Counseling Practice – EMDR Shenandoah Valley
Joan Monahan, LPC, ACS, operates a private counseling practice in Winchester, Virginia, at 132 S. Cameron Street, providing individually tailored therapy grounded in evidence-based modalities. She holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor, and brings over 24 years in the mental health field, including more than 20 years in private practice, as well as experience working in hospitals and schools.
The practice serves teens, individuals, couples, and families. Clinical modalities employed include humanistic, client-centered, cognitive/behavioral, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing approaches. EMDR holds a particularly prominent place in the practice’s offerings: Joan Monahan is listed as a certified EMDRIA therapist and an approved EMDRIA consultant. Primary specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Beyond direct client care, Monahan offers EMDRIA-approved EMDR basic training for mental health professionals, professional consultation, and clinical supervision services, reflecting her role as an Approved Clinical Supervisor. These professional development services are available for clinicians seeking to expand their EMDR training or receive supervised consultation.
The intake process begins with an initial one-hour appointment covering client history, goals, and recommended treatment frequency. Ongoing session frequency is determined collaboratively, ranging from monthly check-ins to more frequent appointments depending on clinical need.
The practice operates in-person from the Winchester, Virginia office. Telehealth availability is not specified on the site. Insurance acceptance and fee information are not detailed on the main page. Clients can contact the practice by phone at (540) 533-6086 or by email at joan@emdrsv.com for scheduling and administrative inquiries.