Meet Krista Stearns EMDR therapist

Meet Krista Stearns: A Trauma Therapist Who Walks Beside You

When you’ve lived through trauma, even the idea of starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You may wonder: Will I be understood? Will this make things worse? Will I have to relive everything? These questions are not only common—they’re completely valid.

That’s why working with a therapist who understands trauma at both a professional and human level matters.Meet Krista Stearns, a licensed EMDR trauma therapist who believes healing happens not through pressure or perfection, but through safety, connection, and compassion.

Who Is Krista Stearns?

Krista Stearns is a licensed therapist with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach proven to help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences.

What truly sets Krista apart is not just her credentials—but how she shows up for her clients.

She understands that trauma is not something you simply “talk your way out of.” Trauma lives in the body, the nervous system, and the parts of the brain designed to keep us safe. Krista’s work honors that reality by meeting clients exactly where they are, without judgment or urgency.

A Trauma-Informed Approach Rooted in Safety

One of the biggest fears people have about trauma therapy is being pushed too fast. Krista’s approach is different.

Before any trauma processing begins, Krista prioritizes:

• Emotional and physical safety

• Nervous system regulation

• Trust and collaboration

• Consent at every step

Clients are never forced to share details they’re not ready to discuss. Therapy moves at your pace, not a predetermined timeline. Krista believes healing is not about reliving pain—it’s about gently teaching the brain and body that the danger has passed.

Why EMDR? Why Now?

Many people come to Krista after trying traditional talk therapy and feeling stuck. While talk therapy can be incredibly helpful, trauma sometimes remains “locked” in the brain in a way words alone can’t access.

EMDR therapy helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or present-day. Over time, memories lose their emotional charge, allowing people to respond to life with more calm, clarity, and confidence.

Krista integrates EMDR with a compassionate, relational style—ensuring clients feel supported before, during, and after every session.

What Clients Often Feel Before Starting

If you’re considering therapy with Krista, you might recognize some of these feelings:

• Fear of opening old wounds

• Worry about losing control emotionally

• Uncertainty about whether therapy will help

• Hope mixed with hesitation

Krista normalizes these emotions and treats them as part of the healing process—not obstacles to it.

Healing Is Not a Solo Journey

Krista often reminds clients of this truth:You don’t have to be “ready” or “fixed” to begin. You just have to be willing to be supported.

Her role is not to lead from above, but to walk beside you—helping your system learn safety, resilience, and self-trust along the way.

Krista Stearns, LPC EMDR Therapist.