PTSD, Panic, and the Buckman Bridge: Why EMDR Trauma Therapy Center Is Here for You
If the words “trauma therapy” make you picture combat veterans or dramatic life events, you’re not alone. But the truth is, trauma shows up in many forms-and you don’t have to hit rock bottom to get the support you deserve.
At EMDR Trauma Therapy Center, we specialize in helping people process trauma and live fuller lives. But we also help with anxiety, panic, and emotional overload caused by everyday life-the kind of things people often minimize or try to “just deal with.” (Yes, even that heart-racing feeling some of us get when crossing the Buckman Bridge.)
As a Navy veteran and mental health counselor, I created EMDR Trauma Therapy Center because I wanted to build a team of highly trained professionals who could walk with clients through life’s hardest seasons-and also through the subtler struggles that affect how we function and feel each day.
Specialized Therapy for Real-Life Struggles
Our therapists aren’t just kind and supportive (though they’re definitely that too)-they’re trained in advanced, evidence-based techniques, including:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Somatic and Mindfulness-Based Techniques
- Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)
While these are powerful tools for healing PTSD, they’re also incredibly effective for depression, anxiety, phobias, and stress from work or family life. So whether you’re a veteran, a healthcare worker, a teacher, a parent-or simply a person trying to get through the week-we can help.
Trauma Doesn’t Have to Be “Big” to Be Real
People often compare their experiences to others and think:
“Other people have had it worse. I should be able to handle this.”
But trauma isn’t a competition-and even “ordinary” life events can impact how our brains respond to stress:
- A difficult birth experience
- The loss of a beloved pet
- A car accident, even if it was minor
- Being bullied or overlooked
- Having to constantly perform under pressure
These experiences can create patterns in our brain and body that show up later as panic, dread, avoidance, or numbness. That’s where we come in.
Even Walmart Can Be Overwhelming
Yes-we’ve had clients who are fully functional professionals, but still avoid Walmart or white-knuckle it over the Buckman Bridge.
And we don’t judge-we get it.
Fear, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation can creep in even when you “seem fine.” You don’t have to justify it. If your day-to-day life feels harder than it should, it’s worth exploring why-and how therapy can help.
Where You Can Find Us (And When!)
We serve clients across Florida with in-person and virtual appointments:
Fleming Island (main office) Inverness
Riverside (Jacksonville) St. Augustine
Virtual therapy statewide in Florida Evening appointments available
Our therapists are experienced in working with veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, attorneys, teachers, and everyday folks-no referral or trauma history required.
Final Thoughts
At EMDR Trauma Therapy Center, we treat trauma seriously-but we also know you don’t have to be broken to benefit from therapy. Whether you’ve been through something life-altering or you just can’t seem to catch your breath lately, we’re here with tools, support, and zero judgment.
Don’t wait until you feel like you’re falling apart.
Let’s work together to help you feel like yourself again-or maybe even better.
Ready to take the first step?
Visit us at emdrtt.com or call 904-375-2353 to schedule an appointment with a therapist who fits your needs.
We’re here when you’re ready.
By Jeannie Mitchell, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC
Founder and Clinical Director of EMDR Trauma Therapy Center