Elaine Moss | EMDR Therapy for High-Functioning Overachievers

Hey, I'm Elaine.

I’m an EMDR therapist in Georgia working with high-functioning adults who feel stuck despite doing everything right.

You look like you have it together… but it doesn’t feel that way.

You’re doing everything “right”… and it’s still not working.

I came into this work after a career in leadership… so I understand what it’s like to look like you have it together on the outside while struggling underneath.

Most people I work with don’t feel broken.
They feel trapped.

Trapped by expectations.
Trapped by the version of themselves everyone else sees.
Trapped in patterns they understand… but can’t seem to change.

You’ve already tried to figure this out.

You’ve thought about it.
Talked about it.
Maybe even done therapy.

And still… the same things keep happening.

This is where I help people get unstuck

overthinking everything

You don’t have a thinking problem… your nervous system doesn’t feel safe slowing down.

successful, but feeling like a fraud

You didn’t fake it… you learned how to survive by performing.

burnout that won't go away

This isn’t about time management… it’s a system that never got to rest.

Why is this still happening?

At a certain point, it’s not about understanding more.

If insight were enough, this wouldn’t still be happening.
This is where a lot of people start to realize this might be more than just anxiety or burnout.

You're already self-aware.

You can explain their patterns.
You’ve read the books.
You’ve done the work.

And still… the same things keep showing up.

That’s not a failure. It just means we’re looking in the wrong place.

This is where the work we do is different.

This isn't just talking about your week.

We look at the patterns underneath what’s happening…

and work with how they’re actually stored in your brain and nervous system.

I use EMDR therapy as a framework for this work...
so we’re not just managing symptoms, we're changing what’s driving them.

This approach is especially helpful for complex trauma and patterns that haven’t shifted with traditional therapy.

If this is starting to feel familiar, you can start here.

You might recognize yourself here, too...

reliable

You’re the one people count on… even when you’re struggling, you still show up.

supportive

You’re the one people go to when things fall apart… which makes it even more confusing that you feel stuck.

high-functioning

You get things done. You keep moving. But it takes way more effort than it should.

analytical

You can make sense of everything… except why it still feels this hard.

neurodivergent

Whether you’re diagnosed or just connecting the dots… we work with how your brain works, not against it.

lgbtq+

You want a space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are… where that part of you is already understood.

What to know before we start

locations

In-person in Suwanee, GA (Gwinnett County / North Atlanta)
Online across Georgia, Florida, & Virginia

rates

Intake (45–60 min): $325
Ongoing sessions (45–50 min): $300

We’re a private pay practice. Superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement.

credentials

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 17 years of experience.

• Georgia LCSW: CSW004481
• Virginia LCSW: 0904009187
• Florida Telehealth Provider: TPSW2681
• MSW, University of Georgia
• EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA)

If thinking harder worked, you’d feel better by now.

You've already tried doing it that way.

Empower Counseling specializes in EMDR therapy for complex trauma, offering affirming care for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. Our therapists help smart, sensitive overachievers who feel stuck, burned out, or like something always seems to get in the way through trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, and anxiety counseling.

Areas we serve: Therapy is available in person in Suwanee, serving Gwinnett County and the North Atlanta area, and online across Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Illinois.

Empower Counseling Center, LLC
4411 Suwanee Dam Rd, #450 | Suwanee, GA 30024
Call or Text: (877) 693-8386 | Fax: 770-727-8786 | Email: hello@empowercounseling.net

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