EMDR Therapists in Haslet, TX

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Lauren Kane
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Haslet, TX 76052  (Online Only)
I am EMDR-trained.
I specialize in helping women who feel like they struggle with balancing the various roles they hold (wife, mom, friend, employee). Do you feel like perfectionism, anxiety or people pleasing keep you from enjoying your life? Are you struggling to adjust to your new role as a mom? Does past trauma or abuse still trigger you at random moments? If you struggle with any of these, we can work together to help you build coping skills, while also challenging the beliefs you hold about yourself that keep you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I would love to work with you to discover contentment and confidence.
I am EMDR-trained.
I specialize in helping women who feel like they struggle with balancing the various roles they hold (wife, mom, friend, employee). Do you feel like perfectionism, anxiety or people pleasing keep you from enjoying your life? Are you struggling to adjust to your new role as a mom? Does past trauma or abuse still trigger you at random moments? If you struggle with any of these, we can work together to help you build coping skills, while also challenging the beliefs you hold about yourself that keep you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I would love to work with you to discover contentment and confidence.
(817) 518-6967 View (817) 518-6967
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Jolyn 'katie' Meek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Haslet, TX 76052  (Online Only)
I am EMDR trained and specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, coping skills, self-esteem building, and seasons of life transitions.
Hello and welcome! My name is Katie, and I am so honored to walk through this season of life with you. I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach but am also tuned in to what my clients need to be successful. I excel working with young ladies and women.
I am EMDR trained and specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, coping skills, self-esteem building, and seasons of life transitions.
Hello and welcome! My name is Katie, and I am so honored to walk through this season of life with you. I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach but am also tuned in to what my clients need to be successful. I excel working with young ladies and women.
(940) 532-5761 View (940) 532-5761
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Bina Bird
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Haslet, TX 76052
I am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, EMDR Trained, and and trained in Gottman Levels 1 and 2, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Specializing in women's mental health and therapy for therapists and other helpers. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Or are you a therapist or in a helping profession yourself, and looking for your own support and healing? Whether you are facing relationship issues, overcoming past hurts and trauma, dealing with life transitions and day to day stress, or struggling during the reproductive years with pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, or even just day to day to life, I can help. I offer both in office sessions here in Haslet and online/virtual sessions to anyone in the state of Texas.
I am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, EMDR Trained, and and trained in Gottman Levels 1 and 2, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Specializing in women's mental health and therapy for therapists and other helpers. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Or are you a therapist or in a helping profession yourself, and looking for your own support and healing? Whether you are facing relationship issues, overcoming past hurts and trauma, dealing with life transitions and day to day stress, or struggling during the reproductive years with pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, or even just day to day to life, I can help. I offer both in office sessions here in Haslet and online/virtual sessions to anyone in the state of Texas.
(817) 769-6951 View (817) 769-6951
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Barnett Healing Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Haslet, TX 76052
Through the use of EMDR, CBT, Gottman, Mindfulness and other techniques, I work with clients to create a space where healing can happen and self-love is fostered.
My personal journey has been marked by both joys and sorrows, by growth and healing. Enduring the unexpected loss of a parent, battling negative self-perceptions, enduring abusive relationships, being hurt and betrayed by the church, the highs and lows of parenthood and marriage- these experiences have all contributed to who I am today. Through the beauty and pain of my life experiences, I have discovered the transformative power of inner resilience and spiritual connection. My experiences have led me to open Barnett Healing Center, where we provide a variety of services to assist in the healing journey of the mind, body & soul.
Through the use of EMDR, CBT, Gottman, Mindfulness and other techniques, I work with clients to create a space where healing can happen and self-love is fostered.
My personal journey has been marked by both joys and sorrows, by growth and healing. Enduring the unexpected loss of a parent, battling negative self-perceptions, enduring abusive relationships, being hurt and betrayed by the church, the highs and lows of parenthood and marriage- these experiences have all contributed to who I am today. Through the beauty and pain of my life experiences, I have discovered the transformative power of inner resilience and spiritual connection. My experiences have led me to open Barnett Healing Center, where we provide a variety of services to assist in the healing journey of the mind, body & soul.
(817) 523-1410 View (817) 523-1410
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Karmen Latterell
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Haslet, TX 76052
I am trained in EMDR and utilize EMDR along with CBT and motivational interviewing to meet you where you are at.
Getting help is hard and I am proud of you for taking the first step! I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with self-esteem and identity. Maybe your lack of self-worth has caused you to fall into addiction, self-harm or other self-sabotaging behaviors. You may feel a fight between your brain and your gut, because you know it’s wrong, but it just feels like you can’t do anything different.
I am trained in EMDR and utilize EMDR along with CBT and motivational interviewing to meet you where you are at.
Getting help is hard and I am proud of you for taking the first step! I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with self-esteem and identity. Maybe your lack of self-worth has caused you to fall into addiction, self-harm or other self-sabotaging behaviors. You may feel a fight between your brain and your gut, because you know it’s wrong, but it just feels like you can’t do anything different.
(817) 854-4573 View (817) 854-4573
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Begin Again Behavioral Health & Consulting
Counselor
Verified Verified
Haslet, TX 76052  (Online Only)
Begin Again Behavioral Health & Consulting is a virtual group private practice offering therapy services to a variety of populations.
Begin Again Behavioral Health & Consulting is a virtual group private practice offering therapy services to a variety of populations.
(682) 413-4416 View (682) 413-4416
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Mike Hays
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Haslet, TX 76052
Do you struggle with anger, depression, or anxiety? Do you need help teaching your child how to handle challenges such as these? You don't have to face these issues by yourself or bear your burdens in secret. I use a Christ-centered model of psychotherapy that addresses these concerns using proven psychotherapeutic methods in a safe and confidential environment.
Do you struggle with anger, depression, or anxiety? Do you need help teaching your child how to handle challenges such as these? You don't have to face these issues by yourself or bear your burdens in secret. I use a Christ-centered model of psychotherapy that addresses these concerns using proven psychotherapeutic methods in a safe and confidential environment.
(817) 438-2865 View (817) 438-2865
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Next Steps Professional Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, EMDR, CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haslet, TX 76052
If you are motivated to make positive changes in your life, I am motivated to help. I enjoy working with adults of all ages experiencing a range of issues. I am committed to helping individuals reach their fullest potential by giving them the skills, support, hope, and encouragement. Often times we experience hardships in different ways and at different times in life. My core practice has been built around using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution focused therapy approach to help others with overwhelming emotions.
If you are motivated to make positive changes in your life, I am motivated to help. I enjoy working with adults of all ages experiencing a range of issues. I am committed to helping individuals reach their fullest potential by giving them the skills, support, hope, and encouragement. Often times we experience hardships in different ways and at different times in life. My core practice has been built around using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution focused therapy approach to help others with overwhelming emotions.
(817) 242-9722 View (817) 242-9722

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Melisa Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76137
I am trained in and working on certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a clinically proven methodology for reprocessing distressing memories in an expedited manner.
I have a passion to work with people, helping them to heal from brokenness and walk in peace and health. I would love the opportunity to walk with you, if you are going through tough times, needing to sort through things or to heal from wounds.
I am trained in and working on certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a clinically proven methodology for reprocessing distressing memories in an expedited manner.
I have a passion to work with people, helping them to heal from brokenness and walk in peace and health. I would love the opportunity to walk with you, if you are going through tough times, needing to sort through things or to heal from wounds.
(940) 204-5310 View (940) 204-5310
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Blank Slate Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
We practice only evidence based modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), Psychodynamic Therapy, hypnosis, music therapy, sandtray therapy, and more.
We have the right therapist to meet your unique needs. With 35 licensed psychotherapists and four North Dallas locations, we specialize in changing lives. Offering a range of clinical services such as play therapy, adolescent therapy, individual adult counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, psychological testing and Teen DBT. Our clinicians are experts in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, addictions, trauma, OCD, grief, needs of gifted and talented, relationship concerns, self-harm, anger, guilt, divorce, identity concerns, perfectionism, behavior concerns, parenting, LGBTQIA+ concerns and more.
We practice only evidence based modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), Psychodynamic Therapy, hypnosis, music therapy, sandtray therapy, and more.
We have the right therapist to meet your unique needs. With 35 licensed psychotherapists and four North Dallas locations, we specialize in changing lives. Offering a range of clinical services such as play therapy, adolescent therapy, individual adult counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, psychological testing and Teen DBT. Our clinicians are experts in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, addictions, trauma, OCD, grief, needs of gifted and talented, relationship concerns, self-harm, anger, guilt, divorce, identity concerns, perfectionism, behavior concerns, parenting, LGBTQIA+ concerns and more.
(469) 771-1639 View (469) 771-1639
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Adia Banks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roanoke, TX 76262  (Online Only)
I also use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) to help you process and move past unhealthy beliefs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and isolated? I can help you make sense of your negative thoughts, and help you increase your motivation to achieve your goals. Together we will work to understand how your thoughts and feelings influence your behaviors. We will develop tools to help manage negative thought patterns and practice how to implement these tools to help you achieve your goals.
I also use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) to help you process and move past unhealthy beliefs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and isolated? I can help you make sense of your negative thoughts, and help you increase your motivation to achieve your goals. Together we will work to understand how your thoughts and feelings influence your behaviors. We will develop tools to help manage negative thought patterns and practice how to implement these tools to help you achieve your goals.
(682) 452-6870 View (682) 452-6870
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Jocelyn Cadiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC®
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76131
I use a variety of modalities to include DBT, EMDR, Gottman, and CPT for trauma.
Do you want to understand yourself better and grow to be the best version of yourself that you can be? You deserve to feel respected, heard, understood, and safe. You also deserve to laugh, have self compassion, and know that no matter what you're going through, you can be kind to yourself. Curiosity, creativity, and humor can also go a long way in your healing and growth! Each person brings their own unique situation and perspective. I will work with you to get to know the real you so that we find your own unique solutions and coping skills.
I use a variety of modalities to include DBT, EMDR, Gottman, and CPT for trauma.
Do you want to understand yourself better and grow to be the best version of yourself that you can be? You deserve to feel respected, heard, understood, and safe. You also deserve to laugh, have self compassion, and know that no matter what you're going through, you can be kind to yourself. Curiosity, creativity, and humor can also go a long way in your healing and growth! Each person brings their own unique situation and perspective. I will work with you to get to know the real you so that we find your own unique solutions and coping skills.
(817) 241-5297 View (817) 241-5297
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Nona Perry
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76244
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? You are not alone. I specialize in working with adults who carry the weight of anxiety, depression, past traumas, and the aftermath of abuse. My approach combines evidence-based therapies, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), mindfulness, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Through EMDR Intensives, we will journey together, allowing you to process complete traumas securely during extended sessions. Unlike traditional therapy, this approach accelerates healing and minimizes unnecessary suffering. My Women Over Fifty's group meets for healing connections.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless? You are not alone. I specialize in working with adults who carry the weight of anxiety, depression, past traumas, and the aftermath of abuse. My approach combines evidence-based therapies, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), mindfulness, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Through EMDR Intensives, we will journey together, allowing you to process complete traumas securely during extended sessions. Unlike traditional therapy, this approach accelerates healing and minimizes unnecessary suffering. My Women Over Fifty's group meets for healing connections.
(682) 900-6026 View (682) 900-6026
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Tonya Gastineau
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76131  (Online Only)
In addition, using EMDR technique, we strategically target and unlock trauma, facilitating healing via guided eye movements.
Women and individuals who have experienced trauma often become my favorite clients due to their resilience and strength. Their unique perspectives, deep emotional intelligence, and willingness to confront challenges inspire me. Working with them allows for profound connections and meaningful growth. I admire their courage in facing adversity and their capacity for healing and transformation. Supporting them on their journey towards empowerment and self-discovery is both fulfilling and humbling.
In addition, using EMDR technique, we strategically target and unlock trauma, facilitating healing via guided eye movements.
Women and individuals who have experienced trauma often become my favorite clients due to their resilience and strength. Their unique perspectives, deep emotional intelligence, and willingness to confront challenges inspire me. Working with them allows for profound connections and meaningful growth. I admire their courage in facing adversity and their capacity for healing and transformation. Supporting them on their journey towards empowerment and self-discovery is both fulfilling and humbling.
(817) 646-9080 View (817) 646-9080
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Christine M Fields
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy.
I’m Christine Fields, LMSW, and I’m deeply committed to helping women in different life transitions embrace their authentic selves. I understand that challenges such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions can make this difficult. What I love most about my work is guiding you through these obstacles to find your true self. Whether you’re dealing with the effects of sexual or domestic abuse, anxiety, or depression. In my practice, I provide compassionate and specialized care using a variety of therapeutic techniques., my goal is to support you in enhancing your mental health and well-being.
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy.
I’m Christine Fields, LMSW, and I’m deeply committed to helping women in different life transitions embrace their authentic selves. I understand that challenges such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions can make this difficult. What I love most about my work is guiding you through these obstacles to find your true self. Whether you’re dealing with the effects of sexual or domestic abuse, anxiety, or depression. In my practice, I provide compassionate and specialized care using a variety of therapeutic techniques., my goal is to support you in enhancing your mental health and well-being.
(817) 968-5978 View (817) 968-5978
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Ardenna Downing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248  (Online Only)
I am a certified EMDR therapist and also use Brainspotting.
I believe that we all deserve to be free from suffering in life. While pain is a part of life, suffering does not have to be. Healing is achieved from relationship, connection, and providing the brain an opportunity to work thru trauma with therapeutic interventions that treat the whole person. My services are best for individuals and groups who need relief, empowerment, insight, and healing from challenging life events, self destruction and relationships.
I am a certified EMDR therapist and also use Brainspotting.
I believe that we all deserve to be free from suffering in life. While pain is a part of life, suffering does not have to be. Healing is achieved from relationship, connection, and providing the brain an opportunity to work thru trauma with therapeutic interventions that treat the whole person. My services are best for individuals and groups who need relief, empowerment, insight, and healing from challenging life events, self destruction and relationships.
(469) 658-4150 View (469) 658-4150
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Susan Sparks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, 86834
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
I am EMDR certified and trained in Emotional Transformation Therapy.
Each person possesses a unique healing power and intelligence that resides within and guides their distinctive, mysterious, and evolving growth path. My approach to therapy honors an individual’s ability to connect with their inner wisdom, which leads to their unique healing power. Knowing that mind, body, and spirit are intimately interconnected and are essential aspects of each of us, I honor the whole person and consider mind, body, and spirit in an integrative approach to promote resilience and well-being.
I am EMDR certified and trained in Emotional Transformation Therapy.
Each person possesses a unique healing power and intelligence that resides within and guides their distinctive, mysterious, and evolving growth path. My approach to therapy honors an individual’s ability to connect with their inner wisdom, which leads to their unique healing power. Knowing that mind, body, and spirit are intimately interconnected and are essential aspects of each of us, I honor the whole person and consider mind, body, and spirit in an integrative approach to promote resilience and well-being.
(682) 710-0326 View (682) 710-0326
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Jennifer Loeravasquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
Jennifer also has training in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, The Gottman Institute for couples, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Jennifer offers a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling that is genuine, compassionate and solution focused. She has extensive education, training, and experience in the field of mental health and wellness, and has been working with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns for over 10 years. Jen enjoys treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, family issues, career challenges, cultural concerns and spiritual problems. She is flexible, person-centered and strengths based, allowing her to address your unique needs.
Jennifer also has training in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, The Gottman Institute for couples, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Jennifer offers a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling that is genuine, compassionate and solution focused. She has extensive education, training, and experience in the field of mental health and wellness, and has been working with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns for over 10 years. Jen enjoys treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, family issues, career challenges, cultural concerns and spiritual problems. She is flexible, person-centered and strengths based, allowing her to address your unique needs.
(469) 833-2387 View (469) 833-2387
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Andrea Talbot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76177
The modalities I primarily use within therapeutic relationships are CBT, DBT, ACT, strengths based, psychodynamic, and EMDR.
My therapeutic focus involves working with adults, adolescents, and couples, and I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community.. I have provided care to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other mental health struggles in individual and group therapy environments. My goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with the best opportunity to overcome the difficulties within their lives through providing them with the tools, setting, and resources that they need to empower them to create change in their lives.
The modalities I primarily use within therapeutic relationships are CBT, DBT, ACT, strengths based, psychodynamic, and EMDR.
My therapeutic focus involves working with adults, adolescents, and couples, and I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community.. I have provided care to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other mental health struggles in individual and group therapy environments. My goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with the best opportunity to overcome the difficulties within their lives through providing them with the tools, setting, and resources that they need to empower them to create change in their lives.
(817) 518-4909 x1 View (817) 518-4909 x1
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Dr. Kimberly Dunkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, SEP, BASE-P
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76177
I am trained in Somatic Experiencing (assistant), EMDR, DBT, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Neuroaffective Touch, The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, and BASE (Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education).
Is your nervous system stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or appease? In the first session, I provide concrete tools to resolve somatic issues, flashbacks, PTSD, developmental trauma, attachment issues, phobias, medical trauma, autoimmune issues, and trauma without reliving the story. My Neurophysiological Trauma Treatment protocol offers a healing roadmap and answers the question, "What makes this make sense?"
I am trained in Somatic Experiencing (assistant), EMDR, DBT, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Neuroaffective Touch, The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, and BASE (Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education).
Is your nervous system stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or appease? In the first session, I provide concrete tools to resolve somatic issues, flashbacks, PTSD, developmental trauma, attachment issues, phobias, medical trauma, autoimmune issues, and trauma without reliving the story. My Neurophysiological Trauma Treatment protocol offers a healing roadmap and answers the question, "What makes this make sense?"
(817) 385-9129 View (817) 385-9129

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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.