A therapist who tells you the truth — and stays with you in it.

The short version of my story.

I'm a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-informed care. I'm the founder of Modern Trauma & EMDR Counseling, and I've spent over 5 years and 7,000+ hours in outpatient and telehealth settings helping people heal, grow, and reclaim their lives.

This practice is not about surface-level symptom management. We look at the root causes of distress — so you can build coping that actually holds, and safely process the experiences that are still running the show.

If therapy has felt like one long vent session that never went anywhere, I built this for you. We'll be honest with each other. We'll go at a pace your nervous system can handle. And we won't pretend talking about it is the same as changing it.

I work with teens, college students, young adults, high-achieving women, and families — by private, secure telehealth — licensed for residents of New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina.

“Healing begins with hope. And every step forward is a step toward the life you deserve.”

Stacey Damkohler, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, CCMHC · Founder

Licenses & certifications.

Every license below is public and verifiable. If you'd like to check any of them with the issuing board before we start, please do — that's exactly what they're for.

Education & training.

• MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• EMDR trained — trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and relationship wounds
• 5+ years and 7,000+ hours of direct clinical experience across outpatient and telehealth care