Purposeful work. Individualized delivery.

Structured therapy for what lives beneath the surface.

Whole Brain Solutions provides EMDR-focused, trauma-informed therapy for adults, adolescents, children, families, clinicians, and performers across West Virginia and North Carolina.

Clinical depth · Nervous system regulation · Relational care
Now serving
Morgantown
WV

121 Simpson St

681.285.1133

Raleigh
NC

601 St Marys St Raleigh, NC 27605
919.667.7800

Apex
nc

1011 Pemberton Hill Rd, Suite 202

919.667.7800

EMDR-trained clinicians
Trauma-informed care
Adults, adolescents & children
West Virginia + North Carolina
The Pathway(S)

Connection to your path.

Two locations, several audiences, and a few different contact pathways. Tell us who you are — we'll route you to the right team.

Start Here

Find the right next step.

1. Choose your location
Who we work with

Therapy for stress, trauma, and nervous-system dysregulation.

Adults

Trauma, anxiety, and stress-based patterns — whether everyone can see them or no one can. Steady work toward feeling grounded in the present.

Adolescents

Developmentally attuned support for anxiety, trauma, and school-life pressure — at a pace that feels safe to them.

Children & families

EMDR adapted through drawing, storytelling, and play — a gentle approach that lets children heal at their own pace, with parents involved throughout

Performers & professionals

Psychological flexibility, confidence, and nervous-system training for athletes and professionals working under sustained pressure.

Couples

Relational patterns approached through a trauma-informed lens, with attention to what each person carries into the room.

Clinicians

Consultation and certification with EMDRIA Approved Consultants, for therapists building fluency in the AIP model and EMDR.

Our core modality

EMDR, simply explained.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an extensively researched, integrative psychotherapy. It works with your brain and nervous system's natural ability to heal and orient to the present — so old material stops driving present reactions.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an extensively researched, integrative psychotherapy. It uses structured protocols to help the nervous system reprocess overwhelming experiences — so old material stops driving present reactivity.

You are more resilient than you may believe. EMDR helps you reach that resilience without requiring you to talk through the worst of it in detail — and every clinician on our team is trained to guide it.

Our approach

What makes Whole Brain different.

01
EMDR-trained clinicians

Every therapist on our team is fully trained in EMDR and trauma-informed care. Not an add-on service — it's how we work.

02
Structured care

History-taking, preparation, reprocessing, integration, review — every course of therapy follows a defined arc. You'll always know where you are in it.

03
Clinical matching

We match you by age focus, specialty, location, and modality — not by who has the next opening. A clinical decision, not a scheduling one.

04
Consultant-level oversight

Our team includes EMDRIA Approved Consultants who train and certify other EMDR therapists. We teach the model we treat with.

05
An inclusive space

All ages, backgrounds, and identities are welcome. We believe everyone deserves the chance to heal, whatever their insurance situation.

Services

The work we do.

Services
EMDR Therapy

An evidence-based, integrative approach for processing trauma, anxiety, and stress-based patterns at the nervous system level.

For younger clients
EMDR for Children & Adolescents

Developmentally adapted EMDR delivered through drawing, storytelling, and play — with parents thoughtfully involved.

Supplemental care
Holistic Healing

Supplemental support for whole-person regulation and resilience: Nutrition Coaching with Shannon and Reiki Healing with Mary.

Performance psychology
Whole Brain Performance

For athletes and professionals: psychological flexibility, adaptive networks, confidence, and a healthier relationship to stress.

For clinicians
EMDR Consultation & Certification

Consultation and certification pathways have moved to Whole Brain Institute — our sister training practice for clinicians.

How we match you

A therapist chosen for your care — not the next open slot.

Matching is a clinical decision at Whole Brain Solutions. During intake we talk with you about goals, insurance, availability, and preferences, then route you to the clinician on our team who fits — by age focus, specialty, location, and modality.

01
You reach out

Send an inquiry through the state-specific pathway. We respond within 1–2 business days.

02
We listen first

A brief intake conversation covers what you're navigating, logistics, and preferences.

03
We recommend a fit

Our clinical team suggests the best-fit therapist and explains why.

04
You begin

Scheduling, portal setup, and a clear first-session structure — no guesswork.

Why structured care

Depth without drift.

Talking about what happened isn't always the same as healing from it. Our team follows a framework — not a rigid script. There is a direction to the work: understanding your history, building the right conditions for processing, moving through what needs to move, and integrating what changes. But healing is not linear, and your clinician will follow your nervous system, not a fixed timeline.

What that means for you is that the work always has a purpose. You will know what we are working toward, and you will feel the difference as things shift.

Structure isn't the opposite of warmth. It's what makes real change possible in a reasonable amount of time.

The arc of care
01
Intake & clinical assessment
02
Preparation and regulation skills
03
Targeted EMDR reprocessing
04
Integration and body scan
05
Progress review and next steps
Choose your pathway

Care designed around you.

For adults

EMDR and trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating stress, anxiety, and unresolved experience.

For parents

Developmentally adapted EMDR for children and adolescents — with parents involved as partners in care.

For performers

Individual performance consultation for athletes, executives, and high-stakes professionals.

For clinicians

EMDR consultation and certification through our sister practice, Whole Brain Institute.

Choose your pathway

Three offices. One standard of care.

West Virginia

Morgantown

121 Simpson St
Morgantown, WV 26501

681.285.1133
heal@wholebrainsolutionswv.com

North Carolina

Raleigh

601 St Marys St
Raleigh, NC 27605

heal@wholebrainsolutionswv.com

North Carolina

Apex / Raleigh

1011 Pemberton Hill Rd, Suite 202
Apex, NC 27502

919.667.7800
hello@wholebrainhealing.com

Our team

Find a therapist who fits you.

Aja Surles

Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapist

Children
EMDR
Justin Barlow

Adult Psychotherapist

Adults
EMDR
Teisha Spaid

Psychotherapist — Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Children
Adolescents
Adults
EMDR
Children
Play
Kaya Pollack

Therapist

Adolescents
Adults
EMDR
Humanistic
Multicultural
Kendall Panciera

MSW, LCSW-A

Psychotherapist

Children
Adolescents
Adults
EMDR
Motivational Interviewing
Sydney M. Rudy

Site Manager, Clinical Supervisor, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, & Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychotherapist

Children
Adolescents
Adults
EMDR
Children
Adolescents
Leadership
Our team

What therapy looks like here.

A defined path — from inquiry through progress review. You'll always know where you are in the work and where it's headed.

01
Consult & inquiry

Reach out through the location-appropriate contact form. We'll answer questions and route you to the right clinician.

02
Fit & scheduling

A brief conversation confirms fit, availability, and logistics. Insurance benefits are reviewed if applicable.

03
Treatment plan

An intentional, individualized plan with clear goals, a timeline, and defined next steps — never open-ended drift.

04
EMDR & regulation work

Structured EMDR and nervous-system-informed sessions in a warm, relational setting.

05
Progress review

We check progress against measurable goals. Therapy is designed to conclude with meaningful, lasting change.

Payment & insurance

Coverage worth knowing before you begin.

We're in-network with a number of major insurers across both states, accept private pay, and offer Good Faith Estimates upon request. We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid products.

West Virginia

Aetna ------ commercial only

BCBS / Highmark

Peak Health

PEIA-UMR

TRICARE

Optum / UHC

North Carolina

Optum

UnitedHealthcare

UHC | UBH

BlueCross

BlueShield

Resources

Thoughtful reading.

Performance
Emotions as Messengers: Understanding Their Purpose and Impact on Self-Love

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EMDR
Curious About EMDR?

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Trauma
Your Brain on Rest: The Neuroscience of Self

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