ONLINE TRAUMA THERAPY IN VIRGINIA
Resolve Trauma.
Rebuild Connection.
Extended EMDR sessions for healing trauma and relationship challenges. Specializing in childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and complex PTSD. Online across Virginia.
Trauma changes the way you see yourself, the way you connect with the people you care about, and the sense of safety you carry as you move through the world.
Coherent Mind Trauma Counseling helps adults in Virginia resolve trauma at the root so relationships feel easier and you carry an authentic confidence that comes from within. Through EMDR and attachment-focused therapy, we build emotional and relational security from the inside out. Not just coping. Real, lasting change.
MEET DAN CIMO, LCSW
Welcome, I’m Dan.
I am a trauma and relationship therapist who helps adults in Virginia heal from the inside out. This is not therapy that goes in circles. This is therapy that changes how you see yourself, how you connect, and how you move through the world.
Most of my clients come to me after having been in therapy for a long time… and they still feel stuck. You may be carrying self-doubt that never lets up, get into relationships that never feel safe enough, and feel like something is fundamentally wrong with you. These are not personal failings. That is what unresolved trauma does.
Through EMDR and attachment-focused therapy, I help my clients resolve trauma at the root so the patterns that have been running their lives can finally shift. The nervous system settles. Confidence comes from within. Relationships get easier. My clients often leave therapy feeling more calm and authentically themselves.
Why Choose Coherent Mind Trauma Counseling
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Here are some of the reasons why clients choose to work with me.
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This is not a general therapy practice. I specialize in complex developmental trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, and attachment wounds. If your pain lives in how you see yourself or how you show up in relationships, you are in the right place.
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Every session is 90 minutes, with the option to extend to 2 hours. Deep trauma work requires time and space. Extended sessions allow us to go further in each sitting and often reduce overall time in therapy.
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All sessions are held virtually through a secure telehealth platform. You get the same depth and quality of care from the comfort and privacy of your own space, wherever you are in Virginia.
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I am a gay male therapist and someone who has walked his own path through recovery. I bring lived experience, honesty, humor, and a deep understanding of what it means to finally stop hiding and start healing.
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While my practice welcomes anyone carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, I have a special focus on working with men and LGBTQ+ adults, populations that have historically been underserved, misunderstood, or told to just push through it.
How I Can Help
I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and attachment-focused therapy to treat trauma at the root, not just the surface. Talk therapy helps you understand your pain. EMDR helps your brain resolve it. It works directly with how traumatic memories are stored in your brain and nervous system, which is why clients often experience shifts that years of traditional therapy did not produce.
Whether you are healing from a single traumatic event, the lasting impact of a difficult childhood, complex PTSD, or relationship patterns rooted in attachment wounds, the approach is the same: we go to the source, we process what is stuck, and we rebuild security from the inside out.
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Build safety. Build trust. Build the foundation.
Before we process anything, we make sure you have the ground beneath your feet. We build a therapeutic relationship rooted in honesty and trust. You learn how to regulate your nervous system and stay grounded when things feel overwhelming. We identify the core beliefs, patterns, and relational wounds that are driving your current pain.
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Go to the root. Let EMDR do what it was designed to do.
This is where the real shift happens. Using EMDR and attachment-focused therapy, we target the specific memories, beliefs, and experiences at the root of your pain. As those memories are reprocessed, the emotional charge begins to drop. The negative beliefs start to loosen. And you begin to feel things you may not have felt in a long time: clarity, relief, lightness, freedom.
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Build the life and relationships you actually want.
Healing is not just about resolving what happened. It is about building something new. You practice showing up differently in your relationships. You learn to set boundaries without guilt, communicate without shutting down, and trust without bracing for the worst. You stop reacting from old wounds and start responding from a grounded, secure sense of who you are.
Getting Started Is Simple
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Book a Free Consult
Schedule a free 20 to 30 minute consultation where we talk about what you are going through, what you are looking for, and whether we are the right fit. No pressure. No commitment. Just an honest conversation.
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Build Your Plan
If we decide to work together, we will start with a thorough assessment of your history, your patterns, and your goals. From there, I will create a personalized treatment plan that meets you exactly where you are.
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Start Healing
Using EMDR and attachment-focused therapy, we do the deep work that helps you stop repeating painful patterns and start building the security, confidence, and connection you have been missing.
“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.
“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.
"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.
Frequently Asked
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, find the right therapist, and start therapy. Here are some of the things people ask before we start working together.
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If you are struggling with how you see yourself, how you show up in your relationships, or how safe you feel in your own body, this work was designed for you. You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to reach out. You just need to be ready.
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EMDR is fundamentally different from talk therapy. It works directly with how your brain stores traumatic experiences, which is why clients often see shifts that years of talking did not produce. If you have done the insight work but still feel stuck, this is the next level.
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Yes. Virtual EMDR is backed by the same research as in-person EMDR. My clients consistently report deep, meaningful breakthroughs from the comfort and privacy of their own space. All you need is a private room, a stable internet connection, and a willingness to do the work.
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I am a self-pay practice. Sessions are $300 for 90 minutes and $400 for 2 hours. Private pay allows me to offer the extended session length, clinical depth, and personalized care that trauma therapy requires, without the limitations insurance companies place on treatment. I can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
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You will schedule a free 20 to 30 minute call where we talk about what you are going through and whether we are the right fit. No pressure. No commitment. Just an honest conversation. If we decide to move forward, I will walk you through every next step.
