Bright Awakenings Counseling

02/25/2026

The ability to embrace all parts of yourself is one example of a Bright Awakening moment you can achieve with EMDR. When you go back to the past to heal the hurt parts of yourself, you allow those parts to finally rest. You can love those parts of yourself, knowing they kept you safe in a time of difficulty, but now, with the help of EMDR, your thoughts, feelings, and actions will come from a mature, grounded part of you, not a wounded one.

If you are ready to begin Healing the Past to Brighten the Future, I invite you to reach out to discuss how I may support you in your healing journey.

Julia Reed, LCSW, is a Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant. EMDR telehealth services are provided throughout Georgia, and office-based sessions are available in Athens, GA.

www.brightawakenings.com

01/29/2026

It has been a while since I introduced myself. I am Julia Reed, owner and therapist at Bright Awakenings Counseling. I use EMDR and Hypnotherapy to help Heal the Past to Brighten the Future. If you are interested in beginning your healing journey, then I invite you to reach out. It would be my honor to support you.
Learn more at www.brightawakenings.com

12/17/2025

✨ Exciting News from Bright Awakenings Counseling ✨

I’m grateful to share that I am now certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy. This has been something I’ve wanted to integrate into my work for quite some time, and I’m excited to now offer EMDR combined with Hypnotherapy for clients who are ready for deeper, more efficient healing.

When used together, EMDR and hypnotherapy can gently access the root of long-standing patterns—helping the nervous system release what no longer needs to be carried, while strengthening present-day safety, choice, and self-trust.

I specialize in working with:
• Survivors of childhood sexual trauma
• Individuals struggling with codependency and people-pleasing
• Individuals whose early experiences still impact their sense of worth, boundaries, or emotional safety today

If you’re curious about whether EMDR with hypnotherapy might be a good fit for you, I’d be happy to explore that with you. I will be accepting new clients in January and you may reach me through my website at www.brightawakenings.com

At Bright Awakenings, we work together to Heal the Past to Brighten the Future!

08/30/2025

Help spread the word for this local EMDR Trauma Recovery Network offering to support people impacted by the CDC shooting.

08/29/2025

Our local EMDR Trauma Recovery Network is back in action to support the CDC victims. Please spread the word!

07/11/2025

It’s been an absolute honor to walk alongside so many courageous clients over the past 6 years — healing the past and brightening the future, one story at a time!

05/03/2025

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Here are 4 tips to help you find a therapist that is a good fit for you!

Julia Reed, LCSW is the Owner of Bright Awakenings Counseling and a Certified EMDR Therapist. At Bright Awakenings Julia helps individuals to Heal the Past to Brighten the Future!

04/25/2025

Check out this quick interview I did this week for the Global Podcasting Network! I share briefly about my focus as an EMDR therapist as well as about EMDR!

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03/31/2025

✨ Now Accepting New Clients ✨

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don't have to navigate it alone. Healing is possible — and it often starts by giving yourself permission to seek support.

At Bright Awakenings Counseling, I offer compassionate, evidence-based care through EMDR therapy to help you heal from past experiences and step into a more grounded, empowered version of yourself. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be holding you back and work toward lasting change.

I’m currently accepting new clients, virtual-only at this time, for individual therapy. I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Behavioral Health, or Optum, and also offer private pay options.

To schedule a free phone consultation and see if we’re a good fit, visit my website at www.brightawakenings.com. Your healing journey can start today — and I’d be honored to walk alongside you. 💛



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03/31/2025

✨ Now Accepting New Clients ✨

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don't have to navigate it alone. Healing is possible — and it often starts by giving yourself permission to seek support.

At Bright Awakenings Counseling, I offer compassionate, evidence-based care through EMDR therapy to help you heal from past experiences and step into a more grounded, empowered version of yourself. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be holding you back and work toward lasting change.

I’m currently accepting new clients, virtual-only at this time, for individual therapy. I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Behavioral Health, or Optum, and also offer private pay options.

To schedule a free phone consultation and see if we’re a good fit, visit my website at www.brightawakenings.com. Your healing journey can start today — and I’d be honored to walk alongside you. 💛



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11/28/2024

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Today, I am thankful for the opportunity to support healing and growth in our community. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or taking time for yourself, I hope this day brings moments of peace and gratitude.

Wishing you warmth and wellness this holiday season!

11/23/2024

Please help us spread the word!

FREE EMDR therapy for the Apalachee High School survivors.

December EMDR TRN Offering: All 1:30 pm individual, student time slots have been filled.
We still have…
individual time slots available for adult survivors at 10am & 11:15am
individual time slots available for student survivors at 2:45pm
room for more caregiver survivors in our 1 hour EMDR groups* 1:30 & 2:45
*this group protocol is only 1 hour long, so caregivers can attend during the same time slot as their student; all caregivers welcome even if their student isn't wanting to participate in services yet
Attached are flyers. Here is the link to sign up as well: https://qualtricsxmz7xstrsgp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3cQdtksRhuQ6RE?fbclid=IwY2xjawGprWVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZNeGxiMzYeGHuQKn7TESpO_Iq1llDcqzRgG9ByR6ZlPUnDSgvKbYj-pag_aem_MwVsW-z7LQ2nWIwPHxVVRg