Boca Raton Childhood Trauma Therapy
Do you find yourself constantly second-guessing your decisions despite achieving outward success? Are you exhausted from people-pleasing and carrying the weight of everyone else's emotions? Maybe you've tried traditional therapy but felt frustrated by the slow progress and endless weekly sessions that barely scratched the surface.
At Restorative Integrations, our specialized EMDR intensives deliver effective childhood trauma treatment in just days or weeks, addressing both your symptoms and the deep-rooted patterns that weekly therapy often leaves untouched.
Meet your Boca Raton childhood trauma therapist
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Jessica Ronyak, LMHC, LPCC, QS
I'm passionate about helping clients make sense of their experiences, reconnect with themselves, and build the meaningful, authentic lives they deserve. Having experienced my own transformative healing journey, I understand how past experiences can quietly shape our self-worth, beliefs, and relationships—even when we've built successful lives. While we can’t change the past, we can shift how we respond to it and how we show up for ourselves now through neuroscience-based EMDR therapy.
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider
Clientele: Adults
Location: 2900 E Oakland Park Blvd 3rd Fl, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Virtual therapy: Yes, available throughout Florida & Ohio
FAQs about therapy for childhood trauma
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While there’s no singular “best” treatment for childhood trauma, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is widely recognized as one of the most effective modern trauma healing approaches. It helps you process traumatic memories stored in the body and brain, building new neural pathways so you can quite literally shift how you react to those experiences.
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The “best” therapist is all about finding the right fit for you. Look for therapists specifically trained in trauma treatment, like EMDR, with knowledge about how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, self-worth, and nervous system responses. You’ll also want to consider logistics like scheduling availability, location, and cost. Above all, you want to make sure it’s a person-level fit, so find someone you connect with.
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Childhood trauma isn't just physical or sexual abuse (though those can certainly be traumatic)—it also includes emotional neglect, inconsistent caregiving, witnessing violence, or having emotionally immature parents.
Common signs that you experienced childhood trauma include
Chronic self-doubt,
People-pleasing,
Difficulty trusting others,
Perfectionism, and
Feeling responsible for everyone else's emotions.
If you’re unsure whether what you experienced is considered “traumatic,” know that you’re still welcome at my practice, and EMDR therapy may still be able to help you.
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EMDR intensives can accomplish months or years of traditional therapy in just days or weeks. By dedicating focused time to trauma processing without the usual weekly interruptions, you can break through patterns more effectively, experience deeper healing, and gain clarity about your story in a concentrated, supportive environment.
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We offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for childhood trauma—either 3-5 consecutive days or weekly 3-hour sessions over 8 weeks. This intensive format allows for thorough processing of complex trauma while building resources and safety, all within a personalized retreat-like setting.
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Intensives work well if you're feeling stuck in traditional therapy, have limited time for ongoing sessions, or are ready for accelerated healing. They're ideal for processing complex childhood trauma when you can dedicate focused time and want to experience significant progress quickly in a supportive environment.
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Here's a sample format:
Format A: 3-5 consecutive days, 6 hours per day
Intro Call - 30 minutes
INITIAL INTAKE SURVEYS AND ASSESSMENTS - 1-hour review by therapist
DAY 1 AM: Intake, prep, resourcing, treatment planning
DAY 1 PM: Parts work/EMDR experiential
DAY 2: EMDR Experiential
DAY 3: EMDR Experiential
DAY 4: EMDR Experiential
DAY 5: EMDR Experiential, Reflection, Future Planning
Optional add-ons: yoga, meditation, reflexology, breathwork, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage
We may recommend adding Ketamine-Assisted EMDR if…
Your childhood trauma symptoms are particularly complex or complicated by co-occurring anxiety or depression, creating barriers to traditional therapeutic approaches
Your protective patterns make it challenging to access vulnerable emotions or traumatic memories in conventional therapy
You experience significant emotional overwhelm or dissociation that makes it difficult to stay present during trauma processing
You want accelerated relief from deep-seated shame, self-criticism, or attachment wounds that may be intensifying your current struggles
Keep in mind that intensive formats can be customized to your unique needs and goals.
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We might be a good fit if you're a thoughtful, emotionally aware person who's tried traditional talk therapy but still feels stuck. We work best with clients ready for deeper healing who value the therapeutic relationship and are open to innovative approaches, like EMDR.
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Begin with a complimentary consultation call where we'll discuss your goals and answer questions about our approach. If we're a good match, we'll schedule your initial session to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs and healing goals.
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Healing isn't linear, but you can expect to gradually feel more grounded and connected to yourself. We'll start by building safety and resources, then process traumatic memories through EMDR, and finally integrate new insights into daily life. Many clients report feeling lighter and more authentic when treatment is complete.