carrying it all alone!

You don’t need another therapist nodding and asking, "how does that make you feel?"  You need someone who’s walked the walk and knows how to help you finally untangle the sh*t that’s been pulling the strings behind the scenes.

That's where I come in!

Welcome to therapy that hits different.

Jessica Brooks, LMHC 

 Certified EMDR Therapist

You've read the self-help books, do all the things, even tried therapy, BUT nothing seems to get to the root of what is keeping you stuck in the f*ckery. 

You’ve probably heard it a million times... “Wow, you’re so strong! You handle so much!”
 
Cool, thanks, but let’s be so for real: being "the strong one" feels less like a flex and more like a fucking cage.
 
Even when someone offers help, your autopilot response is, “I got it.” 
 
So the thought of spilling your messy ass tea to a stranger? Feels about as fun as a root canal. 
 
But here’s the truth;  you deserve a space where you’re not the only one doing all the heavy lifting.

Therapy doesn't have to suck!

Hi, I'm Jessica!

I get that therapy can be scary AF and spilling your guts to a stranger doesn't exactly sound like a blast. If you’ve got a past that’s more chaotic than a dumpster fire, you’re not alone. Many of my clients have been through it, whether it's crazy family dynamics, addiction, abuse, emotional neglect, you name it. 

 

  • Past trauma that’s been weighing you down

  • Toxic AF relationships that have left scars

  • The overwhelming stress of daily life

 

We’ll tackle all that shit... together!

I don’t just rely on textbooks or my clinical training. I’ve been in the client seat, sitting raw and exposed in front of a total stranger, fumbling my way through the healing process.  It felt like being naked with my clothes on, vulnerable as hell. BUT it was worth every ounce of unease, awkward pause, and tough conversation.

Learn more about Your Certified EMDR Therapist in SWFL

Break Free from the Bullsh*t

Relationship Wounds & Trauma:

 

Let me guess, others have had it worse so you’re hesitant to call it “trauma”. Yet, deep down, you know life and relationships have been hard AF, with some unbearable sh*t along the way and you often find yourself dating the same person, different face and reliving WTF moments.

Low Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome: 

 

I bet you're an overachiever who's worth has been tied to productivity since you were a kid. Now that straight-A overachiever is a woman pulling 12-hour days for a quick hit of “You’re amazing!” validation while secretly worried "they're  going to figure out you're a fraud."

Complex PTSD & Attachment Trauma:

 

I assume childhood a dumpterfire. You were too busy the "parent" at a yound age  intead of being a kid that you learned to survive by trying to control the shitshow.  So now you micromanage everything and everyone in a desperate attempt to feel safe from your own emotional clusterfuck.

THERAPIES & PRACTICES TO HELP YOU GET YOUR SH*T TOGETHER 

Trauma-informed therapy is the core of my therapy practice. It’s like therapy with a GPS to where all the fuckery lives.

 

It takes into account the messy AF dumper fire of your experience, without the judgment or the pressure to “just get over it” at some subjective pace.

 

Trauma-informed therapy goes beyond the surface and focuses on understanding how trauma affects every part of your lived experience and influences your current decisions.

 

Think about it this way, a trauma-informed therapist is fluent in the unspoken language of trauma, knowing how to navigate triggers, avoid re-traumatization, and respect your process without pushing you into areas that feel unsafe.  

 

This isn’t therapy with a sprinkle of empathy. It’s a whole-ass process that prioritizes your safety, empowerment, and trust, acknowledging that your reactions aren’t just random AF but rather that they’re rooted in pure survival.

 

In my trauma-informed therapy practice, I take a direct yet compassionate AF approach.

 

I recognize that trauma isn’t just a memory, it’s something your body and mind still carry, long after the events have passed. It’s not just about what happened to you, but also what didn’t happen; the safety, love, or support you needed but never got.

 

And that kind of unmet need can be just as heavy to carry as the trauma itself.

 

Trauma shows up in ways you might not even realize like chronic tension, exhaustion, gut issues, difficulty trusting others, looking for an exit no matter where you are or constantly feeling on edge for no clear reason.

 

It’s not just in your thoughts; it’s in the way your body flinches, shuts down or stays in fight-or-flight mode even when you’re “safe.”

 

That’s why my approach goes beyond just talking about it.

 

Using EMDR reprocessing and EMDR Intensives, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation techniques, we work on releasing trauma where it’s stored, so you can stop just surviving and finally start feeling safe, present, and in control of your life again.

 

This is how you truly live life on your own damn terms and I'm here for it!!

E.M.D.R

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps you process stuck trauma. The kind that replays in your head like a bad song. Using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), we revisit the shitty memories so your brain can reprocess them without the gut punch. In my practice, feeling safe every step of the way is top priority, no fluff, just effective AF trauma healing so you can finally live life on your own damn terms. Learn more HERE

Attachment-Based

Attachment-based approaches are all about understanding the deep-rooted ways your early relationships shaped how you connect (or struggle to connect) with others and yourself today. They dig into the patterns that keep you stuck in unhealthy relationships or feeling disconnected.

 

We work together to untangle the shitstorm of old wounds and unmet needs, helping you build healthier, more secure attachments and rewrite the script on how you show up for yourself and others unapologetically. 

D.B.T

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is like the ultimate toolkit for managing the chaos of intense emotions and impulsive behaviors.

 

It helps you build skills in four key areas: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming AF feelings, self-destructive habits, or relationship drama, we’ll work together to develop practical strategies that help you stay grounded, handle tough situations without flipping your shit, and communicate more effectively so you can make the changes you need to kick life in the face.

C.B.T

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is all about flipping the script on those negative thought patterns that have you stuck in life's cycle of bullshit. It helps you identify and challenge the unhelpful beliefs that are dragging you down.

 

While I personally feel that CBT alone can't heal the deep rooted shit, it does allow us to dig into the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This will help you think in a way that’s more balanced and less self-sabotaging. And that's always a win!

Ready to Dive In?

 

Super excited you're considering me to ride along side you on this wild AF journey of healing!

 

At the moment, I am only accepting new clients for EMDR Therapy Intensives.  If you’re ready for deep, focused work and faster results, an intensive might be exactly what you need. 

 

If an EMDR Intensive isn't the right fit for you and you need more immediate support I totally get it! I would highly recommend checking out Psychology Today, Headway, Alma, and Grow Therapy to find a therapist in your area with availability.

 

You can also check out My Therapists Peeps in SWFL . Please know that I can not reach out to them on your behalf or vouch for their specific therapy process.

 

If you’re looking for a way to start healing now, an EMDR Therapy Intensive could be the best option to fast-track your progress while you explore other therapy options. 

 

So you can walk away with stronger self-compassion, healthier relationships, and the ability to break toxic patterns like a pro. You’ll finally feel seen, validated, and unapologetically YOU.

 

Finding the right therapist is personal, and takes time. I want you to feel confident in your choice so don’t hesitate to explore your options and consult with a few therapists before making your final decision. 

 

You absolutely deserve support in your healing journey!

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Mental Health Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All:

Finding What Support Looks Like for You

Woman Journaling EMDR Intensives

 

 

 

I actually loved therapy. It was helpful, meaningful, and truly life changing, especially when I started EMDR.

 

But here’s the thing: 50-minute sessions started to feel like emotional speed dating. Some weeks, I barely had time to land before the session was over. Other weeks, life was so chaotic as a self-employed single mom juggling all the things, I was just trying to catch my breath instead of actually processing. I knew and believed therapy worked. I just needed more time, more space, and more depth than the traditional weekly therapy model gave me.

 

Sound familiar?

 

If you’re the fixer, the over-thinker, the one who carries the emotional weight of everyone else’s mess while your own insides feel like they’re burning down, this blog is for you. You, my hyper-independent, high-achieving, emotionally exhausted badass. The strong one. The one who’s so used to doing it alone that the idea of asking for help feels more terrifying than walking through fire barefoot.

 

Let me say it plain: mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all and thank the holy goddess of boundaries for that.

 

 
 
 
The Weekly Therapy Myth (and Why It Doesn’t Fit Everyone)
 

 

There’s this unspoken rule floating around that real mental health work means showing up to weekly therapy sessions, like clockwork. Same time, same chair, same script. And listen, that can absolutely be powerful. But it's not the only way to do therapy. So, if you’ve tried it and felt like you were spinning your wheels? You’re not the problem. The container is.

 

Traditional therapy isn’t always designed for folks like us, the ones who survived by doing, not feeling. The ones who can talk circles around our trauma and still not feel safe inside our own bodies. Weekly therapy can feel too slow, too shallow, or too disconnected from the real, raw, messy healing you crave.

 

Healing doesn’t have to fit in a one-hour box. And you don’t have to either.

 

 
 
What Personalized Mental Health Care Actually Looks Like
 

Let’s dismantle the idea that there’s only one “right” way to do this healing thing. Personalized mental health care is exactly what it sounds like: support that’s built around YOU. Your life. Your nervous system. Your trauma. Your healing goals.

 

 

Here are some therapy options that go beyond the traditional:

 

1. Therapy Intensives
 

Think of this like the deep-dive version of healing. Instead of nibbling around the edges week after week, intensives let you go straight to the root in a safe, focused space. These sessions are longer (2-6 hours) and often incorporate EMDR, somatic work, and nervous system regulation tools. Perfect for the woman who’s like, “I don’t have a year to figure this out, I need real, lasting change now.”

 

 

2. Group Therapy + Support Circles
 

Group healing isn’t just about shared stories, it’s about being witnessed in your truth by people who get it. Group spaces offer connection, perspective, and often the validation your inner child never received. And spoiler: you don’t have to share if you’re not ready. You can heal just by listening, too.

 

 

3. Somatic Practices
 

Trauma doesn’t live in your thoughts, it lives in your body. So of course, talk therapy alone may not cut it. Somatic modalities like breathwork, movement, tapping, and nervous system regulation help reconnect you to your body in ways that feel grounding, not overwhelming. Healing doesn’t always need words, it needs feeling.

 

 

4. Mindfulness + Self-Compassion Work
 

Hyper-independence often sounds like: “I should be able to handle this.”  Mindfulness helps you unhook from the inner drill sergeant and come home to yourself. Self-compassion teaches you how to be less of a bully in your own brain. And guess what? That’s not weakness, it’s f*cking powerful.

 

 

5. Custom-Tailored Hybrid Plans
 

Maybe it’s a mix of EMDR intensives, some somatic coaching, a sprinkle of mindfulness, and space to text your therapist in-between. That’s the beauty of personalized mental health care, it’s not about checking boxes. It’s about creating a support system that actually supports you.

 

 

 

If You’ve Been Thinking “I Should Be Fine By Now”... You’re Not Alone

EMDR Intensive for Women

 

 

Let me hit you with some truth: Being strong all the damn time is not sustainable. Hyper-independence isn’t a personality trait, it’s a trauma response. And you can’t heal from burnout in the same environment that caused it.

 

You don’t have to keep pushing through.

 

You don’t have to keep shrinking your needs to fit someone else’s mold.

 

You don’t have to wait until you’re falling apart to finally ask for help.

 

The right support for you isn’t about following someone else’s healing plan. It’s about coming back to yourself, piece by piece. It’s about being held in a way that doesn’t make you feel like a problem to be fixed, but a whole damn human who deserves softness, safety, and support.

 

 

 
So... What Does Support Look Like for YOU Right Now?
 

Close your eyes for a sec and ask yourself:

 

  • What would it feel like to be supported in a way that actually works for me?
  • What do I need less of; pressure, silence, pretending I’m fine?
  • What do I need more of; space, depth, being seen without judgment?

 

No shame. No right or wrong answers. Just curiosity. Because that’s where healing starts. Not with a label or a diagnosis or a 6-month plan. With noticing. With naming. With choosing to do things differently, one brave decision at a time.

 

 

 

Takeaways (TLDR)
 
  • Mental health support doesn’t have to look like weekly talk therapy.
     
  • Personalized mental health care creates space for real, lasting change by meeting you where you are, not where you think you “should” be.
     
  • There are many therapy options: EMDR intensives, group therapy, somatic practices, mindfulness, and custom plans that blend it all.
     
  • Healing is not linear, not cookie-cutter, and absolutely not about being strong all the time.
     
  • The most powerful thing you can do is ask: What kind of support feels like a match for me right now?

 

 

 

Ready to find out what that support could look like for you?

 

Let’s figure out what support actually works for you. I offer FREE 20-minute consults to explore if a therapy intensive is the right fit for your healing right now. Book your free HERE

 

 

 

About the author: Jessica Brooks is an EMDR-certified trauma therapist and founder of Untamed Therapy and Consulting in Cape Coral, FL. She helps hyper-independent women break the burnout cycle and reclaim their inner fire through personalized trauma recovery and therapy intensives.