Melissa Sue Rosbottom LMFT, EMDR Certified Therapist

05/01/2026

You know when you say “I’m gonna go for a walk to clear my head?”

It turns out the same brain science thats help clear your mind during exercise is also the same mechanism that EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy uses to help process difficult life experiences and trauma.

It’s called bilateral stimulation (BLS).

When both sides of your body are moving and alternating sides (I.e. walking, running, swimming, rowing, skating, etc.) the movement is creating the same action in the brain as when reprocessing happens in EMDR. In EMDR, we use eye movements (light bar or moving dots on a screen), audio, tactile, or a combo of these.

During emotionally painful parts, the BLS is fast so we can get through the tough stuff quickly.

But when we get to the good stuff, like a positive belief we want to really savor, or maybe a space where we can let go of what no longer serves us, sometimes we S-L-O-W it down so we can let the brain absorb all those positive vibes!

So, the next time you head out for that cardio, know that your brain and body are working in tandem to help you to find peace and gain clarity!!

Cool, right???

04/10/2026

Therapy for adults healing from trauma, grief, and relationship loss. I bring compassion, integrity, and expertise to you every step of the way.

03/30/2026

In my private practice, I specialize in EMDR therapy for women and men who’ve experienced:

1. Traumatic/difficult life experiences

2. Sudden traumatic loss (su***de, fatal accidents, terminal health conditions, medical trauma)

3. Relational loss (divorce, betrayal, estrangement)

Here’s a few FAQ’s I thought I’d share.

📍Where are you located?

501 Goodlette-Frank Rd
Suite D100
Naples, FL 34102
(Corner of Goodlette Frank Rd & 5th Ave N.)

🏢Where do I go once I’m at your location?

The lobby to my office is on the first floor of building D (D100). Make yourself comfortable and when it’s time for your session, I will come to get you.

📝Do I have to spend time completing paperwork at my first session with you?

All necessary paperwork will have been completed PRIOR to your first session.

👀If we are going to do EMDR as part of my therapy with you, do we start it first session?

The emphasis for the first session is on rapport building and giving you a safe space to share your story. We’ll go over general info about EMDR therapy and how it works. The following sessions will be more EMDR specific if appropriate.

Feel free to check out my FAQ page for more information and SHARE my info with anyone who may be in need of support.

https://melissarosbottomlmft.com/rates-and-faqs/

03/20/2026

✅ Great networking event this morning! Seeing some familiar faces and meeting new mental health practitioners in SWFL!

✅ Telehealth clients doing seriously transformative work (some EMDR therapy and some talk therapy)

✅ Took myself out to a impromptu lunch

✅ Walked in one of my favorite parks during my extended lunch break!

Happy Friday, Ya’ll!!

03/19/2026

Patrick’s Bringley’s best selling book, All the Beauty in the World, is an extraordinary story about finding solace and space to grieve. The author’s brother lost his battle with cancer, and Bringley immersed himself into the only place that felt natural to him- the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I invite you to read Patrick Bringley’s literary work of art when you get a chance.

EMDR therapy is a form of therapy that has the power to heal traumas including emotional pain from difficult experiences such as grief and loss. EMDR therapy has a way of helping us process grief that simply talking does not. One of my specialties is EMDR therapy for grief and loss.

If you or someone you know are struggling with grief/loss from death of a loved one or losses of other kinds such as divorce, a breakup, or estrangement of family members, please reach out today for a free consultation.

You know the feeling when a moving book comes to an end? The sadness that sets in when you’ve read the very last page. You’re attached to the characters, their world, their lives, and their story. You find solace in the escape. It’s bittersweet because you can’t wait to turn the pages, but y...

03/08/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!!

03/06/2026

For all you readers out there, check out Patrick Bringley’s best-selling book, All The Beauty In The World. It's a beautiful illustration of how healing and solace from grief can be found in unexpected places. Stay tuned for my blog post on Bringley’s literary work of art and how it relates to the healing that can happen within EMDR therapy!

02/10/2026

Abuse and exploitation can happen anywhere but especially when there’s power, money, prestige, secrecy, access, victim shaming, and a lack of accountability. It happens in families, religions, organizations, communities, societies, governments to name a few. EXPOSURE of perpetrators is a step but ACCOUNTABILITY must immediately follow.

If there is no follow through with accountability, exposure is useless! It has the potential to create an even worse outcome. If perpetrators have no consequences, it reinforces that their sickening behavior is condoned, reinforces powerlessness of victims, and STRENGTHENS these systems that breed exploitation and abuse.

As a EMDR Certified Therapist who specializes in treating trauma, I have the honor of working alongside brave souls who are called to their own healing. Maybe, just maybe, taking a stand today will be a catalyst for change tomorrow!

01/08/2026

If anyone is curious what a therapist does to de-stress…..it’s the same stuff we teach. This morning I was just feeling a little off as soon as I got up. My mind was racing and couldn’t focus. I was feeling kind of anxious.

My go-to stress reliever is exercise so I went for a bike ride and did a little stretching. I got a hot shower, ate a light breakfast, put some makeup on, all while listening to some music that brightened my mood. I think I threw in a little deep breathing in there as well.

I share this with you for the sole purpose of normalizing that EVERYONE has off days and there are no magic cures. BUT, if you can figure out a few basic coping tools that work for you, it has the power to turn things around! - ❤️

12/28/2025

Can’t believe 2025 is almost behind us! Looking forward to an exciting new year including many personal and professional milestones!!

12/14/2025

Grief is difficult anytime but it can be even more difficult during the holidays.

Healing Grief When You’ve Already Tried Everything by Melissa Rosbottom, LMFT | Nov 21, 2025 | Grief | 0 comments There comes a point in grief where the exhaustion settles into places you didn’t realize could grow tired. It settles not just into your thoughts or your sleep or your ability to get...

09/26/2025

💭 Thoughtful Thursday 💭
Grief and love are often intertwined with memories, moments, and the lessons our loved ones leave behind.

What’s one lesson someone you love taught you, something that you carry with you today?

It might be something big, or beautifully simple:
🌿 “Be kind.”
☕ “Never skip coffee with a friend.”
🧡 “Always say ‘I love you.’”

Sharing these stories keeps their legacy alive, and may bring comfort to others walking a similar path.

Drop a quote, memory, or lesson in the comments 💬
Let’s fill this space with love, wisdom, and the people who shaped us.

With care,
Your Hodges Life Celebration Center Family