Therapy for Mass Shooting, Gun Violence,
& Mass Casualty Incident Survivors
You lived through the unthinkable, & now it won’t let you go.
The world tells you to be “grateful you survived.” But survival isn’t the same as living. You’re left with a body that won’t calm down, a mind that won’t shut off, & a soul that feels permanently stuck in that moment. This is trauma—and it’s not your fault.
As a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, I specialize in working with survivors of mass shootings & gun violence. Whether you're dealing with relentless hypervigilance, soul-crushing survivor’s guilt, or even the weird, confusing feeling of being numb when everyone expects you to be shattered, trauma therapy can help.
Our work together is about making space for the fucked-up aftermath nobody prepares you for—& helping you rebuild a life where fear isn’t driving the bus anymore.
How it shows up in your everyday life:
Scanning every room for exits—just in case.
Jumping out of your skin at loud sounds or sudden movements.
Feeling your heart race when you see crowds, bags, or unfamiliar faces.
Playing out worst-case scenarios on a loop, even in places that should feel safe.
Nightmares or flashbacks that drag you right back to the moment it happened.
Rage at how normal life looks for everyone else.
Guilt for surviving—or not doing more.
Pushing people away because they “just don’t get it.”
Losing your shit over small things because your system is maxed out.
Feeling completely detached from who you were before it happened.
You might relate if:
You feel anger every time someone identifies you as a survivor from ‘that shooting.’
You stopped going to see a therapist after they told they understood what you went through, when they couldn’t possibly even begin to understand.
You keep reliving *that* day in ways you can’t predict or control.
You feel pressure to “move on” even though you’re still stuck in survival mode.
You struggle to explain what you’re feeling because words don’t feel like enough.
You want to talk about it but also *never* want to talk about it again.
You feel broken, like there’s a before-you and an after-you.
You avoid crowds, concerts, malls, or public places altogether.
You can't stop looking for danger, even when you know you're safe.
You second-guess every decision, every plan, every instinct.
You want justice or closure, but all you’ve gotten is silence.
You’re exhausted from pretending you’re okay.
How EMDR can help you—
EMDR helps your brain process what happened without forcing you to relive every second. It allows your body to finally release the terror, the grief, the guilt, the rage. The moments that hijack your peace lose their power. It doesn’t erase the past—it just stops it from owning your present.
Here’s what we’ll work on—
Processing the trauma safely: Using EMDR to take the charge out of the worst moments.
Soothing your nervous system: Creating safety in your body—without needing to be on alert 24/7.
Reclaiming everyday life: Returning to the places, activities, & relationships you’ve avoided.
Facing survivor’s guilt: Learning to hold grief & self-compassion at the same time.
Letting yourself feel again: Making space for emotions without fear of breaking open.
Setting boundaries around triggers & recovery: You don’t have to explain your pain to anyone.
Life after EMDR
Sleep through the night without reliving the worst moments.
Go to the grocery store, a movie, or a concert without spiraling.
Feel present—instead of hyperaware or totally checked out.
Let yourself *feel* things again—joy, love, connection.
Let go of the guilt that never belonged to you.
Start to rebuild a life that’s more than just surviving.
You feel safe enough to actually live your life, not just exist.
You no longer apologize for the trauma responses.
You get to be more than what you survived through.
You survived. Now it’s time to fucking live again.
Schedule a consult to start your journey to healing.