Carma J Roetcisoender, MA, LMHC
Often life leaves us feeling stuck in patterns of relating and functioning that we know aren’t working and yet seem impossible to change. If you find yourself in a similar place, this is a great time to reach out for the support of an experienced counselor. Our life experiences, whether positive or traumatic, weave an intricate web of experience that informs our daily actions and reactions. At times we may feel we are simply surviving life, stuck in patterns of reacting we would like to change without a clear sense of where to begin. With the support and encouragement of a professional, the pain of our past can be identified and connected to the reactions of the moment, which is the first step toward healing and a new way of moving through life.
I believe this kind of life change is the most transformative when you feel safe and secure as well as appropriately challenged. I specialize in helping people process and heal life’s disturbing events that tend to get stuck in the body and mind. I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and utilize other therapy modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help people work through these stuck places. My experience includes helping people work through trauma, challenging relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss. I have a special interest in helping those who are living with chronic pain or challenging health issues. My approach considers the impact trauma and early relationships have on life and incorporates well-researched and evidence-based counseling theories in a practical way.
I hold a Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a B.A. in English from Southern New Hampshire University. I have worked for the majority of my career supporting and educating others. Since 2008 my work has focused on helping vulnerable children and adults who have experienced poverty, homelessness, sexual and physical violence, and trauma. Since entering the counseling profession my primary focus has been helping survivors of sex trafficking find new hope through individual and group therapy.
My Christian faith inspires how I see the world and the inherent value and dignity of each person. I enjoy incorporating faith into our counseling journey when the client requests it.
I love to travel and experience new cultures. I have enjoyed visiting many first and third world countries participating in mission trips, community development projects, sight-seeing tours, and wonderful visits with friends. I love living near the ocean and try to be near water as often as possible!