EMDR Trauma Therapist in Fort Myers, Florida
Sarra Lashhab
Accepting New Clients: Virtual and In-Person
Most of the people I work with have been harmed by people they believed they could trust. After trauma, many people have a hard time standing up for themselves and setting healthy boundaries in relationships. I specialize in working with people who feel stuck in shame, struggle to feel safe in their bodies or relationships, and carry the lasting impact of sexual trauma and abuse in relationships.
Even years after a sexual assault or abuse in relationships, your body may still react to what you experienced. This can show up in feeling jumpy when someone surprises you, being uncomfortable with physical touch, or holding tension in your body during intimacy. It’s important for you to know that there isn’t anything wrong with you; your body is still reacting this way because it wants to protect you. Logically you may know you're safe, but your body could still be trying to assess for danger to try to prevent it from happening again.
In therapy, we address the trauma that is stored in your memories and in your body. Through safely reconnecting with parts of your body, you will be able to explore and release the feelings you may be unintentionally holding on to. We incorporate somatic grounding practices and cognitive restructuring so your body and mind can feel like they are on the same page. Often times people feel frozen in their bodies which is what stops them from speaking up for themselves or setting boundaries. By working through this response and learning ways to stand up for yourself, you can have healthier relationships. Your past experiences don’t have to feel as if they are in control of you. You deserve to reclaim your power in your mind and body.
Works with Individuals 18+
PTSD Sexual Trauma Narcissistic Abuse
Childhood Trauma Anxiety Relationships
Availability: Monday to Thursday 9am-6pm
Session Fee Rate: $200 per session
Let's Begin Your Healing Journey
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me here
My Therapy Approach
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted from not being able to move forward in their lives. They often tell me they are tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns, relationships, or trauma responses. Most people have told me they don’t want a therapist that just sits in their chair nodding. I am active in our sessions together and want you to grow. Therapy should feel validating while also encouraging growth. I am an active therapist in session, meaning I will help you identify patterns, challenge beliefs that no longer serve you, and build healthier ways of coping, communicating, and relating to yourself.
Empowering - Trauma can leave people feeling disconnected from themselves, their voice, and their confidence. I want therapy to help you rebuild trust in yourself, strengthen your boundaries, and feel more confident navigating relationships. Healing is not about becoming a different person. It is about reconnecting with the version of yourself that trauma may have silenced.
Compassionate - Many trauma survivors spend years minimizing their experiences, questioning themselves, or feeling like they have to carry everything alone. Therapy should be a space where you feel emotionally safe and supported without judgment. My goal is to create an environment where you feel heard, validated, and able to show up authentically.
Goal Oriented - Therapy is not just about talking through what happened, it is also about helping you move forward. At the end of sessions, we often identify goals or skills to focus on throughout the week so you can actively apply what we discuss in therapy to your everyday life. We then check in together about what is working, what feels difficult, and what support you need moving forward.
Consistent & Direct - When clients begin therapy with me, they are given a consistent day and time each week that is reserved specifically for them, which allows therapy to become a reliable space that is fully theirs. While schedules can be adjusted when needed. For many trauma survivors, predictability and routine create a sense of emotional safety and stability. I value clear, honest, and transparent communication in therapy. I will always communicate openly with you about patterns I notice, clinical recommendations, and treatment goals. My approach is supportive while also helping clients stay accountable to the growth they want to achieve.
What I love most about being a therapist is watching people come back to themselves. I want people to feel proud of the life they are creating, to take up space unapologetically, and to begin speaking their truth after years of silence. You deserve to feel safe in your own life again.
I believe you. I see you.
And together, we are healing loudly.
My Experience & Advanced Trainings
My passion for working with trauma survivors began long before becoming a therapist. At 15 years old, I began volunteering at a local rape crisis center, where I witnessed the importance of providing survivors with advocacy and support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
That passion continued into my professional career, where I worked at the rape crisis center for six years supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence before opening my practice. Those experiences shaped the foundation of the therapist I am today and deepened my commitment to helping survivors reclaim their lives.
Rape Crisis Center Experience
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
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW23225) National Provider Number 1356181580. My clinical work is rooted in trauma-informed care with a focus on helping survivors rebuild safety, confidence, and self-trust. Member of the American Counseling Association
Master’s & License in Clinical Social Work
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps clients understand how trauma impacts thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and the nervous system. TF-CBT incorporates coping skills, emotional regulation, psychoeducation, and trauma processing to support healing and recovery. Training completed with https://tfcbt.musc.edu
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Therapy Office
Therapy Office
Welcome to My Therapy Office
This is where your healing journey begins with a space designed to help you exhale and feel safe the moment you walk in. My therapy office in Fort Myers, Florida was created with trauma-informed care in mind. We offer an environment that feels calm, grounded, and welcoming.
Soft, neutral tones and cozy furniture create a soothing atmosphere where you can settle in and be yourself. Whether you're arriving anxious, heavy, or uncertain, this space is here to hold you with warmth and compassion.
To support your comfort and nervous system regulation, I offer:
Fidget toys and grounding tools
Journals and tissues
A thoughtful selection of snacks and candy
Every detail is intentional, because healing is not just about what we say in therapy, but how safe you feel while exploring how to overcome trauma.
Testimonials
About FAQ
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I primarily work with adults who have experienced trauma, including childhood trauma, sexual trauma, PTSD, emotionally abusive relationships, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, and relational trauma patterns.
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While trauma is my specialty, many of my 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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Therapy looks different for everyone, but many clients can expect to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, improve emotional regulation, strengthen boundaries, rebuild self-trust, and feel more confident navigating life stressors. My therapy style is warm, direct, and empowering. I am an active therapist, meaning our sessions are not just about talking.
Media and Publications
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Femcity Interview
An Interview with FemCity Founder Sarra Lashhab, Trauma Therapist and Advocate for Survivors. Recapping Sarra’s passion for creating Healing Loudly LLC.
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Rose Natural Wellness Blog
Blog with Adelaide, a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant. Breathe, Nourish, Thrive: How 4-7-8 Breathing Supports Mindful Eating & Mental Wellness
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Business of Therapy
Podcast episode with Kelly about showing up on Instagram as a trauma therapist for sexual assault survivors. Sarra helps survivors know they are believed, supported, and that their voice matters!
Interested in Working Together?
Contact me here
Email: sarra@healingloudly.com
Phone: (239) 688-5478
8191 College Pkwy, Suite 207
Fort Myers, FL 33919