Trained EMDR Therapists

Dr. Jillian Blum, PhD., LPC

Dr. Jillian Blum has been practicing EMDR since 2018.

Dr. Blum works with adults who have experienced a traumatic experience, including veterans, first responders, healthcare providers, and people that have experienced medical emergencies. She specializes in trauma related to gender and sexuality, attachment and relationship trauma. She also works with survivors of sexual assault, survivors of domestic abuse.

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Accepting Health Insurance: No, but offers Out of Network (OON) options

Offers Intensive Days: Yes

Offers Package Rates: Yes

Courtney Howell, LCSW

Courtney was raised in a military family, and as such is passionate in working with active or retired military and their families. Her personal experiences allow her to bring valuable insight into the therapeutic process. She also enjoys working with teenagers/adolescents, young adults, and adults.

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Accepting Health Insurance: Yes: Aetna, Ambetter, Amerigroup, CareSource, Cigna, Humana, Peachstate, Tricare

Offers Intensive Days: Yes

Offers Package Rates: Yes

Sandra Fraro, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Sandra Fraro is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is trained in and practices EMDR therapy. 

Sandra's childhood was spent living between New England, Ohio, and Georgia. Before she was a nurse practitioner, Sandra served as the Clinical Coordinator for Emory Hospital (North Decatur) Behavioral Health. Sandra is passionate about using EMDR to assist all types of PTSD cases, and frequently works with veterans, first responders, clients who have experienced health trauma, survivors of sexual assault and exploitation, and attachment/relationship trauma. She is also open to prescribing psychiatric medications for clients.

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Accepting Health Insurance: Yes: Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna

Offers Intensive Days: Yes

Offers Package Rates: Yes

Linda Tatum, MSW, LMSW

Linda was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She most often works with clients experiencing various types of PTSD, phobias, depression, anxiety, and grief. She also does work with attachment and relationship trauma. While she is prepared to work with anyone seeking EMDR, Linda is especially gifted with neurodivergent clients, and has success by incorporating thoughtful and creative techniques to EMDR. She is also prepared to work with children, ages 10+.

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Accepting Health Insurance: Yes: Aetna, Amerigroup, Care Source, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid, Peachstate

Offers Intensive Days: Yes

Offers Package Rates: Yes

Daniel Caneda, MSW, LMSW

 Daniel Caneda works as our designated therapist in our Athens location and also offers virtual appointments.

Daniel works with clients dealing with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, career and vocation choices, and overall sense of purpose.

Daniel works with teens (14 and up), young adults, and adults. In addiction to his work with trauma, Daniel is a full time addiction therapist and often combines addiction interventions with EMDR.

In his spare time, Daniel likes to engage in multimedia editing, listening to podcasts and YouTubers, watch movies, and discuss pop culture.

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Accepting Health Insurance: Yes: Aetna, Care Source, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid, Peachstate

Offers Intensive Days: Yes

Offers Package Rates: Yes

Cathy McQuade, MSW, LMSW

Cathy McQuade (She/Her/Hers) is a Licensed Master Social Worker who received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Valdosta State University. 

Cathy works out of our East Cobb location and also provides telehealth services. 

She works with adult individuals who are suffering from PTSD, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Complicated Grief Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder among other related issues. She has considerable experience working with women who have been sexually exploited or experienced other interpersonal violence.  

Cathy is trained in EMDR (both addiction and standard protocol) and Addiction Counseling.  She is currently pursuing certification as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). Cathy is dedicated to helping people recover from experiences which are preventing them from living their best life. 

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Accepting Health Insurance: Yes: Aetna, Amerigroup, Care Source, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid, Peachstate

Offers Intensive Days: Yes

Offers Package Rates: Yes