Welcome to AZIMUTH
EMDR / EMI Trauma Therapy, PLLC
Stacie Patton, MA, LMHC, EMRDIA Approved Therapist, EMI Approved Therapist, Owner
High-Efficiency Trauma Recovery for Those on the Front Lines and Beyond.
Specialized EMDR & EMI Therapy for Active-Duty Military, Veterans, First Responder Personnel, and other individuals suffering with trauma across Florida.
About Me & Why You Should Chose My Practice For Your Therapy Needs.I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (LMHC) in the state of Florida. I have over 3,000 hours of therapy, many of which I utilized EMDR and or EMI. I have a Masters degree in Psychology and Sociology, and another Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling.I am passionate about helping our active duty military personnel, veterans, first responders, and other individuals who are silently suffering from traumatic events, PTSD, chronic anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, nightmares, and or depression from their trauma.CLIENT POPULATION:
Who I Serve: High-Stress Professionals & Survivors of Acute Trauma.
I specialize exclusively in working with adults (ages 18+) who navigate high-stakes environments or have survived sudden, life-altering events. My practice is built for those who carry the weight of what they have seen, done, or survived.My primary focus includes:First Responders & Frontline Professionals: Police Officers, Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, Doctors, and Nurses.You encounter crisis daily; I provide a safe and secure space where you can take off the armor and drop the burden of being the strong one.Active-Duty Military & Veterans:
Navigating the unique, high-stress realities of military life, combat exposure, moral injury, and the transition back to civilian spaces.Survivors of Acute Trauma:
Individuals facing the psychological aftermath of violent crimes, tragic or sudden losses, and horrific accidents (such as severe motor vehicle accidents).Trauma-Related Substance Use:
Individuals who have turned to drugs or alcohol to numb the pain, quiet the memories, or sleep at night. I look past the addiction to treat the underlying trauma driving it.What Therapy Looks Like With Me - The EMDR & EMI Experience.Traditional talk therapy asks you to recount your worst days over and over, which can leave you feeling flooded, exhausted, or even re-traumatized. My approach is different. Because I am trained in advanced neurobiological tools—EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and EMI or Eye Movement Integration—we work directly with how your brain stores stress.In Our Telehealth Sessions, Therapy Will Look Like This:
Building a Solid Foundation: Before we ever touch a painful memory, we will practice specific, actionable techniques to help your body feel grounded and safe right in your own home.Guided Processing:
Using structured, gentle eye movements, we will help your brain 'file away' old, traumatic memories so they stop actively-firing in your present life.The Result:
You won't forget your past, but the emotional sting, the body panic, and the triggers will lose their power over you. You will finally be able to live in the present moment, feeling happy and fulfilled again; Because you deserve it.
About Azimuth TherapyIn land navigation, an azimuth is the precise compass bearing used to chart a course through unfamiliar or hostile terrain. Surviving severe trauma, flashbacks, and operational stress can leave you feeling completely disoriented, detached, and lost inside your own mind.I chose the name Azimuth Therapy because that is exactly what my work is designed to do. Utilizing advanced eye-movement protocols (EMDR and EMI), we do not just endlessly talk about the past—we calculate a direct path forward. We systematically disarm the emotional hurdles left behind by your career or life events helping you navigate your way back to your true self, your family, and your peace of mind.Raised in a military family and having lived the life as a military wife prior to becoming a licensed therapist, I speak your language. I intimately understand the high-stakes culture of the front lines, the heavy toll of cumulative shift stress, and the fear that asking for help might impact your career. Your stories will not shock me here, and your survival instincts will be respected, not pathologized.
Still don't understand what EMDR is? Watch this video for a great explanation.
Still don't understand what EMI is? Watch this video for a better explanation.
Specialized Clinical ServicesI provide high-efficiency individual therapy via secure, HIPAA-compliant Telehealth across Florida. My practice is strictly focused on helping active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and others trying to navigate the aftermath of physical and or emotional trauma.Core Areas of Focus:PTSD & Cumulative Operational Trauma:Disarming the nervous system from chronic exposure to high-stress, violent, or critical incidents.Flashbacks & Nightmares:Calming involuntary, recurring mental images and midnight panic attacks that disrupt sleep.Panic & Severe Anxiety Disorders:Rapidly targeting acute physical panic triggers and sudden adrenaline spikes.Depression & Front-Line Burnout:Navigating the exhaustion, emotional numbness, and isolation of high-pressure environments.Moral Injury & Survival Instincts:Processing complex decisions, survival guilt, and events that violate your deeply held moral code.Therapeutic Modalities:EMDR:Advanced, brain-based protocol that systematically rewires how traumatic memories are stored in your nervous system.EMI:Rapid, multi-directional eye-tracking technique utilized to target and neutralize specific, isolated flashbacks.Trauma-Informed CBT:Structured approach to identify and disarm negative thought loops and hypervigilance pattern responses.
Voices of Recovery: EMDR on the Front Lines & Beyond**The following profiles feature public figures and advocacy platforms openly sharing independent experiences with EMDR on public channels. These individuals are not clients of this practice.The Shawn Ryan Show (Former U.S. Navy SEAL):Host Shawn Ryan (Teams 2 & 8) focuses on unfiltered conversations about military service and mental health. Having openly shared his own intense struggles with PTSD, depression, and substance abuse after leaving the service, Ryan and his guests frequently champion EMDR as a highly effective, life-saving protocol for processing traumatic memories and reclaiming your life.Captain Dan Willis (Retired Police Captain & Author):After 25 years navigating homicide investigations, line-of-duty deaths, and the crushing weight of cumulative service trauma, retired Captain Dan Willis wrote the acclaimed first responder guidebook "Bulletproof Spirit". A graduate of the FBI National Academy, Captain Willis openly champions EMDR as a vital, non-invasive neurological reset that restores emotional survival and wellness to first responders.The Navy SEAL Future Foundation:As the premier military transition partner for elite U.S. Navy SEALs, this foundation officially launched dedicated trauma initiatives to provide specialized EMDR protocols directly to returning operators. The organization heavily champions eye-movement protocols as a core tactical tool to rapidly clear severe combat PTSD, brain fatigue, and cumulative operational transition stress for Tier-1 personnel.The Responder Resilience Podcast:Co-hosted by an EMDR clinician and a retired Fire Lieutenant, this platform focuses exclusively on police, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers who have hit a career breaking point from trauma. The platform features real, raw interviews with responders sharing how EMDR successfully "dumped their bucket" of cumulative career trauma without forcing them to endlessly relive graphic details.Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex:After suffering from decades of unresolved childhood grief, severe anxiety, and survival-mode panic stemming from the tragic death of his mother, Prince Harry underwent an active EMDR therapy session live on camera to demystify mental health treatment. He credited the protocol with helping him process his past and disarm the systemic, physical panic triggers that ruled his life for years.
Fees & Clinical Transparency:Standard Intake/Information Gathering 1st Session Fee:
$150 Per 75-90 Minute Session.Standard Session Fee:
$175 Per 60 Minute Individual SessionAdvanced EMDR/EMI Session:
$200 Per 90 Minute Telehealth Session.Payment Method:
Secure, encrypted electronic credit/debit processing at the time of booking.HSA/FSA Cards:
We welcome HSA and FSA payment cards. Please note that it is the client's responsibility to verify fund availability and eligibility with their specific plan administrator. A credit card must be kept on file to secure your appointment in the event an HSA/FSA card is declinedInsurance Info:
I am currently accepting Insurance from:Cigna
Aetna
Carelon Behavioral Health
Curative
Ascension (SmartHealth)[I'll be adding new insurance companies very soon.]I also operate as a private-pay /cash pay practice at this time.Out-of-Network:Upon request, I can provide you with a monthly Superbill (an itemized clinical receipt) that you can independently submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.Practice Expansion Underway:
Continued Insurance Credentialing:To better serve our front-line communities, I am actively undergoing credentialing panels and plan to accept select primary insurance providers in the near future.Physical Office Location:While all current clinical operations are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant Telehealth across Florida, an in-person physical office location is currently being established and is coming soon to the CAPE CORAL / FORT MYERS, FLORIDA Area to accommodate face-to-face trauma therapy sessions.
Next Steps: Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation Call:If you are ready to get out of survival mode, click the button below to book a free, zero-pressure 15-minute consultation.You do not need to dive into your trauma or share the details of your story during this brief call. This is simply a tactical, logistical conversation where we will:1. Briefly outline the primary symptoms you want to target (like sleep issues, panic, or flashbacks).2. Ensure my specialized EMDR and EMI approach aligns with your specific operational goals.3. Answer any logistics, scheduling, or clinical privacy questions you have.If we fit well, we can schedule your initial intake. If not, I will gladly point you toward resources or trusted providers who better match your current needs.I know deciding to start therapy is a significant step.
And it is completely normal to have questions before we begin. You can also contact me by sending an email: If you have a few short questions. My email is encrypted and HIPAA compliant.[email protected]Give Me a Call:
If you prefer speaking to a person first, you can reach my secure practice line at: (614) 887-7770.
If I am in session, please leave a voicemail and I will return your call within 24 business hours.