Sara Forcella, LCSW, CCTP-II

(she/her)

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Online Therapy

About Me

With over a decade of experience in the trauma field—through education, advocacy, and clinical work—I help people move from surviving to thriving. I'm a licensed clinical social worker, Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA approved Consultant In Training, based in North Carolina, offering both individual therapy and professional consultation. ​ I specialize in supporting adults healing from relational trauma and complex PTSD—particularly those who grew up with emotionally immature parents or have experienced interpersonal violence. My work is both trauma-informed and antagonism-informed, recognizing how harmful relationship dynamics and power imbalances shape a person’s nervous system and self-concept. Whether in therapy or consultation, my approach is grounded in compassion, EMDR, and strengths-based care to help people rebuild self-trust, strengthen relationships, and live more authentically.

Education & Experience

Credentials Snapshot Education MA, Women’s & Gender Studies, UNC Greensboro MSW, Social Work, UNC Chapel Hill Licensure & Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), NC & CT EMDR Certified Therapist™- EMDRIA EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant-In-Training Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional ACEIP Trained (Dr. Lindsay Gibson)

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna