EMDR THERAPIST IN VIRGINIA
RESOLVING TRAUMA AND
BUILDING secure attachment
If relationships feel painful, confusing, or hard to trust, there may be more underneath the surface than you realize. I help adults across Virginia heal childhood trauma, complex PTSD, and attachment wounds through EMDR so they can build more secure, connected relationships from the inside out.
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EMDR for Trauma and Attachment Wounds
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Extended Sessions for Deeper Healing
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Trauma Resolution
Heal the wounds at the root, not just manage the symptoms at the surface.
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Attachment Repair
Build secure relationships with yourself and others from the inside out.
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Practical Skills
Gain tools for navigating your emotions and relationships with confidence.
WHEN TRAUMA SHAPES THE WAY YOU connect
You may want close, steady relationships and still find yourself stuck in painful patterns. Maybe you fear being abandoned, but struggle to fully trust when someone shows up. Maybe you overgive, shut down, stay guarded, or feel overwhelmed when a relationship starts to matter.
These patterns are not random, and they are not a sign that something is wrong with you. Childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and complex PTSD can shape the way your nervous system responds to closeness, conflict, trust, and connection. What looks like pulling away, overreacting, or needing too much is often an attachment system trying to protect you.
Therapy can help you understand those patterns, heal the trauma underneath them, and begin building secure attachment from the inside out.
meet DAN CIMO, LCSW
I became a therapist because I know what it's like to feel disconnected, unsettled, and unsure of who you are. My path to this work wasn't a straight line, but every part of it taught me something essential about what it takes to heal. I bring that understanding into every session, along with extensive training in EMDR and trauma-focused approaches, because I believe you deserve a therapist who gets it and knows what to do with it.
At the heart of my work is one focus: the relationship between trauma and attachment. I help my clients understand why they're struggling, and then we go further. Through EMDR, we heal the underlying wounds that are driving the anxiety, the disconnection, and the relationship patterns that keep showing up. The goal isn't just to cope. It's to build a secure foundation within yourself so your relationships with others can finally change too. I'm determined to give you the focused support you deserve to finally feel safe in yourself and in the relationships that matter most.
“Dan was the first therapist where I felt like I was actually changing. Not just talking about my problems, but actually moving through them.”
— Former Client, C.S.
HOW I CAN help
EMDR
Accelerated healing through a proven
approach to processing trauma at the source,
not just managing symptoms.
Childhood Trauma
& Complex PTSD
Attachment &
Relationship Challenges
Trauma Therapy for Men
LGBTQ+ Trauma Therapy
"Dan is very down to earth. He explains everything in a way that makes sense. I actually look forward to our sessions. It’s been transformative and eye opening."
— Former Client, E.T.
why choose
COHERENT MIND
TRAUMA COUNSELING?
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Most therapy sessions are 45 to 50 minutes. Ours are 90 minutes to 2 hours. That extra time allows us to do meaningful trauma processing without rushing, so you can settle in, go deeper, and leave each session feeling like real progress was made.
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I am EMDRIA-trained through Precision EMDR and currently pursuing advanced certification with a focus on complex developmental trauma. I have also previously trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR through the Parnell Institute. This means I’m equipped to work with the kind of layered, long-standing trauma that many therapists aren’t specifically trained to treat.
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This isn’t general therapy. Everything I do is rooted in the understanding that unresolved trauma impacts how you relate to yourself and others. That focused lens means you’re working with a specialist, not a generalist, and every session is oriented toward building lasting security from the inside out.
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I’m an adjunct faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work and currently pursuing my Doctor of Social Work in Trauma-Informed Leadership and Practice. I invest in my own growth continuously because it directly shapes the quality of care you receive.
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Sessions happen online from wherever you are in Virginia. No commute, no waiting room, and no compromising on the quality of your care. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection.
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I bring specific training and lived understanding to working with men navigating the impact of trauma and LGBTQ+ adults healing from identity-based wounds and attachment ruptures. As a gay man who has walked his own healing path, I don't just affirm your experience. I understand it. That depth shapes how I show up in every session.
GETTING STARTED is simple
01. Book A Free Consultation
Reach out and schedule a free 20-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you're going through and see how I might be able to help. No pressure, just an honest conversation.
02. Get A Clear Plan
During your first sessions, we'll walk through your history and what you want to feel differently. Then we'll build a focused plan designed specifically for you.
03. Experience Real Change
Using EMDR with a focus on attachment and relationships, we'll work together to heal what's been keeping you stuck. You will have support every step of the way.
“It feels like talking to an old friend. Someone who really gets it. I’ve accomplished things in this work that I hadn’t with previous therapists.”
— Former Client, M.P.
