Provider Referral
A Trusted Partner for Your Stuck Clients
When chronic pain, tension, or anxiety persist despite excellent care, let's work together to address the root cause in the nervous system.
Do you occasionally see clients whose physical progress plateaus, whose pain or tension seems to have a 'mind of its own?' You're not imagining it. This is often a sign that the nervous system is stuck in a survival state, holding onto past stress or trauma. My practice is dedicated to being your partner for these clients.
Signs Your Client May Benefit from Our Collaboration:
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Their pain/tension persists despite consistent and skilled treatment.
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They have a history of trauma, high-stress careers, or chronic overwhelm.
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They report feeling "on edge," unable to relax, or emotionally reactive.
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Their pain levels seem disproportionate to the physical findings.
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They mention a history of anxiety, panic attacks, or dissociation.
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You suspect unprocessed emotional stress is contributing to physical guarding and tension.
You are already expertly addressing the structural and muscular components of their pain. My work would address the neurology of the pain—the overactive alarm system (amygdala) and dysregulated nervous system that perpetuates the tension cycle. By calming the nervous system with EMDR, we can help your client's body become more receptive to the treatments you provide, leading to more lasting results.
Sonya Peretti-Hull, M.Ed., LPC EMDR Certified Therapist
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in the mind-body connection. My practice is dedicated to helping adults whose chronic pain, anxiety, and overwhelm are rooted in unprocessed stress and trauma.
My own transformative experience with EMDR during a period of intense personal stress revealed the power of therapies that go beyond talk. It inspired me to return to practice with a mission to help clients achieve rapid, lasting relief by rewiring how the brain and body hold traumatic memories.
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My approach integrates:
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EMDR for direct processing of disturbing memories.
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Polyvagal Theory to help clients regulate their nervous system.
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Somatic & Parts Work (IFS) to resolve internal conflict and body-level tension.
I see my work as a vital complement to physical care, addressing the neurological and emotional components that can keep clients "stuck." I am committed to being a collaborative partner for you, offering a resource for the clients who seem to plateau despite excellent care.
What to Expect After You Refer
To honor client confidentiality, I will not be able to share specific details of our work without a signed release. However, with your client's permission, I will:
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Contact you to acknowledge the referral and coordinate initial care.
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Communicate with you about general progress and collaboration, as appropriate.
A Final Note of Partnership
I am committed to being a reliable and effective resource for your practice and the clients we serve. Please don't hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions about how we can work together
Sonya Peretti-Hull M.Ed., LPC
EMDR Certified Therapist
VA LPC 0701002819
757-919-9009