EMDR Trauma Therapist in Fort Myers, Florida
Madison Humphrey
Accepting New Clients: Virtual and In-Person
Relationships can become difficult when couples and families find themselves caught in the same patterns of conflict, miscommunication, or disconnection. You may deeply care about the people in your life while still feeling lonely, frustrated, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. When the people you turn to for comfort and support begin to feel distant, it can leave you feeling as though you are carrying things on your own. That emotional exhaustion can make everyday tasks feel heavier, leaving you with less energy to work, care for your family, enjoy the things you once loved, or simply get through the day. You may find yourself struggling to communicate your needs, understand your loved ones, or break patterns that continue to create hurt and distance. Whether you are coming to therapy on your own, with a partner, or with your family, you may know that you want things to feel different but aren't sure how to get there. Wherever you are starting from, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can slow down, feel safe enough to be vulnerable, and know that you will be genuinely heard and supported. Together, we can explore the patterns within your relationships and the experiences that have shaped the way you respond to yourself and others. I take a systemic approach, recognizing that our experiences are influenced by the relationships and environments around us, and that meaningful change in one part of a system can create change throughout the whole.
My goal is to help you move from feeling stuck toward feeling more connected, understood, and empowered. As we develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, we can begin healing from past hurts and trauma and explore the ways those experiences may still be shaping your life today. I strive to help you recognize the strengths you already carry, build resilience, and feel more confident in your ability to navigate difficult moments and make meaningful changes. Whether we are working together individually, as a couple, or as a family, my hope is that you leave therapy feeling better equipped to navigate life with greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of empowerment.
Provides: Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, and Individual Therapy for Children/Adults
Works with people who have experienced:
PTSD Sexual Trauma Narcissistic Abuse
Childhood Trauma Anxiety Relationships
Available: Monday to Thursday
Session Fee Rate: $100 per session
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My Therapy Approach
I draw from approaches such as the Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems (IFS), including the idea that different parts of ourselves can show up when we feel hurt, overwhelmed, afraid, or disconnected. Rather than judging these parts or wishing they would simply go away, we can slow down and become curious about what they may be trying to communicate or protect. I believe that approaching ourselves and one another with compassion and curiosity creates space for greater understanding, healing, and connection.
Collaborative - Therapy should not feel like you are sitting alone trying to figure everything out while someone simply nods along. I believe meaningful change happens when we work together. Whether you are coming to therapy individually, as a couple, or as a family, I want you to feel heard, supported, and actively involved in the goals we are working toward.
Nonjudgemental - When we feel hurt, overwhelmed, afraid, or disconnected, different parts of us can show up in ways we may not always understand. Rather than judging those responses or wishing they would simply go away, I believe we can become curious about them. Together, we can explore what those parts may be trying to communicate or protect and develop a greater sense of understanding and compassion for yourself and others.
Relationship Focused - Our relationships and environments shape so much of how we experience the world. I take a systemic approach to therapy, meaning we look beyond one individual and explore the patterns, relationships, and experiences that may be contributing to what is happening. Instead of focusing on blame, we can work toward understanding the cycle and creating healthier ways of communicating, connecting, and responding to one another.
Growth Oriented - Therapy is a space to better understand yourself, but understanding is only one part of creating change. I want to help you take what you are learning about yourself and your relationships and apply it to your life outside of therapy. Together, we can work toward building healthier communication, strengthening your relationships, healing from past hurts, and feeling more confident navigating difficult moments.
I see therapy as a team effort: you are the expert on your life, your experiences, and your relationships, while I bring expertise in the therapeutic process and help guide us toward the goals that matter most to you. Relationships can feel different. You can better understand yourself, communicate what you need, and create deeper connections with the people who matter to you. My hope is that therapy helps you feel more connected, understood, and empowered in your ability to create meaningful change in your life and relationships.
And together, we are healing loudly.
My Experience & Advanced Trainings
I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern License (IMT4703). My clinical work is rooted in trauma-informed care with a focus on helping families and couples build healthier relationships.
Master’s & Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern License
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based trauma therapy designed to help the brain process distressing experiences that continue to feel “stuck.” EMDR can help reduce the emotional intensity connected to traumatic memories while helping clients feel safer, more grounded, and more connected to themselves in the present. Completed with https://www.emdria.org
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
At the Child Advocacy Center, I supported children who had experienced mental, physical, or sexual abuse. This work strengthened my belief that everyone deserves to feel safe and that a person’s past does not have to define their future. I learned the importance of offering children compassion, safety, and hope as they begin to heal and recognize their own strength.
Child Advocacy Center
I incorporate Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help couples improve communication, better understand one another, navigate conflict in healthier ways, and strengthen their emotional connection. I provide practical tools to help you build a stronger and healthier relationship both inside and outside of therapy.
Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
Therapy Office
Therapy Office
Welcome to My Therapy Office
I want my therapy room to feel welcoming, comfortable, and like a space where you can truly be yourself. The vibrant orange couch and colorful artwork bring warmth and personality to the room, creating an environment that feels inviting for both kids and adults.
Whether we are working through relationship challenges, navigating family dynamics, or simply making space to talk about what is going on in your life, I want you to feel comfortable settling in and being yourself. My hope is that the space feels warm enough for meaningful conversations, while still having a little color and playfulness that makes therapy feel approachable for clients of all ages.
FAQ
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I primarily work with couples, families, and children. At Healing Loudly we specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, including childhood trauma, sexual trauma, PTSD, emotionally abusive relationships, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, and relational trauma patterns. However, if you are currently in an abusive relationship, couples therapy is not recommended.
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While trauma is our specialty, many of our clients also come to therapy for anxiety, self-esteem issues, boundary setting, relationship difficulties, people-pleasing, and rebuilding confidence after difficult life experiences.
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While I specialize in working with couples and families, I also work with individual clients. I approach individual therapy through a systemic lens, looking beyond the individual to understand how their relationships, experiences, and surrounding environments may influence what they are experiencing. Rather than pathologizing, I believe that all behavior makes sense in context, and understanding that context can help us develop a clearer and more compassionate picture of the problem.
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Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) is a form of therapy that looks at individuals within the context of their relationships, family, and broader environment. MFTs use a systemic lens to understand how patterns of interaction, relationships, and life experiences can influence what someone is experiencing. A systemic perspective is used to develop a deeper and more compassionate understanding of each client’s story.
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It is absolutely possible to begin therapy on your own, even when your partner is not ready to participate. Individual sessions can provide a space to better understand your own needs, relationship patterns, and goals. Tactics such as motivational interviewing can be used to explore readiness for change without pressure or judgment. If your partner becomes open to participating later, therapy can transition into couples work when the timing feels right for both of you.
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Discernment counseling is a short-term, focused approach designed for couples who are uncertain about the future of their relationship. Rather than trying to fix the relationship, the goal is to gain clarity and come to a decision about one of three paths: separating, maintaining the relationship as it is, or transitioning into couples therapy to work toward meaningful change. The process provides a supportive space to slow down, understand each person’s perspective, and make a thoughtful decision about what comes next.
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Premarital counseling is an opportunity for couples to intentionally prepare for marriage by strengthening their relationship before challenges arise. Sessions can help couples explore important topics such as communication, conflict, finances, family expectations, intimacy, parenting, and shared values. Rather than focusing on what is “wrong,” premarital counseling helps couples build a strong foundation and develop the skills needed to navigate life’s changes together.
Interested in Working Together?
Contact me here
Email: madison@healingloudly.com
Phone: (239) 323-6539
8191 College Pkwy, Suite 207
Fort Myers, FL 33919