EMDR Therapists in 28150
Courtney Newton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Shelby, NC 28150
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified sex addictions therapist as well as fully trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) for the treatment of singe-incident or complex trauma.
When we experience extreme stress or distressing events that leave us afraid, disconnected, or out of control, it is the telling of our story that creates the change we choose. My goal is to help you understand your past so you can move towards the life desired. By providing a supportive and collaborative approach to therapy, you will be able to develop your own goals, rediscover your values, find meaning, and conquer obstacles.
I am a certified sex addictions therapist as well as fully trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) for the treatment of singe-incident or complex trauma.
When we experience extreme stress or distressing events that leave us afraid, disconnected, or out of control, it is the telling of our story that creates the change we choose. My goal is to help you understand your past so you can move towards the life desired. By providing a supportive and collaborative approach to therapy, you will be able to develop your own goals, rediscover your values, find meaning, and conquer obstacles.
Dawn Stover
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shelby, NC 28150
I am rostered through the North Carolina Child Trauma Collaborative for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) for treating single-incident or complex trauma.
I believe counseling is a place of passage, not a destination. My goal is to provide a safe space for exploring reactions, thoughts, and feelings about oneself and others, and to build on the strengths and skills you already possess, helping you lead a healthier, happier life during and after therapy. With a solid foundation in both academic achievement and practical experience, I am a seasoned counseling professional recognized for my extensive knowledge of clinical counseling principles and techniques. My career reflects a remarkable capacity for empathy, problem-solving, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
I am rostered through the North Carolina Child Trauma Collaborative for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) for treating single-incident or complex trauma.
I believe counseling is a place of passage, not a destination. My goal is to provide a safe space for exploring reactions, thoughts, and feelings about oneself and others, and to build on the strengths and skills you already possess, helping you lead a healthier, happier life during and after therapy. With a solid foundation in both academic achievement and practical experience, I am a seasoned counseling professional recognized for my extensive knowledge of clinical counseling principles and techniques. My career reflects a remarkable capacity for empathy, problem-solving, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Toni Nicholson Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shelby, NC 28150
Some life experiences can leave us confused, afraid, angry, and longing for joy. Supporting individuals of all ages, couples or families trying to navigate a path back to joy is a privilege like no other. I provide honest encouragement and practical education to those who are seeking positive changes.
Some life experiences can leave us confused, afraid, angry, and longing for joy. Supporting individuals of all ages, couples or families trying to navigate a path back to joy is a privilege like no other. I provide honest encouragement and practical education to those who are seeking positive changes.
Jenny Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shelby, NC 28150 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
In addition to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR).
I work with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma as well as individuals adjusting to life's challenges and stressors. I empower clients by teaching them skills they can use in the present and future.
In addition to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR).
I work with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma as well as individuals adjusting to life's challenges and stressors. I empower clients by teaching them skills they can use in the present and future.
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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.