Finding beauty in every shade of women’s lives

therapy across north carolina for women tired of carrying anxiety & shame

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It’s heavy, isn’t it?

The weight of trying to cover up how you feel within; hoping nobody sees through the cracks.

Some days it feels like your mind is sprinting while your body is stuck in cement. You smile, crack a joke, keep moving down your to-do list, anything to avoid slowing down long enough to feel it all. But the heaviness doesn’t disappear; it just settles deeper. You’re allowed to stop running. You’re allowed to be held in the places that hurt. You don’t have to prove you’re worthy any longer.

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You deserve a therapist who gets it.

The messy middle, the quiet panic, the invisible pressure, the identity you built to survive, the unspoken hurt, and the parts you’re ready to let go of.

meet jaimy summerlin, lcsw

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Welcome! I’m Jaimy

I see the woman behind the jokes, the color-coded calendar, the unread texts, and the endless to-do list. The version of you who’s tired of holding it all together. Here, you don’t have to perform or be “fine.” You don’t have to prove your value. You don’t have to apologize for having emotions.

I’m a woman-only therapist who helps women move through shame, anxiety, and trauma with EMDR and a blend of other evidence based approaches. My approach is human first, a little witty and deeply validating. Therapy with me isn’t about perfection. It’s about understanding yourself with compassion and learning to love every shade of who you are. I’m here. I see you. I get you.

We’ll get to the root of what’s been weighing on you, uncover the shades of who you are, and create space for boundaries, softness, confidence, and relief.

Services

I offer flexible therapy options to meet you where you are.

You get to choose what fits best.

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  • Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly Sessions

    • 60 minutes

    • 90 minutes

    • 120 minutes (2 hrs)

    A safe, relaxed space in the comfort of your own home (virtually) to dig beneath the surface and get to the root of anxiety, panic, shame, or trauma.

    Click Here to Learn More about Virtual Therapy

  • 60 min. Sessions

    Wilson, NC

    Connect with nature while healing. We can walk around a park or sit on a bench to be in fresh air during a session.

    Click Here to Learn More about Walk & Talk Therapy

  • I do not accept insurance.

    Why is that?

    I see more than a diagnosis
    Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis the first time I meet you to authorize and continue treatment. While diagnoses can be useful, they don’t always tell the full story. I see you — your experiences, nervous system, trauma history, strengths, and context — not just a label.

    More flexibility in session length and frequency
    Insurance typically limits sessions to 45–60 minutes and often dictates how often therapy can occur. Private pay allows us to choose what actually supports you — whether that’s 60-minute sessions, 90-minute sessions, EMDR intensives, weekly support, or spacing sessions out when needed.

    Greater privacy and confidentiality
    When insurance is used, your diagnosis, treatment plans, and session dates become part of your medical record and are accessible to third parties. Private pay allows for more discretion and control over your personal mental health information.

    Treatment decisions are between you and me; not an insurance company
    Insurance companies can influence what type of therapy is “allowed,” how long we work together, and when treatment should end. Private pay keeps your care guided by your needs and goals — not external policies.

You deserve to feel whole, worthy, and enough; without earning it

Schedule a free consult, book your first session, or reach out with questions.