Sharika Pruitt

I’m a licensed therapist with 10+ years of clinical experience, specializing in anxiety and trauma. I am EMDR trained and use Internal Family Systems (IFS) interventions to help you identify and harmonize the parts inside that keep you stuck. I emphasize nervous system regulation and offer neurofeedback as part of a comprehensive healing plan. I primarily work with women and children who face anxiety-related challenges (including OCD and panic disorder) and with individuals healing from severe trauma, childhood sexual abuse, generational/systemic trauma, and CPTSD. I provide a safe, inviting virtual space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported on your unique journey. I meet you where you are, honor your pace, and guide you toward lasting healing without rushing the process.

• Integrative and evidence-informed: I combine EMDR, IFS, nervous system regulation, psychoeducation, and bounded neurofeedback to support healing from the inside out. 🧠🔄
• Parts-based healing (IFS): identify and communicate with internal parts (e.g., part seeking safety, part overwhelmed by fear) to reduce internal conflict and restore harmony. 🧩
• Nervous system regulation: grounding, pacing, and co-regulation techniques to move from hypervigilance toward safety and resilience. 🫀🌬️
• Trauma-focused, but client-centered: therapy moves at your pace, honoring your readiness and personal rhythms while steadily building resources and new patterns. ⏳🎯
• Safety-first framework: clear boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical care that create a trustworthy space for difficult work. 🛡️
• Neurofeedback option: when appropriate, supports brain regulation as part of a broader healing plan. 🧠💡
• Client empowerment: you lead the goals; I provide support, skill-building, and evidence-based tools to help you become the best version of yourself. 💪🌟

• Warm welcome and orientation: a gentle introduction to our work, confidentiality, and practical logistics for virtual sessions. 👋💬
• Intake and understanding: collaborative intake to explore your history, current symptoms, triggers, and goals. We map out what success would look like for you. 🗺️🎯
• Clarify treatment plan: we discuss how EMDR, IFS, and nervous system regulation fit your needs and how neurofeedback might support progress. 🧭🧩💡
• Safety and expectations: establish agreements, boundaries, scheduling, and what you can expect in terms of pace, homework, and communication between sessions. 🛡️🗓️
• Grounding and sample practice: you’ll experience a brief grounding exercise or inner-awareness activity to anchor the session and assess how you regulate in real time. 🌿🧘
• Questions and collaboration: plenty of time to ask questions, share concerns, and voice preferences so the plan reflects you. 🗣️🤝
• Next steps: we’ll outline a personalized plan, including goals, frequency, and what you’ll work on between sessions; you’ll leave with clarity and a sense of purpose. 🎯🚶