EMDR Therapists in Highland Park, IL

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Stephanie Mantelman
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
I am EMDR trained and utilize other trauma focused modalities in order to help my clients heal.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist with 8 years of experience in many settings. One of the most important things is to make a connection, create a safe space, and build a course of treatment based on each individual needs. I offer compassion and also direction to my clients.
I am EMDR trained and utilize other trauma focused modalities in order to help my clients heal.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist with 8 years of experience in many settings. One of the most important things is to make a connection, create a safe space, and build a course of treatment based on each individual needs. I offer compassion and also direction to my clients.
(847) 744-9432 View (847) 744-9432
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Harry James Nozicka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
I have been in Private Practice for many years and pride myself on keeping up to date on learning some of the most contemporary therapeutic approaches available today. My services go beyond traditional talking about problems and focus more on helping people maximize their strengths through the use of contemporary and innovative therapies such as Brainspotting, EMDR, Mindfulness informed therapy, and Clinical Hypnosis. These approaches are extremely effective in dealing with or overcoming anxiety, depression, stress, conflicts, trauma, performance issues, and stress-intensified physical problems.
I have been in Private Practice for many years and pride myself on keeping up to date on learning some of the most contemporary therapeutic approaches available today. My services go beyond traditional talking about problems and focus more on helping people maximize their strengths through the use of contemporary and innovative therapies such as Brainspotting, EMDR, Mindfulness informed therapy, and Clinical Hypnosis. These approaches are extremely effective in dealing with or overcoming anxiety, depression, stress, conflicts, trauma, performance issues, and stress-intensified physical problems.
(847) 440-3668 View (847) 440-3668
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Katie Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
Our sessions are heavily focused on EMDR, but we may also incorporate mindfulness, CBT and yoga in sessions if welcomed.
The journey to healing can be overwhelming. By meeting my clients where they're at and taking time to build a strong therapeutic alliance, we can work toward you become the best version of yourself. I am an EMDR Certified clinician and registered yoga instructor specializing in trauma and CPTSD. . I firmly believe in our body and mind's innate ability to heal, and am honored to guide my clients through this process.
Our sessions are heavily focused on EMDR, but we may also incorporate mindfulness, CBT and yoga in sessions if welcomed.
The journey to healing can be overwhelming. By meeting my clients where they're at and taking time to build a strong therapeutic alliance, we can work toward you become the best version of yourself. I am an EMDR Certified clinician and registered yoga instructor specializing in trauma and CPTSD. . I firmly believe in our body and mind's innate ability to heal, and am honored to guide my clients through this process.
(708) 888-2290 View (708) 888-2290
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Marion Greenwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, DBT-C
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035  (Online Only)
I hold post-graduate certificates in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and an Autism Studies degree from UC Davis.
Hi, my name is Marion Greenwood. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I live in the Chicago Suburbs with my husband and two children. My experience includes working across the lifespan in private practice, schools, hospitals and outpatient settings. I treat adults with a variety of needs related to PTSD and Complex Trauma, Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorders and Neurodiversity (ADHD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc.). I am passionate about helping my clients meet their goals!
I hold post-graduate certificates in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and an Autism Studies degree from UC Davis.
Hi, my name is Marion Greenwood. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I live in the Chicago Suburbs with my husband and two children. My experience includes working across the lifespan in private practice, schools, hospitals and outpatient settings. I treat adults with a variety of needs related to PTSD and Complex Trauma, Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorders and Neurodiversity (ADHD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc.). I am passionate about helping my clients meet their goals!
(224) 332-3585 View (224) 332-3585
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Bonnie Fights
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035  (Online Only)
I offer compassionate support and the chance to be truly heard and accepted just as you are. I work within a holistic framework that encompasses many different approaches (Person Centered, Behavioral, IFS, EMDR, Mindfulness, Body/Mind). Depending on your needs and preferences, your therapy may include exploring your inner world, getting feedback and support, healing past emotional wounds, obtaining clarity and insight, finding new directions, or trying on new behaviors and skills. We will work together to find approaches that are most effective for you.
I offer compassionate support and the chance to be truly heard and accepted just as you are. I work within a holistic framework that encompasses many different approaches (Person Centered, Behavioral, IFS, EMDR, Mindfulness, Body/Mind). Depending on your needs and preferences, your therapy may include exploring your inner world, getting feedback and support, healing past emotional wounds, obtaining clarity and insight, finding new directions, or trying on new behaviors and skills. We will work together to find approaches that are most effective for you.
(224) 212-1130 View (224) 212-1130
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Dr. Eleanor D Laser
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience using Hypnosis, NLP, EMDR and EFT for medical procedures, weight loss, anxiety reduction, essential tremor, and other issues. Through hypnosis, I can help you shift into a new way of thinking and being by deleting old messages and old programmed behaviors. We can replace old behaviors that no longer serve you with new thoughts and actions and that will improve the quality of your life and give you the peace and comfort. I am a coauthor of Patient Sedation Without Medication. Please visit my website www.laserhypnosis.com.
I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience using Hypnosis, NLP, EMDR and EFT for medical procedures, weight loss, anxiety reduction, essential tremor, and other issues. Through hypnosis, I can help you shift into a new way of thinking and being by deleting old messages and old programmed behaviors. We can replace old behaviors that no longer serve you with new thoughts and actions and that will improve the quality of your life and give you the peace and comfort. I am a coauthor of Patient Sedation Without Medication. Please visit my website www.laserhypnosis.com.
(312) 465-4993 View (312) 465-4993
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Andrea Wintroub
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD , MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
At Here & Now our goal is to help each client discover the joy of feeling comfortable in their skin and knowing their purpose in life. Our clinical specialists thoughtfully and compassionately tailor a wellness hub of solutions to each patient’s unique needs. Our Wellness Hub of professionals incorporate evidence-based practices. Everyone's Hub at Here & Now is unique; it may involve psychiatry or talk therapy, brain training, infusion therapy, art therapy, hypnosis, breath work, virtual reality exposure therapy, EMDR, movement and somatic work. We also offer trusted resources for confronting and overcoming substance abuse issues.
At Here & Now our goal is to help each client discover the joy of feeling comfortable in their skin and knowing their purpose in life. Our clinical specialists thoughtfully and compassionately tailor a wellness hub of solutions to each patient’s unique needs. Our Wellness Hub of professionals incorporate evidence-based practices. Everyone's Hub at Here & Now is unique; it may involve psychiatry or talk therapy, brain training, infusion therapy, art therapy, hypnosis, breath work, virtual reality exposure therapy, EMDR, movement and somatic work. We also offer trusted resources for confronting and overcoming substance abuse issues.
(847) 796-6123 View (847) 796-6123
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Jen Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
I am an EMDR therapist.
Welcome to Open Heart Clear Mind Therapy, a safe haven where every story is acknowledged, every pain validated, and every triumph applauded. I strive to genuinely understand and share in the emotions and experiences of my clients. I am dedicated to creating a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect, where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate life's difficulties. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
I am an EMDR therapist.
Welcome to Open Heart Clear Mind Therapy, a safe haven where every story is acknowledged, every pain validated, and every triumph applauded. I strive to genuinely understand and share in the emotions and experiences of my clients. I am dedicated to creating a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect, where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate life's difficulties. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
(847) 315-0220 View (847) 315-0220
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Mehwish Issa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, IL 60035  (Online Only)
I am a trained EMDR, Brainspotting certified, and completed Internal family system (Parts work) Level 1.
Have you been in therapy for years and still find yourself at same spot? As a trauma therapist, I understand it is not easy to talk about your past. I teach clients healthy coping skills and grounding techniques to help pull away from flash backs, Unwanted memories, negative, or challenging emotions. I welcome all of your parts that are carrying the burden from past traumatic experience.
I am a trained EMDR, Brainspotting certified, and completed Internal family system (Parts work) Level 1.
Have you been in therapy for years and still find yourself at same spot? As a trauma therapist, I understand it is not easy to talk about your past. I teach clients healthy coping skills and grounding techniques to help pull away from flash backs, Unwanted memories, negative, or challenging emotions. I welcome all of your parts that are carrying the burden from past traumatic experience.
(224) 360-5461 View (224) 360-5461
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Hilary Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
With over 20 years of counseling experience as a Gottman Certified therapist with trauma training and EMDR working with individuals, families, and couples in crisis is my passion. I encourage my clients to increase their resilience by developing the skills to grow whether individually, as a couple, or in a family system. Challenges can be viewed negatively but they can also be used as a positive tool for change that can lead to stronger relationships with the right support.
With over 20 years of counseling experience as a Gottman Certified therapist with trauma training and EMDR working with individuals, families, and couples in crisis is my passion. I encourage my clients to increase their resilience by developing the skills to grow whether individually, as a couple, or in a family system. Challenges can be viewed negatively but they can also be used as a positive tool for change that can lead to stronger relationships with the right support.
(224) 208-1819 View (224) 208-1819
Resilience & Transformation Psychotherapy Center
LCPC
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
Using a combination of CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy techniques, we help you better understand trauma, practice more functional coping skills, and learn how to reduce your reactions to triggers.
Resilience & Transformation Psychotherapy Center is a group psychotherapy practice based in Illinois that offers trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. One main goal of our work is to allow you process traumatic experiences so that you are no longer as effected by past painful events. Our work seeks to improve your sleep to be more restful, your live to become more meaningful and worth living. We aim to reduce your PTSD symptoms, such as nightmares, high anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and irritability.
Using a combination of CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy techniques, we help you better understand trauma, practice more functional coping skills, and learn how to reduce your reactions to triggers.
Resilience & Transformation Psychotherapy Center is a group psychotherapy practice based in Illinois that offers trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. One main goal of our work is to allow you process traumatic experiences so that you are no longer as effected by past painful events. Our work seeks to improve your sleep to be more restful, your live to become more meaningful and worth living. We aim to reduce your PTSD symptoms, such as nightmares, high anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and irritability.
(708) 367-3226 View (708) 367-3226
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Dr. Debra M. Block
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, BS
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
My areas of expertise include Behavioral Medicine - Women's Health - Trauma Therapy - EMDR - Behavioral Weight Management, including Bariatric Evaluations - Pain Management - Coping Skills - Stress Management.
I have been in practice since 2002, helping adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I work collaboratively with clients from a biopsychosocial perspective, using the interrelationship between the mind and body as a focus for treatment. As a medical psychologist on hospital staff, I diagnose and treat psychological issues in outpatient or inpatient therapy.
My areas of expertise include Behavioral Medicine - Women's Health - Trauma Therapy - EMDR - Behavioral Weight Management, including Bariatric Evaluations - Pain Management - Coping Skills - Stress Management.
I have been in practice since 2002, helping adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I work collaboratively with clients from a biopsychosocial perspective, using the interrelationship between the mind and body as a focus for treatment. As a medical psychologist on hospital staff, I diagnose and treat psychological issues in outpatient or inpatient therapy.
(224) 479-0198 View (224) 479-0198
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Joshua Garvey
Counselor, LCPC, LPHA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, IL 60035  (Online Only)
I gravitate towards therapies that seek to create awareness around thoughts, behaviors and values, including ACT and EMDR, with a psychodynamic lens to explore past experiences and the ways in which they shape you.
Transform Your Life: Embrace Joy, Growth, and Connection - Are you ready for a positive change in your life? Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or the weight of past traumas, taking the courageous step of seeking therapy can be the catalyst for transforming your life. Don't let yourself feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the path ahead any longer. Let's embark on a journey together towards reclaiming your energy and rediscovering the joy, growth, and connection you deserve.
I gravitate towards therapies that seek to create awareness around thoughts, behaviors and values, including ACT and EMDR, with a psychodynamic lens to explore past experiences and the ways in which they shape you.
Transform Your Life: Embrace Joy, Growth, and Connection - Are you ready for a positive change in your life? Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or the weight of past traumas, taking the courageous step of seeking therapy can be the catalyst for transforming your life. Don't let yourself feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the path ahead any longer. Let's embark on a journey together towards reclaiming your energy and rediscovering the joy, growth, and connection you deserve.
(312) 313-6505 View (312) 313-6505
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Agi Corona Semrad
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, IL 60035
I utilize a blend of evidence-based therapies, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness.
I am a bilingual Spanish/English Counselor with a background in Education and a Masters in Community Counseling. I am a compassionate counselor experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and groups. Recognizing the pivotal role parents play in a child's development, I provide a non-judgmental and empathetic space for parents to express their concerns and explore effective parenting techniques. I am passionate about helping those who are neuro-diverse thrive in a neuro-typical world.
I utilize a blend of evidence-based therapies, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness.
I am a bilingual Spanish/English Counselor with a background in Education and a Masters in Community Counseling. I am a compassionate counselor experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and groups. Recognizing the pivotal role parents play in a child's development, I provide a non-judgmental and empathetic space for parents to express their concerns and explore effective parenting techniques. I am passionate about helping those who are neuro-diverse thrive in a neuro-typical world.
(847) 307-7273 x2 View (847) 307-7273 x2
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Lisa Lang
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, IL 60035
Waitlist for new clients
We all struggle sometimes. When life's challenges become too overwhelming, gathering the courage to reach out for professional help can be incredibly difficult. I am committed to providing you with a safe, supportive place where we can address the problems you are facing. I specialize in helping individuals and families gain clarity and resolution about distressing thoughts, emotions and behaviors. We will work together to enhance insight and develop personal strengths to help you move forward towards a more fulfilling life.
We all struggle sometimes. When life's challenges become too overwhelming, gathering the courage to reach out for professional help can be incredibly difficult. I am committed to providing you with a safe, supportive place where we can address the problems you are facing. I specialize in helping individuals and families gain clarity and resolution about distressing thoughts, emotions and behaviors. We will work together to enhance insight and develop personal strengths to help you move forward towards a more fulfilling life.
(203) 437-4506 View (203) 437-4506
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Michael McNulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
Most of my clients, both individuals and couples, come to me seeking to have their perspectives understood, so they can better understand themselves and their relationships. As this occurs, they are able to significantly improve the quality of their lives. I seek to create an atmosphere that promotes respect, understanding, responsibility, compassion, and creativity as people strive to live their lives consciously in ways that help them achieve the goals most important to them. To this end, I strive to have the utmost respect for the uniqueness of every individual and couple that I treat.
Most of my clients, both individuals and couples, come to me seeking to have their perspectives understood, so they can better understand themselves and their relationships. As this occurs, they are able to significantly improve the quality of their lives. I seek to create an atmosphere that promotes respect, understanding, responsibility, compassion, and creativity as people strive to live their lives consciously in ways that help them achieve the goals most important to them. To this end, I strive to have the utmost respect for the uniqueness of every individual and couple that I treat.
(847) 221-6141 View (847) 221-6141
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Richard N Goodman
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
Each of us has a unique combination of innate strengths and, yes, weaknesses. Psychotherapy - or counseling -- is a process of regaining and leveraging our strengths, shoring up deficiencies and effectively managing the challenges in our lives. Our ability to learn is another important gift we all possess. Psychotherapy allows the client to either learn, re-learn or even unlearn thoughts and behaviors which, in turn, leads to emotional well-being. Our emotions are important signals, but they need not become emergencies themselves.
Each of us has a unique combination of innate strengths and, yes, weaknesses. Psychotherapy - or counseling -- is a process of regaining and leveraging our strengths, shoring up deficiencies and effectively managing the challenges in our lives. Our ability to learn is another important gift we all possess. Psychotherapy allows the client to either learn, re-learn or even unlearn thoughts and behaviors which, in turn, leads to emotional well-being. Our emotions are important signals, but they need not become emergencies themselves.
(847) 979-4914 View (847) 979-4914
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Center for Relationship Health @The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
(847) 603-2246 View (847) 603-2246
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Dr. Dana Louise Martin
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skills and personal insights that will transform how you see yourself, others, and the world.
My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skills and personal insights that will transform how you see yourself, others, and the world.
(224) 261-7661 View (224) 261-7661
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360 Therapy
LCPC, IEC, PEL
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
360 therapy is a group of expert therapists focused on helping you manage and overcome the challenges in your life. As our name suggests, we take a holistic approach, looking at how social, biological and psychological factors influence emotional well being. 360 Therapy offers men's, women's, couple's, family and group counseling. Our clinician team has many year's experience in a wide range of issues, from Addiction, ADHD and Anxiety, to Depression, Eating Disorder and Trauma. We accept several major insurance plans, and we have a sliding scale fee program if needed.
360 therapy is a group of expert therapists focused on helping you manage and overcome the challenges in your life. As our name suggests, we take a holistic approach, looking at how social, biological and psychological factors influence emotional well being. 360 Therapy offers men's, women's, couple's, family and group counseling. Our clinician team has many year's experience in a wide range of issues, from Addiction, ADHD and Anxiety, to Depression, Eating Disorder and Trauma. We accept several major insurance plans, and we have a sliding scale fee program if needed.
(847) 562-5202 View (847) 562-5202

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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.