EMDR Therapists in San Antonio, TX

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Grace Holistic Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78255
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and other structured goal-oriented approaches are utilized in therapy.
Grace Holistic Counseling assesses the mind, body and spirit to maintain proper balance in your life journey.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and other structured goal-oriented approaches are utilized in therapy.
Grace Holistic Counseling assesses the mind, body and spirit to maintain proper balance in your life journey.
(210) 940-2326 View (210) 940-2326
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Svetlana Rangel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR therapy and IFS level 1.
Hi there! Do you often find yourself feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck? Is your life spinning out of control and you find yourself staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, trying to piece it back? I know how it feels, I been there myself. My hope is that therapy will help you feel more connected to your self and others, to create boundaries, to strengthen relationships, and find more creativity, joy, and peace in your life.
I am trained in EMDR therapy and IFS level 1.
Hi there! Do you often find yourself feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck? Is your life spinning out of control and you find yourself staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, trying to piece it back? I know how it feels, I been there myself. My hope is that therapy will help you feel more connected to your self and others, to create boundaries, to strengthen relationships, and find more creativity, joy, and peace in your life.
(210) 972-1556 View (210) 972-1556
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Ashley Jesse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
She also uses a collaborative approach to create a tailored treatment plan using therapies such as EMDR, CBT, play, sand tray, and expressive art therapies.
Ashley Jesse is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who is devoted to helping children and adults struggling with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief to create and maintain healthy coping patterns and find a sense of relief from painful symptoms. She has over seventeen years of experience in settings including community mental health and non-profit agencies and received her Master of Arts degree in Psychological Counseling from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA in 2006.
She also uses a collaborative approach to create a tailored treatment plan using therapies such as EMDR, CBT, play, sand tray, and expressive art therapies.
Ashley Jesse is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who is devoted to helping children and adults struggling with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief to create and maintain healthy coping patterns and find a sense of relief from painful symptoms. She has over seventeen years of experience in settings including community mental health and non-profit agencies and received her Master of Arts degree in Psychological Counseling from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA in 2006.
(726) 268-1886 View (726) 268-1886
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Alma C Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I am also pleased to provide EMDR therapy for clients looking to heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
I am pleased to offer clients both in-person sessions as well as the option of teletherapy sessions. If you are looking for an experienced and effective Professional Christian Counselor, it is likely you are facing some difficult challenges. It is important that you know you are not alone, and help is available. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I consider it an honor to support you in identifying and reaching your goals.
I am also pleased to provide EMDR therapy for clients looking to heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
I am pleased to offer clients both in-person sessions as well as the option of teletherapy sessions. If you are looking for an experienced and effective Professional Christian Counselor, it is likely you are facing some difficult challenges. It is important that you know you are not alone, and help is available. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I consider it an honor to support you in identifying and reaching your goals.
(210) 981-6390 View (210) 981-6390
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Vickie Jackson, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258  (Online Only)
In addition, I am trained to treat trauma as a Level 2 EMDR therapist.
I believe that one of the most important aspects of seeking professional help is to find someone with whom you can trust and feel comfortable in discussing your issues. As a licensed psychologist for over 30 years, I have successfully counseled numerous individuals and families in resolving difficulties in areas such as effective communication, coping with divorce, work/career issues, loss/grief, and serious chronic health conditions. All of these can lead to anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you to achieve inner peace and balance in your life.
In addition, I am trained to treat trauma as a Level 2 EMDR therapist.
I believe that one of the most important aspects of seeking professional help is to find someone with whom you can trust and feel comfortable in discussing your issues. As a licensed psychologist for over 30 years, I have successfully counseled numerous individuals and families in resolving difficulties in areas such as effective communication, coping with divorce, work/career issues, loss/grief, and serious chronic health conditions. All of these can lead to anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you to achieve inner peace and balance in your life.
(210) 774-6379 View (210) 774-6379
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Lourdes Durham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
I offer evidence based practices such as CPT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure and many others to fit your needs and personality, since therapy is not a one size fits all.
Weekend Appointments and some afternoons at this time ONLY. Have you ever felt lost? Misunderstood? Alone? You are not the only one and I'm here to walk the healing journey with you. I’ve been a Licensed Professional Counselor for more than 14 years. My experience include different populations and age groups with a variety of challenges. I have worked in a variety of settings from hospital ,residential and partial for children, adolescents and adults, and private practice among others, including veterans, military personnel, first responders and their families.
I offer evidence based practices such as CPT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure and many others to fit your needs and personality, since therapy is not a one size fits all.
Weekend Appointments and some afternoons at this time ONLY. Have you ever felt lost? Misunderstood? Alone? You are not the only one and I'm here to walk the healing journey with you. I’ve been a Licensed Professional Counselor for more than 14 years. My experience include different populations and age groups with a variety of challenges. I have worked in a variety of settings from hospital ,residential and partial for children, adolescents and adults, and private practice among others, including veterans, military personnel, first responders and their families.
(210) 972-8100 View (210) 972-8100
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Kenneth Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78251  (Online Only)
One of the most important decision you can make in life is the decision to ask for help. The fact of the matter is we all need help from time to time. As a counselor, I provide guidance and assistance in resolving personal, social and psychological problems. I am committed to work you to find solutions. My primary modalities are solution focused therapy, CBT and EMDR.
One of the most important decision you can make in life is the decision to ask for help. The fact of the matter is we all need help from time to time. As a counselor, I provide guidance and assistance in resolving personal, social and psychological problems. I am committed to work you to find solutions. My primary modalities are solution focused therapy, CBT and EMDR.
(210) 934-0240 View (210) 934-0240
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Dr. Lisa C. Holder
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC , NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216  (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR and Board Certified in several areas including Traumatic Stress.
The journey of life can be happy & promising. However, if your life has begun to feel like a never ending battle, circumstances and issues overwhelm you, feelings of depression or anxiety burden you, important relationships have broken down, abuse or traumatic events are robbing you of peace, I am here to offer compassion, guidance and a ‘safe place’ to share your deepest wounds or concerns. In these very uncertain times, many families and individuals are under a great deal of extra stress, putting further strain on relationships and problems that already existed.
I am trained in EMDR and Board Certified in several areas including Traumatic Stress.
The journey of life can be happy & promising. However, if your life has begun to feel like a never ending battle, circumstances and issues overwhelm you, feelings of depression or anxiety burden you, important relationships have broken down, abuse or traumatic events are robbing you of peace, I am here to offer compassion, guidance and a ‘safe place’ to share your deepest wounds or concerns. In these very uncertain times, many families and individuals are under a great deal of extra stress, putting further strain on relationships and problems that already existed.
(941) 269-2958 View (941) 269-2958
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Alison Wynn Tierney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, EMDR, Gottman
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
I specialise in Trauma and I am EMDR trained.
Are you looking for a change? Does your relationship need help? Are you dealing with depression, loss or anxiety? I have 20 years of experience helping adults, couples and people suffering from trauma. I am EMDR and Gottman trained. . I provide an environment of safety, privacy and acceptance where you can express your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I believe that depression and anxiety are major road blocks to success and the quality of an individual's life. Start your journey today!
I specialise in Trauma and I am EMDR trained.
Are you looking for a change? Does your relationship need help? Are you dealing with depression, loss or anxiety? I have 20 years of experience helping adults, couples and people suffering from trauma. I am EMDR and Gottman trained. . I provide an environment of safety, privacy and acceptance where you can express your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I believe that depression and anxiety are major road blocks to success and the quality of an individual's life. Start your journey today!
(210) 714-1641 View (210) 714-1641
Hope Village Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
We are Licensed Therapists that are available to see you in person or online. We accept insurance and private pay. At Hope Village Wellness Center, we strive to inspire hope and support individuals, families and organizations in the comfort of their homes or office through online counseling and consultations. We offer services for depression, anxiety, grief, emotional animal support, relationship issues and job loss/transitions. We offer EMDR therapy, Safe and Sound Protocol sessions, Play therapy, Wellbeing presentations for businesses and Wellness consultations. The Safe and Sound Protocol can be administer in person or remotely.
We are Licensed Therapists that are available to see you in person or online. We accept insurance and private pay. At Hope Village Wellness Center, we strive to inspire hope and support individuals, families and organizations in the comfort of their homes or office through online counseling and consultations. We offer services for depression, anxiety, grief, emotional animal support, relationship issues and job loss/transitions. We offer EMDR therapy, Safe and Sound Protocol sessions, Play therapy, Wellbeing presentations for businesses and Wellness consultations. The Safe and Sound Protocol can be administer in person or remotely.
(210) 934-2283 View (210) 934-2283
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Amanda Salcedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
My therapeutic approaches include traditional talk therapies as well as trauma focused approaches such as EMDR and parts work.
Whether you need short term, solution-focused assistance or would benefit from longer term therapy and counseling, I believe our work together should be person-centered and structured in a manner that fits your unique goals and needs.
My therapeutic approaches include traditional talk therapies as well as trauma focused approaches such as EMDR and parts work.
Whether you need short term, solution-focused assistance or would benefit from longer term therapy and counseling, I believe our work together should be person-centered and structured in a manner that fits your unique goals and needs.
(210) 794-9260 View (210) 794-9260
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Stephanie Triana
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78213
I'm EMDR trained and never have I felt as passionate about a treatment modality as I do for EMDR.
Healing begins with you, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here for you during this journey. I have 17 years experience in the mental health field and 15 years experience in treatment. I am EMDR trained, and love helping clients heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. Trauma is a lot more common than you realize, and includes any experience that has affected your self worth and/or wellbeing. If you feel different or like you don't belong, come see me. I'm real, compassionate, empathic, and transparent.
I'm EMDR trained and never have I felt as passionate about a treatment modality as I do for EMDR.
Healing begins with you, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here for you during this journey. I have 17 years experience in the mental health field and 15 years experience in treatment. I am EMDR trained, and love helping clients heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. Trauma is a lot more common than you realize, and includes any experience that has affected your self worth and/or wellbeing. If you feel different or like you don't belong, come see me. I'm real, compassionate, empathic, and transparent.
(210) 880-1810 View (210) 880-1810
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Melissa Friesenhahn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232
Waitlist for new clients
It has been a privilege to assist children, adults, and families in times of changes, uncertainty, adjustments, & struggles. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified EMDR therapist, an IFS-EMDR therapist, Prepared & Enrich counselor for couples, completed Level 1 & 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, & Emotionally Focus Therapy (EFT) for couples. I am trained in numerous therapeutic approaches. In a counseling session, we will explore emotional & cognitive barriers, past & present relationships, & collaboratively devise therapy goals. There are many different reasons to seek counseling in all stages of your life.
It has been a privilege to assist children, adults, and families in times of changes, uncertainty, adjustments, & struggles. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified EMDR therapist, an IFS-EMDR therapist, Prepared & Enrich counselor for couples, completed Level 1 & 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, & Emotionally Focus Therapy (EFT) for couples. I am trained in numerous therapeutic approaches. In a counseling session, we will explore emotional & cognitive barriers, past & present relationships, & collaboratively devise therapy goals. There are many different reasons to seek counseling in all stages of your life.
(210) 526-0757 View (210) 526-0757
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Dr. Margo DelaGarza
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232
I offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness for Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.
I am an experienced clinician who offers exceptional care to people of all ages. I work with Adults, Couples, Public Figures and Adolescents. Services available in Spanish. My fee is $180 per session and I do not accept insurance.
I offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness for Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.
I am an experienced clinician who offers exceptional care to people of all ages. I work with Adults, Couples, Public Figures and Adolescents. Services available in Spanish. My fee is $180 per session and I do not accept insurance.
(210) 774-6789 View (210) 774-6789
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Julia Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, IFS, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78253  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! The word trauma can sound scary and feel intense and overwhelming. I specialize in working with complex trauma and dissociative disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. As an IFS, EMDR, and Somatic practitioner, I work with clients on helping all of their parts to find peace, return to the state of Self-Leadership, and find healing!
Welcome! The word trauma can sound scary and feel intense and overwhelming. I specialize in working with complex trauma and dissociative disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. As an IFS, EMDR, and Somatic practitioner, I work with clients on helping all of their parts to find peace, return to the state of Self-Leadership, and find healing!
(210) 348-3585 View (210) 348-3585
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Justin Witt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78212
I integrate experiential and psychodynamic therapy, as well as CPT and EMDR.
Could we be upfront? You're here because you want to feel differently. Maybe you're unsure about the problem. Or you know what it is but can't seem to fix it. Anxiety, traumatic experiences, relationship issues...it could be the same old pattern, or something out of the blue. You're in a great place to start. There is a pattern to the pain, and we can look at it together. I take a very direct and engaged position in helping you explore yourself, your strengths and your challenges. Through this process you will become more self confident. We'll create a collaborative relationship in which you can be open and honest without judgment.
I integrate experiential and psychodynamic therapy, as well as CPT and EMDR.
Could we be upfront? You're here because you want to feel differently. Maybe you're unsure about the problem. Or you know what it is but can't seem to fix it. Anxiety, traumatic experiences, relationship issues...it could be the same old pattern, or something out of the blue. You're in a great place to start. There is a pattern to the pain, and we can look at it together. I take a very direct and engaged position in helping you explore yourself, your strengths and your challenges. Through this process you will become more self confident. We'll create a collaborative relationship in which you can be open and honest without judgment.
(210) 660-8080 View (210) 660-8080
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Kyle R Keller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I have been trained in EMDR therapy and found it to be effective with my clients in bringing about real changes, therefore I use this as my primary mode of treatment.
Do you find yourself reliving unpleasant memories from your past? These could be situations of childhood abuse/neglect, the horrors of war, or single traumatic events (such as car accidents, assaults, or any situations in which your life or the life of a loved one was threatened). If this is the case, you might have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is common in civilian and military populations. THE GOOD NEWS IS THERE IS A SOLUTION. There is a powerful therapy called EMDR which has proven to be effective with not only PTSD, but also many other mental health disorders, because more often than not, trauma is the core issue.
I have been trained in EMDR therapy and found it to be effective with my clients in bringing about real changes, therefore I use this as my primary mode of treatment.
Do you find yourself reliving unpleasant memories from your past? These could be situations of childhood abuse/neglect, the horrors of war, or single traumatic events (such as car accidents, assaults, or any situations in which your life or the life of a loved one was threatened). If this is the case, you might have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is common in civilian and military populations. THE GOOD NEWS IS THERE IS A SOLUTION. There is a powerful therapy called EMDR which has proven to be effective with not only PTSD, but also many other mental health disorders, because more often than not, trauma is the core issue.
(210) 899-0734 x5 View (210) 899-0734 x5
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Adriana Canales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
Integrating mind-body interventions with traditional talk therapy includes techniques such as mindfulness/meditation practices, Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive therapies, self-compassion, parts work/inner child work, & ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
From the outside, you look like you have it all figured out, but inside you feel unsatisfied and highly critical of yourself & others. You find it difficult to fully relax because your mind wanders toward the endless list of things you “should” be doing. You often get caught up in thoughts comparing yourself to others. You may be struggling to feel fulfilled in your relationship with others, and more importantly, yourself. You’re driven, successful, & high-achieving. Everything feels great when things go as planned, but when things go awry, self-doubt creeps in and can show up as feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, & burnout.
Integrating mind-body interventions with traditional talk therapy includes techniques such as mindfulness/meditation practices, Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive therapies, self-compassion, parts work/inner child work, & ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
From the outside, you look like you have it all figured out, but inside you feel unsatisfied and highly critical of yourself & others. You find it difficult to fully relax because your mind wanders toward the endless list of things you “should” be doing. You often get caught up in thoughts comparing yourself to others. You may be struggling to feel fulfilled in your relationship with others, and more importantly, yourself. You’re driven, successful, & high-achieving. Everything feels great when things go as planned, but when things go awry, self-doubt creeps in and can show up as feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, & burnout.
(210) 796-1353 View (210) 796-1353
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Janet Lantry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RYT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228  (Online Only)
Janet specializes in treating trauma, with specific training in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, PE, CPT, and CBT for Insomnia.
Are you seeking relief and improved functioning, using evidence-based approaches and an integration of the mind and body? Janet specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, substance use disorders, and uses play therapy as a primary modality when working with children. She is certified in EMDR. She works with all genders, including people who identify as transgender and non-binary and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Janet also has extensive experience working with veterans, active duty service members, and their families, with a unique empathy for being a military child.
Janet specializes in treating trauma, with specific training in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, PE, CPT, and CBT for Insomnia.
Are you seeking relief and improved functioning, using evidence-based approaches and an integration of the mind and body? Janet specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, substance use disorders, and uses play therapy as a primary modality when working with children. She is certified in EMDR. She works with all genders, including people who identify as transgender and non-binary and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Janet also has extensive experience working with veterans, active duty service members, and their families, with a unique empathy for being a military child.
(210) 981-3936 View (210) 981-3936
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Larry Matthew Van Hook
Marriage & Family Therapist, DM, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
One pathway of healing we offer is EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind," wrote the Apostle Paul. That is my ministry: helping people who feel lost, abandoned, anxious, traumatized, or confused find transformation. Don't let ability to pay stand in your way if you desire real change! I will help you.
One pathway of healing we offer is EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind," wrote the Apostle Paul. That is my ministry: helping people who feel lost, abandoned, anxious, traumatized, or confused find transformation. Don't let ability to pay stand in your way if you desire real change! I will help you.
(210) 405-4451 View (210) 405-4451

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.