About Jordan

EMDR Therapist Washington DC

Jordan Nodelman, MSW

LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, BCD

Board-Certified Diplomate | EMDRIA-Certified Clinician & EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Credentials & Education

Hi there, I’m Jordan.

You’ve checked the boxes, reached the milestones, and achieved a recognizable level of success. But behind closed doors, the weight of keeping it all together is catching up. Whether it’s a nagging sense of imposter syndrome, chronic burnout, the invisible chaos of adult AD/HD, or old, unresolved trauma triggering you when you least expect it—you find yourself just “getting by” instead of truly thriving.

Many of the clients I work with are high-achievers, executives, and highly-visible professionals who are expected to always have the answers. When they first reach out, they often tell me they no longer recognize the person looking back at them in the mirror. They are exhausted, running on fumes, and feeling deeply stuck. My role is to help you break through those unseen obstacles, reclaim your focus, and permanently lay down the burdens you’ve been carrying.

My Path to the Therapy Room

My journey to becoming a psychotherapist wasn’t linear; it was forged through a first career spent navigating demanding professional environments and complex leadership structures. I began my professional life in the private equity and merchant banking sector, serving as a Principal C-Suite Executive Assistant. In that role, I was responsible for orchestrating large-scale national and international events and conferences from start to finish—managing logistics and operations for global industry leaders and executives.

This early experience gave me an intimate, frontline understanding of intense systemic pressure, the isolation that often accompanies high visibility, and the quick path to corporate burnout. It also taught me a great deal about the complex, often hidden struggles that occur behind closed doors when public personas conflict with private realities, requiring absolute discretion.

From there, I moved into core business operations, eventually serving as the VP of Operations for a closely held manufacturing firm. Over the course of my business career, I also managed my own small rental property business and sat on the board of directors for a foundation as well as several local non-profit boards.

While I valued the systems-level work of business leadership and governance, I felt a distinct calling to shift my focus entirely toward human healing. I returned to school to earn my Master’s in Clinical Social Work with a concentration in Advanced Trauma Studies, anchoring myself deeply in social work principles.

To ensure my clinical foundation was rigorous and well-rounded, I chose to cut my teeth in community mental health. I spent years supporting individuals facing acute crises, complex trauma, and addiction within a skilled nursing facility, an outpatient mental health clinic, and ultimately as a staff counselor at a large, community-based FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center). Today, as an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, I bring a unique blend of experiences to the room: the practical, structured understanding of a former operations executive, combined with advanced, evidence-based trauma protocols, to help you safely unpack the obstacles holding you back.

My Approach

I am solidly planted in social work principles, always taking a human-first approach before any intervention. My style is interactive, collaborative, and solution-focused. Because I am an EMDR-Certified specialist and consultant, we won’t just sit and talk in circles about the past week after week. We treat your therapy as a dynamic container. Using advanced trauma protocols like EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts work, we will actively target and rewire the negative self-beliefs holding you back, building concrete, actionable strategies for your future.

While my practice welcomes adults from all walks of life, I am deeply passionate about providing a safe, affirming, and concierge-level space for the LGBTQ+ community and high-profile individuals who require absolute clinical discretion. Pledging some of my time to the future of our field, I also serve as a State of Florida Qualified Supervisor and EMDRIA Consultant, providing guidance and mentorship to fellow clinicians.

My Office & Practice Philosophy

Whether we meet virtually across the Mid-Atlantic, Vermont or Florida or in person at my Fort Lauderdale, FL office, your care is designed to be a stress-free, comprehensive experience. I believe that true therapeutic work requires honoring both the mind and the body.

In my practice, your physiological comfort and psychological safety are prioritized at every level. From complete schedule discretion to carefully curated digital and in-person settings, every element of my practice is designed to help your nervous system settle. The moment you step through the door—whether virtually or in my Fort Lauderdale office—you are entering a deeply supportive, non-judgmental container built entirely around your care.

Beyond my clinical work, I enjoy exploring new places as a photographer, capturing the beauty of everyday moments. Please enjoy the photography featured on this external website.

“Your healing deserves the gold standard. Don’t settle for uncertified trauma care. As an EMDRIA-certified therapist, Approved-Consultant, and a Board Certified Diplomate, I provide a level of care recognized by national healthcare bodies for clinical excellence. These voluntary, advanced certifications are my commitment to you: that your journey out of trauma is guided by mastery, safety, and the highest professional standards in the field. – Jordan”

Per the ABCSW, “Those who hold [this certification] have met the highest standards in clinical education, training and experience, and they are recognized for quality practice by courts, other professionals, consumers, government agencies, insurers and healthcare companies.”
EMDRIA Certified Therapist
EMDR Certified Clinican
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
Board Certified Diplomate
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant

Offering both in-person & virtual care.

In-Person: Fort Lauderdale Area, FL.

Virtual care is available for clients in any of the following states:

FLORIDA | WASHINGTON DC | MARYLAND | VIRGINIA | VERMONT

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