Total Health Counseling Welcomes You
Trauma-Informed, Holistic Therapy in Virginia, Maryland and Florida
A deeper approach to healing—integrating mind, body, and nervous system support so you can feel more grounded, connected, and fully yourself.
You might be feeling:
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Constantly anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted
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Stuck in patterns that you can’t seem to break
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Disconnected from your body, your relationships, or yourself
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Impacted by past experiences that still show up in your daily life
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Or maybe you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t quite go deep enough...
What Sets Total Health Apart?
At Total Health Counseling, we take an integrative approach to healing that supports the whole person—not just symptoms.
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We combine traditional psychotherapy with mind-body practices to help you process, regulate, and reconnect in a deeper, more sustainable way.
What this may include:
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Trauma-informed therapy
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Somatic (body-based) approaches
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Mindfulness and nervous system regulation
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Cognitive and behavioral tools when helpful
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Because you are not just a diagnosis—you are a whole person.
Support for what you’re going through:
We work with individuals navigating:
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Anxiety and chronic stress
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Trauma and past experiences
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Depression and burnout
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Eating Disorders
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Relationship challenges
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Life transitions and identity exploration
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Our goal is to help you build self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful, lasting change.
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For over 35 years, Total Health Counseling helped diverse individuals in Virginia, Maryland and Florida overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being.
Psychotherapist / Founder & Owner
Virginia Inglese, MA, RD, LCSW, CLC, CEDS
Virginia specializes in trauma-informed therapy, eating disorders, and family relationships, helping clients overcome challenges and build confidence through movement therapy and emotional healing.
Psychotherapist
Lex Hingle, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Lex is a compassionate therapist integrating mindfulness and evidence-based practices to help clients find peace, joy, and resilience through personal growth and self-discovery. Lex is EMDR trained and utilizes other somatic and body-based modalities.
Psychotherapist
Rachel Jahelka, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Rachel supports diverse individuals through trauma-informed care, specializing in anxiety, grief, and co-occurring disorders using EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques.
Psychotherapist
Michael Getz, M.Ed., Resident in Counseling, NCC
Michael empowers clients through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, specializing in addiction, co-occurring disorders, and emotional challenges for children and adults.
Psychotherapist/ LCSW Superivsor
Shelly Johnson, MSW, LCSW
Shelly specializes in strengths-based, trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and families, addressing complex trauma, anxiety, and relational issues through a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
Psychotherapist
Shivansi Sharma, M.Ed., Resident in Counseling
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Shivansi creates a safe, supportive space for teens and adults, using CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to foster healing, resilience, and healthier relationships.
Psychotherapist / LPC Supervisor
Tamara Christman, MA, MEd, LPC
Tamara specializes in gender-affirming therapy, life transitions, eating disorders, and mood disorders, using a client-centered approach to support emotional regulation and personal growth.
Psychotherapist
Angelica Karns, LPC
Angelica supports adolescents and adults in healing, identity discovery, and coping with life changes, working toward her LPC and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential.
Psychotherapist
Rebecca Ellison, LCSW
Rebecca specializes in trauma, parent-child relational issues, and fostering healthy communication. She is trained in various therapeutic methods and has extensive experience supporting military families.
Common Questions EMDR Therapy
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence-based therapy approach designed to help people process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences. EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess memories that may feel “stuck,” reducing the emotional intensity connected to them.
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At Total Health Counseling, EMDR therapy is used to support clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, PTSD, panic, negative self-beliefs, and nervous system dysregulation.
EMDR uses a structured process that includes bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, tapping, or audio tones, while a client focuses on specific memories, emotions, or beliefs.
This process helps the brain reprocess experiences in a way that often decreases emotional distress and allows clients to feel more grounded, safe, and emotionally regulated.
EMDR therapy may help individuals struggling with:
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Trauma and PTSD
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Childhood trauma
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Anxiety and panic attacks
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Sexual trauma
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Military trauma and MST
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Relationship trauma
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Grief and loss
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Phobias and fears
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Negative self-worth beliefs
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Stressful or overwhelming life experiences
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No. While EMDR is widely known for trauma treatment, it can also help with anxiety, perfectionism, performance anxiety, relationship patterns, low self-esteem, and emotionally distressing experiences that may not meet the criteria for PTSD.
EMDR therapy begins by building trust, emotional safety, and coping skills before processing difficult memories.
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Sessions may involve:
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Identifying distressing memories or beliefs
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Exploring emotions and body sensations
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Bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or tones)
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Grounding and nervous system regulation techniques
The process is collaborative, and clients are never forced to move faster than feels comfortable.
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No. One benefit of EMDR therapy is that clients do not need to verbally relive or describe every detail of a traumatic experience for healing to occur.
Your therapist will guide the process in a way that prioritizes emotional safety and nervous system regulation.
EMDR is considered an evidence-based treatment and has been extensively researched for trauma and PTSD. Many individuals experience reduced emotional distress, fewer triggers, improved self-esteem, and increased emotional regulation after EMDR therapy.
The length of treatment varies depending on the individual, their history, and therapy goals. Some clients experience relief within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term work, especially when addressing complex trauma or long-standing patterns.
In many cases, yes. EMDR therapy can often be adapted for telehealth sessions using virtual bilateral stimulation tools and grounding techniques.