Expertise Trust Bar:
EMDRIA Certified Specialist
Constructed Awareness Certified
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-CP)
Serving SC & FL via Secure Telehealth
A Deeper Rhythm of Healing: Moving Beyond the 50-Minute Hour
Traditional therapy often stops right as the real work begins. At Upstate Restorative Counseling, we have moved away from the standard weekly “check-in” model to prioritize Deep Work Sessions. By providing more time in each encounter, we ensure your nervous system has the space to process, resolve, and integrate.
A Deeper Rhythm of Healing: Moving Beyond the 50-Minute Hour
Traditional therapy often stops right as the real work begins. At Upstate Restorative Counseling, we have moved away from the standard weekly “check-in” model to prioritize Deep Work Sessions. By providing more time in each encounter, we ensure your nervous system has the space to process, resolve, and integrate.
- Extended Deep-Work Sessions (90-120 Minutes): Typically scheduled bi-weekly, these longer sessions allow us to dive deep into somatic reprocessing without the pressure of the clock. Ideal for consistent, high-impact growth.
- Accelerated EMDR Intensives: Our most concentrated model of care. These multi-day blocks deliver months of therapeutic progress in a single week by eliminating all interruptions to the healing process.
Simple Steps to Start Your Healing Journey
We know reaching out is the hardest part. We’ve made the process simple and transparent:
- Schedule An Appointment: Book an appointment to discuss your goals and answer any questions.
- Choose Your Depth: Together, we’ll decide if bi-weekly 90-minute sessions or a multi-day Intensive is the best fit for your goals.
- Begin the Work: We start the process of somatic healing and EMDR to help you move from survival mode into authentic joy.
Guided by Expertise, Driven by Empathy: Ann Simmons, LISW-CP
Guided by Expertise, Driven by Empathy: Ann Simmons, LISW-CP
- I believe you aren’t broken; you are simply carrying the weight of a nervous system that has been stuck in survival mode for too long. With over a decade of clinical experience, I have found that true trauma recovery requires more than a 50-minute conversation.I specialize in helping adults transcend the layers of PTSD, betrayal trauma, and narcissistic abuse through a highly interactive, somatic approach. As a Certified Constructed Awareness and EMDR therapist, I provide the technical and emotional space required for you to finally feel safe in your body again.
Specialized Support for Deep Restoration
Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Move beyond “talking about” the pain. Our extended session format allows for the somatic exercises needed to resolve trauma at the root so your body stops responding to past triggers.
EMDR Therapy (In-Person & Virtual)
The gold-standard for trauma recovery. Whether in a 90-minute session or a multi-day intensive, we help your brain reprocess distressing memories and permanently reduce their emotional charge.
Anxiety & Depression
Regulate your biology. We use polyvagal-informed techniques in an uninterrupted environment to help you find emotional balance and “reset” your internal safety signals.
Life Transitions & Mindset
Navigate major shifts with a grounded sense of self. We provide the time and tools needed to develop a resilient mindset during life’s most challenging changes.
A Trusted Resource for Trauma Recovery in Greenville
Restoring your mental health is a significant investment in yourself. We maintain a transparent and verified professional presence to ensure you feel confident in your choice of care.
- Verified Google Business Profile: We invite you to view our location, professional standing, and community presence on Google. View Our Google Business Profile here
- Clinical Excellence: Ann Simmons is an EMDRIA-certified therapist, adhering to the highest international standards for EMDR clinical practice.
- Registered Professional: We maintain full transparency with our National Provider Identifier (NPI) and clinical licensing in South Carolina and Florida.
Does Your Nervous System
Still Feel “Stuck”?
You’ve done the talk therapy. You’ve read the books. Yet, the triggers remain. If you feel haunted by past memories, disconnected from your body, or unable to find authentic joy, please know that hope is a strategy.
Change is hard, but staying stuck is harder. We are here to help you take that first step toward a restored life through a deeper, more intentional rhythm of care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Recovery
Why do you offer 90-minute sessions instead of the standard 50-minute hour?
Trauma processing and EMDR require time for the nervous system to “warm up” and safely “cool down.” Standard 50-minute sessions often feel rushed, cutting off breakthroughs before they are complete. Our 90-120 minute sessions ensure we have the space to do the deep work effectively and safely.
How often will we meet for sessions?
For most clients in our Deep Work model, we meet bi-weekly for 90 to 120 minutes. This rhythm allows for significant therapeutic movement during the session and provides you with two weeks to integrate the changes into your daily life before we dive back in.
Is online EMDR therapy effective in an extended format?
Absolutely. Virtual EMDR is highly effective when given the proper time. We use secure, HIPAA-compliant technology to provide high-fidelity trauma care to clients throughout South Carolina and Florida, maintaining the same 90-minute depth as our in-person sessions.
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach that addresses how trauma is physically stored in the nervous system. By using specialized techniques like Polyvagal Informed Approach during our extended sessions, we help you release physical tension and “reset” your internal safety signals.
Do you take insurance for counseling?
Upstate Restorative Counseling is a private-pay practice. While we do not bill insurance directly, we provide “Superbills” for clients to submit to their insurance providers for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Most clients find that our bi-weekly deep-work model is a more efficient use of their therapeutic investment.
Ready to Reclaim Your Peace?
Your healing journey doesn’t have to be a mystery. Let’s talk about the deep-work rhythm that best fits your recovery.
Serving Greenville, SC and Virtual Clients in SC & FL.