For Professionals
Specialized Support for Tokophobia, Birth Trauma & Trauma-Related Concerns
Thank you for considering Emerald Heart Counseling as a resource for the individuals you support.
I welcome collaboration with therapists, OB-GYNs, midwives, doulas, and other professionals who encounter individuals experiencing significant fear or anxiety surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, navigating the effects of a traumatic or distressing birth, or seeking specialized trauma-focused therapy.
My goal is to provide compassionate, individualized care while supporting collaboration and continuity of care whenever appropriate.
Have a client you'd like to discuss?
Equine-Assisted EMDR Therapy
Emerald Heart Counseling also offers equine-assisted EMDR, combining EMDR therapy with clinically guided, ground-based equine-assisted interventions.
This approach provides an experiential option for individuals who may benefit from incorporating interaction with a horse into trauma-focused therapy.
No riding or previous horse experience is required.
Equine-assisted EMDR may be particularly appealing for individuals who are interested in a different therapeutic environment or who feel that experiential, body-based, or relational approaches may complement their trauma treatment.
If you have a client who may be interested in exploring this approach, I welcome inquiries and referrals.
What Happens After a Referral?
With the client's permission, you may provide them with my contact information and encourage them to reach out directly.
Once a prospective client contacts Emerald Heart Counseling, I will speak with them about their concerns, answer questions about the services I provide, and determine whether my practice is an appropriate fit for their needs.
A referral does not obligate the individual to begin therapy, and I encourage prospective clients to find the provider and approach that feels right for them.
Hi there! I'm Jessica Veroline, LICSW.
I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker. I help individuals in Wakefield/South Kingstown, Rhode Island and virtually in Rhode Island and Massachusetts who experience intense anxiety and fear about pregnancy and childbirth, including tokophobia as well as individuals navigating birth trauma. Additionally, I support individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression.
The therapeutic approaches I use include:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
- Equine-Assisted EMDR therapy
- Supportive therapy
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing or traumatic memories so they feel less emotionally charged.