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EMDR THERAPY IN VIRGINIA

Compassionate therapy that heals from the inside, out. 

Life is a journey filled with ups
and downs.

At Heal it in the Wild LLC, we understand that sometimes life doesn't look the way you wish it did. Trauma can disconnect us from our own bodies, making the familiar feel foreign. This disconnection leaves us feeling like wanderers, lost in a vast, uncharted wilderness. Seeking solace, we yearn to find our way back to a place where we truly belong. We are here to support you through your challenges and help you find your inner strength and resilience. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your emotions and experiences, and work towards healing and growth.

Maybe you're grieving a recent loss

Maybe you've experienced a trauma that

disrupts your ability to live fully

Or perhaps, always on edge and unable

to relax and be present in daily life

You are yearning for a sense of normalcy

and emotional stability In your life

Hello and Welcome! 

I have a decade of experience working with clients of all backgrounds and ages. I have extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), which is the leading evidenced-based treatment for processing traumatic or overwhelming experiences. 

Above all, I believe that for us to experience true peace, our minds and bodies must first feel at home (which can feel impossible with our emotions and bodily sensations causing havoc and chaos on a daily basis). The most powerful thing I do in therapy is walk long side you as a fellow traveler on this journey, sharing my own humanness and encouraging you to embrace yours. I will ask you to give yourself permission to face what you have been avoiding, embrace it, and give it a home. I will assist you in building all the skills and resources needed to brave the wilderness that is your mind and body and create a feeling of trust and safety within yourself. 

Richmond Virginia Therapist

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Licensed Professional Counselor & EMDR Therapist

Ashley Fayak, LPC

Somewhere, someone will say, "Don't do it. You don't have what it takes to                                                       ." 
This is when you                                 into your              heart and remind
yourself, 
-Brene Brown, Braving the Wilderness

the word wild
survive the wilderness
reach deep
I am the wilderness
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I can help with grief, anxiety and trauma

Grief

Losing a loved one can be one the most difficult experiences in life. It's important to take care of yourself during this time and seek support from family, friends, or a professional. Remember that everyone grieves differently and there is no or wrong way to it.  I help clients with grief, make space for their grief and honor their loved one in a way that feels authentic to now. 

Anxiety

Therapy can be incredibly beneficial for those struggling with anxiety, as it can help reduce overthinking and avoidance patterns. I help my clients facilitate a journey of self discovery as we identify and uncover the root causes of their anxiety and work towards getting out of that trauma/anxiety loop and build new responses to situations causing anxiety. 

EMDR Intensives

A Therapy Intensive is an accelerated form of therapy designed to help clients go deeper and get results faster. Instead of attending therapy one hour per week for a year, why not carve out a weekend or a week for Therapy Intensives? It’s a cutting-edge approach to help people feel better faster. No need for a weekly therapy appointment.

Trauma

Your world has been shattered by a painful experience and now you are left with the aftermath. We help individuals process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression, and improve overall quality of life.  I also help clients with trauma and PTSD re-establish safety in their own bodies and in their minds, while  reprocessing the trauma.

EMDR

EMDR helps you digest overwhelming experiences that have been stuck and haven’t allowed you to move forward.  I will guide you to notice the feelings, beliefs, body sensations, and images associated with a difficult experience.  Applying bilateral brain stimulation allows the brain to process this experience in a deeper way.  When processing is complete, you will remember the situation but no longer feel the intense emotions about it. 

Retreats

Join us for a rejuvenating hiking and yoga retreat focused on healing grief, or experience deep healing through our EMDR Intensive retreat designed for those navigating trauma.

where do I start?


Life is stressful enough right now.
Let me make this part as easy as possible.

01

Fill out the CONTACT form. Tell me what's happening in your life and what you are hoping to work towards. 

02

I will respond via email, sharing with you about what I have available and what options I have to help you!

03

We set up a free consultation call! Then you get to decide If I am the right fit for you, and then we get you scheduled for your first session!

You don't have to carry this weight by yourself.

Let's find                                

healing together
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