Presley Souers LPC

05/14/2026

"What's the big deal between basic trained and certified EMDR therapists??"

There are lots of great basic trained EMDR therapists out there! However, basic training only covers the bare minimum and therapists need to do more training in order to improve outcome, build confidence, and do no harm to clients.

I put the differences in the slides and also some questions to ask your therapist.

It is ok (I promise) to interview your therapist. They work for you! 🙂

05/08/2026

This is a little exercise I use for chronic pain. It's called pendulation. Basically, we are using our minds to help control the pain by thinking of the painful area in the body and then swinging to another area in the body where the body feels neutral. It's a simple practice that you can use anywhere. If you have ADHD or PTSD, you might struggle to stay focused on the body. That's ok! This takes practice! Start off by just focusing on the pain and then switching to the neutral area. It does not have to take as long as this video is.

Healing thoughts,

Presley

05/03/2026

05/01/2026

I am officially an EMDR Certified Therapist! In March of 2023, I did my basic training for EMDR. Last July, I decided that I wanted to learn more, do more, and be more. I started my journey on becoming an EMDR Certified Therapist and have learned so much about the art of this therapy! My goal is to become an EMDR trainer.

The next goal on my list is being an awesome Consultant-in-Training!

04/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who shared my post about my practice! I am FULL and will be starting a waitlist again. :) Please be patient as I help my current clients.

04/19/2026

Are you waiting for the best time to start counseling? To be honest, there will always be reasons for NOT going to counseling.

Here are some reasons to make this a priority.
1) You are important.
2) You deserve a place where everything is just about you for an hour.
3) You can't fill someone else's cup if yours is empty.
4) You don't have to take on the world by yourself.
5) You don't have to wear your trauma like a heavy backpack.
6) A good therapist will be able to help you see the best in you.
7) You deserve to have freedom from the chaos.

I am EMDR certified (this means that I am basic trained AND then went beyond to gain more skills and supervision. Most therapist are just basic trained.) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy trained. These modalities help those who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), phobias, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and etc. I am also getting an Advanced EMDR Certification in Dissociation and will have this by the Fall. I specialize in PTSD, trauma, physical disabilities, chronic illness/pain, and ADHD. Everything I specialize in, I also have a special relationship with. I am the daughter of a Complex-PTSD parent, I am a pediatric stroke and chronic illness survivor, and I'm also an ADHDer. If you are interested in my services, please let me know! I only have about two openings currently and these spots won't last long.

I take BCBS, Ambetter, and Self Pay.

You can find more information about A Hopeful Place and myself at www.ahopefulplacellc.com

Call/text: 479-323-1110 (if you call, please leave a message if I don't answer)
Email: [email protected]

04/14/2026

Hello all! I have clients moving out of the state and others that are getting better :) This means that I will have space on my calendar soon!

I work with physical disabilities, chronic pain/illness, PTSD, dissociation, and ADHD. I am currently working on an advanced EMDR Certification in Dissociation and awaiting my EMDR certification to be approved. EMDR Certification means that I completed basic training [40 hour training], 20+ hours of ongoing supervision from an EMDR CIT and/or Approved Consultant, 12+ hours of continued education in EMDR, recommendation letter from an approved consultant, and two letters of recommendations from colleagues.

EMDR is an amazing tool and it works wonderfully for those who have PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, phobias and even chronic pain. If you want to give it a try, contact me! :)

[email protected]
Call/text: 479-323-1110 (if you don't reach me, please leave a voicemail!)
Website: www.ahopefulplacellc.com

03/19/2026

Getting trained in dissociation by Dr. Jamie Marich!

If you have a dissociation disorder and were told you can't use EMDR, find a new therapist. EMDR is a trauma therapy and it's meant for you too.

01/19/2026

A Hopeful Place is taking new clients! Currently I accept BCBS, Ambetter and Self Pay. If you have trauma, PTSD, ADHD, chronic illness/pain, or physical disability, you don't have to deal with it alone. I'm currently getting certified in EMDR (certified is different from being trained. Certified means that I received training and now I'm receiving 20 more hours of consultation, and 12 extra hours of EMDR course [honestly I'm probably sitting at 20 hours of "extra courses"]. This helps me to know the best way to help my clients without flooding their nervous system with emotions) and I'm also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Both of these modalities are great for all of my specialties.

If you are unable to come into the office, I also provide telehealth. I am willing to provide a free 15 minute consultation call as well.

You can reach me at 479-323-1110 (you can call or text that number. If you call and do not reach me, please leave a message. I'll get back to you ASAP). You can also email me at: [email protected]

Ahopefulplacellc.com

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all!! I am taking some time away to be with family for the week. I know that the holidays aren't always "happy" and that the holidays can bring up a lot of hurt, loss, grief, unworthiness, etc. If it becomes too much to bear, please reach out to your nearest hospital.