Business Details
Expert EMDR & Trauma Therapy in Texas
Hope For The Journey is a trauma therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma through evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Our team of highly trained clinicians prioritizes personalized care, integrating creativity and compassion to address sexual trauma, domestic violence recovery, and relationship challenges.With over 70 combined years of experience, we offer both traditional weekly therapy and intensive formats to accelerate healing. Our commitment to accessibility includes sliding-scale fees and a money-back guarantee for initial sessions. We serve clients across Texas, including Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park, with a mission to empower survivors to reclaim their lives and foster community healing through specialized trauma-informed care.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
PTSD Treatment
Sexual Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
EMDR Intensives
Domestic Violence Recovery
Parenting Support
Highlights and features
- 70+ years of combined experience in trauma therapy and EMDR
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Evidence-based modalities like IFS, EFT, and Sensorimotor Therapy
- 100% money-back guarantee for first session satisfaction
- Sliding-scale fees and flexible payment options for accessibility
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association)
What people say
"life-changing results"
"compassionate team"
"expert trauma specialists"
"safe healing environment"
"rapid progress"
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy helps reprocess traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach treats PTSD, anxiety, and depression by reducing emotional distress and fostering adaptive coping. Clients often experience significant relief in fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy.
EMDR Intensives
EMDR Intensives deliver accelerated healing through extended sessions over days rather than weeks. This format suits clients seeking rapid progress in trauma recovery, offering focused care tailored to complex PTSD, relationship issues, or time-sensitive goals like pre-wedding preparation.
Sexual Trauma Therapy
Specialized therapy for sexual abuse survivors addresses shame, body image issues, and relationship challenges. Clinicians use trauma-informed techniques to rebuild self-worth, establish healthy boundaries, and restore enjoyment in intimate connections through individualized treatment plans.
Domestic Violence Recovery
Domestic Violence Recovery programs help clients heal from power-and-control dynamics through safety planning, memory processing, and relationship skill-building. Group and individual formats address trust issues, self-esteem, and future relationship health using trauma-specific interventions.
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling addresses trauma's impact on relationships using EFT and IFS modalities. Therapists help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and develop emotional attunement through both weekly sessions and intensive formats for accelerated progress.
People
Traci W. Pirri
Owner/Executive Director, EMDR Consultant
Traci specializes in sexual trauma and complex PTSD, providing advanced EMDR therapy and training clinicians in trauma-informed care. With over 20 years of experience, she leads Hope For The Journey's mission to make trauma therapy accessible.
Katy Harmon
Clinical Director, EMDR Therapist
Katy offers EMDR and IFS therapy for trauma survivors, focusing on anxiety, depression, and relationship healing. As Clinical Director, she ensures treatment quality and provides advanced trauma consultation to the clinical team.
Heather Hammock
LMFT, EMDR Therapist
Heather specializes in couples therapy and sex therapy using EMDR integration. She helps clients address trauma's impact on relationships and intimacy, combining emotional focus with trauma reprocessing techniques for holistic healing.
Sophie Chudleigh
EMDR Therapist
Sophie provides EMDR therapy for adults and teens, focusing on anxiety, panic disorders, and trauma recovery. She emphasizes creating safe therapeutic spaces and tailoring treatment to individual healing timelines and needs.
Nia Berry
Client Care Coordinator
Nia supports clients through scheduling and initial consultations, ensuring smooth access to appropriate therapists. Her role focuses on personalized care coordination and maintaining compassionate communication throughout the treatment journey.
Questions
What types of therapy does Hope For The Journey offer?
We specialize in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Sensorimotor Therapy for trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Medicaid/Medicare billing is in development. Payment plans available for self-pay clients.
Are virtual therapy options available?
Yes, we offer online therapy across Texas with secure video platforms for individual, couples, and intensive therapy formats.
What is EMDR Intensive Therapy?
EMDR Intensives deliver concentrated trauma treatment through extended sessions (half-day to full-day) over consecutive days, accelerating healing compared to weekly therapy.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Our Client Care Coordinator matches you with a specialist based on your specific needs, trauma history, and treatment goals during initial consultation.
What if therapy doesn't help?
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for first sessions and will help find alternative providers if our approach doesn't meet your needs.
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