Trauma Therapy for the People Who Are Used to Handling It

EMDR • ART • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Who I Work With

🚒 First Responders

Firefighters • Law Enforcement • EMS • Dispatchers • Corrections

🪖 Veterans & Federal Agents

🧠 Trauma Survivors

PTSD • Complex Trauma • Sexual Assault • Domestic Violence • Medical Trauma

You don’t have to navigate it alone.

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For first responders, veterans, and trauma survivors throughout Texas.

You spend a lot of time handling what other people can't.

Maybe you're the person everyone calls when things go sideways. Maybe you've learned how to stay calm in chaos, compartmentalize what happened, and move on to the next thing.

Maybe you've become really good at saying, "I'm fine."

But sometimes what we carry doesn't disappear just because we're good at carrying it.

At Ember & Lighthouse Wellness, therapy is designed for people who have experienced trauma, witnessed things they can't forget, or spent years learning how to function while carrying what happened.

Using trauma-focused approaches including EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), we'll work together to figure out what you're carrying, what you want to change, and what approach makes the most sense for you.

Lexi Eller, LCSW-S

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Founder & Therapist| Ember & Lighthouse Wellness

Trauma Therapy | First Responders | Veterans | EMDR | ART |Texas

I’m Lexi Eller, LCSW-S, and I’m a trauma therapist who specializes in working with first responders, veterans, and people carrying experiences that haven’t stayed in the past.”

I am a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR and ART, along with other modalities to use such as DBT, IFS, TMT and a person-centered approach. I also consult with local departments for further questions and resources in the area.

I have been led down this path after working with incarcerated and probation individuals along with government entities, victims of crime, substance abuse and those who experience complex trauma or PTSD. As a responder on scene with police and fire, I have exposure and comprehension of the job-related trauma exposure that comes with it. After seeing the lack of resources and impact of the dark realities in the field and when consulting, I became passionate for being a helping hand for them. I welcome the gallows humor and unique ways they process stress.


Primary Areas:

  • First Responders Specific Issues along with their loved ones

  • Veterans and Federal Agents

  • Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

  • Complex Trauma

  • Dissociative Disorders


Additional Areas:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Chronic Pain

  • Infertility

  • Sports Performance

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

Trauma-Focused Approaches:

Accelerated Resolution (ART) Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

Trauma Therapy Model (TMT)

Additional Approaches:

IFS • DBT • Gottman • Person-Centered Therapy

Finding a therapist is a pain in the butt, so here's the short version:

  • I thrived on the gruesome calls and the chaos. Dark humor is welcome here. Swearing is welcome here. Skepticism is welcome here — ask me anything, push back, bring it on. Just also be okay with laughing, because therapy should be fun. Yes, fun. Even when it's heavy.

  • My sessions are usually people cutting loose, letting the potty mouth come out, and getting real about the resistance in their life and what they actually want to change.

  • I'm a big sports girl. If the Dallas Stars are playing or it's college football season, I may come into the office with no voice from screaming at the game. Fair warning.

  • Me in a nutshell: foodie, brewery lover, reader, coffee connoisseur, music explorer of pretty much every genre, tattoos, the occasional swear word, and I love Jesus.

    If that sounds like someone you'd want to sit across from, let's talk.

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The Heart Behind the Name:

Embers are slowly dying or fading memories, responses, emotions, and ideas that are still capable of being revived and often lead to fire. Everyone has embers that may have been squashed or continue to fester into small fires within their lives. As time passes, we can become complacent about the ripple effect those embers create, touching every aspect of our lives. Our marriages, children, families, friends, and more may see fragments of us that have been shaped by traumas left to fester when we believed they were dormant.

What most people do not immediately see is a path out—a light or direction that, while filled with obstacles, still exists. How do you begin to see the possibility of change? By recognizing your worth and wanting more for yourself. By facing the parts of yourself you once pushed away and finding solitude and peace through trauma processing, without the constant intensity of negative impacts or dwelling on the past.

Ember & Lighthouse Wellness is rooted in the belief that life's fires and waves don't have to define your journey. A lighthouse represents safety, direction, and hope—guiding you through the wreckage and toward healing on the other side.

Testimonials

  • “I've known Lexi for years both professionally and personally. She's very highly respected and an amazing therapist! Recovery and restoration is her specialty! As a LEO, I trust her fully! "

    — C. E.

  • “Lexi is awesome. She really listens and shows a lot of empathy when she responds! She is a great person all around. She comprehends the first responder world and what we see because of her experience, I completely trust her in this realm.”

    —S. B.

  • "I've always been skeptical of therapy, especially with my background and seeing the depravity of man makes it hard to break down walls. She calmed me, matched my dark humor and I trusted her with the looming thoughts and calls in my head. The stigma being on a couch as a cop may be around, but it's a place I can just be me. "

    —C. S.

  • Lexi has a great passion for helping others. She understands the life of first responders and how the stress of the job/life can effect someone’s mental health. She’s worked closely with first responders and has been in the field to witness the tragic scenes they encounter. This is why I’d recommend her, because she has the life experience and first hand witness to the things that first responders deal with. She has the tools to help you find your way back to a healthy state of mind. Thank you Lexi.

    — J. F.

  • I had the privilege of working with Lexi in a professional capacity. Lexi creates a safe environment for her clients and is compassionate. This is beneficial and crucial for first responders. Her knowledge and expertise in this field is what makes her an amazing therapist.

    — D. G.

  • Having worked with Lexi in the past, she is truly compassionate about her work and always gives 100% to her clients. She is a great listener, gives honest feedback, and an overall true professional.

    — J. H.

  • I highly recommend Ember & Lighthouse Wellness and Lexi. As a trusted referral source, Lexi brings extensive knowledge and specialized training in working with first responders. She approaches her work with genuine care, compassion, and respect, while also being refreshingly direct and honest. That combination of warmth and straight-shooting professionalism makes her someone I trust without hesitation when referring others for support.

    — K. R.

  • "Lexi has worked with our agency that assists local police and fire departments for a few years now. As soon as we talked, I knew her time in the field and comprehension of the day-to-day for these guys would resonate with them. We get occasional updates from the served individuals and many have continued to maintain meeting with her over the years and report that EMDR and ART have significantly improved their lives. Keep up the good work!"

    —R.H.

  • “Lexi has been amazing! She welcomes me with so much warmth and I’m so happy to have found her. Always listening and understanding. She keeps our communication flowing and gives me the honesty I was looking for. So thankful for you!”

    —A. J.

  • She's great seeing what frist responders have seen working side by side with responders before. Able to reach a great range of people from young to old, to married couples and more. Don't pass up on a close drive for great help.

    — J. C.

  • Lexi is incredibly professional and knowledgeable regarding ART and EMDR! Her experience and support is amazing. I value her so much and highly recommend her.

    — A. B.

  • Feeling safe to talk about past trauma and experiences is a rare thing to find. Lex provides the safe place, compassion, grace, and understanding that we all look for. She is truly dedicated to helping any individual who has things holding them back in life that they maybe didn’t even realize was there! Ember & Lighthouse Wellness has the purpose and mission to help.

    — T. H.

  • I can’t recommend Lex enough. She is an incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated therapist who truly cares about the people she serves. Her passion for supporting first responders is evident in everything she does, and she creates a safe, judgment-free environment where people feel heard, understood, and respected. She has a remarkable ability to connect with others while providing the tools and guidance needed to navigate the unique challenges that first responders face. Beyond being an exceptional therapist, she is an outstanding person—kind, genuine, and deeply committed to helping others heal and thrive. If you’re a first responder looking for someone who truly understands and will stand beside you through life’s challenges, I wholeheartedly recommend her.

    — T. P.

  • I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to work with Lexi! Her authenticity creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and valued.

    —S. G.