George Askins

You may look capable on the outside while feeling anxious, shut down, ashamed, or stuck in patterns you cannot seem to change. Perhaps painful experiences still shape how you see yourself, respond in relationships, or move through daily life. You may understand where these reactions come from but find that insight alone has not brought relief. I work with teens and adults who want to heal from trauma, reduce emotional distress, strengthen self-trust, and respond to life with greater freedom rather than remaining controlled by the past.

My work is trauma-focused, collaborative, and tailored to you. I am certified by the EMDR International Association and use EMDR and the Flash Technique alongside CBT, motivational interviewing, and parts-informed approaches. We will build practical coping skills while addressing the memories, beliefs, and protective patterns underlying your distress.

Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you are used to carrying things alone or have not always felt understood. I offer a warm, direct, and nonjudgmental space where you do not have to perform or have everything figured out. I provide secure Telehealth throughout North Carolina and New Jersey and welcome you to reach out.