EMDR Therapists in 90004
Kathryn Lubow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I am an integrative psychotherapist who utilizes mindfulness and compassion based approaches woven together with Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing and EMDR. I offer an attachment based approach and work collaboratively with you to help you gain awareness of patterns from your past and present that are impacting your life, and to experience insights that can foster change and promote an increase in self-regulation and well being. Strengths and resources can be accessed and the negative experiences from the past that continue to affect the present can be processed and resolved.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who utilizes mindfulness and compassion based approaches woven together with Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing and EMDR. I offer an attachment based approach and work collaboratively with you to help you gain awareness of patterns from your past and present that are impacting your life, and to experience insights that can foster change and promote an increase in self-regulation and well being. Strengths and resources can be accessed and the negative experiences from the past that continue to affect the present can be processed and resolved.
Michele Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I offer Brainspotting and EMDR which can provide profound healing.
Are you struggling in relationships or finding it hard to connect to others? Do you feel "stuck" or have a hard time letting go of negative thoughts? Do you repeat the same behavior/relationship patterns despite wanting to change? Childhood trauma, dysfunctional family systems, grief/loss and many other factors impact how a person experiences the world. If you are looking to heal from trauma, develop healthy boundaries, improve self-esteem and feel more connected to yourself and others, I can help.
I offer Brainspotting and EMDR which can provide profound healing.
Are you struggling in relationships or finding it hard to connect to others? Do you feel "stuck" or have a hard time letting go of negative thoughts? Do you repeat the same behavior/relationship patterns despite wanting to change? Childhood trauma, dysfunctional family systems, grief/loss and many other factors impact how a person experiences the world. If you are looking to heal from trauma, develop healthy boundaries, improve self-esteem and feel more connected to yourself and others, I can help.
Linzie Janis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
My training and approach are rooted in psychodynamic theory, EMDR, and the latest understanding of trauma.
Our pain is often the beginning of our greatest awakenings. If you are struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, stagnancy, or general unhappiness in your life and work, chances are, your symptoms have an important message to deliver. Perhaps your discomfort has shown up to point you toward unresolved grief or trauma. It may also be a sign that old ways of being are no longer working. In adulthood, and particularly in mid-life, the strategies we adopted as children to get love and protect ourselves can act like roadblocks to the deep connection we crave with ourselves and others.
My training and approach are rooted in psychodynamic theory, EMDR, and the latest understanding of trauma.
Our pain is often the beginning of our greatest awakenings. If you are struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, stagnancy, or general unhappiness in your life and work, chances are, your symptoms have an important message to deliver. Perhaps your discomfort has shown up to point you toward unresolved grief or trauma. It may also be a sign that old ways of being are no longer working. In adulthood, and particularly in mid-life, the strategies we adopted as children to get love and protect ourselves can act like roadblocks to the deep connection we crave with ourselves and others.
Are you struggling with anxiety, grief, low self esteem or are stuck in patterns and relationships that are no longer serving you? I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental place, so that we can work together to process painful and traumatic emotions, navigate life-stressors, gain new insights, and take practical steps toward healthy self-acceptance. I specialize in treating trauma through an attachment and relational lens. I use evident-based treatments such as EMDR, IFS and mindfulness that allow for a holistic and collaborative approach to help my clients gain awareness and to cultivate change and deeper connection.
Are you struggling with anxiety, grief, low self esteem or are stuck in patterns and relationships that are no longer serving you? I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental place, so that we can work together to process painful and traumatic emotions, navigate life-stressors, gain new insights, and take practical steps toward healthy self-acceptance. I specialize in treating trauma through an attachment and relational lens. I use evident-based treatments such as EMDR, IFS and mindfulness that allow for a holistic and collaborative approach to help my clients gain awareness and to cultivate change and deeper connection.
My style integrates mindfulness, EMDR, and somatic techniques.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, and doubt? Traumas often leave us feeling like there is something wrong with us when there is not. Therapy can help address these difficult thoughts and feelings of shame in a supportive environment. In therapy, we can even learn to befriend ourselves. As a LMFT, I have experience supporting clients through issues related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief. I am passionate about the exploration of sex, sexuality and identity. I also specialize in working with individuals navigating illness including chronic pain, medical trauma, grief, and meaning making.
My style integrates mindfulness, EMDR, and somatic techniques.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, and doubt? Traumas often leave us feeling like there is something wrong with us when there is not. Therapy can help address these difficult thoughts and feelings of shame in a supportive environment. In therapy, we can even learn to befriend ourselves. As a LMFT, I have experience supporting clients through issues related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief. I am passionate about the exploration of sex, sexuality and identity. I also specialize in working with individuals navigating illness including chronic pain, medical trauma, grief, and meaning making.
Dr. Anadel Barbour, Sex, Addiction and Trauma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and help clients to overcome symptoms from trauma, including Complex PTSD.
We have the power to heal ourselves. We need guidance to learn how to do that! If you are stalled in your hopes, if your life feels drained of its essence, and if your state of being continues to spiral downward, your being becomes filled with anxiety, depression and despair. My goal is to empower clients to recognize their blocks, gain pwer to change them and change the course of their lives.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and help clients to overcome symptoms from trauma, including Complex PTSD.
We have the power to heal ourselves. We need guidance to learn how to do that! If you are stalled in your hopes, if your life feels drained of its essence, and if your state of being continues to spiral downward, your being becomes filled with anxiety, depression and despair. My goal is to empower clients to recognize their blocks, gain pwer to change them and change the course of their lives.
Lauren Malkasian - Individual And Couples Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I have specialized training in EMDR, which was designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories; Talk therapy, which helps identify thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions that make life harder; Body-centered psychotherapy which can help relieve the negative effects of trauma and emotional pain.
Let’s start with right now. Let’s pause long enough to invite awareness. Let’s get curious about what matters to you and expand what is possible. The work is solely focused on the changes you want to make. My approach is pragmatic, strength-based, and non-pathologizing. My style is warm, conversational, and direct. My intention is to help you create your preferred life. I collaborate with my clients to adopt healthier coping skills & more flexible ways of thinking about themselves and their situations. So tell me, what’s going on in your life? What are you up against? How do you cope? What’s working and what’s not?
I have specialized training in EMDR, which was designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories; Talk therapy, which helps identify thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions that make life harder; Body-centered psychotherapy which can help relieve the negative effects of trauma and emotional pain.
Let’s start with right now. Let’s pause long enough to invite awareness. Let’s get curious about what matters to you and expand what is possible. The work is solely focused on the changes you want to make. My approach is pragmatic, strength-based, and non-pathologizing. My style is warm, conversational, and direct. My intention is to help you create your preferred life. I collaborate with my clients to adopt healthier coping skills & more flexible ways of thinking about themselves and their situations. So tell me, what’s going on in your life? What are you up against? How do you cope? What’s working and what’s not?
Men deserve specialized mental health support to address our unique challenges. I've built my clinical expertise in three broad areas: 1.) assisting clients work through unresolved trauma or unmet needs from early life, often with the use of EMDR; 2.) helping men recover from compulsive sex or porn use and other sexual problems; and 3.) assisting couples navigate through infidelity, mismatched desire, and other matters related to sex and intimacy. As a former creative professional in a high-stakes industry, I am uniquely familiar with the mental health challenges faced by artists and creators.
Men deserve specialized mental health support to address our unique challenges. I've built my clinical expertise in three broad areas: 1.) assisting clients work through unresolved trauma or unmet needs from early life, often with the use of EMDR; 2.) helping men recover from compulsive sex or porn use and other sexual problems; and 3.) assisting couples navigate through infidelity, mismatched desire, and other matters related to sex and intimacy. As a former creative professional in a high-stakes industry, I am uniquely familiar with the mental health challenges faced by artists and creators.
My treatments include EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Psychology, IFS and Japanese eco-based approaches like Morita and Naikan therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, trauma or are stuck in patterns and relationships that are no longer serving you? I will help you feel less alone as well as guide you through a deeper understanding of what is happening for you.
My treatments include EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Psychology, IFS and Japanese eco-based approaches like Morita and Naikan therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, trauma or are stuck in patterns and relationships that are no longer serving you? I will help you feel less alone as well as guide you through a deeper understanding of what is happening for you.
Jennifer Gural
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LPC, LAADC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
EMDR, Addiction treatment, Cognitive restructuring, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness therapy, trauma and sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and disorder, relationship issues, and Psychedelic prep/integration.
I help clients understand their behaviors, habits, addictions, and attitudes. I utilize evidenced-based therapies and motivational enhancement techniques to assist clients in shedding the behaviors and habits that have been holding while facilitating work towards positive life change and goal achievement. In addition to my focus on addiction, I work with a variety of other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also serve as leader and facilitator of addiction groups, support groups, mindfulness groups and moderation management groups at Coast Psychological Services.
EMDR, Addiction treatment, Cognitive restructuring, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness therapy, trauma and sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and disorder, relationship issues, and Psychedelic prep/integration.
I help clients understand their behaviors, habits, addictions, and attitudes. I utilize evidenced-based therapies and motivational enhancement techniques to assist clients in shedding the behaviors and habits that have been holding while facilitating work towards positive life change and goal achievement. In addition to my focus on addiction, I work with a variety of other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also serve as leader and facilitator of addiction groups, support groups, mindfulness groups and moderation management groups at Coast Psychological Services.
Catalaine Knell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
My approach combines client centered, trauma focused ( EMDR CBT trained), mindfulness and somatic based therapies.
CATALAINE KNELL LCSW #99247 - Telehealth/hybrid. I accept: most PPO Plans as Out-of-Network Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Family/Work Relational Issues, Anger, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Life transitions. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families, in a variety of clinical settings including the film and television industry, Hollywood community mental health, the LA LBGTQ Center, and Braille Institute. I spent many years living in France teaching at the university level. In my spare time, I enjoy my family, volunteering and am an avid movie goer.
My approach combines client centered, trauma focused ( EMDR CBT trained), mindfulness and somatic based therapies.
CATALAINE KNELL LCSW #99247 - Telehealth/hybrid. I accept: most PPO Plans as Out-of-Network Specializations: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Family/Work Relational Issues, Anger, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Life transitions. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families, in a variety of clinical settings including the film and television industry, Hollywood community mental health, the LA LBGTQ Center, and Braille Institute. I spent many years living in France teaching at the university level. In my spare time, I enjoy my family, volunteering and am an avid movie goer.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I use a combination of talk therapy, EMDR, mindful self-compassion, and tapping (EFT), depending on my client's individual needs.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples work on finding/maintaining healthy, satisfying relationships. I aid my clients in recognizing the way their past experiences, neurotypes, and relationships shape the way they see themselves, affect their emotional well-being, and how they relate to others.
I use a combination of talk therapy, EMDR, mindful self-compassion, and tapping (EFT), depending on my client's individual needs.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples work on finding/maintaining healthy, satisfying relationships. I aid my clients in recognizing the way their past experiences, neurotypes, and relationships shape the way they see themselves, affect their emotional well-being, and how they relate to others.
Raquel Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I'm EMDR trained which I use to address trauma.
I am not a typical therapist. I see myself as a co-author, witness, helpful ally, teammate, collaborator and useful resource. Rather than taking a role as an “expert” by making assumptions or interpretations about your life, I love to use skillful conversation and artful question-asking to help you get past obstacles and problems. You are here on this page because you have strength in you, you have desire in you and you have healing in you. You are the main character in your own life. Therapy can either help or hinder the development of this character as someone powerful, capable and whole.
I'm EMDR trained which I use to address trauma.
I am not a typical therapist. I see myself as a co-author, witness, helpful ally, teammate, collaborator and useful resource. Rather than taking a role as an “expert” by making assumptions or interpretations about your life, I love to use skillful conversation and artful question-asking to help you get past obstacles and problems. You are here on this page because you have strength in you, you have desire in you and you have healing in you. You are the main character in your own life. Therapy can either help or hinder the development of this character as someone powerful, capable and whole.
Elsa Renteria
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Online Only)
I have experience working with parents, children, teens, and adults across cultures with a variety of mental health needs and life challenges. I'm passionate about helping you discover your innate wisdom for healing. I utilize a variety of approaches, integrating internal family systems, mindfulness, EMDR, parent child interactive therapy, and DBT. I'm also passionate about healing intergenerational wounds from a variety of methods, including trauma reprocessing, psychedelic integration, and helping parents better guide their children via effective communication and emotional intelligence skills.
I have experience working with parents, children, teens, and adults across cultures with a variety of mental health needs and life challenges. I'm passionate about helping you discover your innate wisdom for healing. I utilize a variety of approaches, integrating internal family systems, mindfulness, EMDR, parent child interactive therapy, and DBT. I'm also passionate about healing intergenerational wounds from a variety of methods, including trauma reprocessing, psychedelic integration, and helping parents better guide their children via effective communication and emotional intelligence skills.
I use research-backed approaches such as EMDR Therapy to help you move forward, heal, and thrive.
Welcome to Flourish Mindset! I'm Taylor Harris, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for guiding individuals, couples, and families through their journey to healing, growth, and self-discovery. I bring an integrative, somatic, and systems-oriented approach to therapy, drawing from humanistic, existential, and transpersonal schools. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for clients to explore the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. My therapeutic style is rooted in compassion, empathy, and creating a non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self.
I use research-backed approaches such as EMDR Therapy to help you move forward, heal, and thrive.
Welcome to Flourish Mindset! I'm Taylor Harris, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for guiding individuals, couples, and families through their journey to healing, growth, and self-discovery. I bring an integrative, somatic, and systems-oriented approach to therapy, drawing from humanistic, existential, and transpersonal schools. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for clients to explore the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. My therapeutic style is rooted in compassion, empathy, and creating a non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self.
Kaaren Migdale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I often use EMDR therapy to help you move past relationship trauma.
Relationships are hard. Perhaps you are struggling to move past infidelity, resolve past resentments, or dissolve a marriage? Maybe you need help having hard or awkward conversations about equitable partnerships, money or deepening connection and intimacy? My therapeutic approach is rooted in your personal growth, allowing the authentic self to safely emerge in connection with others. You can grow into a less reactive, defensive or avoidant person. Relationship therapy can help you feel seen, let go of expectations, repair past hurt, enjoy more satisfying sex, and find real partnership.
I often use EMDR therapy to help you move past relationship trauma.
Relationships are hard. Perhaps you are struggling to move past infidelity, resolve past resentments, or dissolve a marriage? Maybe you need help having hard or awkward conversations about equitable partnerships, money or deepening connection and intimacy? My therapeutic approach is rooted in your personal growth, allowing the authentic self to safely emerge in connection with others. You can grow into a less reactive, defensive or avoidant person. Relationship therapy can help you feel seen, let go of expectations, repair past hurt, enjoy more satisfying sex, and find real partnership.
Joshua L Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Being trained in EMDR, I am equipped with a powerful evidence-based tool to address the effects of trauma.
Asking for help shows your strength and dedication to the life you want to build. I bring a compassionate and relational approach to my work and a commitment to facilitating the recovery and resilience of individuals who have experienced the profound impact of trauma. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey and that each client is a unique individual deserving of a tailored therapeutic experience. We will build a strong therapeutic alliance to foster a safe and supportive space where you can explore and navigate the nuances of your journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing.
Being trained in EMDR, I am equipped with a powerful evidence-based tool to address the effects of trauma.
Asking for help shows your strength and dedication to the life you want to build. I bring a compassionate and relational approach to my work and a commitment to facilitating the recovery and resilience of individuals who have experienced the profound impact of trauma. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey and that each client is a unique individual deserving of a tailored therapeutic experience. We will build a strong therapeutic alliance to foster a safe and supportive space where you can explore and navigate the nuances of your journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing.
Paul K Langlotz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Also, I'm trained in Attachment Focused EMDR (EMDRIA Certified) and Trauma Resiliency Model which focuses on PTSD, long-term exposure to neglect, physical, and sexual abuse, and drug and alcohol dependency.
Most of us come into therapy seeking change. Maybe we hurt too much, feel lonely, depressed, anxious, or hate our job. Our relationship might be faltering or we're feeling overwhelmed by the family. What I've learned is that we come into therapy thinking that we have one story, or narrative, and that narrative is set and fixed. I believe we've forgotten that we have a multitude of stories, or alternative narratives. Those alternative narratives can be discovered and shed light on new options and possibilities, while expanding our understanding of what we once believed was unalterable.
Also, I'm trained in Attachment Focused EMDR (EMDRIA Certified) and Trauma Resiliency Model which focuses on PTSD, long-term exposure to neglect, physical, and sexual abuse, and drug and alcohol dependency.
Most of us come into therapy seeking change. Maybe we hurt too much, feel lonely, depressed, anxious, or hate our job. Our relationship might be faltering or we're feeling overwhelmed by the family. What I've learned is that we come into therapy thinking that we have one story, or narrative, and that narrative is set and fixed. I believe we've forgotten that we have a multitude of stories, or alternative narratives. Those alternative narratives can be discovered and shed light on new options and possibilities, while expanding our understanding of what we once believed was unalterable.
Chris Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Online Only)
I use a variety of techniques, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, traditional talk therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to overcome challenges in the areas of trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, identity (sexuality/gender), perfectionism, shame, and other hurdles bringing you or your relationship down.
Life's challenges sometimes leave us stuck, often not realizing those challenges are the keys to our future happiness. I'm here to help you unlock those challenges and live a more connected, authentic and fulfilling life. Whether you're looking for a sounding board, depth work, understanding what your mind and body are telling you, to address specific symptoms, or to limit actions you know are harmful yet keep repeating, I am here to help you along your journey.
I use a variety of techniques, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, traditional talk therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to overcome challenges in the areas of trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, identity (sexuality/gender), perfectionism, shame, and other hurdles bringing you or your relationship down.
Life's challenges sometimes leave us stuck, often not realizing those challenges are the keys to our future happiness. I'm here to help you unlock those challenges and live a more connected, authentic and fulfilling life. Whether you're looking for a sounding board, depth work, understanding what your mind and body are telling you, to address specific symptoms, or to limit actions you know are harmful yet keep repeating, I am here to help you along your journey.
Janis Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
To help facilitate this work, I draw from a variety of proven methodologies, including EMDR, always incorporating what is most helpful for each person.
Feeling stuck? Are you generally well-functioning but feel like you're struggling too much lately? Does "everything" seem to trigger you these days? My primary goal is to provide my clients with insight and practical feedback to help address life’s current challenges and long-standing personal issues that are causing concern, or keeping them feeling stuck. With a trauma lens, compassion and understanding, my work focuses on helping my clients identify and find resolution for a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional and behavioral concerns.
To help facilitate this work, I draw from a variety of proven methodologies, including EMDR, always incorporating what is most helpful for each person.
Feeling stuck? Are you generally well-functioning but feel like you're struggling too much lately? Does "everything" seem to trigger you these days? My primary goal is to provide my clients with insight and practical feedback to help address life’s current challenges and long-standing personal issues that are causing concern, or keeping them feeling stuck. With a trauma lens, compassion and understanding, my work focuses on helping my clients identify and find resolution for a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional and behavioral concerns.
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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.