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Process Difficult Experiences
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Reduce Emotional Distress
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Move Toward Healing
Individual EMDR Therapy for Trauma & Grief
When difficult experiences continue to affect how you feel, think, or respond in the present, EMDR therapy can offer a different way forward.
Karen (Wren) Gore, LICSW, is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She provides compassionate, trauma-informed individual therapy for adults working through trauma, grief, loss, and other distressing life experiences.
Safe, Affirming Care
Wren is committed to creating a warm, supportive, culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, respected, and supported.
Over 20 Years Experience
Wren brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her work, with a background in oncology, end-of-life care, bereavement, and trauma-informed therapy.
EMDRIA Certified Therapist
Wren is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist who has integrated EMDR 2.0 into her practice for several years, offering an evidence-based approach to trauma processing.
Trauma & Grief Specialist
With particular expertise in bereavement and grief, Wren combines EMDR with Prolonged Grief Treatment when appropriate for clients experiencing traumatic or multiple losses.
Individual EMDR Therapy With Wren
Trauma-Informed Care That Meets You Where You Are
There is no single path to healing.
Wren brings warmth, compassion, humor, and dynamic engagement to the therapeutic relationship. She believes that trust and connection are essential to effective therapy and works collaboratively with each client to develop an approach that fits their individual needs.
Her primary therapeutic tool is EMDR, and she has integrated EMDR 2.0 protocols into her practice for several years. Depending on your needs and goals, she may also incorporate other approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the FLASH Technique for trauma, and Prolonged Grief Treatment.
Her goal is to provide a safe, supportive, affirming environment where you can explore your experiences at a pace that feels appropriate for you.
What Can EMDR Help With?
Support for Trauma, Grief & Difficult Life Experiences
Wren works with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including:
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Trauma and childhood trauma
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PTSD
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Grief and loss
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Traumatic or multiple losses
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Anxiety and depression
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Attachment and relationship concerns
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Dissociation
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Experiences of abuse
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Caregiver concerns
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Self-esteem
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Life transitions and adjustment
Wren has particular expertise in grief and bereavement. She combines EMDR with Prolonged Grief Treatment when appropriate, including for people who have experienced multiple or traumatic losses.
For Fall 2026, Wren has a short waitlist for individual therapy. She intentionally works with a limited number of clients so she can offer each person focused, individualized care. As openings become available, she welcomes new clients from the waitlist. In the meantime, prospective clients may wish to consider Emotion 101, an 8-week online course exploring emotions, defenses, and the Change Triangle®.
EMDR Intensives
More Time for Focused Processing
90 Minutes to Several Hours
Extended sessions designed to allow more time for focused EMDR work.
Concentrated Support
A more focused approach for clients who may benefit from extended therapy sessions.
Individualized to You
Wren will help determine whether an intensive format is appropriate for your needs.
For some clients, an extended therapy session can provide an opportunity for more focused EMDR work within a condensed timeframe. Wren offers EMDR Intensives ranging from approximately 90 minutes to several hours. Intensives may be appropriate for clients who prefer longer sessions or who may benefit from a more concentrated approach. EMDR Intensives are individualized and are not appropriate for everyone. Wren will discuss whether an intensive format is a good fit for your needs.
Please note: EMDR Intensives are not typically covered by insurance.
Therapy where you feel seen and respected.
Wren is committed to providing affirming, culturally responsive care to all clients.
Her practice welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and BIPOC clients and strives to create a therapeutic environment where people feel seen, respected, supported, and safe.
She brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her work, including professional experience in oncology, end-of-life care, and bereavement services. She earned her Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in 1999 and completed additional training in end-of-life care and prolonged grief.
Is EMDR Therapy Right for You?
Start With a Conversation
You don't need to know whether EMDR is the right treatment before reaching out.
The first step is a conversation about what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping will change, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Wren is currently maintaining a waitlist for individual therapy and EMDR Intensives. She welcomes you to reach out to discuss your needs and explore whether her practice is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Learn More?
Please submit this form to Wren to schedule your initial pre-group meeting. She will contact you with next steps within two business days. Thank you!