EMDR Therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ

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Eileen R. Borris
Psychologist
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Although I am trained in insight oriented psychotherapy, and EMDR I use an eclectic approach tailored to whom I see including a cognitive or transpersonal approach.
As a psychologist I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling, long term in depth psychotherapy as well as marriage and relationship counseling. I know what anxiety and depression feel like. I know how difficult relationships can be. I know the pain you feel when you have been betrayed, especially when there has been an affair. I also know how emotionally difficult and alone people feel when going through a divorce. With any situation I will help you gain greater clarity as to what steps to take next. For those interested in wanting to forgive, I can help you learn how to forgive and support spiritual journeys.
Although I am trained in insight oriented psychotherapy, and EMDR I use an eclectic approach tailored to whom I see including a cognitive or transpersonal approach.
As a psychologist I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling, long term in depth psychotherapy as well as marriage and relationship counseling. I know what anxiety and depression feel like. I know how difficult relationships can be. I know the pain you feel when you have been betrayed, especially when there has been an affair. I also know how emotionally difficult and alone people feel when going through a divorce. With any situation I will help you gain greater clarity as to what steps to take next. For those interested in wanting to forgive, I can help you learn how to forgive and support spiritual journeys.
(480) 712-5794 View (480) 712-5794
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Jessica Lynn Levin Bozek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I utilize approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and EMDR which are evidence based approaches to help the client perspective take, align and reach their goals.
I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked in the mental health field since 2007. I have worked with individuals and families from various cultures and backgrounds.
I utilize approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and EMDR which are evidence based approaches to help the client perspective take, align and reach their goals.
I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked in the mental health field since 2007. I have worked with individuals and families from various cultures and backgrounds.
(602) 975-3160 View (602) 975-3160
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Compassion Centered Therapy for Women
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide many therapies including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, Sensorimotor, Transactional Analysis, Art therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and bibliotherapy.
I am a therapist with nearly 4 decades of experience supporting clients through complex emotional and relational challenges. I am licensed in California and Arizona and currently serve as a Therapeutic Consultant for Gila River Health Care, a Native American hospital system, where I provide clinical consultation and program development support. I specialize in working with women experiencing trauma, anxiety, caregiving stress (for both children and aging parents), the effects of parental narcissism, and neurodiversity. I particularly enjoy working with professional women who are navigating demanding lives.
I provide many therapies including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, Sensorimotor, Transactional Analysis, Art therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and bibliotherapy.
I am a therapist with nearly 4 decades of experience supporting clients through complex emotional and relational challenges. I am licensed in California and Arizona and currently serve as a Therapeutic Consultant for Gila River Health Care, a Native American hospital system, where I provide clinical consultation and program development support. I specialize in working with women experiencing trauma, anxiety, caregiving stress (for both children and aging parents), the effects of parental narcissism, and neurodiversity. I particularly enjoy working with professional women who are navigating demanding lives.
(623) 232-0419 View (623) 232-0419
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Sarah Engelhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
4 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I am an EMDR trained and spiritually informed therapist who will help you get to your goals quickly.
I develop a plan with you on Day 1 which will honor both your goals and your values in therapy and life. As a Christian trained counselor, I can walk alongside you to explore how your faith can be a much needed resource for you.
I am an EMDR trained and spiritually informed therapist who will help you get to your goals quickly.
I develop a plan with you on Day 1 which will honor both your goals and your values in therapy and life. As a Christian trained counselor, I can walk alongside you to explore how your faith can be a much needed resource for you.
(480) 269-3383 View (480) 269-3383
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PSY Clinical Services PLLC / Abraham Nuno
Counselor, MS, LAC
Online Only
Hi, I’m Abraham Nuno, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Arizona and a Certified Trauma Support Specialist. I’m also licensed as a psychologist in Mexico, which gives me the unique opportunity to connect with clients in Spanish. I am the owner of PSY Clinical Services. I specialize in helping people boost confidence, find more fulfillment, and navigate life’s challenges with resilience. Whether you’re a teen learning to manage stress, an adult seeking balance, or someone facing difficult life circumstances, my goal is to meet you where you are and help you grow into the best version of yourself.
Hi, I’m Abraham Nuno, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Arizona and a Certified Trauma Support Specialist. I’m also licensed as a psychologist in Mexico, which gives me the unique opportunity to connect with clients in Spanish. I am the owner of PSY Clinical Services. I specialize in helping people boost confidence, find more fulfillment, and navigate life’s challenges with resilience. Whether you’re a teen learning to manage stress, an adult seeking balance, or someone facing difficult life circumstances, my goal is to meet you where you are and help you grow into the best version of yourself.
(520) 597-2551 View (520) 597-2551
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Sarah Strohmayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I typically work with women who feel they've lost their footing; exhausted from trying to hold everything together, often after a major change, but sometimes for reasons that are hard to even name. In our work together, I'll walk alongside you as we unravel what's gotten tangled. You can expect me to be curious, non-judgmental, patient, and empathetic. Together we'll clarify what you want and map a real path toward it. My practice is an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating experiences at the intersection of identity and systemic stress, including racial trauma.
I typically work with women who feel they've lost their footing; exhausted from trying to hold everything together, often after a major change, but sometimes for reasons that are hard to even name. In our work together, I'll walk alongside you as we unravel what's gotten tangled. You can expect me to be curious, non-judgmental, patient, and empathetic. Together we'll clarify what you want and map a real path toward it. My practice is an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating experiences at the intersection of identity and systemic stress, including racial trauma.
(314) 667-4023 View (314) 667-4023
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Dr. Stephanie Reynolds
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
You’ve done many of the things you were told would bring fulfillment, yet connection still feels out of reach. Relationships leave you feeling unseen, emotionally alone, or quietly rejected. You replay past dynamics, wondering why closeness never lasts or why you keep holding parts of yourself back. Over time, that distance creates a sense of emptiness and self-doubt, as if you’re performing rather than being known. You long for relationships that feel real, steady, and mutual, but you’re trapped in patterns that aren’t working. It’s time to look beneath the surface to understand why the intimacy you’re seeking feels unsafe.
You’ve done many of the things you were told would bring fulfillment, yet connection still feels out of reach. Relationships leave you feeling unseen, emotionally alone, or quietly rejected. You replay past dynamics, wondering why closeness never lasts or why you keep holding parts of yourself back. Over time, that distance creates a sense of emptiness and self-doubt, as if you’re performing rather than being known. You long for relationships that feel real, steady, and mutual, but you’re trapped in patterns that aren’t working. It’s time to look beneath the surface to understand why the intimacy you’re seeking feels unsafe.
(480) 442-8340 View (480) 442-8340
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Gary Breuer, PhD, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC, EMDR-C, ACHt
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am certified in EMDR, Brainspotting and Clinical Hypnotherapy, which are powerful mind-body therapies that facilitate healing at a deep/core level (not just symptom management).
Seeking personal growth is a sign of self-awareness. Your personal strengths will be identified & built upon. For those interested, I have a special interest in Transpersonal Psychology approaches, which can assist with accessing your inner-wisdom and discovering the deeper meanings of your experiences.
I am certified in EMDR, Brainspotting and Clinical Hypnotherapy, which are powerful mind-body therapies that facilitate healing at a deep/core level (not just symptom management).
Seeking personal growth is a sign of self-awareness. Your personal strengths will be identified & built upon. For those interested, I have a special interest in Transpersonal Psychology approaches, which can assist with accessing your inner-wisdom and discovering the deeper meanings of your experiences.
(480) 758-2552 View (480) 758-2552
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Carlie Deadman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MS, EMDR-AC
41 Endorsed
Serves Area
For those wanting to go a little deeper, I love utilizing EMDR to address the core issues at hand.
There is hope and I genuinely believe that if you take the time to address your struggles, you can find relief. You are worth the investment. Let’s do this, together. You can book an in-person appointment if you like to sit on a cozy couch. Or if you’re on the go and want to skip traffic, you can book a virtual appointment.
For those wanting to go a little deeper, I love utilizing EMDR to address the core issues at hand.
There is hope and I genuinely believe that if you take the time to address your struggles, you can find relief. You are worth the investment. Let’s do this, together. You can book an in-person appointment if you like to sit on a cozy couch. Or if you’re on the go and want to skip traffic, you can book a virtual appointment.
(602) 483-6747 View (602) 483-6747
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Laura Jesmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As a Certified IFS and EMDR therapist, I blend attachment work and body/nervous system regulation to support healing, growth, and transformation.
I offer culturally affirming, attuned IFS, EMDR, attachment, body based work, to reprocess and integrate distressing experiences, bringing relief from your symptoms and triggers. My specialties include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship concerns, LGBTQ Issues, spirituality, and personal growth.
As a Certified IFS and EMDR therapist, I blend attachment work and body/nervous system regulation to support healing, growth, and transformation.
I offer culturally affirming, attuned IFS, EMDR, attachment, body based work, to reprocess and integrate distressing experiences, bringing relief from your symptoms and triggers. My specialties include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship concerns, LGBTQ Issues, spirituality, and personal growth.
(480) 428-2915 View (480) 428-2915
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Melissa Thornburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Betrayal Trauma Specialist through IITAP and APSATS, utilizing EFT, PACT, EMDR and IFS in my work with Individuals and Couples.
Hi there. I'm grateful you found me. You may be hitting bottom with behaviors that no longer serve you relationally, financially or emotionally or have been deeply impacted by someone who is acting out compulsively. As a person in long term recovery for over two decades, I've received support from some very special Therapists and am grateful to support others in the way that's helped me come to terms with life and my place in it; work that feeds my soul and shines the light on those dark places so many of us are challenged to step into alone. Together, we can explore, process and find healthy meaning of what's happened to you.
I'm a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Betrayal Trauma Specialist through IITAP and APSATS, utilizing EFT, PACT, EMDR and IFS in my work with Individuals and Couples.
Hi there. I'm grateful you found me. You may be hitting bottom with behaviors that no longer serve you relationally, financially or emotionally or have been deeply impacted by someone who is acting out compulsively. As a person in long term recovery for over two decades, I've received support from some very special Therapists and am grateful to support others in the way that's helped me come to terms with life and my place in it; work that feeds my soul and shines the light on those dark places so many of us are challenged to step into alone. Together, we can explore, process and find healthy meaning of what's happened to you.
(480) 470-7167 View (480) 470-7167
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Cyrus Behrana
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Training and Certifications include: Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Narrative Therapy, ACT, EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, Neurodivergent-Affirming Techniques.
I believe that experiences and circumstances shape how we see the world and ourselves. Negative experiences can affect our self-esteem, relationships, emotions, and the way we problem-solve. I believe that people can grow to overcome these experiences through understanding their past, present and future, as well as develop better awareness and coping skills. In our work, I will help you build insight into yourself, identify your strengths, heal from the past, and learn new skills.
Training and Certifications include: Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Narrative Therapy, ACT, EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, Neurodivergent-Affirming Techniques.
I believe that experiences and circumstances shape how we see the world and ourselves. Negative experiences can affect our self-esteem, relationships, emotions, and the way we problem-solve. I believe that people can grow to overcome these experiences through understanding their past, present and future, as well as develop better awareness and coping skills. In our work, I will help you build insight into yourself, identify your strengths, heal from the past, and learn new skills.
(623) 748-4007 View (623) 748-4007
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Ilyssa Reading
Counselor, MC, LPC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also treat depression, anxiety, trauma-related distress, substance use, and transition of life stress, and have received training in EMDR and DBT.
Acknowledging that there is a problem and asking for help are the firsts step towards recovery. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to help individuals achieve a life worth living and to accomplish their goals. My practice focuses on the treatment of adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders and body image distress. I also work with the families of these individuals to work through relational issues that may be contributing to the disorder, and to provide education on how to best support a loved one with an eating disorder.
I also treat depression, anxiety, trauma-related distress, substance use, and transition of life stress, and have received training in EMDR and DBT.
Acknowledging that there is a problem and asking for help are the firsts step towards recovery. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to help individuals achieve a life worth living and to accomplish their goals. My practice focuses on the treatment of adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders and body image distress. I also work with the families of these individuals to work through relational issues that may be contributing to the disorder, and to provide education on how to best support a loved one with an eating disorder.
(480) 418-0993 View (480) 418-0993
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Marcus Recarte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Solution Focus Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Life Coaching.
Do you feel trapped and alone, or find your self engaged in self-defeating behaviors? Are you: Anxious, depressed, betrayed, confused, defeated, frustrated, or lack of self-worth/low self-esteem? My clients learn to break self-defeating thoughts and behaviors by helping them seek the possibilities by working towards acceptance, forgiveness, and compassion. I also provide several different evidenced based interventions. I coach my clients in developing healthy coping skills, incorporating, health, mind, and spiritual perspective enhancing one's ability to reach their full potental.
I specialize in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Solution Focus Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Life Coaching.
Do you feel trapped and alone, or find your self engaged in self-defeating behaviors? Are you: Anxious, depressed, betrayed, confused, defeated, frustrated, or lack of self-worth/low self-esteem? My clients learn to break self-defeating thoughts and behaviors by helping them seek the possibilities by working towards acceptance, forgiveness, and compassion. I also provide several different evidenced based interventions. I coach my clients in developing healthy coping skills, incorporating, health, mind, and spiritual perspective enhancing one's ability to reach their full potental.
(480) 780-1408 View (480) 780-1408
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Walter R Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! It may have taken you a long time to get here and you may have already tried lots of things, from "thinking positive" to "bootstraps" to "letting it go" and though you've tried your best, there's nothing wrong with asking for help. That's why I'm here. We can always talk it out and if it becomes apparent that a deeper treatment is needed, we'll start to dig. In couples work, I focus on building listening and communication skills and helping loving partners to have deep conversations and resolve conflict. I have Saturday hours, am LGBTQIA2K+ friendly and open to all faiths and non-faiths.
Hello! It may have taken you a long time to get here and you may have already tried lots of things, from "thinking positive" to "bootstraps" to "letting it go" and though you've tried your best, there's nothing wrong with asking for help. That's why I'm here. We can always talk it out and if it becomes apparent that a deeper treatment is needed, we'll start to dig. In couples work, I focus on building listening and communication skills and helping loving partners to have deep conversations and resolve conflict. I have Saturday hours, am LGBTQIA2K+ friendly and open to all faiths and non-faiths.
(602) 737-2290 View (602) 737-2290
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Anne Brown M.S., L.P.C., P.L.L.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Meadows Trained therapist and a Level 2 EMDR practitioner, I focus on fixing not just the problem, but healing the wounds that started it.
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed watching clients become their best selves. Life does not come with a manual, so I am here to help. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are ready to begin the process of change. My practice emphasizes strengths and finding the origins of our difficulties. When we understand why we do what we do, the path to resolution becomes clearer.
As a Meadows Trained therapist and a Level 2 EMDR practitioner, I focus on fixing not just the problem, but healing the wounds that started it.
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed watching clients become their best selves. Life does not come with a manual, so I am here to help. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are ready to begin the process of change. My practice emphasizes strengths and finding the origins of our difficulties. When we understand why we do what we do, the path to resolution becomes clearer.
(480) 467-3430 View (480) 467-3430
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Jef Gazley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, LISAC, DCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a trained counselor in EMDR, NET, TFT, and Applied Kinesiology.
I view problems from a systems approach and believe that most problems are interactional in nature. I also believe that most emotional problems have their origins in faulty patterns that are learned early in our life by our major caretakers.
I am a trained counselor in EMDR, NET, TFT, and Applied Kinesiology.
I view problems from a systems approach and believe that most problems are interactional in nature. I also believe that most emotional problems have their origins in faulty patterns that are learned early in our life by our major caretakers.
(480) 630-4897 View (480) 630-4897
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Kaitlin Schick
Counselor, LAC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful technique that can help you process past traumas and deeply ingrained emotional challenges.
I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults facing anxiety, panic episodes, adjustment-related disorders, and those navigating substance abuse disorders. With a positive, solution-focused approach, I guide my clients towards achievable outcomes that lead to lasting relief. Many of my clients appreciate how quickly they experience a reduction in symptoms, often feeling a sense of progress early in our work together.
In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful technique that can help you process past traumas and deeply ingrained emotional challenges.
I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults facing anxiety, panic episodes, adjustment-related disorders, and those navigating substance abuse disorders. With a positive, solution-focused approach, I guide my clients towards achievable outcomes that lead to lasting relief. Many of my clients appreciate how quickly they experience a reduction in symptoms, often feeling a sense of progress early in our work together.
(928) 370-3325 View (928) 370-3325
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Francesca Godisak-Schultz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, EMDR, SE
Serves Area
Using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients uncover the roots of compulsive behavior and create lasting change with compassion, honesty, and hope for recovery.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s Degree in Counseling. I specialize in sex and porn addiction, betrayal trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues, offering supportive, research-backed therapy to help clients heal shame, rebuild trust, and restore emotional balance.
Using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients uncover the roots of compulsive behavior and create lasting change with compassion, honesty, and hope for recovery.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s Degree in Counseling. I specialize in sex and porn addiction, betrayal trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues, offering supportive, research-backed therapy to help clients heal shame, rebuild trust, and restore emotional balance.
(602) 492-7991 View (602) 492-7991
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Bonnie Barness
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LISAC, Healing, Chakras, Freedom, NewLife
Serves Area
Are you feeling that something has to change? Are you ready to take the step that will create a new beginning, allow healing from the past and the experience of more joy and peace than you ever have had? Whether you are depressed, anxious, grieving, in an unhealthy relationship, overwhelmed or desire to change the direction of your life, a personal/ workplace relationship, behavior or addiction that is getting in the way of your happiness, you can do it! I am here to support you in your journey towards greater joy, empowerment, spirituality & fulfillment utilizing Intuitive SHIFT Therapy, CBT, Hypnotherapy & TranspersonalTherapy.
Are you feeling that something has to change? Are you ready to take the step that will create a new beginning, allow healing from the past and the experience of more joy and peace than you ever have had? Whether you are depressed, anxious, grieving, in an unhealthy relationship, overwhelmed or desire to change the direction of your life, a personal/ workplace relationship, behavior or addiction that is getting in the way of your happiness, you can do it! I am here to support you in your journey towards greater joy, empowerment, spirituality & fulfillment utilizing Intuitive SHIFT Therapy, CBT, Hypnotherapy & TranspersonalTherapy.
(480) 451-0407 View (480) 451-0407

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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.

Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.

What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.