Licensed clinical social worker Alexa Servodidio opens up about trauma therapy, EMDR, and helping clients rebuild their sense of self.

In this episode:

• How a single field placement redirected her from law school to social work

• What EMDR is and how bilateral stimulation reprocesses stuck trauma

• The realities of crisis intervention, safety contracts, and staying safe as a therapist

• A career-defining case that shows what long-term trauma recovery really looks like

• Why demand for mental health care is outpacing the therapists who can meet it