EMDR Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
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Jordin Bourque
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize a variety treatment modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (
EMDR
), Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness.
Life often presents us with difficult challenges, causing stress and discomfort. These are not things you have to navigate alone. In my practice, I work to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment with you to address life stressors and promote healing. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, relational difficulties, attachment wounds, stress management, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is person-centered and trauma informed.

Sandra O'Connell
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
EMDR
therapy facilitates clearing the distorted messages, somatic responses, and emotional dysregulation that are a result of trauma or distress.
Are you struggling to function in the present or feeling paralyzed by events of the past? Are you experiencing the effects of debilitating grief and loss? Are you feeling stifled from reaching your full potential and connecting to how you are being led moment by moment? Whether your blocks are the result of PTSD, abuse, chronic pain or illness, or painful losses, there is hope for the future. It is possible to live a life freed from the symptoms that prevent you from engaging fully in life. Now you can live the life purpose for which you have been created. You can soar freed from the chains that bind.

Joel W Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are ready for change and are interested in using evidence-based practices including
EMDR
, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, then let's talk! I'll begin by listening to your story and identifying your strengths to create a tailored plan to help reach your goals.
You may not see it or believe it yet, but you have what it takes to transform your challenges into strength and resilience. Whether you are navigating trauma, grief, complex family dynamics, anxiety, depression or simply looking to get unstuck from a negative cycle, I take a strength-based and collaborative approach to create a tailored plan of healing and transformation. Our work together may include exploring and untangling past experiences, integrating mindfulness, developing healthy coping skills and setting new habits for self-care. My goal is to empower you with insights and skills to thrive.

Julie Skakoon, Kind Minds Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified
Verified
****NOW TAKING NEW CLIENTS**** Julie Skakoon is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Julie provides forensically informed treatment of childhood trauma and child maltreatment. Her specialties include play therapy, divorce / co-parent counseling, child forensic interviews, interventions for divorcing families (court-ordered and private), play therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (
EMDR
).

Derek Sessom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I help people conquer their known and unknown trauma so that they can break through their barriers and live into a fuller expression of their life. I am a licensed professional counselor who is dedicated in helping people process through their past traumas and current struggles to a place of thriving and hope. I am now able to provide
EMDR
therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Tamara Cavale
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My specialty training is in trauma including
EMDR
.
Counseling is most effective when it is interactive. Whether clients are working on reducing the effects of stress, anxiety, or trauma, teaching clients how to control their responses to their environment is very important. All of us want to feel like we are in control of ourselves at a minimum. When we learn to control our responses in stressful situations in a manner that is acceptable for us, we can begin to feel content the majority of the time.

Maryann Potter
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use
EMDR
to address trauma in helping you process stuck thoughts and emotions and replace them with positivity.
Hello! I am happy to help if you are feeling down and discouraged and dealing with overwhelming emotions. I am a licensed associate counselor seeing clients in person and via telehealth. I use a non-judgmental, empathetic counseling approach with my clients. Reaching out is the first step in empowering you with the tools that will help in your journey of mental and emotional wellness.

Douglas Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC , LPC, PLLC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
In practice I frequently utilize
EMDR
to help clients overcome past traumas so that they can move forward in life from the past.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression, accepting or understanding your identity, needing change, or wanting to get past personal trauma? If so, you are not alone. In life we all deal with challenges that are difficult to handle, especially on our own. I am a trained, independently licensed professional who is here to help you though the storm. In my over ten years of experience I have developed a client centered approach to therapy that builds on your personal strengths, insights, and understanding to help you move towards what you envision for yourself and your life. Change can be difficult, but change is possible.

Born Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We provide
EMDR
intensives, couples retreats, and family retreats designed to increase connection, build empathy and balance, and create goals to support individuals and families.
Welcome to Born Counseling. Seeking counseling is a big, bold move. Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey to a better life. Here, we celebrate boldness because we know that your past- no matter what it holds- does not have to define your future. You can be yourself, share the hard things, and we will be right there with you, helping to shine a light in your darkest places so you can heal.

Amanda Lugo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CYT
Verified
Verified
I am trained in
EMDR
, DBT, Gottman couples counseling, trauma-informed treatment, and hypnotherapy.
Accepting new clients! I will be with you during the most difficult phases of your life. You set the goals for change, and I will help guide you to reach them. I specialize in healing from traumatic experiences and relationships. You can't always change your circumstances, but that doesn't mean you are stuck. You are not what happened to you. It is okay to have support while you learn about what this world has to teach and offer. Adapt, and explore your own power. Give yourself permission to create the most beautiful life you can dream. You deserve happiness and peace.

Tahirih Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I use
EMDR
, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy.
I work with kids, tweens, and teens who are struggling. You’ve noticed they’re not as interested in their friends, school, or activities they used to love. They have difficulty sleeping and complain of aches and pains. They were outgoing but now they’re anxious. Or something unimaginable has happened to your family- and you've tried to help your child, and it's not working. Maybe you’re not sure what’s causing this behavior - you’re worried you’re parenting wrong when all you want to do is love and support your child.

My Story Redeemed, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Verified
Verified
My practice focuses on liberation--whether overcoming complex trauma, shame, eating disorders, addiction, self-esteem, body image, difficulty attaching (codependency and/or anti-dependency) or sexual compulsivity, my goal is to join individuals in their discovery that change IS possible. Treatment formats include individual process therapy,
EMDR
and experiential therapies. Specialties include trauma, attachment, sexuality, relationship patterns, body image, social justice issues, and spiritual integration to treatment.

Michelle Huntley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 15665
Verified
Verified
I treat individuals and couples using an attachment and trauma-informed lens. My primary modalities are Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (
EMDR
) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I've helped hundreds of individuals and couples heal, recover, and grow from whatever is holding them back. I have a down-to-earth approach and aim to make each of my clients feel seen and heard while creating new opportunities for healthy change. I am faith-friendly and believe in the importance of meeting my clients wherever they are at. If you would like to see if I am a good fit for you, I encourage you to schedule a free consultation call.

Lisa H Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MAPC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Use of individualized varied treatment including walk and talk, sand tray, cognitive behavioral,
EMDR
, and solution- focused therapy promote forward movement in a timely manner.
Life change left you feeling "stuck", down or isolating? A masters level licensed Christian counselor with immediate openings I realize it takes courage to seek help and offer a safe place for healing. Would you rather walk and talk, or prefer a listening ear in a comfy office? We will collaborate to set goals promoting forward movement. A former teacher and military spouse, I will meet you where you are and help you find clarity and insight to move through emotions motivating proactive growth.

Candice Isaacson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LAC, LASAC
Verified
Verified
Candice uses Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (
EMDR
), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Harm Reduction, CBT and DBT.
Candice Isaacson is a Licensed Associate Counselor and Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor through the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Candice feels that you have the power inside you to stop addiction, heal from trauma, build self-confidence and break old patterns and habits that are no longer serving you in your current lifestyle. There comes a point in everyone’s life where they are ready to move forward with purpose and become their authentic self. Candice is here to help. She believes you can make the kind of changes in your life that will help you reach your goals.

Natalie Staples
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
Verified
I practice from an attachment/emotion-focused, body-centered, experiential, and trauma-informed perspective, and have received training in
EMDR
and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
As a therapist who works with individuals, couples and families, I strive to create a safe, open space for my clients to share their story. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship - based on trust, respect, and authenticity - is vital to the healing process. In addition, I believe that everyone's story is uniquely important and that the journey towards healing begins with one's story being heard and understood. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with my clients as they take steps toward freedom from current and past wounds.
Waitlist for new clients

Laurel Reed
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My clients are most often seeking help with their relationship: with themselves, others, the past, or the world in general. For over 15 years I have worked alongside people seeking to understand, process, and change themselves and their relationship to their lives. My training is primarily in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am also trained in
EMDR
therapy, a trauma-focused therapy.

Tatiana Fedotova Klinger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My training includes
EMDR
, and I am also certificated in compulsive gambling recovery.
My belief is that each individual deserves to be happy, and I respect the diversity and authenticity of my clients.
Not accepting new clients

Jeremy Scataglini
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAS, LAMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I use evidence-based methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and
EMDR
to provide you with the results you want.
So much of the pain and stress many of us deal with on a daily basis stems from disconnection in relationships with our partner, family, or friends. I work with clients from all walks of life, with an emphasis on couples and individuals who are experiencing feelings of rejection, shame, and worthlessness in relationships. If you feel that being yourself is never good enough, if you are struggling to express your needs, beliefs, or feelings, or if there’s a relationship issue you can't seem to resolve, I want to work with you to achieve a lasting sense of relief.

Gina Yanovitch Skills Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have training in various modalities:
EMDR
(eye movement desensitization reprocessing), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
Are you sick of going to counseling and only talking but never learning how to cope with life? Do you feel stuck and like you need more than just talk therapy? Feeling alone and confused about your personal life, intimate relationships, and ability to cope with life is difficult and can feel overwhelming. You need new skills to develop something new inside of you so that you can grow and feel more empowered to live your life.
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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.