Sara Forcella, LCSW, CCTP-II
(she/her)
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
- 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
