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Avery Connolly, Integrative Minds LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Additionally, I am a trained EMDR therapist and certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
My clinical philosophy can be captured by the following words… It’s not just in your head, it’s in your brain. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that much of the ongoing emotional and psychological distress we carry throughout life is rooted in traumatic underpinnings, which directly affects the central nervous system. In helping clients understand the neurological reasons behind their distress, and integrating techniques to support rewiring for well-being, individuals become more empowered and confident to creatively assume control for how they want to live their lives.
Additionally, I am a trained EMDR therapist and certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
My clinical philosophy can be captured by the following words… It’s not just in your head, it’s in your brain. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that much of the ongoing emotional and psychological distress we carry throughout life is rooted in traumatic underpinnings, which directly affects the central nervous system. In helping clients understand the neurological reasons behind their distress, and integrating techniques to support rewiring for well-being, individuals become more empowered and confident to creatively assume control for how they want to live their lives.
(484) 424-0033 View (484) 424-0033
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Angela Facchinei
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? Life can be hard sometimes. I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy that, unlike traditional talk-therapy, enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. As an EMDR trained therapist, I provide EMDR therapy to all ages to address stuck memories and help to reorganize past thoughts, feelings and memories that are related to a traumatic event that can oftentimes keep us hooked or stuck from moving forward in work & relationships, preventing us living our best lives. You are worth it and you ARE capable of healing!
Feeling stuck? Life can be hard sometimes. I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy that, unlike traditional talk-therapy, enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. As an EMDR trained therapist, I provide EMDR therapy to all ages to address stuck memories and help to reorganize past thoughts, feelings and memories that are related to a traumatic event that can oftentimes keep us hooked or stuck from moving forward in work & relationships, preventing us living our best lives. You are worth it and you ARE capable of healing!
(717) 952-9911 View (717) 952-9911
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Charlie Folks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile. I have worked in the field of substance use disorder for over 40 years. I have a Masters in Social Work and have had many management positions at addiction treatment facilities throughout the years. My passion is working with patients on an individual basis to help process their issues using evidenced-based treatment modalities while also building strong support networks of recovery.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile. I have worked in the field of substance use disorder for over 40 years. I have a Masters in Social Work and have had many management positions at addiction treatment facilities throughout the years. My passion is working with patients on an individual basis to help process their issues using evidenced-based treatment modalities while also building strong support networks of recovery.
(267) 214-5027 View (267) 214-5027
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Maggie Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Waitlist for new clients
With a belief that our inner obstacles create our outer obstacles, the goal of my practice is to help you to understand and remove those obstacles from your life. I will be there to support you as we work together to understand the relationship that you have with yourself as well as the relationship patterns that you have with other people. It is my hope that I can help you with self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-love.
With a belief that our inner obstacles create our outer obstacles, the goal of my practice is to help you to understand and remove those obstacles from your life. I will be there to support you as we work together to understand the relationship that you have with yourself as well as the relationship patterns that you have with other people. It is my hope that I can help you with self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-love.
(484) 218-5322 View (484) 218-5322
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Jill Verofsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I have 12 years of experience in working with individuals with substance use disorder covering a wide range of concerns such as addiction, alcoholism, depression, anxiety and dual diagnosis issues. I have also worked with patients whom have struggled with trauma and abuse of all forms. These issues can be seriously debilitating and it is important to be proactive in developing individualized treatment plans.
I have 12 years of experience in working with individuals with substance use disorder covering a wide range of concerns such as addiction, alcoholism, depression, anxiety and dual diagnosis issues. I have also worked with patients whom have struggled with trauma and abuse of all forms. These issues can be seriously debilitating and it is important to be proactive in developing individualized treatment plans.
(267) 763-3485 View (267) 763-3485
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Mineela J Chand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
You are so done with working hard at being someone and something you are not. You may also be tired of faking a smile that is so often a mask. You have been living under the expectations of others and it may be getting in the way of you getting what you want out of life and being who you want to be. You want to live differently and you either don’t know where to start or you are ready for the next step in your journey to becoming more you. You may want to experience more freedom, more peace or greater connection to yourself or in your relationship with others.
You are so done with working hard at being someone and something you are not. You may also be tired of faking a smile that is so often a mask. You have been living under the expectations of others and it may be getting in the way of you getting what you want out of life and being who you want to be. You want to live differently and you either don’t know where to start or you are ready for the next step in your journey to becoming more you. You may want to experience more freedom, more peace or greater connection to yourself or in your relationship with others.
(610) 697-9440 View (610) 697-9440
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Kathryn Nevin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Kathryn Nevin, LCSW, CCTP. It's wonderful to see you seeking support and making strides to connect here! I'm here to assist with various challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, self-harm, and personality disorders. My focus lies particularly in trauma therapy. In our first session, I'll tailor our approach to suit your needs and optimize outcomes.
Hello, I'm Kathryn Nevin, LCSW, CCTP. It's wonderful to see you seeking support and making strides to connect here! I'm here to assist with various challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, self-harm, and personality disorders. My focus lies particularly in trauma therapy. In our first session, I'll tailor our approach to suit your needs and optimize outcomes.
(215) 608-5627 View (215) 608-5627
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
(484) 573-6630 View (484) 573-6630
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Lisa Hallahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Not accepting new clients
I am trained in EMDR, IFS informed and use components of CBT/DBT as treatment modalities.
Working together to find healing for your pain, I offer support and the tools you need to cope with life; whether in crisis or experiencing everyday stress. Your goals are of utmost importance and I want to help you find happiness and healthy ways to handle life's challenges. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults and am honored to hear your life story. I want to be on this journey with you to help you find your inner strength that is within each of us. My specialties include working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety and co-occurring issues.
I am trained in EMDR, IFS informed and use components of CBT/DBT as treatment modalities.
Working together to find healing for your pain, I offer support and the tools you need to cope with life; whether in crisis or experiencing everyday stress. Your goals are of utmost importance and I want to help you find happiness and healthy ways to handle life's challenges. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults and am honored to hear your life story. I want to be on this journey with you to help you find your inner strength that is within each of us. My specialties include working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety and co-occurring issues.
(484) 214-2652 View (484) 214-2652

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Sarah Seeling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010  (Online Only)
Welcome to Reframe Counseling Services, a mental health resource dedicated to helping you learn, heal and create a life you love. My great passion is helping people to regain their emotional wellbeing and strengthen their relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I do this through compassionate guidance and clinical counseling in a nonjudgmental safe place. I am trained in EMDR and have many years of experience treating a variety of issues. I am currently offering online, virtual EMDR!
Welcome to Reframe Counseling Services, a mental health resource dedicated to helping you learn, heal and create a life you love. My great passion is helping people to regain their emotional wellbeing and strengthen their relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I do this through compassionate guidance and clinical counseling in a nonjudgmental safe place. I am trained in EMDR and have many years of experience treating a variety of issues. I am currently offering online, virtual EMDR!
(267) 754-3329 View (267) 754-3329
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Evergreen Counseling and Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Waitlist for new clients
Our clinicians have training, certification in CBT, Short Term Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, EMDR, Family Therapy (Systems, Structural), and Couples Therapy, Autism Evaluation and Diagnosis, educational testing and full battery psychological assessment for children and adults.
We welcome you to Evergreen! We are a private practice group of compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. We understand it's not easy to open up to someone you don't know, but we strive to make your experience as easy and comfortable as possible. We are here to support you, to help develop workable solutions, and to improve overall health and well-being. We know that change and happiness are possible. You don't have to struggle; help is available. Our office staff are here and want to hear from you.
Our clinicians have training, certification in CBT, Short Term Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, EMDR, Family Therapy (Systems, Structural), and Couples Therapy, Autism Evaluation and Diagnosis, educational testing and full battery psychological assessment for children and adults.
We welcome you to Evergreen! We are a private practice group of compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. We understand it's not easy to open up to someone you don't know, but we strive to make your experience as easy and comfortable as possible. We are here to support you, to help develop workable solutions, and to improve overall health and well-being. We know that change and happiness are possible. You don't have to struggle; help is available. Our office staff are here and want to hear from you.
(215) 392-6685 View (215) 392-6685
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Anita Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119
I have extensive training in EMDR Therapy and Parts Work ( IFS informed).
You are more than the painful experiences you have endured. You may feel triggered in everyday situations or feel alone and isolated. You may struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, or guilt. However, you have a sense of your life purpose — and long to live your life more authentically. You are ready for relief. You're ready to love who you truly are and face your future with a sense of hope. In our work together, you will gain a deeper respect for what makes you unique. Through connecting with your core, authentic self, you can experience greater ease, freedom, and self-acceptance.
I have extensive training in EMDR Therapy and Parts Work ( IFS informed).
You are more than the painful experiences you have endured. You may feel triggered in everyday situations or feel alone and isolated. You may struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, or guilt. However, you have a sense of your life purpose — and long to live your life more authentically. You are ready for relief. You're ready to love who you truly are and face your future with a sense of hope. In our work together, you will gain a deeper respect for what makes you unique. Through connecting with your core, authentic self, you can experience greater ease, freedom, and self-acceptance.
(215) 461-3925 View (215) 461-3925
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Beth Bickel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Wynnewood, PA 19096
My main practice is focused on treating trauma and attachment. My trauma training and education is broad and ongoing. I provide treatment to clients age 12 and over and have worked with survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect. I incorporate EMDR into my practice whenever applicable and use an integrative approach that includes attachment theory, IFS, mindfulness and trauma psychoeducation.
My main practice is focused on treating trauma and attachment. My trauma training and education is broad and ongoing. I provide treatment to clients age 12 and over and have worked with survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect. I incorporate EMDR into my practice whenever applicable and use an integrative approach that includes attachment theory, IFS, mindfulness and trauma psychoeducation.
(610) 638-7418 View (610) 638-7418
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Gabby Slifkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
I also have specialized training in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Finding a new therapist can be really difficult and overwhelming. If you are someone who enjoys being creative and interested to see how bringing art into the therapeutic space can help you grow and heal, we might just be a good fit. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in PA and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I enjoy working with adults and have come to love the connection I am able to make with individuals from emerging adulthood and expanding to older individuals.
I also have specialized training in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Finding a new therapist can be really difficult and overwhelming. If you are someone who enjoys being creative and interested to see how bringing art into the therapeutic space can help you grow and heal, we might just be a good fit. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in PA and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I enjoy working with adults and have come to love the connection I am able to make with individuals from emerging adulthood and expanding to older individuals.
(484) 290-5430 View (484) 290-5430
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Mija Serrano | Anxiety | Perinatal | Trauma | Pennsylvania |
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wynnewood, PA 19096  (Online Only)
I am also trained to provide EMDR for trauma & PTSD relief!.
For too long, you've felt overwhelmed & burned out with what's happening in your life. You might be seeing it at home: you are feeling irritated with your family & don't feel good enough with your share of household responsibilities. Perhaps it’s at work: you can’t concentrate & it’s harder to keep up with all of your responsibilities like you used to. Maybe you are experiencing tension within your body & it feels so hard to relax. You are suffering & you are not sure how to get through it. No matter how these things are showing up for you, I am here to help you feel heard & to build the skills to get you through this!
I am also trained to provide EMDR for trauma & PTSD relief!.
For too long, you've felt overwhelmed & burned out with what's happening in your life. You might be seeing it at home: you are feeling irritated with your family & don't feel good enough with your share of household responsibilities. Perhaps it’s at work: you can’t concentrate & it’s harder to keep up with all of your responsibilities like you used to. Maybe you are experiencing tension within your body & it feels so hard to relax. You are suffering & you are not sure how to get through it. No matter how these things are showing up for you, I am here to help you feel heard & to build the skills to get you through this!
(717) 510-1640 View (717) 510-1640
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Courtney Ogbeche
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for ways to cope with today’s anxieties? At Vinson Therapeutic Collective, I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults. I am a champion for meeting people where they are with their issues and working from there. Using an eclectic approach by way of CBT, Person-Centered, Mindfulness and EMDR. I will work with you to find your authentic self, your strengths. We will work as a team to develop healthy coping skills to manage your concerns. I also incorporate spirituality for those who are seeking a holistic approach.
Are you looking for ways to cope with today’s anxieties? At Vinson Therapeutic Collective, I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults. I am a champion for meeting people where they are with their issues and working from there. Using an eclectic approach by way of CBT, Person-Centered, Mindfulness and EMDR. I will work with you to find your authentic self, your strengths. We will work as a team to develop healthy coping skills to manage your concerns. I also incorporate spirituality for those who are seeking a holistic approach.
(267) 310-3414 View (267) 310-3414
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Khloe Beth Hui
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ambler, PA 19002  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For those interested, I specialize in EMDR therapy.
Change is something we all experience and struggle through. Whether navigating the pain of a loss, the complications of a new or altered relationship, or a new diagnosis- it can feel lonely and daunting. Maybe the transition of life you are in is expected- entering parenthood, changing careers, or a readiness to address a painful experience from your past. Whatever the circumstances, change can feel debilitating.
For those interested, I specialize in EMDR therapy.
Change is something we all experience and struggle through. Whether navigating the pain of a loss, the complications of a new or altered relationship, or a new diagnosis- it can feel lonely and daunting. Maybe the transition of life you are in is expected- entering parenthood, changing careers, or a readiness to address a painful experience from your past. Whatever the circumstances, change can feel debilitating.
(267) 209-6493 View (267) 209-6493
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Diane Gibfried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I am certified in Gestalt Therapy and EMDR therapy.
I offer an opportunity to address multiple issues with an emphasis on the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Trauma and emotional pain can lead to a sense of being stuck. This can feel like being stuck in responses to situations and events and people that maintain our pain and present obstacles to our growth and flourishing. A warm and trusting therapeutic relationship can create an opportunity to get unstuck. This can manifest as increased confidence and a feeling that you are more present in your life. It can foster self awareness and improvement in your relationship with yourself and others.
I am certified in Gestalt Therapy and EMDR therapy.
I offer an opportunity to address multiple issues with an emphasis on the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Trauma and emotional pain can lead to a sense of being stuck. This can feel like being stuck in responses to situations and events and people that maintain our pain and present obstacles to our growth and flourishing. A warm and trusting therapeutic relationship can create an opportunity to get unstuck. This can manifest as increased confidence and a feeling that you are more present in your life. It can foster self awareness and improvement in your relationship with yourself and others.
(610) 679-8004 View (610) 679-8004
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Vanessa Evearts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CPMC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagleville, PA 19403  (Online Only)
The evidenced based approaches that I utilize elements of are traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT, trauma-focused and EMDR.
Living with depression, anxiety, or knowing something isn’t right but not knowing what to call it can be overwhelming and feel defeating. As a therapist and a human being I have seen the immense strength it takes to make the first step to ask for help and support. Your recovery and healing journey begins with you, who you are as a person and your experiences. I believe that you have immeasurable tools and strengths inside waiting to be discovered. I have been a therapist for the last 10 years providing therapy to adults living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, self-esteem issues and psychotic disorders.
The evidenced based approaches that I utilize elements of are traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT, trauma-focused and EMDR.
Living with depression, anxiety, or knowing something isn’t right but not knowing what to call it can be overwhelming and feel defeating. As a therapist and a human being I have seen the immense strength it takes to make the first step to ask for help and support. Your recovery and healing journey begins with you, who you are as a person and your experiences. I believe that you have immeasurable tools and strengths inside waiting to be discovered. I have been a therapist for the last 10 years providing therapy to adults living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, self-esteem issues and psychotic disorders.
(484) 715-8571 View (484) 715-8571
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Amy L Hostetter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Wyndmoor, PA 19038  (Online Only)
I have completed EMDR training through the EMDR Institute and have practiced meditation for 34 years in the US and India.
Choosing to begin psychotherapy can start with a feeling that there is more for you to discover, a greater balance to achieve, or a challenge to work through. In the safe accepting space of therapy, a healing process can evolve at a pace that is supportive and comfortable for you. I encourage people to approach their inner work with gentleness, perseverance, courage and compassion. I offer psychodynamic, mindful, cognitive and trauma-informed care to individuals, pairs and groups, including independent teens (only). I value and practice a thoughtful, culturally aware, and collaborative approach to our work.
I have completed EMDR training through the EMDR Institute and have practiced meditation for 34 years in the US and India.
Choosing to begin psychotherapy can start with a feeling that there is more for you to discover, a greater balance to achieve, or a challenge to work through. In the safe accepting space of therapy, a healing process can evolve at a pace that is supportive and comfortable for you. I encourage people to approach their inner work with gentleness, perseverance, courage and compassion. I offer psychodynamic, mindful, cognitive and trauma-informed care to individuals, pairs and groups, including independent teens (only). I value and practice a thoughtful, culturally aware, and collaborative approach to our work.
(267) 318-4404 x30 View (267) 318-4404 x30

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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.