A pink rotary phone connected to a wooden side table with a coiled cord, placed on a teal sofa, with a lipstick and notebook nearby. EMDR. Anxiety. Shame. Women. NC. Therapy. Virtual.

The Woman on the Other Side of the Couch

(or screen)

A smiling young woman with dark hair and blue eyes, sitting outdoors near a fence with pumpkins and hay, holding a pumpkin.

I’m Jaimy

LCSW • Therapist for Women • EMDR Trained • 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 help women feel comfortable letting that go. You can make mistakes. You can speak up. You are allowed to be sad, angry, hurt, disappointed, tired, overly excited, talkative, and just yourself… without apologizing or feeling uncomfortable.

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.

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What’s it like working with you?

Like finally being seen and not judged.

Someone choosing to work with me is a true honor that I take seriously. It is brave to reach out for support. I want to ensure you are comfortable and finally validated while still being real with you.We’re humans, not robots. Your pain and emotions make sense and deserve space. You don’t have to apologize for crying, being angry, - being a person. 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 get just as excited as you for the small and big wins you experience. Hearing my clients share their progress and finally experiencing calmness and being seen without shame, is what truly fuels my passion for this work. I am cheering you on in and out of the therapy room.

I primarily use EMDR, blended with approaches like compassion-focused therapy, parts work, DBT, and somatic regulation practices. This allows me to tailor sessions on an individual level. If it is time to process something but you truly don’t feel ready, we won’t. We switch gears to something else. There is no pushing you to get through things. When you are ready, we will go there.

This is your journey.. I’m just here to walk along side and support.

Every shade of your story is safe here.

Non-therapy me?

North Carolina born and raised. First-generation college grad. ADHD through and through. Mom of two.

I love pink skies, star gazing, vinyl records, chocolate anything, fresh air, being barefoot, heated blankets, and sitting cross-cross applesauce.

A woman with long, curly dark hair, tattoos on her arm, wearing a light blue dress, sitting on the floor with a neutral beige background.

The Boring Stuff (But Important)

  • University of North Carolina Charlotte - Bachelors of Science Psychology

    University of North Carolina Charlotte - Master in Social Work

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License #C0956789

  • EMDR Basic Training

    Advanced EMDR Training

    Somatic Regulation

    Compassion Focused Therapy

Let’s talk.

Book your first session or reach out with questions.

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