Individual Therapy
Evidence-based trauma therapy and EMDR for complex trauma and PTSD.
How I Can Support You
Complex Trauma
Complex trauma does not only live in memory. It lives in the nervous system, in patterns that repeat, and in a body that stays braced long after the danger has passed. I specialize in trauma at that level: the deep, stuck kind that talk therapy alone has not reached.
Neuro-Informed and Polyvagal-Informed Approaches
Understanding how your nervous system responds to threat and safety is foundational to healing. I use polyvagal theory to help you recognize your own activation patterns and develop practical tools for regulation, presence, and connection.
Somatic Therapy and Body Mapping
Trauma lives in the body. Through somatic awareness exercises and body mapping, we explore where tension, emotion, and memory are held physically, and gently work to release and integrate those experiences.
Trauma-Informed Individual Therapy
EMDR and Trauma Processing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based approach that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer hold the same emotional charge. I am an EMDRIA-certified therapist trained to guide this process with care.
Internal Family Systems and Parts Work
IFS helps you understand the different 'parts' of yourself (the protectors, the wounded parts, and the core Self) and build compassionate relationships between them, reducing internal conflict and increasing self-leadership.
Mindfulness and Nervous System Regulation
Mindfulness-based practices are woven throughout our work to help you develop moment-to-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and cultivate a grounded, present-centered way of being.
Solution-Focused and Strength-Based Planning
While we honor the depth of your history, we also orient toward your strengths and future goals. Solution-focused strategies help you identify what's already working and build on it with intention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of trauma does individual therapy address?
- Dr. Aday specializes in complex trauma (C-PTSD), single-incident PTSD, betrayal trauma, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, and relational trauma. Her approach integrates EMDR (EMDRIA Certified Therapist #00219287), Internal Family Systems, polyvagal-informed somatic therapy, and solution-focused strategies. Therapy is available in person in Coral Gables and via telehealth across Florida (LMHC MH17063), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and New Mexico.
- How long does individual therapy typically take?
- Duration depends on what you are working on. Some clients reach their goals in 12 to 20 sessions; those with complex or developmental trauma often work for a year or longer. Dr. Aday conducts an initial consultation before recommending a frequency and timeline. Most clients begin with weekly 50-minute sessions.
- Is individual therapy covered by insurance?
- Dr. Aday's practice is private pay and out of network for all insurance plans. This model allows care to stay individualized and paced to the work rather than constrained by session limits. Superbills are provided upon request for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA payments are accepted.
- Can individual therapy be done by telehealth?
- Yes. Dr. Aday offers telehealth sessions across Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and New Mexico. In-person sessions are available at 338 Minorca Avenue, Suite 202, Coral Gables.
- What makes this approach different from standard talk therapy?
- Standard talk therapy primarily works with cognition and narrative. Dr. Aday's trauma-informed approach works with the nervous system and body using EMDR, somatic techniques, and Internal Family Systems alongside structured conversation. This is particularly relevant for trauma that has not responded to cognitive approaches alone.
Ready to Begin?
Reach out to schedule a consultation and see whether this work is a fit for what you're carrying.