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For Miramar adults carrying something old that keeps interrupting the present, EMDR helps the brain process what's stuck, without forcing you to retell the story. In-person at the Weston office · Telehealth across Florida · English / Español [Contact Maria](/contact) [About trauma therapy & emdr](/trauma-therapy) ![Warm calm shoreline at dawn, trauma therapy and EMDR for Miramar clients with Maria Van Thienen, LMFT](/assets/trauma-couples-DsQxcpRK.jpg) Miramar, FL ## About working with clients from _Miramar_. Miramar's large Caribbean and Hispanic communities carry stories that often span more than one country, immigration losses, separations from extended family, the slow weight of acculturation, and sometimes events that happened long before arrival. Trauma like this lives in the body, and the body responds best to a body-aware approach. Maria is EMDR-certified and works in carefully sequenced phases: stabilization and resourcing first, then processing, only when your system is ready, and only at a pace you set. The Weston office is about 20 minutes north of Miramar; secure telehealth is available if that fits your week better. Some memories are most accessible in the first language they were lived in. Sessions can be held in English, in Spanish, or between the two, whichever lets the work land. With 30+ years of experience and a gentle, collaborative posture, Maria works with single-incident events and longer-standing complex trauma alike. What we work on ## The shape of the _work_. - Single-incident trauma - Immigration and acculturation losses - Childhood adversity and complex trauma - Medical and birth trauma - Grief and loss - Family separation - PTSD symptoms - Anxiety rooted in past events Modality ## EMDR, paced for your nervous system. EMDR helps the brain finish processing memories that have stayed stuck. Sessions are structured into phases, preparation, processing, integration, and you stay in control of the pace throughout. Also serving Nearby Broward communities including [couples counseling in Miramar](/couples-counseling-miramar), [trauma therapy in Fort Lauderdale](/trauma-therapy-fort-lauderdale) . Also serving nearby - [Trauma Therapy in Fort Lauderdale](/trauma-therapy-fort-lauderdale) - [Trauma Therapy in Plantation](/trauma-therapy-plantation) - [Lea esta página en español](/es/terapia-de-trauma-miramar) - [All areas we serve](/areas-we-serve) Other services in Miramar - [Couples Counseling in Miramar](/couples-counseling-miramar) - [Anxiety Therapy in Miramar](/anxiety-therapy-miramar) - [All specialties](/specialties) Read more about [trauma therapy & emdr](/trauma-therapy) overall, [Maria's background](/meet-maria), [session rates](/rates), or [reach out](/contact). Common questions, Miramar ## A few _specifics_. ### Is EMDR available to Miramar clients by telehealth? Yes. Online EMDR is well-supported and works for many clients. For those who prefer in-person, the Weston office is about 20 minutes north. ### Will EMDR make me relive what happened? No. EMDR is not about retelling the story over and over. We work in carefully paced segments, with grounding and resourcing first, and you stay in control throughout. ### Can EMDR help with immigration and acculturation trauma? Yes. Many Miramar clients carry losses connected to leaving a home country, family separation, or the long arc of adapting. EMDR can help the body finish processing what the mind has been carrying. ### ¿Las sesiones de EMDR se ofrecen en español? Sí. Algunas memorias son más accesibles en el primer idioma; Maria puede trabajar en inglés, en español, o entre los dos. ## Ready to take the _next step_? English or Español · Miramar clients welcome in person at the Weston office or by telehealth [Contact Maria](/contact) ![Maria Van Thienen, LMFT](/__l5e/assets-v1/7a69d5a3-a3ea-40ca-8fb1-b87d03f5f058/logo-mark.png) A calm, non-judgmental space to _reconnect_ with yourself and the people you love. Counseling with Maria · Maria Van Thienen, LMFT · Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Florida (MT3115). EMDR-certified. 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