EMDR Therapists in 87008
Courtney Erickson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cedar Crest, NM 87008
I am also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist and have found that when there is trauma to be processed, this is a powerful technique to help the client let go what is no longer serving them.
In my 15 years of practice, I have found, that at my core I am a client centered therapist. This means that I believe that the process of therapy is driven by the client and what their needs are in the present moment. That said, I have also discovered that using cognitive behavioral techniques to help sort through unhelpful thoughts that might be driving anxiety or depression is an important part of the process, as is teaching mindfulness techniques to help calm the body and the brain.
I am also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist and have found that when there is trauma to be processed, this is a powerful technique to help the client let go what is no longer serving them.
In my 15 years of practice, I have found, that at my core I am a client centered therapist. This means that I believe that the process of therapy is driven by the client and what their needs are in the present moment. That said, I have also discovered that using cognitive behavioral techniques to help sort through unhelpful thoughts that might be driving anxiety or depression is an important part of the process, as is teaching mindfulness techniques to help calm the body and the brain.
Melissa A Wolf
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cedar Crest, NM 87008 (Online Only)
I am a certified HeartMath trauma focused mentor a trained Equine Psychotherapist, EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist, and I've earned a doctoral certificate in Applied Psychophysiology (mind/body therapy).
Looking for just the right therapist, especially when you are feeling stressed and vulnerable can be overwhelming. I hope I can make your decision easier by telling you that I am a skills based therapist offering real life tools you can use to manage your anxiety, PTSD, panic disorders, and depression. I am certified in EMDR and have been a practicing therapist since 2008. I am currently working on a Ph.D. in Psychology studying how trauma gets stored in the body and affects how we think and feel. Let me share the latest cutting edge research with you and help you use it to improve your quality of life.
I am a certified HeartMath trauma focused mentor a trained Equine Psychotherapist, EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist, and I've earned a doctoral certificate in Applied Psychophysiology (mind/body therapy).
Looking for just the right therapist, especially when you are feeling stressed and vulnerable can be overwhelming. I hope I can make your decision easier by telling you that I am a skills based therapist offering real life tools you can use to manage your anxiety, PTSD, panic disorders, and depression. I am certified in EMDR and have been a practicing therapist since 2008. I am currently working on a Ph.D. in Psychology studying how trauma gets stored in the body and affects how we think and feel. Let me share the latest cutting edge research with you and help you use it to improve your quality of life.
Healthy Inclinations Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Crest, NM 87008 (Online Only)
In working with clients who may be struggling with their identity and past trauma, I recognize the importance of understanding the complexities and nuances of their specific situation. I am committed to providing a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, tailored to the unique needs and experiences of each individual.
In working with clients who may be struggling with their identity and past trauma, I recognize the importance of understanding the complexities and nuances of their specific situation. I am committed to providing a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, tailored to the unique needs and experiences of each individual.
Susan Buechele
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Crest, NM 87008
Not accepting new clients
NEW: Susan is no longer able to schedule new clients. Established and former clients are encouraged to contact me as needed (PRN).
NEW: Susan is no longer able to schedule new clients. Established and former clients are encouraged to contact me as needed (PRN).
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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.