Trauma Therapy and Clinical Education in Maryland, Virginia, & Beyond
Emily Lemke, LCSW-C
she/her/hers
EMDRIA Certified Therapist · KA-EMDR® Certified
Trauma Therapist in Rockville, MD
EMDR, IFS, & Ketamine-Assisted EMDR
Trauma Therapy That Actually Works
Specialized trauma therapy using Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Ketamine-Assisted EMDR for teens and adults who are ready to heal, not just cope. DC-area residents are welcome in person in Rockville, with telehealth for clients located in Maryland and Virginia.
Based in Rockville, Maryland. Telehealth throughout Maryland and Virginia, or in person in Rockville.
You've tried therapy before.
This time can be different.
What I Offer
Individual Trauma Therapy in Rockville, MD and by Telehealth Weekly or biweekly therapy for adults and teens in Maryland and Virginia using an integrated IFS and EMDR approach. Out-of-network with all insurance carriers, with superbills provided and Thrizer support for reimbursement. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available. See current availability →
For clients who want to accelerate their healing, half-day, full-day, and multi-day intensives offer uninterrupted time to go deep. Private pay only. Available in Rockville, MD, or for Maryland and Virginia residents at the time of service — non-residents may travel in. Learn more about intensives →
IFS-EMDR Therapy Intensives For clients who want to go deeper and faster than weekly sessions allow. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day intensives give you uninterrupted time to process trauma with an integrated IFS and EMDR approach. Private pay. Available in person in Rockville, or virtually for Maryland and Virginia residents. Learn more about intensives →
Clinical Consultation & Therapist Education Therapists working with complex trauma, IFS, EMDR, or the integration of the two can work with me through individual case consultation, group consultation, and therapist mentoring & clinical coaching. No judgment, no evaluation. Explore consultation options →
Many people come to me after years of treatment that helped them understand their pain but never quite moved it. They can describe what happened to them in detail. They've done the work. And something still feels stuck.
That's not a reflection of your effort. It's often a sign that the approach hasn't matched the depth of what you're carrying.
I’m an EMDRIA Certified Therapist specializing in trauma therapy using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, two of the most effective evidence-based approaches available. For clients whose symptoms haven't shifted with standard treatment, I also offer Ketamine-Assisted EMDR, which can help difficult or "stuck" memories become easier to reach and process. I keep my caseload small, which means you get my full attention and expertise, not a template. Read more about my approach →
Who I Help
You might be in the right place if you're navigating:
Complex or developmental trauma, including childhood neglect, abuse, or years of relational harm
PTSD and complex PTSD that hasn't fully responded to previous treatment
Teen trauma, anxiety, and self-harm, including teens who've been labeled "resistant" and are really waiting to see if another adult will follow through
Treatment-resistant anxiety or depression that talk therapy alone hasn't resolved (a good fit for KA-EMDR)
High-functioning anxiety, appearing capable on the outside while carrying relentless dread within
Attachment wounds and painful relationship patterns that keep repeating
Grief, loss, and identity transitions that need more than time to integrate
The experience of feeling "stuck" in therapy that has gone in circles for years
Currently accepting a limited number of new clients. Check current availability →
I bring warmth, humor, directness, and serious clinical skill into every session. I'm not a blank slate. I'm a real person, fully present in the room with you, and that presence is part of what makes the work move.
What I Treat
Full schedule. Long waitlist. A track record that speaks.
Integrated, on purpose. I don't run you through a single one-size-fits-all protocol — I weave IFS and EMDR together based on what your system needs session to session.
Small caseload, full presence. You're never one of many. You get a therapist who actually remembers the threads of your story.
Direct and human. No blank-slate silence. Real reactions, real feedback, real relationship.
My schedule has remained consistently full with an active waitlist since I started this work. My clients rarely cancel because the work is real, and they feel it.
I bring warmth, humor, directness, and serious clinical skill into every session. I'm not a blank slate. I'm a real person, fully present in the room with you, and that presence is part of what makes the work move.
Why Clients Choose Me
Location & Availability
I offer trauma therapy in person in Rockville, Maryland, and via telehealth to residents throughout Maryland and Virginia. IFS-EMDR intensives and KA-EMDR are available in person in Rockville for Maryland and Virginia residents, and for those who travel in for treatment.
Emily Lemke Therapy & Consultation, LLC
Office Located in Rockville, MD (near Twinbrook Metro)
For Therapists: Consultation & Mentoring
If you're a therapist working with complex trauma, attachment wounding, or CPTSD and want support that goes beyond case review, I offer:
Individual Case Consultation: one-on-one support for stuck cases, complex trauma presentations, and IFS and EMDR integration questions.
Group Consultation: ongoing groups for therapists building skill and confidence in complex trauma work.
Therapist Mentoring & Clinical Coaching: practical mentoring for clinicians at any career stage.
Free Monthly Clinical Skills Group: a free clinical skills-building group for new therapists. Sixty minutes, a different topic each month, limited to 8 participants.
No judgment, no evaluation, just practical, honest support. See consultation options and rates →
Frequently Asked Questions
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IFS is an evidence-based approach that views the mind as made up of different "parts," each carrying its own role, memory, or protective strategy. In trauma work, IFS helps you build a relationship with the parts of you that are still carrying pain, rather than staying stuck in old patterns. Learn more about my approach →
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain reprocess stuck traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation, rather than relying only on talking through what happened. Explore intensives →
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No. I'm out-of-network with all insurance carriers, but I provide superbills for reimbursement and partner with Thrizer to help manage that process. See an out-of-network cost estimate →
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KA-EMDR pairs EMDR reprocessing with a low, medically monitored dose of ketamine, prescribed independently by a licensed medical provider. It's designed for clients whose trauma, anxiety, or depression hasn't fully resolved through standard EMDR or talk therapy alone. Learn more about KA-EMDR →
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Yes. Clinical case consultation and mentoring are offered by telehealth to licensed therapists nationwide, including therapists across the DMV looking for an EMDR and IFS consultant. See consultation options →
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Yes. I offer Ketamine-Assisted EMDR in person in Rockville, Maryland, in partnership with Avesta Ketamine and Wellness, who handle the medical evaluation and prescribing. See KA-EMDR details and pricing →