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Helen Sarah Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, NY 14882  (Online Only)
I am a fully trained EMDR (trauma) psychotherapist through The EMDR Insitute.
Are you wanting to make some changes, emotionally, but are feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Is work or school stress feeling like it's bearing down on you? Do you feel lonely or lost? Do you want to be healthier in general? Whether it's working through life transitions, conflicts, old hurts, trauma or just basic day to day stress- I am ready and able to help. With 25 + years of experience supporting people from all walks of life, I have many ways of helping you to heal! LGBTQ friendly. I myself am bisexual. I am direct and enjoy finding humor in even the darkest moments.
I am a fully trained EMDR (trauma) psychotherapist through The EMDR Insitute.
Are you wanting to make some changes, emotionally, but are feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Is work or school stress feeling like it's bearing down on you? Do you feel lonely or lost? Do you want to be healthier in general? Whether it's working through life transitions, conflicts, old hurts, trauma or just basic day to day stress- I am ready and able to help. With 25 + years of experience supporting people from all walks of life, I have many ways of helping you to heal! LGBTQ friendly. I myself am bisexual. I am direct and enjoy finding humor in even the darkest moments.
(607) 360-5742 View (607) 360-5742
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Jennifer Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, NY 14882
I utilize training in psychodynamic approaches, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, attachment/traumawork, EMDR, Jungian dreamwork for deeper psychological processes, and EFT for couples.
Taking time to sort through your thoughts and feelings with someone safe and very present is one of the greatest gifts to give yourself. I'm here to help you find relief, understand, heal, integrate, and grow. Through warm acceptance, genuine presence, and attuned reflections, I build a trusting partnership. Together in this supportive, emotionally engaged alliance, we create the experiences that deepen your relationship with self and others. In this new self-awareness, I help you reconnect with your innate strengths. Using these capabilities, I will guide you to develop successful skills and coping strategies to reach your goals.
I utilize training in psychodynamic approaches, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, attachment/traumawork, EMDR, Jungian dreamwork for deeper psychological processes, and EFT for couples.
Taking time to sort through your thoughts and feelings with someone safe and very present is one of the greatest gifts to give yourself. I'm here to help you find relief, understand, heal, integrate, and grow. Through warm acceptance, genuine presence, and attuned reflections, I build a trusting partnership. Together in this supportive, emotionally engaged alliance, we create the experiences that deepen your relationship with self and others. In this new self-awareness, I help you reconnect with your innate strengths. Using these capabilities, I will guide you to develop successful skills and coping strategies to reach your goals.
(607) 275-5787 View (607) 275-5787
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Tompkins Community Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, NY 14882
Hi, My name is Adam Scholl, LCSW-R and I own a MH clinic in downtown Ithaca. Tompkins Community Counseling is a small, family owned mental health clinic located in downtown Ithaca. All of our clinicians have over 25 years experience and each offers a variety of specialties to treat various mental health concerns. We are currently accepting new referrals. We are in-network with Aetna insurance, and we submit claims for our clients with other insurance policies. We do this because it helps support our mission of removing barriers between you and counseling.
Hi, My name is Adam Scholl, LCSW-R and I own a MH clinic in downtown Ithaca. Tompkins Community Counseling is a small, family owned mental health clinic located in downtown Ithaca. All of our clinicians have over 25 years experience and each offers a variety of specialties to treat various mental health concerns. We are currently accepting new referrals. We are in-network with Aetna insurance, and we submit claims for our clients with other insurance policies. We do this because it helps support our mission of removing barriers between you and counseling.
(607) 208-7723 View (607) 208-7723

Online Therapists

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Teresa McMahon
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CFRC, EMDR, trained
Verified Verified
Alfred Station, NY 14803  (Online Only)
Parts work with EMDR and mindfulness.
I am licensed in New York and South Carolina. My evidence based practices are client centered. I meet you, where you are, by phone. I consider it sacred when my clients feel safe to speak to me about anything they have experienced. Honesty, trust and openness is all that is needed to begin the healing process. This is my calling.
Parts work with EMDR and mindfulness.
I am licensed in New York and South Carolina. My evidence based practices are client centered. I meet you, where you are, by phone. I consider it sacred when my clients feel safe to speak to me about anything they have experienced. Honesty, trust and openness is all that is needed to begin the healing process. This is my calling.
(607) 544-6565 View (607) 544-6565
Diara Anderson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Hello! My name is Dr. Diara Anderson. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of therapy experience. My areas of focus are person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approaches, Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR). My passion is working with individuals who have trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also love providing services to individuals who are experiencing grief and daily life stressors. My goal is to help you reach your mental health goals so you can live and optimal life.
Hello! My name is Dr. Diara Anderson. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of therapy experience. My areas of focus are person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approaches, Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR). My passion is working with individuals who have trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also love providing services to individuals who are experiencing grief and daily life stressors. My goal is to help you reach your mental health goals so you can live and optimal life.
(646) 212-4489 View (646) 212-4489
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Dr. Jacque Tara Washington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Henrietta, NY 14586  (Online Only)
I am a Doctor of Clinical Social Work with a degree from the University of Pennsylvania; a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from Syracuse University; a member of the National Association of Social Workers; an EMDR certified trauma treatment specialist; a professional actress, playwright, director, vocalist and member of Actor’s Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists; and a Christian, so I do my best to live a life of integrity, goodness, and service, without judgement. I integrate my skills, knowledge, and experiences to help you reach your full potential!
I am a Doctor of Clinical Social Work with a degree from the University of Pennsylvania; a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from Syracuse University; a member of the National Association of Social Workers; an EMDR certified trauma treatment specialist; a professional actress, playwright, director, vocalist and member of Actor’s Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists; and a Christian, so I do my best to live a life of integrity, goodness, and service, without judgement. I integrate my skills, knowledge, and experiences to help you reach your full potential!
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Brittney J Colf
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canandaigua, NY 14424
While EMDR therapy is my primary treatment approach for individuals, or SPACE for families, modalities used vary by client.
The focus of sessions is non-judgmental learning about oneself and the world around you. I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma, and understanding how this trauma is expressed through challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, etc. I additionally utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD.
While EMDR therapy is my primary treatment approach for individuals, or SPACE for families, modalities used vary by client.
The focus of sessions is non-judgmental learning about oneself and the world around you. I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma, and understanding how this trauma is expressed through challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, etc. I additionally utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD.
(585) 536-1874 View (585) 536-1874
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Carol Inzinga, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
I am a EMDR therapist, (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.
I specialize in the area of Trauma, which is an extraordinarily stressful event or events that shatters your sense of security, making you feel helpless and vulnerable. My experience has enabled me to work with clients that have symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress and many other emotional and physical responses. It is important to develop a collaborative relationship with the clients I serve and create an environment that provides support. My focus is first on relieving the symptoms and then addressing the distressing or traumatic events.
I am a EMDR therapist, (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.
I specialize in the area of Trauma, which is an extraordinarily stressful event or events that shatters your sense of security, making you feel helpless and vulnerable. My experience has enabled me to work with clients that have symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress and many other emotional and physical responses. It is important to develop a collaborative relationship with the clients I serve and create an environment that provides support. My focus is first on relieving the symptoms and then addressing the distressing or traumatic events.
(585) 454-9226 View (585) 454-9226
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Robin Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Binghamton, NY 13903
I have focused my practice on helping those who have had similar struggles, and utilize a variety of treatment modalities, including EMDR, to achieve this.
Hi. Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Are you feeling disconnected from others and having a difficult time communicating needs and desires to loved ones? I can help with that. I have been working with people on communication and negotiation of needs for many years. Being raised in a foster home, by my adopted parents, has helped my gain skills that I would not have had the opportunity to acquire otherwise, such as, accepting everyone for who they are and where they come from regardless of their background.
I have focused my practice on helping those who have had similar struggles, and utilize a variety of treatment modalities, including EMDR, to achieve this.
Hi. Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Are you feeling disconnected from others and having a difficult time communicating needs and desires to loved ones? I can help with that. I have been working with people on communication and negotiation of needs for many years. Being raised in a foster home, by my adopted parents, has helped my gain skills that I would not have had the opportunity to acquire otherwise, such as, accepting everyone for who they are and where they come from regardless of their background.
(607) 246-3568 View (607) 246-3568
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CNY True North Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
LMHC, CCTP, ATR
Verified Verified
Central Square, NY 13036
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School. I have over 18 years of experience of helping people heal emotional wounds. I specialize in trauma related issues and abuse, depression and anxiety. I am EMDR certified, a certified trauma professional and a register art therapist. I have an experience in traditional talk therapy, but also have qualifications in hypnotherapy, and equine assisted therapy (psychotherapy with horses).
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School. I have over 18 years of experience of helping people heal emotional wounds. I specialize in trauma related issues and abuse, depression and anxiety. I am EMDR certified, a certified trauma professional and a register art therapist. I have an experience in traditional talk therapy, but also have qualifications in hypnotherapy, and equine assisted therapy (psychotherapy with horses).
(315) 509-8380 View (315) 509-8380
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Cathy Becker
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850  (Online Only)
I integrate EMDR and DBT into my work, tailoring my approach to fit what you need.
I believe healing happens through relationships. When we can share all parts of ourselves with another and be truly seen. Witnessed. Understood. The messy, the dark, the confusing and the seemingly unlovable. All parts of you are welcome here. You’re invited to bring your whole self to each session where you will be seen, heard, and validated. From a place of openness and curiosity, I provide a warm and affirming space for you to heal and grow. You don’t have to do it alone, I would be honored and humbled to join you.
I integrate EMDR and DBT into my work, tailoring my approach to fit what you need.
I believe healing happens through relationships. When we can share all parts of ourselves with another and be truly seen. Witnessed. Understood. The messy, the dark, the confusing and the seemingly unlovable. All parts of you are welcome here. You’re invited to bring your whole self to each session where you will be seen, heard, and validated. From a place of openness and curiosity, I provide a warm and affirming space for you to heal and grow. You don’t have to do it alone, I would be honored and humbled to join you.
(929) 345-3449 View (929) 345-3449
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Ali Bamonto
Creative Arts Therapist, MS, LCAT
Verified Verified
East Rochester, NY 14445
As a therapist trained in EMDR, I can guide you through processing past trauma and regaining control of your thoughts and emotions.
“Mountains know the secrets we need to learn; that it might take time, it might be hard, but if you just hold on long enough, you will find the strength to rise up.” -Tyler Knott Gregson. Making the decision to change any aspect of your life is a big step towards living authentically and with fulfillment. Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, struggling with not feeling like yourself, or burdened by the impact of unprocessed trauma can make this step seem daunting. Together we can take that step, work towards a stronger sense of self, better handle triggers and work through past traumas.
As a therapist trained in EMDR, I can guide you through processing past trauma and regaining control of your thoughts and emotions.
“Mountains know the secrets we need to learn; that it might take time, it might be hard, but if you just hold on long enough, you will find the strength to rise up.” -Tyler Knott Gregson. Making the decision to change any aspect of your life is a big step towards living authentically and with fulfillment. Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, struggling with not feeling like yourself, or burdened by the impact of unprocessed trauma can make this step seem daunting. Together we can take that step, work towards a stronger sense of self, better handle triggers and work through past traumas.
(585) 460-5080 View (585) 460-5080
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Melea Sayward
Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bath, NY 14810  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer EMDR in therapy and have been trained through EMDRIA.
Welcome! Taking the step to access support through therapy is an act of courage. As a professional counselor it’s a privilege to step into the hard parts of life with others and I am happy to support you as you navigate your current struggle.
I offer EMDR in therapy and have been trained through EMDRIA.
Welcome! Taking the step to access support through therapy is an act of courage. As a professional counselor it’s a privilege to step into the hard parts of life with others and I am happy to support you as you navigate your current struggle.
(607) 305-4020 View (607) 305-4020
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Brittany Terotta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oswego, NY 13126  (Online Only)
Are you someone who believes that life could be more than it is? Do you have a vision for your life, but you aren’t sure how to reach it? My goal as a holistic therapist is to help people to align with wellness and bloom into their authentic self. Along with being trained in numerous evidenced based psychotherapy models such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Internal Family Systems, I also have extensive training in Reiki, meditation, and other holistic practices.
Are you someone who believes that life could be more than it is? Do you have a vision for your life, but you aren’t sure how to reach it? My goal as a holistic therapist is to help people to align with wellness and bloom into their authentic self. Along with being trained in numerous evidenced based psychotherapy models such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Internal Family Systems, I also have extensive training in Reiki, meditation, and other holistic practices.
(315) 819-0626 View (315) 819-0626
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Matthew Kelly
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Now fully trained in EMDR Therapy! “Will I ever get over this?” We’ve all thought that at least once in our lives. Whether you currently suffer from something that happened a week ago or ten years ago, you don’t have to deal with it on your own. I am here to help you find hope, peace, and healing for yourself as we work together to resolve whatever it is that you’re struggling with.
Now fully trained in EMDR Therapy! “Will I ever get over this?” We’ve all thought that at least once in our lives. Whether you currently suffer from something that happened a week ago or ten years ago, you don’t have to deal with it on your own. I am here to help you find hope, peace, and healing for yourself as we work together to resolve whatever it is that you’re struggling with.
(315) 660-2947 View (315) 660-2947
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Kirsten Lesch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Skaneateles, NY 13152
I treat individuals and couples issues, relationship and sexual concerns, anxiety, trauma, stress management, women's issues, and career uncertainty, Kirsten has been trained in CBT, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
You deserve a life that feels good. We know that even good relationships can get stuck in unhealthy patterns. Do you find that when you are trying to connect with your partner you end up in a cycle of communication that's not helpful or productive? Do you retreat and silence it until next time? There is always next time… Maybe this time they will understand…we become louder in hopes they see how hurt we are.The more we aren't seen and heard the more resentful we become. The explosions become more significant and the intimacy ceases, now you are just resentful roommates. It doesn't have to be this way.
I treat individuals and couples issues, relationship and sexual concerns, anxiety, trauma, stress management, women's issues, and career uncertainty, Kirsten has been trained in CBT, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
You deserve a life that feels good. We know that even good relationships can get stuck in unhealthy patterns. Do you find that when you are trying to connect with your partner you end up in a cycle of communication that's not helpful or productive? Do you retreat and silence it until next time? There is always next time… Maybe this time they will understand…we become louder in hopes they see how hurt we are.The more we aren't seen and heard the more resentful we become. The explosions become more significant and the intimacy ceases, now you are just resentful roommates. It doesn't have to be this way.
(315) 646-4014 View (315) 646-4014
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Tess Walsh Skaneateles Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CASAC
Verified Verified
Skaneateles, NY 13152
I offer EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives which helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
Now Currently Accepting New Clients. Are you struggling with who to call or where to turn right now? I understand that reaching out to talk to someone about your personal struggles or life challenges can be difficult and I am committed to provide you the support you need to promote personal growth through this unprecedented time. I am located on the beautiful Sinclair property in Skaneateles, offering a safe, quiet and discrete place of peace and tranquility. You are not alone, I will be by your side, helping you develop better clarity, understanding and direction. Please visit my website for more details on the services I offer.
I offer EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives which helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
Now Currently Accepting New Clients. Are you struggling with who to call or where to turn right now? I understand that reaching out to talk to someone about your personal struggles or life challenges can be difficult and I am committed to provide you the support you need to promote personal growth through this unprecedented time. I am located on the beautiful Sinclair property in Skaneateles, offering a safe, quiet and discrete place of peace and tranquility. You are not alone, I will be by your side, helping you develop better clarity, understanding and direction. Please visit my website for more details on the services I offer.
(315) 847-3862 View (315) 847-3862
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Sabrina Butler
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13207  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I can be quite eclectic with treatment modalities; however, I often use EMDR, CBT, and DBT techniques.
Often there are times when nothing really seems wrong in our lives, yet there is this sadness or anger, and we don't know where it comes from. Therapy can be beneficial in working on our known difficulties and the areas of ourselves that we need to become more familiar with. As a therapist, I aim to guide you toward healing, develop new skills and insights, and work collaboratively to produce the changes you want to see.
I can be quite eclectic with treatment modalities; however, I often use EMDR, CBT, and DBT techniques.
Often there are times when nothing really seems wrong in our lives, yet there is this sadness or anger, and we don't know where it comes from. Therapy can be beneficial in working on our known difficulties and the areas of ourselves that we need to become more familiar with. As a therapist, I aim to guide you toward healing, develop new skills and insights, and work collaboratively to produce the changes you want to see.
(315) 954-4594 View (315) 954-4594
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Whitney Read
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pittsford, NY 14534
I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR in addition to other modalities.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed with an unwanted change, unmet expectations, or a significant health diagnosis such as cancer or a chronic illness? These experiences impact how we cope and live our lives. Healing is not always linear, but it is possible; finding a therapist that you connect well with and where you feel comfortable is a vital part of that healing. People can sometimes struggle to find a space that is just theirs to be able to process the good, the bad and the in between... but our sessions together can be just that. Your space and time to have a moment to focus on your needs.
I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR in addition to other modalities.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed with an unwanted change, unmet expectations, or a significant health diagnosis such as cancer or a chronic illness? These experiences impact how we cope and live our lives. Healing is not always linear, but it is possible; finding a therapist that you connect well with and where you feel comfortable is a vital part of that healing. People can sometimes struggle to find a space that is just theirs to be able to process the good, the bad and the in between... but our sessions together can be just that. Your space and time to have a moment to focus on your needs.
(585) 207-3276 View (585) 207-3276
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Emily Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Pine City, NY 14871  (Online Only)
We work with a diverse group of clients, and we love that. I am the owner of Inner Lakes Therapy, a group practice of talented, diverse therapists with a range of specialties and identities, dedicated to providing therapy through a social justice lens. We have immediate openings. I specialize in providing compassionate treatment of trauma, and my clients appreciate my eclectic, flexible, and integrative approach to therapy, and a space where they feel they can be accepted for who they are, without judgment. My clients often value creative or out-of-the-box techniques. I offer 3 and 6 hour EMDR trauma treatment intensives.
We work with a diverse group of clients, and we love that. I am the owner of Inner Lakes Therapy, a group practice of talented, diverse therapists with a range of specialties and identities, dedicated to providing therapy through a social justice lens. We have immediate openings. I specialize in providing compassionate treatment of trauma, and my clients appreciate my eclectic, flexible, and integrative approach to therapy, and a space where they feel they can be accepted for who they are, without judgment. My clients often value creative or out-of-the-box techniques. I offer 3 and 6 hour EMDR trauma treatment intensives.
(607) 600-8278 View (607) 600-8278
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.