*Virtual EMDR Trauma and Anxiety Therapy in Florida and Wisconsin*

If you’re a high-achiever who’s been to therapy before and thought, “Why am I still stuck?” - you’re not alone. So many driven women come to me after trying traditional talk therapy and walking away with insight… but no real change.

The truth is, when it comes to trauma, especially trauma that’s shaped your identity, your self-worth, and your nervous system, talking about it isn’t enough. High-achieving women with unresolved trauma need something deeper. Something that helps you rewire your brain and regulate your body, not just understand your patterns.

That’s where a more integrative approach like EMDR therapy comes in.

Why High-Achievers Often Fly Under the Radar

Many high-achievers are walking around with what I call “hidden trauma.” From the outside, you seem calm, successful, even thriving. But inside? It’s a different story:

You’re constantly on edge, overthinking everything.
You struggle to relax—even when everything is “fine.”
You feel like you’re running from something, but you don’t know what.
You’re exhausted, anxious, and yet... still pushing yourself harder.

This high-functioning anxiety is often tied to trauma that hasn’t been fully processed. Maybe it was growing up in a chaotic or emotionally unavailable household. Maybe it was toxic work environments, people-pleasing patterns, or being the “responsible one” from a young age.

Why Traditional Talk Therapy Falls Short

Talk therapy can be incredibly validating. You get to explore your thoughts, understand your past, and gain insight into your behaviors. But for trauma stored in the body, insight isn’t always enough.

If you’ve ever said things like:

“I know where this is coming from, but I still feel stuck,”
“I understand the ‘why,’ but I can’t stop reacting this way,”
“I can name the pattern, but I keep repeating it,”

…it’s probably a sign you need a bottom-up approach to healing, one that works with your nervous system, not just your thoughts.

EMDR: A Different Kind of Therapy for a Different Kind of Healing

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy that helps the brain reprocess unresolved trauma. Unlike talk therapy, EMDR works with how trauma is stored in the brain and body, helping you release it without having to retell every painful memory in detail.

It’s especially helpful for high-achievers because it:

Targets the root of your patterns (not just the symptoms)
Helps regulate your nervous system, so you’re not always stuck in fight-or-flight
Rewires negative core beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I always have to prove myself”
Allows you to feel calm and safe without needing to constantly be “doing”

**Maria Reiter EMDR Virtual EMDR Therapy**

You Deserve More Than Coping Skills

You deserve therapy that doesn’t just help you survive but actually helps you feel at peace.

If you’re ready to go deeper than surface-level support and finally heal the trauma that’s been driving your anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, EMDR therapy might be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.

I offer virtual therapy for clients in Florida and Wisconsin who are ready to stop just talking about change and start actually feeling it.

Curious if this is right for you? Reach out for a free consultation. Let’s get to the root of what’s holding you back.

book your free consultation