Alysia W. McGlone, LCMHC, NCC
(she/her)
About Me
EMDR isn’t about forcing yourself to forget the past; it’s about softening the pain of old memories until you can look back on them with a steady sense of calm. Many of the clients I welcome into my practice find themselves in one of two places: either they are highly self-aware and know exactly why they struggle, yet feel deeply frustrated that their brain can't seem to stop their body's survival responses - or they feel a distressing loss of control in their body, their relationships, or their connection to food and body image (where I offer supportive, adjunct care) without knowing how to settle it.
I help adults bridge that gap between understanding their pain and truly releasing it. My practice brings together EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy, and DBT to support individuals healing from complex trauma, PTSD, and deep-seated self-esteem wounds. While our collaborative conversations offer a steady space to untangle your thoughts, we focus heavily on where your nervous system stores stress. By pairing the brain-based processing of EMDR and the grounded, physical awareness of Somatics with practical daily tools, we meet trauma exactly where it lives.
This active, body-centered approach helps you move past simply intellectualizing your story. It allows you to safely feel, process, and let go of what is keeping you stuck, so you can step into a life of genuine alignment, physical ease, and self-compassion. You deserve a space that balances deep clinical wisdom with a grounded, warm presence. Let’s connect. Contact me today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Education & Experience
I hold credentials as a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina (15930), NBCC national certified counselor (1428828), and am EMDR-trained to address posttraumatic stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and anxiety symptoms that interfere with clients' abilities to complete responsibilities or interests. I hold a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in College Counseling and Student Development, and has experience since 2020 leading groups through counseling, teaching, and professional workshops. My work specializes in women's mental health and wellness on topics related to self-worth, identity, purpose, coping skills, managing relationship conflicts (self, marital, family, friendship), career development, college student adjustment to adulthood, major life or career transitions, mood irritability, and unresolved childhood trauma.
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Group
- LGBTQ+
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield