Live the Authenic
Life You Long For

About Brave Living Center

Trauma or PTSD may haunt you with nightmares, painful memories, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, grief, or relationship conflict. You may be unsure what you experienced is considered traumatic yet it continues to interrupt your life. Despite your best efforts, lack of change is compelling you to courageously consider another approach. If you feel ready enough to try different, you are in the right place. Compassionate, effective counseling can free you from painful past experiences or feeling unworthy of love and belonging so you can live your best life Now.

TERRI STOCKDREHER, LCSW, MPH (she/her)

In awe of people’s resiliency — more than 15 years helping people heal from traumatic experiences is proof that courageous culture changes lives.

Having an emotionally safe place where you feel seen and heard without judgement is most important for success. With reflection and accountability of her white, hetero, cis gender privilege she welcomes each client’s uniqueness and personal history that shape their lives.

Giving ourselves permission to consider we are unequivocally worthy of love and belonging leads to a revolution of courageous culture that fundamentally changes lives. That’s a world we're committed to creating every day.

Professional Experience

Terri’s past work has included trauma related counseling with military and veterans at the New Orleans VA Hospital, with children at Tulane University Medical School, and developing community mental health programs at Louisiana Public Health Institute. She continues to love working with military, veterans, and their spouses as a part of her private practice.

Because of its powerful ability to heal trauma and distressful experiences, she has specialized in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) since 2007. For five years she led the National VA/Vet Center EMDR Conference Call through consultation, clinical learning, and advocacy for EMDR providers across the country. As an EMDRIA Consultant and Certified Therapist, Terri offers consultation and advanced trainings on EMDR to mental health providers locally and nationally.

Select Trainings & Certifications

2023

EMDR Consultant

2022

Integrative Restoration (iRest) Yoga Nidra Meditation Level II Training

2018

Certified Daring Way Facilitator (based on research of Brené Brown)

2018

EMDR Certified Therapist

2015

Prolonged Exposure Therapy Training

2015

Cognitive Processing Therapy Training

2014

Motivational Interviewing Therapy Training

2010

Integrative Restoration (iRest) Yoga Nidra Meditation Level I Training

2008

LifeForce Yoga for Depression and Anxiety Training

2008

Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist

2007

EMDR Basic Training

Services

Trauma informed therapy heals past hurt so you Live with freedom instead of suffering. With many options for treatment, together we’ll make a plan that works for you.

SPECIALIZATION

At Brave Living Center we have advanced specialization in treating traumatic experiences such as sexual harassment/assault/abuse, neglect, physical or emotional abuse, disasters, combat, attachment wounds, accidents, violence, moral injury, and narcissistic parents. These painful experiences may result in Depression, Grief, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Complex PTSD, Dissociation, or feeling “not enough”. Trauma Focused Evidence Based Treatments can heal the source of suffering that frees us to live our most authentic life.

Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Psychotherapy (EMDR)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Written Exposure Therapy

STRESSOR RELATED TREATMENTS

Daring Greatly™, Rising Strong™, Gifts of Imperfection™ individual, group, and workshops based on research of Brené Brown
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for treatment of nightmares
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Relationships (STAIR)
iRest™ Yoga Nidra Meditation
Stress Management
Motivational Interviewing

Testimonials

Why brave living center
is different

"I can truthfully say that I have rarely worked with a therapist with Terri's diverse therapeutic skill set, particularly in the treatment of trauma. She is easy to talk to, a genuinely nice person, and I have personally been privy to the praise she has received from individuals who benefitted from her skills. Terri is at the top of my provider referral list both because of the breadth of treatments she is proficient in, as well as her great compassion and empathy for her clients. "

Michelle HamiltonPhD

"I’ve known and worked with Terri for over 3 years. Terri is insightful, knowledgeable, and her understanding of EMDR and its research base is extensive. She has an authentic manner of working with you while providing challenging and thought-provoking guidance for developing your own understanding and proficiency as an EMDR therapist. Working with Terri will solidify your foundational EMDR skills and increase your knowledge of case conceptualization, complex trauma, and dissociation. Terri is a caring, responsive, and supportive mentor for those learning EMDR, and for those already trained who are looking to deepen their skills as EMDR therapists. I highly recommend Terri as a consultant."

Kristin ErnerLCSW, BCD, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

"Terri is an amazing therapist who has a unique skill set to treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health conditions. Having worked with Terri for more than ten years prior to opening her private practice I was able to see the transformative work she did with patients suffering with complexed disorders. As a combat veteran, I would recommend any veteran to her who is serious about recovery."

Allison AbelLCSW-BACS

"I had the pleasure of working with Terri on various EMDR projects within the VHA, as well participating in her monthly EMDR conference call. I found her enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, EMDR Therapy to be extremely inspiring and motivating. Her creativity and passion for EMDR makes for a fertile learning environment."

Ward PriceMSW, LCSW, LCAS, EMDRCT

"I highly recommend Terri Stockdreher as an excellent choice for therapy. If you are looking for a clinician with a great deal of clinical experience, and an ability to help you with real life problems, she is definitely a great provider. She is an accomplished EMDR clinician and consultant and is also trained and well versed in applying Brené Brown curriculums with both individuals and groups. Give her a try. You won’t be sorry!"

Andrea SteinkampLCSW-BACS

"Terri Stockdreher led the Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR) charge within the National VA Healthcare system which speaks to her courage, confidence and knowledge of the EMDR treatment modality. Terri’s ability to take complex trauma and break it into basic steps, using the eight phase treatment model, helps therapists gain confidence in their skills. Terri creates a safe space for new clinicians and clinicians trying to gain EMDRIA Certification because there are no “stupid” questions. VA clients are generally complex trauma which requires significant consultation. Terri has the psychotherapy expertise combined with the rock star tool of EMDR and the compassion to provide consultation in the civilian world as she has to VA providers for many years."

Kim MooreLIMHP, CPC, EMDRCT and 26-year Army Veteran, MST survivor, and Believer in the Greater Good in Everyone (BIGGIE)

Fees & Insurance

We offer limited in-person appointments for clients who are fully vaccinated. Online sessions are also available for those who prefer them or have yet to be fully vaccinated.

$200 per 55-minute session
$300 per 90-minute session
$500 per 2-hour intensive session
$750 per 3-hour intensive session

Payment is due at time of service and is preferred to be paid with Zelle. Other payment methods possible. Limited sliding scale opportunities may be available – please discuss during our Phone Consultation.

Cancellation of appointment requires 24-hour notice otherwise the full cost of session will be charged. Please discuss with me emergencies that may impact cancellation.

For Providers

Terri has provided professional consultation and training locally and nationally, including co-presenting at the 2019 EMDR International Association Conference. She is the Chair of the South Louisiana EMDR Regional Network.

Translating what you’ve learned in EMDR Basic Training to your clients can sometimes be daunting. Consultation can help you integrate EMDR into your practice so that you feel more confident especially if working with specific populations such as military/veterans or clinical domains like managing over-activation. Consultation also available for those wanting to become an EMDR Certified Therapist.