Trauma Therapy

Trauma Therapy in Brandon, FL

ART · IFS · EMDR-Informed

You don't have to keep re-living it. Evidence-based trauma therapy with Amanda Alleyne, LCSW — in-person in Brandon and telehealth across Florida.

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Trauma changes the body, not just the memory.

Trauma is not what happened to you — it is what your nervous system did to survive what happened. That is why "just thinking about it differently" rarely works. The work of trauma therapy is helping your brain and body learn that the threat is over, so the alarm finally turns off. Amanda Alleyne, LCSW (FL SW21188) is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and integrates EMDR principles — three evidence-based approaches designed to reach the parts of trauma that talk therapy alone cannot.

Modalities

Three evidence-based approaches to trauma

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

A brief, structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help your brain reprocess painful memories. You do not have to verbally re-tell every detail. Most clients see meaningful change in 1–5 sessions. Originally developed for veterans with PTSD; now used across trauma, grief, depression, and addiction.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS treats the mind as a system of parts — protectors, exiles, the inner critic — instead of one unified self. Trauma creates parts of you that took on too much. IFS helps you understand them, unburden them, and lead from your calm, grounded core. Especially powerful for complex trauma and clients who have tried other therapies that did not land.

EMDR-Informed Care

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is the gold-standard trauma protocol used by the VA and the WHO. Amanda integrates EMDR principles — bilateral stimulation, the standard eight-phase model — into trauma work where it fits the client and the memory.

What to Expect

What the first three sessions look like

  1. Session 1 — Where you are

    A 50-minute conversation. What brought you in. What you have already tried. What you want to be different. You decide how much history to share — there is no quota.

  2. Session 2 — How we will work

    We choose the approach that fits — ART, IFS, EMDR-informed, or a blend. We talk about pacing, what to do between sessions, and how to know it is working.

  3. Session 3 — Starting the work

    The actual trauma processing begins. Most clients feel a shift within the first 2–3 sessions of active work. You stay in control of pace, depth, and direction throughout.

Insurance & Fees

Most major insurance plans accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Florida Blue
  • Cigna / Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • UnitedHealthcare

Self-pay: $120 individual · $135 couples

Free 15-minute consultation — no obligation

Out-of-network? Superbills available on request for reimbursement.

Common Questions

About trauma therapy with Amanda

How long does trauma therapy take?
ART often resolves a single traumatic memory in 1–5 sessions. IFS and EMDR for complex trauma typically run 12–24 sessions. We re-assess every 6–8 sessions so you always know where you stand.
Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
No. ART in particular is designed to reprocess trauma without requiring you to verbally re-tell the worst details. You stay in control of what you share.
Will my insurance cover trauma therapy?
Most major plans cover trauma therapy under a mental health diagnosis. Aetna, Anthem, BCBS / Florida Blue, Cigna, Optum, Oscar, and UnitedHealthcare are in-network. Self-pay is $120/session; superbills available.

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A 15-minute call costs nothing and tells you whether this work is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.

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