Tampa Therapist Specializing in Trauma Recovery & EMDR Therapy
Emma Groskind, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tampa, Florida
Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA) and Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT)
About Emma
Emma Groskind is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tampa, Florida, and a Certified EMDR Therapist through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). She is a trauma-informed, strengths-based clinician who helps adults and couples heal from traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and relationship distress. Using EMDR therapy and trauma-focused care, Emma supports individuals in reprocessing painful memories and helps couples rebuild trust and reconnect. She believes a therapeutic relationship rooted in authenticity and compassion is essential to promoting healing and lasting mental wellness.
Credentials & Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — Florida | License #SW22583
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the University of Louisville with a specialization in mental health
Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT)
Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Who Emma Supports
Emma works with adults and couples, including:
Adults processing traumatic events, seeking relief from PTSD symptoms, intrusive memories, or emotional distress
Individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, navigating overwhelming thoughts, low mood, or emotional dysregulation
Adults navigating life transitions, including identity exploration, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal struggles
Couples navigating communication breakdowns and relationship challenges, addressing patterns of conflict, emotional disconnection, or feeling stuck in repetitive arguments that erode intimacy
Couples recovering from infidelity or shared traumatic events, using EMDR therapy to process relational trauma, rebuild trust, and heal attachment wounds together
Tampa clients value Emma's authentic, compassionate approach and her ability to tailor treatment to each person's unique needs and strengths.
Emma’s Approach to Therapy
Emma integrates evidence-based modalities with a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. As a Certified EMDR Therapist, she brings advanced, formally credentialed expertise to every trauma and couples case. Her sessions are flexible, collaborative, and focused on helping clients find relief from trauma and distress.
She focuses on:
Processing trauma using EMDR therapy, helping clients reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact
Helping couples heal relational trauma and rebuild trust, using EMDR and trauma-informed methods to break repetitive patterns and restore connection
Addressing anxiety and depression with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote lasting positive change
Identifying and leveraging strengths to overcome difficult life experiences
Creating an authentic, compassionate therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe and supported
Emma works collaboratively with clients to promote healing, build resilience, and support meaningful growth.
What Emma Helps Clients With
Emma supports Tampa clients experiencing:
Relational trauma and attachment wounds
Couples communication breakdowns and recurring conflict
Life transitions and adjustment challenges
Emma’s Background & Training
Emma's professional experience includes:
Implementing EMDR therapy for trauma processing with individuals and couples
Supporting couples through relational trauma, infidelity recovery, and rebuilding trust
Delivering treatment across residential, outpatient, and community mental health settings
Her advanced training and credentials include:
Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depressive disorders
Specialized experience in trauma-informed care for adults and couples
A Message From Emma
“Healing from trauma takes courage, and therapy should feel like a safe space to process difficult experiences at your own pace. Whether you are working through your own trauma or healing wounds within your relationship, I am here to walk alongside you, honor your strengths, and help you find relief from the pain that has been holding you back.”
Ready to work with Emma?
We invite you to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION with us to begin your healing journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Certified EMDR Therapist and why does it matter?
A Certified EMDR Therapist has completed advanced training and formal certification through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), the credentialing body for EMDR therapy. Certification goes well beyond basic EMDR training. It requires additional clinical hours, consultation with an approved consultant, and demonstrated competency in delivering EMDR safely and effectively. When you work with a Certified EMDR Therapist, you can be confident that your clinician has met a rigorous, independently verified standard of expertise in trauma treatment.
What is EMDR therapy and how does it help with trauma?
EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional or physical reactions. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds, to help your nervous system integrate distressing memories. Many clients experience significant relief in fewer sessions than traditional trauma therapy, often without needing to discuss traumatic details extensively.
Can EMDR therapy help couples?
Yes. EMDR can be a powerful approach for couples who are healing from shared traumatic events, infidelity, or relational wounds that keep resurfacing in the relationship. When one or both partners carry unprocessed trauma, it often drives recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, and difficulty rebuilding trust. By helping each partner reprocess the underlying distress, EMDR supports couples in breaking repetitive patterns, restoring safety, and reconnecting on a deeper emotional level.
How is trauma therapy different from regular therapy?
Trauma therapy uses specialized approaches designed to address how traumatic experiences are stored in the brain and nervous system. While general therapy focuses on thoughts and behaviors, trauma therapy works at a deeper level to reprocess memories, regulate the nervous system, and reduce trauma responses like flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional flooding. Approaches like EMDR are specifically designed to heal trauma in ways that traditional talk therapy often cannot.
Can therapy help with anxiety and depression that developed after a traumatic event?
Yes. Anxiety and depression are common responses to unprocessed trauma. When traumatic memories remain unresolved, your nervous system stays activated, leading to chronic worry, low mood, and emotional dysregulation. By processing the underlying trauma with EMDR or trauma-focused approaches, many clients experience significant improvement in both anxiety and depression symptoms as the root cause is addressed.