Business Details
28 Years
experience
Holistic Counseling for Trauma & Mental Wellness
Authenticity Associates is a holistic counseling practice dedicated to healing trauma and fostering mental wellness through integrative mind-body approaches. With over 25 years of combined experience, our team specializes in advanced therapies such as Brainspotting, EMDR, and somatic therapy, blending traditional and innovative techniques to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Founded by Drs. Hilary Stokes and Kim Ward, our practice emphasizes compassionate, client-centered care that empowers individuals to release emotional blockages, rewire negative patterns, and cultivate authentic happiness.We prioritize evidence-based methodologies grounded in neuroscience and somatic psychology, offering both in-person and online sessions to serve clients nationwide. Our mission is to provide transformative tools that bridge the gap between psychological insight and physiological healing, helping clients achieve lasting balance and vitality.
Services
Brainspotting
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Enneagram Coaching
Trauma Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We combine 25+ years of clinical expertise with evidence-based mind-body therapies.
- Our team holds advanced certifications in Brainspotting, EMDR, and somatic therapy.
- We offer flexible online and in-person sessions for nationwide accessibility.
- Our approach integrates neuroscience and holistic practices for comprehensive healing.
- We prioritize compassionate, individualized care tailored to each client's needs.
Associations and certifications
- Brainspotting Institute
- EMDRIA
- International Enneagram Association
What people say
Life-changing results
Compassionate professionals
Effective trauma recovery
Holistic approach
Expertise in EMDR
Services
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a neurophysiological therapy that identifies and processes trauma stored in the brain's subcortical regions. By targeting specific eye positions, this technique rebalances the nervous system and resolves emotional distress. Our practitioners use bilateral sound and focused mindfulness to access deep-seated trauma, making it particularly effective for PTSD, anxiety, and performance issues. Sessions typically last 50-80 minutes, with clients reporting reduced symptoms after just a few sessions.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories. This 8-phase approach helps clients integrate distressing experiences into adaptive resolutions. We specialize in attachment-focused EMDR for complex trauma, combining it with somatic awareness to address both psychological and physiological symptoms. Sessions follow standardized protocols while maintaining flexibility for individual needs.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy integrates body awareness with psychological processing to release trauma stored in physical patterns. Through guided sensation tracking and mindful movement, clients learn to regulate their nervous system responses. This approach addresses chronic pain, anxiety, and emotional blockages by reconnecting mind and body, often producing breakthroughs where traditional talk therapy falls short.
Enneagram Coaching
The Enneagram system identifies nine core personality types to enhance self-awareness and interpersonal understanding. We use this framework for personal growth, team development, and relationship improvement. Sessions focus on recognizing blind spots, leveraging strengths, and fostering authentic communication patterns through both individual and group coaching formats.
Online Counseling
Secure teletherapy sessions deliver the same depth of care as in-person visits through Zoom or FaceTime. This modality maintains therapeutic effectiveness while offering flexibility for remote clients. We utilize all our core techniques digitally, including real-time somatic processing and bilateral stimulation adapted for virtual environments.
People
Hilary Stokes
Licensed Psychotherapist
Dr. Hilary Stokes specializes in trauma recovery using mind-body approaches. With a PhD in transpersonal psychology and 25+ years clinical experience, she integrates somatic therapy and neuroscience to treat anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Kim Ward
Trauma-Informed Coach
Dr. Kim Ward combines transpersonal psychology expertise with practical coaching techniques. Certified in Brainspotting and EMDR, she helps clients rewire trauma responses and develop sustainable happiness through mind-body integration.
Questions
What mental health issues do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues using integrative mind-body therapies.
Are online therapy sessions as effective as in-person?
Yes, our virtual sessions maintain therapeutic effectiveness through secure platforms that support all core techniques including somatic processing and bilateral stimulation.
What certifications do your therapists hold?
Our team holds certifications in Brainspotting, EMDR, somatic therapy, and the Enneagram system from recognized institutions like the Brainspotting Institute and EMDRIA.
How long does treatment typically last?
Treatment duration varies by individual needs, with many clients experiencing significant improvement within 8-12 sessions using our focused, results-oriented approach.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and determine the best therapeutic approach for your situation.
Can I use insurance for these services?
We accept out-of-network mental health benefits - contact us for documentation to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement.
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