The woman on the other side of the screen
I’m Jaimy
LCSW • Therapist for Women • EMDR Specialist • Founder of Shades of Her Therapy
I go by many different titles. Still? Just another human with some extra trainings.
Shades of Her Therapy was created to honor the complexity of women’s experiences. Women are not one-dimensional. We are allowed to have parts we don’t like. So many women are taught to minimize their pain or carry everything quietly. This practice exists to slow things down, soften the edges, and offer therapy that feels real, compassionate, and deeply human.
I work with women who look like they’re holding it all together on the outside, but feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or quietly exhausted on the inside. The women who show up, perform, joke, achieve, care for everyone else — and wonder when it’s finally their turn to exhale.
Every shade of your story is safe here.
Therapy with me is non-judgmental and grounded in the belief that we’re humans, not robots. Your pain and emotions make sense and deserve space. You’re welcome to show up exactly as you are — physically, mentally, and emotionally. I bring dry humor alongside deep, meaningful work, because healing doesn’t have to be stiff or sterile to be effective. Some days I’ll be dressed up, other days I’ll be in sweatpants; and you’re invited to bring that same “come as you are” energy into the room. Our work together is meant to feel comfortable, real, and safe for both of us. I primarily use EMDR, blended with approaches like compassion-focused therapy, parts work, DBT, somatic practices, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and exposure and response prevention. This allows me to tailor sessions on an individual level.
Non-therapy me?
North Carolina born and raised. First-generation college grad. ADHD through and through. Mom of two.
I love pink skies, vinyl records, chocolate anything, fresh air, being barefoot, heated blankets, and sitting cross-cross applesauce. I’m also learning to ice-skate (not very gracefully, but with enthusiasm.)
These everyday comforts shape how I move through the world; with presence, humor, and a lot of heart.
The Boring Stuff (But Important)
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University of North Carolina Charlotte - Bachelors of Science Psychology
University of North Carolina Charlotte - Master in Social Work
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License #C0956789
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EMDR Basic Training
Advanced EMDR Training
Compassion Focused Therapy
Let’s talk.
If you’re ready to explore therapy — or even just curious about whether this feels like a fit — I offer virtual therapy for women across North Carolina, including EMDR and EMDR intensives.