EMDR Therapy & Intensives in Palm City

Helping Busy Women Heal from Anxiety, Burnout, and the Pressure to Be Perfect.

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Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

I help busy women who are doing “all the things” yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, and weighed down by a harsh inner critic. You’re used to holding it all together, but lately it feels like too much. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s driving the stress beneath the surface and help you find more calm and peace in your daily life.

You don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. In therapy, you’ll have a calm, supportive space to slow down and truly care for yourself. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck in overthinking, perfectionism, and self-doubt — and begin to release them. My goal is to help you feel lighter, more present, and connected to the parts of yourself that already know how to rest and feel safe.

Whether you’re looking for weekly therapy sessions or a focused EMDR intensive, we’ll find the pace and approach that fit your busy life. My practice is based in Palm City, Florida, where I offer in-person sessions for women in the surrounding areas — and online therapy for residents across Florida and Michigan. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, calm, and confident, I’d be honored to support you on that journey.

Ready to Begin?

Taking the first step toward support can feel both exciting and intimidating — and that’s completely normal. You don’t have to have it all figured out. If you’re ready to explore therapy, quiet your inner critic, and create more balance in your life, you can reach out today to schedule a consultation or learn more about EMDR sessions and intensives.

  • Losing someone you love—whether through death, divorce, or even a job loss—can turn your world upside down. Grief can show up in all kinds of ways: in your body, your emotions, your relationships, your sense of purpose, or even how you go about your day. You don’t have to navigate it alone—therapy can give you a safe space to process your loss and begin to heal at your own pace.

  • We specialize in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—a powerful, research-backed approach that helps women like you work through the emotional weight of past experiences, anxiety, and trauma. EMDR can help you let go of limiting beliefs, ease stress, and build the inner strength you need to thrive in both your personal and professional life.

  • When we feel stuck, it’s often because our nervous system is out of balance. Our protective parts step in to keep us safe, and that can show up as anxiety, fear, rage, overwhelm, numbness, depression, or even shutting down. EMDR therapy can help you reconnect with your inner world, calm your nervous system, and create space for healing, clarity, and lasting change.

April Forella, EMDR Therapist

I’m april.

I help high-achieving women release burnout, quiet the inner critic, and step into the life you’ve worked so hard to build.

With EMDR therapy, women can heal from anxiety and burnout—and begin leading with clarity, strength, and ease. Let’s talk.

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How I can help

I specialize in therapy for lasting change.

  • PTSD can feel like your mind and body are stuck in the past—even when you know you're safe now. It’s like your nervous system keeps hitting the panic button, replaying moments that were overwhelming or traumatic. You might feel on edge, emotionally numb, easily triggered, or like you're reliving things you wish you could forget. It's not about being "too sensitive" or "not over it"—it's your brain’s way of protecting you. The good news? Healing is absolutely possible. EMDR therapy can help your brain and body process those experiences so they no longer hold the same power over you. Learn more.

  • Anxiety isn’t just feeling nervous—it’s the constant overthinking, the racing heart, the sleepless nights, and the pressure to hold it all together when you’re crumbling inside. It can show up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, or always being “on.” For many high-achieving women, anxiety hides behind a busy schedule and a smile. But underneath, there’s often a sense of never feeling truly safe or settled. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep living this way.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy helps your brain heal from past experiences that still feel “stuck.” Instead of just talking about what happened, EMDR works with your brain’s natural ability to process and let go of painful memories, emotions, or beliefs that are keeping you anxious, overwhelmed, or on edge. It’s like untangling emotional knots so you can finally feel lighter, calmer, and more in control—without having to relive everything in detail. Learn more.

What working together looks like

Our work starts with connection and safety. We’ll take time to explore what you’re going through and build a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen and supported. Then, using EMDR therapy, we’ll process stuck memories, limiting beliefs, and old emotional pain held in your nervous system.

Together, we’ll help you move from survival mode to a more peaceful, present, and empowered version of yourself.

You’re not alone.

You’re not alone.

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