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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 negative experiences 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). On a case-by-case basis, Erin utilizes animal assisted therapy (AAT) with her collie/poodle mix, Max, whose bio can be found below.
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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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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financial trauma, including money-related stressors, impulsive spending, and financial abuse
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relational & interpersonal trauma, including narcissistic abuse from parents and partners
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attachment wounding, 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​
Joe Woodbridge, MSW, LCSW
Co-Founder of the Willow Space for Trauma Treatment
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved Consultant
Joe’s desire to understand the importance of connection between individuals, groups, and society as a whole began at an early age and developed while pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Sociology from West Chester University. Joe began his career in the field of behavioral healthcare working in a residential substance abuse facility as a clinical aide helping support adults through their treatment experience.He transitioned into admissions, where he gained strong assessment & crisis management tools to help clients gain treatment access.
Joe went on to obtain a Master of Social Work (MSW) from West Chester University with a strong emphasis in assessing the whole person from a holistic, empowerment, and strengths-based perspective. Since 2018, Joe has worked in IOP and General Outpatient treatment settings treating adolescents through adults (ages 13-70) with complex co-occurring substance abuse & mental health conditions. In 2019, he began training in experiential methods of psychotherapy (Psychodrama & Sociometry) that led to becoming an EMDR trained therapist. Joe’s dedication of helping individuals achieve deeper internal relief through the use of IFS-informed EMDR therapy has been the focus of his practice for the past several years. Joe works closely with his co-therapist, Cary, a 6 year old black pit bull/terrier mix, whose calm demeanor helps assist clients manage distressing emotions.
In addition to EMDR training, Joe has completed up to Step Two of IFS-informed EMDR training through the Syzygy Institute where he acts as a Program Guide by assisting in their IFS-informed EMDR training. Additionally, Joe has provided over 40 hours of individual EMDR consultation for basic training and EMDR certification. For consultation inquiries, please reach out to Joe here.
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​Joe has extensive experience in using IFS-informed EMDR therapy in helping adult men & women who identify with the following symptoms and lived experiences:​
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Anxiety
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ADHD
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Anxious Attachment in relationships
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Complex Trauma & Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) symptoms
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Dissociation (OSDD, NOSDD) including depersonalization, derealization, & somatization
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Attachment wounding including abandonment, emotional neglect, betrayal, and rejection
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Childhood trauma, including growing up in high conflict and chaotic households
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Relational trauma, including emotional & narcissistic abuse from caregivers and partners
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Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP)
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Joe has specialty expertise working with:
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Adult Adoptees
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Helping Professionals (Therapists, First Responders, Veterans)
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Neurodivergent Men
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Male-identifying individuals
Lizzie Birmingham, LSW
EMDR Trained + working towards EMDR Certification
An alumnus of Temple University, Lizzie began her education in the mental health field by earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in cognitive neuroscience. She then continued her studies at Temple to obtain her Masters in Social Work. Lizzie is currently a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania.
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Lizzie's expertise spans from adolescents to adults, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as her primary treatment modality to treat populations with trauma-related disorders and substance use disorders. Lizzie's background in both inpatient and outpatient settings have helped her to develop a holistic approach to healing, with an emphasis on building the relationship between client and therapist and focusing on empathy and authenticity within the therapeutic relationship.
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Lizzie's specialties include:
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anxiety & depression
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trauma-related stressors
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grief & loss
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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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relational 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​
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.
