EMDR Therapists in Oak Harbor, WA

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Christall M Murphy
Counselor, MS, LMHC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Harbor, WA 98277  (Online Only)
Specializing in trauma recovery, gender identity support, depression, anxiety, or just an overall feeling of being "stuck," I use cutting-edge therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting as well as talk therapy; I also incorporate Gottman and IFS-informed modalities.
Embrace the path to healing! If you find yourself here, you're one of the resilient souls who may be navigating trauma, gender identity, depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges. Your journey matters. In the safe space provided, we tackle the tough stuff together. Let's conquer the shadows, find strength in vulnerability, and redefine triumph. If you're ready to break free from the grip of the past or your current struggles, I'd be honored to walk that journey with you.
Specializing in trauma recovery, gender identity support, depression, anxiety, or just an overall feeling of being "stuck," I use cutting-edge therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting as well as talk therapy; I also incorporate Gottman and IFS-informed modalities.
Embrace the path to healing! If you find yourself here, you're one of the resilient souls who may be navigating trauma, gender identity, depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges. Your journey matters. In the safe space provided, we tackle the tough stuff together. Let's conquer the shadows, find strength in vulnerability, and redefine triumph. If you're ready to break free from the grip of the past or your current struggles, I'd be honored to walk that journey with you.
(360) 544-9853 View (360) 544-9853
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DIANN E DUVENEZ
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CDPT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Oak Harbor, WA 98277  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to help people live their life more fully. I start with a person's strengths and help a person develop tools to manage their emotions, traumas and/or mental illness. I offer telehealth, virtual therapy sessions. My work integrates many different therapeutic styles and techniques depending on what fits best with the client and their situation. Some of these include Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Family Therapy, EMDR and EFT Tapping. I run DBT groups to teach people skills with mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness skills and distress tolerance skills.
My passion is to help people live their life more fully. I start with a person's strengths and help a person develop tools to manage their emotions, traumas and/or mental illness. I offer telehealth, virtual therapy sessions. My work integrates many different therapeutic styles and techniques depending on what fits best with the client and their situation. Some of these include Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Family Therapy, EMDR and EFT Tapping. I run DBT groups to teach people skills with mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness skills and distress tolerance skills.
(360) 323-6327 View (360) 323-6327
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Erin Welsh
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR, C-PD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
I support clients with a variety of common concerns, and I specialize in EMDR and CPT for trauma/PTSD due to sexual assault, child abuse and other various traumatic experiences.
At Hope Clinic Behavioral Health, my approach is based on a person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy philosophy of care as I work with individuals, couples, and youth in need of support. Together we outline approaches that best match your needs and goals. I strive to use my experience, and honest and open style of communication to act as a positive support to help you establish and fulfill therapeutic and life goals, providing psychotherapy in accordance with an evidence-based practice recovery model. If you're a couple reaching out for support, I will work with you to encourage a deeper connection and accountability.
I support clients with a variety of common concerns, and I specialize in EMDR and CPT for trauma/PTSD due to sexual assault, child abuse and other various traumatic experiences.
At Hope Clinic Behavioral Health, my approach is based on a person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy philosophy of care as I work with individuals, couples, and youth in need of support. Together we outline approaches that best match your needs and goals. I strive to use my experience, and honest and open style of communication to act as a positive support to help you establish and fulfill therapeutic and life goals, providing psychotherapy in accordance with an evidence-based practice recovery model. If you're a couple reaching out for support, I will work with you to encourage a deeper connection and accountability.
(360) 202-3605 View (360) 202-3605
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Rising Phoenix Wellness Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Jennifer Ayers, LICSW a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) Therapist through the EMDR International Association.
Accepting new clients, priority given to active duty service members and veterans. Our practice is focused on providing evidence based interventions to active duty service members and veterans. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online as well as telemedicine for prescribing. The owner, Jennifer Ayers, is a navy veteran with over 20 years of experience in the field. She is a trauma therapist focusing on PTSD due to MST and complex trauma. Jenny Medsker is an Air Force spouse, and Aurora Oropeza is also a Navy Veteran.
Jennifer Ayers, LICSW a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) Therapist through the EMDR International Association.
Accepting new clients, priority given to active duty service members and veterans. Our practice is focused on providing evidence based interventions to active duty service members and veterans. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online as well as telemedicine for prescribing. The owner, Jennifer Ayers, is a navy veteran with over 20 years of experience in the field. She is a trauma therapist focusing on PTSD due to MST and complex trauma. Jenny Medsker is an Air Force spouse, and Aurora Oropeza is also a Navy Veteran.
(360) 323-6498 View (360) 323-6498
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Susan Houck Strom
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand themselves as they work through challenges. I gather information and help generate ideas that support autonomy and healthy relationships. I support clients as they find strength in a challenging world, adjust to life transitions, and manage difficulties such as families, illness, grief, depression, and anxiety. Using EMDR therapy I can assist clients in processing and healing from personal trauma(s). I see therapy as an active and collaborative process. I am here to listen and to help you navigate a desired change.
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand themselves as they work through challenges. I gather information and help generate ideas that support autonomy and healthy relationships. I support clients as they find strength in a challenging world, adjust to life transitions, and manage difficulties such as families, illness, grief, depression, and anxiety. Using EMDR therapy I can assist clients in processing and healing from personal trauma(s). I see therapy as an active and collaborative process. I am here to listen and to help you navigate a desired change.
(360) 525-2115 View (360) 525-2115
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Kate Creech
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oak Harbor, WA 98277  (Online Only)
I love working with individuals and couples trying to cope with anxiety and stress. My clients might feel stuck in relationships or be struggling with creating healthy boundaries. Over time my clients gain more self-compassion and confidence as we work together on uncovering stories that have contributed to what they’re wrestling with. Many of the mental health struggles we face are rooted in deeper stories that need to be expressed. I also offer EMDR therapy for those wanting to work with issues that feel stuck and immovable.
I love working with individuals and couples trying to cope with anxiety and stress. My clients might feel stuck in relationships or be struggling with creating healthy boundaries. Over time my clients gain more self-compassion and confidence as we work together on uncovering stories that have contributed to what they’re wrestling with. Many of the mental health struggles we face are rooted in deeper stories that need to be expressed. I also offer EMDR therapy for those wanting to work with issues that feel stuck and immovable.
(206) 984-6554 View (206) 984-6554
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Game Plan Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Harbor, WA 98277  (Online Only)
You're working really hard and things seem fine on the outside, but inside things aren't okay and you feel kinda lost about what to do next? You're lonely and depressed because you're struggling to find someone who really gets your nerdy ways? You're stressed and just salty all the time?
You're working really hard and things seem fine on the outside, but inside things aren't okay and you feel kinda lost about what to do next? You're lonely and depressed because you're struggling to find someone who really gets your nerdy ways? You're stressed and just salty all the time?
(425) 215-1036 View (425) 215-1036
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Dion Menser-Andreini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oak Harbor, WA 98277  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Working with people facing numerous challenges has shown me incredible resiliency and an amazing capacity for growth found within every human spirit. Together we will seek to discover these potentials within you. It is my belief that our nature as social beings brings an abundance of life nourishing solutions. I offer 23+ years of professional and volunteer experience successfully helping people achieve their individual and relationship goals. Please feel free to inquire about my services through a free initial 20 minute phone consultation at: 360-708-1087.
Working with people facing numerous challenges has shown me incredible resiliency and an amazing capacity for growth found within every human spirit. Together we will seek to discover these potentials within you. It is my belief that our nature as social beings brings an abundance of life nourishing solutions. I offer 23+ years of professional and volunteer experience successfully helping people achieve their individual and relationship goals. Please feel free to inquire about my services through a free initial 20 minute phone consultation at: 360-708-1087.
(360) 329-2906 View (360) 329-2906
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Jenny Medsker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Waitlist for new clients
Currently on a waitlist for new clients, priority given to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Rising Phoenix Wellness Center is focused on providing evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions to our clients, specializing in serving active duty service members, veterans, and their families. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online.
Currently on a waitlist for new clients, priority given to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Rising Phoenix Wellness Center is focused on providing evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions to our clients, specializing in serving active duty service members, veterans, and their families. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online.
(360) 968-7443 View (360) 968-7443
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Amber D Flippo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oak Harbor, WA 98277  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I primarily work with adult individuals and adult couples (for sexual health concerns). Telehealth only. I believe, as human beings, we want to feel respected, loved, valued, appreciated, and understood. I believe most of us want to make a difference in the lives of those around us - our loved ones, friends and community. Navigating life can be difficult at times. We can all benefit from a safe, knowledgeable, and compassionate guide. I strive to help people become more connected to themselves, so that we can connect more authentically to others and expand our capacity to feel better and cultivate lasting fulfillment.
I primarily work with adult individuals and adult couples (for sexual health concerns). Telehealth only. I believe, as human beings, we want to feel respected, loved, valued, appreciated, and understood. I believe most of us want to make a difference in the lives of those around us - our loved ones, friends and community. Navigating life can be difficult at times. We can all benefit from a safe, knowledgeable, and compassionate guide. I strive to help people become more connected to themselves, so that we can connect more authentically to others and expand our capacity to feel better and cultivate lasting fulfillment.
(360) 309-0531 View (360) 309-0531
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Aurora Oropeza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Not accepting new clients
Our practice is focused on providing evidence based interventions to active duty service members and veterans. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online as well as telemedicine.
Our practice is focused on providing evidence based interventions to active duty service members and veterans. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online as well as telemedicine.
(360) 585-4325 View (360) 585-4325

More Therapists Nearby

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Audrey Comber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, PPSC
Verified Verified
Whidbey Island N, WA 98278  (Online Only)
If you have struggled with trauma related to childhood abuse, dysfunction, attachment issues; and/or interpersonal violence (domestic abuse, sexual abuse) I can help! I also specialize in helping clients diagnosed with BPD unpack and heal their underlying trauma. In working with me, you will learn how to HEAL your trauma without constant use of coping skills to dull the pain. First session is free.
If you have struggled with trauma related to childhood abuse, dysfunction, attachment issues; and/or interpersonal violence (domestic abuse, sexual abuse) I can help! I also specialize in helping clients diagnosed with BPD unpack and heal their underlying trauma. In working with me, you will learn how to HEAL your trauma without constant use of coping skills to dull the pain. First session is free.
(425) 470-5882 View (425) 470-5882
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Dr. Claudia Capizzi-Gay
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whidbey Island N, WA 98278
Are you a military service member, veteran, or significant other looking for a provider that understands the unique challenges and stressors of your military career and life style? Are you a first responder needing to process your experiences with someone that understands? Do you struggle with anxiety that keeps you from living the life you want? Are you tired of not being able to get a good night’s sleep? I am here to help.
Are you a military service member, veteran, or significant other looking for a provider that understands the unique challenges and stressors of your military career and life style? Are you a first responder needing to process your experiences with someone that understands? Do you struggle with anxiety that keeps you from living the life you want? Are you tired of not being able to get a good night’s sleep? I am here to help.
(775) 600-0353 View (775) 600-0353

Online Therapists

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Mare Cressman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
My expertise includes the treatment of trauma and various mental health diagnoses using innovative approaches such as EMDR, brainspotting, and psychedelic integration therapy.
Embarking on your healing journey may seem daunting, so congratulations on taking the first crucial step! Whether you're a person navigating postpartum challenges, a parent dealing with a child's intense emotions, a teenager navigating complexities, or an adult coping with trauma and change, I am confident in my ability to help healing. My commitment lies in creating and maintaining a secure environment to foster a trusting relationship that supports growth and healing. I am here to meet you at your current point in the journey, collaborating with you to craft a personalized therapeutic experience.
My expertise includes the treatment of trauma and various mental health diagnoses using innovative approaches such as EMDR, brainspotting, and psychedelic integration therapy.
Embarking on your healing journey may seem daunting, so congratulations on taking the first crucial step! Whether you're a person navigating postpartum challenges, a parent dealing with a child's intense emotions, a teenager navigating complexities, or an adult coping with trauma and change, I am confident in my ability to help healing. My commitment lies in creating and maintaining a secure environment to foster a trusting relationship that supports growth and healing. I am here to meet you at your current point in the journey, collaborating with you to craft a personalized therapeutic experience.
(206) 451-2717 View (206) 451-2717
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Steve Sandvik
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004  (Online Only)
As a trained Attachment Focused EMDR professional, I specialize in mending attachments.
"I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." - Brené Brown I agree. You've already taken a courageous step. I hope to begin a counselor/client relationship that I believe will be a helpful, rewarding, and healing process. Choosing a mental health counselor must be an attentive and conscientious course of action. I offer both individual and group therapy to help increase your self esteem and shame resiliency, combat perfectionism, and to foster your journey towards authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing your story.
As a trained Attachment Focused EMDR professional, I specialize in mending attachments.
"I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." - Brené Brown I agree. You've already taken a courageous step. I hope to begin a counselor/client relationship that I believe will be a helpful, rewarding, and healing process. Choosing a mental health counselor must be an attentive and conscientious course of action. I offer both individual and group therapy to help increase your self esteem and shame resiliency, combat perfectionism, and to foster your journey towards authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing your story.
(425) 449-8171 View (425) 449-8171
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Jeff Watson
Mental Health Counselor, EdD, MS, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104
I guide clients with constructive coping tools to increase emotional health and to reduce symptoms, using Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions, including EMDR.
I work with a wide range of clients, many of whom share similar challenges—work and organizational stress, health concerns, grief and loss; or are experiencing other difficulties, such as PTSD and other traumas (including compassion fatigue), depression, or anxiety. My approach is person-centered, focusing on you, the client, and the moment-to-moment engagement, discovering insights together. I can help you discover insights into barriers, and the constructive solutions to overcoming those barriers. Each person has the right to live a life free of negative thoughts and experiences—a life of healthy well-being.
I guide clients with constructive coping tools to increase emotional health and to reduce symptoms, using Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions, including EMDR.
I work with a wide range of clients, many of whom share similar challenges—work and organizational stress, health concerns, grief and loss; or are experiencing other difficulties, such as PTSD and other traumas (including compassion fatigue), depression, or anxiety. My approach is person-centered, focusing on you, the client, and the moment-to-moment engagement, discovering insights together. I can help you discover insights into barriers, and the constructive solutions to overcoming those barriers. Each person has the right to live a life free of negative thoughts and experiences—a life of healthy well-being.
(425) 307-4162 View (425) 307-4162
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Cultivating Changes Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mukilteo, WA 98275  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to healing is to increase optimal well-being through our therapeutic relationship, trauma-informed therapies such as EMDR, and mindfulness-based coping strategies.
I will bring my experience, as we collaborate together on your goals while you set the pace. I'm a good fit for clients who are ready to explore their thoughts, feelings, & behaviors & seek to take personal responsibility for their needs & relate to themselves & others. I specialize in helping heal from trauma. I have experience working with PTSD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, building of social/communication skills, building healthy & effective boundaries & rewarding relationships. Heal, move forward & grow to your full potential.
My approach to healing is to increase optimal well-being through our therapeutic relationship, trauma-informed therapies such as EMDR, and mindfulness-based coping strategies.
I will bring my experience, as we collaborate together on your goals while you set the pace. I'm a good fit for clients who are ready to explore their thoughts, feelings, & behaviors & seek to take personal responsibility for their needs & relate to themselves & others. I specialize in helping heal from trauma. I have experience working with PTSD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, building of social/communication skills, building healthy & effective boundaries & rewarding relationships. Heal, move forward & grow to your full potential.
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Kevala Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, ACHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lacey, WA 98503
I provide individual counseling, couples therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Mind Clearing and Emotion Clearing .
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
I provide individual counseling, couples therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Mind Clearing and Emotion Clearing .
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
(360) 545-3989 View (360) 545-3989
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Kate Smith
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
I am also trained in EMDR and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, I work with individuals struggling with emotional issues as a result of past trauma and early attachment wounds. I specialize in helping clients heal from complex trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, and recover from unhealthy relationships.
I am also trained in EMDR and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, I work with individuals struggling with emotional issues as a result of past trauma and early attachment wounds. I specialize in helping clients heal from complex trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, and recover from unhealthy relationships.
(360) 300-2123 View (360) 300-2123
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Dr. Julian Dayton
Counselor, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005
I am also EMDR Certified and specialize in treating trauma & anxiety, while providing you skills to support greater growth and fulfillment.
Are you thinking about divorce after discovering your partner's infidelity or sexual addiction? Are you tired of having the same arguments with no resolution? Is trauma or crippling anxiety keeping you from the life you want? I help clients navigate these challenges to create healthier relationships, heal from trauma, and create a path forward that supports a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I will provide you with empirically-based tools to overcome obstacles that may seem hopeless and help you create positive change in your life.
I am also EMDR Certified and specialize in treating trauma & anxiety, while providing you skills to support greater growth and fulfillment.
Are you thinking about divorce after discovering your partner's infidelity or sexual addiction? Are you tired of having the same arguments with no resolution? Is trauma or crippling anxiety keeping you from the life you want? I help clients navigate these challenges to create healthier relationships, heal from trauma, and create a path forward that supports a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I will provide you with empirically-based tools to overcome obstacles that may seem hopeless and help you create positive change in your life.
(425) 434-5968 View (425) 434-5968

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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.