Military / Veteran, Sexual Abuse, Eating Disorder, Trauma / PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Brian
My name is Brian Robertson, but most people just call me Rob. I am an EMDR therapist specializing in treating complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and borderline personality disorder. To best treat those with whom I work with, I am only taking new cases that have complex trauma. I also have experience in treating victims of sex trafficking, military combat trauma, and victims of ritual abuse and programming (cults). I am also a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, as well as a member of the ISSTD Special Interest Group for the Treatment of Organized and Extreme Abuse.
Using neurobiology, I like to use a scientific evidence-based, but also holistic and person-centered approach. Some of the therapeutic modalities I use are eye-movement desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR), ego state therapy, hypnosis, internal family systems (IFS), somatic therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive processing therapy.
I like to work with my patients as part of a team and I value being part of the journey in seeing them become the person that they want to be. Through the strength of empowerment, we can work together to help you become the person that you want to be.
"The negative effects of complex trauma don't have to be permanent. As someone who specifically specializes in treating complex trauma and dissociation, we can resolve those problems together."
Get to know Brian
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I've always liked helping people. It also helps that I'm fascinated by psychology and neurobiology.
What types of clients do you work best with?
I've learned that people who are really open and willing to experience change- along with putting in the work outside of therapy- have the best possible outcomes.
How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?
It's a combination of understanding what is important to them and what their goals are, matched with neurobiology and the unique way in which they think.
What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?
The very first appointment is the intake so it's a lot of information gathering for me. A lot of people can come in feeling nervous about it and therapy in general, but often leave feeling better.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?
Therapy is more than talk. It is actually about healing and making permanent positive changes in the brain.
What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?
I value the things that make us unique, as well as the things we all share that make us human.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 5 years
- Graduating institute
- University of North Carolina
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
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