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Warm, Authentic, and Compassionate
We are EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapists and Approved Consultants offering trauma therapy in Pennsylvania. Often times when dealing with PTSD, it not enough to just talk about what happened to you; it is necessary to work through what is stored in the body. We create the safe space needed for you to heal from complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, and PTSD. We use evidenced-based practices such as EMDR and IFS-informed EMDR to help individuals feel empowered and release negative emotions from past experiences.
Our Approach
We believe that healing from trauma and PTSD is best done using an experiential approach, which includes you having an active role in your treatment. While aspects of talk therapy are important, we primarily use IFS-informed EMDR in conjunction with EMDR and attachment therapies as the primary models of treatment. We work with our clients to develop an individualized treatment plan to guide you throughout your therapy process. Our goal is to help you move forward from trauma and abuse by helping you to create boundaries, improve your self-confidence, increase emotional regulation, and ultimately, work towards self-forgiveness and acceptance.
Meet The Team
Erin Ziegelmeyer, MA, LPC
Co-Founder of the Willow Space for Trauma Treatment
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved Consultant
ICM EMDR Basic Training Practicum Facilitator
A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Erin majored in psychology and minored in communications, with a strong emphasis on research and evidence-based treatment. Erin completed her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at West Chester University and has spent her career treating clients in a variety of settings, including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings for both adolescents and adults. Erin is trained in relational trauma repair (RTR), attachment-based family therapy (ABFT, level 2), and is a certified therapist & approved consultant in eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
In addition to clinical work, Erin has extensive experience in EMDR curriculum building, conference writing & presenting, EMDR group & individual consultation for basic training, certification, and consultants in training, and EMDR basic training practicum facilitation. Erin has helped practicum facilitate EMDR basic training for over 200 clinicians, provided over 130 hours of individual consultation, provided over 200 hours of group consultation, and presented at 3 conferences in the last year. For professional or consultation inquiries, please reach out to Erin here.
Erin utilizes EMDR as her primary therapy modality, weaving in IFS-Informed EMDR and attachment trauma modalities to assist in treating women struggling with:
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anxiety & depression
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relational issues
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PTSD & C-PTSD
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dissociative symptoms
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childhood trauma
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medical trauma
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interpersonal trauma, including narcissistic abuse from parents and partners
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attachment issues, including developmental trauma, betrayal trauma, and difficulties connecting to others
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Erin has specialty expertise working with:
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High achieving women
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Small business owners
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Female-identifying therapists
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Women in leadership
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Abuse and neglect
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On a case-by-case basis, Erin utilizes animal assisted therapy (AAT) with her collie/poodle mix, Max.
Joe Woodbridge, MSW, LCSW
Co-Founder of the Willow Space for Trauma Treatment
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved Consultant
Joe obtained his undergraduate degree in Sociology and graduate degree in Social Work (MSW) from West Chester University. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania as well as an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist & Approved Consultant. Joe’s career began working in inpatient detox & rehab in various roles supporting individuals through their treatment process. Joe has also worked in outpatient treatment settings as a primary therapist treating adolescents and adults with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues.
Joe’s passion is working with individuals afflicted by complex trauma & PTSD. Joe’s approach as a therapist is person-centered, strengths-based, curious, compassionate, and empathetic. He is skilled at using EMDR and IFS-Informed EMDR to help men & women who struggle with:
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low self-esteem and self-worth
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dissociation and associated symptoms
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emotional abuse and neglect
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PTSD, including childhood trauma & C-PTSD
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emotional dysregulation
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relationship issues, including narcissistic abuse and partner struggles
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Joe has specialty expertise working with:
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Adoptees/Adult Adoptees
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Therapists
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Neurodivergent Men
Lizzie is currently full & not accepting new clients. Please email us to be placed on her waitlist.
Lizzie Birmingham, LSW
EMDR Trained + working towards EMDR Certification
As a clinician, Lizzie believes in using empathy and authenticity to build rapport with her clients and strives to make her therapeutic space safe and inviting so that you feel comfortable and welcome. Lizzie has experience working in mental health and substance use, and is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Lizzie's specialties include:
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anxiety & depression
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trauma-related stressors
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PTSD & C-PTSD
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increasing self-confidence and self-acceptance
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decreasing emotional dysregulation
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familial conflict, including family related trauma and attachment ruptures
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Lizzie has specialty expertise working with:​
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Young adults/college students
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Neurodivergent women, including ADHD presentations
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Individuals in recovery from substance abuse
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In addition to EMDR, Lizzie also uses approaches such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing (MI). When not in session, Lizzie enjoys watching reality TV and spending time with family.
Max, Canine-Therapy Assistant
Collie/poodle mix
Max, a border collie/poodle mix, has extensive behavioral training and experience providing canine-assisted interventions to adolescents and adults. As Erin’s co-therapist, Max has worked with individuals, families, and small groups to help them cope with and overcome PTSD symptoms, behavioral struggles, social integration problems, treatment engagement difficulties, and anxiety. When he is not involved in therapy work, Max enjoys playing with his friends, playing fetch and tug-of-war, eating homemade treats, and learning new tricks. Max has attended several community events with Erin, including the 2018 Suicide Prevention conference in Harrisburg, PA and providing psychoeducation around substance use to local college students. Max currently holds his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) titles. Max is working to obtain his Novice Trick Dog Title (TKN) and Therapy Dog title (TDI).
Erin and Max’s Specializations and Interests:
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Canine-assisted interventions
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Childhood trauma and PTSD
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Attachment struggles
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Anxiety and Depression
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Interpersonal trauma
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Social anxiety
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Survivors of abuse
Cary, Canine-Therapy Assistant
Black terrier/lab mix
Cary is a 4 year old black terrier/lab mix. She is highly attuned to clients as they enter the therapy office and is loved by adolescents, young adults, and adults alike. She is sweet, calming, and has a peaceful presence. She has worked with Joe in outpatient psychotherapy settings since 2019. She has aided clients in releasing emotions related to trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Cary's goal is to become a certified therapy animal and to participate in extensive training to expand her skill set. When she's not in the office she can be found taking long naps, playing with toys, and learning new tricks.
