EMDR Therapists in Marshall County, WV
Christian Counseling Associates of West Virginia
Counselor
Verified Verified
Moundsville, WV 26041
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawv.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawv.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Heather Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Moundsville, WV 26041
I love being able to help others through the rough patches in their lives, the terrible experiences we may have no control over, and adjusting to life transitions and periods of change. My goal is to provide encouragement towards your life goals and better overall mental wellness and self love. I have done extensive work in the area of anxiety and depressive disorders, grief, and trauma. I also work with those who are seeking perinatal and postpartum support. Having a child can be a joyous but difficult time. I strive to help those through this major time of adjustment. I hold a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)
I love being able to help others through the rough patches in their lives, the terrible experiences we may have no control over, and adjusting to life transitions and periods of change. My goal is to provide encouragement towards your life goals and better overall mental wellness and self love. I have done extensive work in the area of anxiety and depressive disorders, grief, and trauma. I also work with those who are seeking perinatal and postpartum support. Having a child can be a joyous but difficult time. I strive to help those through this major time of adjustment. I hold a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)
Megan Ferda Mowery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Dale, WV 26038 (Online Only)
Does your mind feel like a broken record lately? Do you have unwanted, intrusive thoughts stuck on a loop in your head, and do you struggle with letting seemingly simple things go? Living with anxiety and OCD is exhausting. Perhaps you’re stuck in memories from a past event, like a painful relationship or beating yourself up over past choices. This can cause anxiety, depression, jumpiness, irritability, and rob you of the enjoyment available to you today.
Does your mind feel like a broken record lately? Do you have unwanted, intrusive thoughts stuck on a loop in your head, and do you struggle with letting seemingly simple things go? Living with anxiety and OCD is exhausting. Perhaps you’re stuck in memories from a past event, like a painful relationship or beating yourself up over past choices. This can cause anxiety, depression, jumpiness, irritability, and rob you of the enjoyment available to you today.
Online Therapists
A Positive Approach To Life LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA ALPS, EMDR, LSW, LPC, FL-TLHT
Verified Verified
Weston, WV 26452 (Online Only)
With over two decades of experience as Licensed Professional Counselor in WV and Florida, I have assisted adults, adolescents, and families facing a broad spectrum of challenges. These include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, self-harm, parenting difficulties, life obstacles, and lack of motivation. I have also worked extensively with individuals who have endured physical trauma or emotional abuse. As a specialized EMDR therapist in trauma, I employ various therapeutic approaches and proven techniques to support my clients effectively. These encompass CBT, DBT, EMDR, & more.
With over two decades of experience as Licensed Professional Counselor in WV and Florida, I have assisted adults, adolescents, and families facing a broad spectrum of challenges. These include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, self-harm, parenting difficulties, life obstacles, and lack of motivation. I have also worked extensively with individuals who have endured physical trauma or emotional abuse. As a specialized EMDR therapist in trauma, I employ various therapeutic approaches and proven techniques to support my clients effectively. These encompass CBT, DBT, EMDR, & more.
Holly Danner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW, MHA, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
I offer EMDR, somatic experiencing (studied at Somatic Experiencing International) , IFS, inner child work, brainspotting (trauma treatment similar to EMDR with bilateral music), and DBT skills to help you work through past issues and find presence in the mind and body.
Living in fight, flight, or freeze mode? Experiencing numbness or difficulty regulating strong emotions? As a trauma specialist, I can help you move from surviving to thriving mode. You deserve to live your life to its fullest and I can help you get there. Although I've worked with many issues, I've had success in helping clients experiencing single incident to complex trauma/dissociation, attachment issues, borderline personality, disordered eating, codependency, and phobias meet their goals. My certificates in EMDR include cPTSD, dissociation, and disordered eating.
I offer EMDR, somatic experiencing (studied at Somatic Experiencing International) , IFS, inner child work, brainspotting (trauma treatment similar to EMDR with bilateral music), and DBT skills to help you work through past issues and find presence in the mind and body.
Living in fight, flight, or freeze mode? Experiencing numbness or difficulty regulating strong emotions? As a trauma specialist, I can help you move from surviving to thriving mode. You deserve to live your life to its fullest and I can help you get there. Although I've worked with many issues, I've had success in helping clients experiencing single incident to complex trauma/dissociation, attachment issues, borderline personality, disordered eating, codependency, and phobias meet their goals. My certificates in EMDR include cPTSD, dissociation, and disordered eating.
Katee R McVey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkersburg, WV 26101 (Online Only)
I am a practicing therapist since 2016 that primarily specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. I am familiar treating a variety of conditions, including but not limited to anxiety, depression and mood-related conditions, behavioral issues, trauma and dissociative disorders. My approach is informed by EMDR therapy, attachment theory, and developmental psychology. I frequently utilize approaches from EMDR therapy and influenced by principles of Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy to best support my clients and their families.
I am a practicing therapist since 2016 that primarily specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. I am familiar treating a variety of conditions, including but not limited to anxiety, depression and mood-related conditions, behavioral issues, trauma and dissociative disorders. My approach is informed by EMDR therapy, attachment theory, and developmental psychology. I frequently utilize approaches from EMDR therapy and influenced by principles of Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy to best support my clients and their families.
Caitlin Cunningham Teeter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
Waitlist for new clients
We will work together by using evidence based practices such as Internal Family Systems, EMDR and mindfulness techniques.
Now more than ever I see individuals struggling to get through their daily lives, having a hard time being themselves and finding it difficult to connect with others. This may happen over time when living a life that is in conflict with your inner truth(s). You may be struggling to express who you are or what you want. These kinds of struggles, on top of other factors such as anxiety, burn out, compassion fatigue, the stressors of daily living and showing up for loved ones are all just some reasons to consider contacting a therapist.
We will work together by using evidence based practices such as Internal Family Systems, EMDR and mindfulness techniques.
Now more than ever I see individuals struggling to get through their daily lives, having a hard time being themselves and finding it difficult to connect with others. This may happen over time when living a life that is in conflict with your inner truth(s). You may be struggling to express who you are or what you want. These kinds of struggles, on top of other factors such as anxiety, burn out, compassion fatigue, the stressors of daily living and showing up for loved ones are all just some reasons to consider contacting a therapist.
Michelle Christy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CADC, EMDR-AC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508
My holistic approach to healing includes the approaches of EMDR, IFS, and EFT.
My philosophy of healing is like working your way through a set of nesting dolls from the outer doll representing why you want to heal: trauma, attachment/relationship injury, depression, grief, and anxiety. The next doll holds the symptoms, thoughts, and feelings of the first doll. The next doll may may hold your negative beliefs you have perceived about yourself, others, and the world. The next doll may hold consequences and life impairments. The final doll represents your core and authentic self. The person you would be without all of the other dolls in relationship to the unity of mind, soul, heart, body and spirit.
My holistic approach to healing includes the approaches of EMDR, IFS, and EFT.
My philosophy of healing is like working your way through a set of nesting dolls from the outer doll representing why you want to heal: trauma, attachment/relationship injury, depression, grief, and anxiety. The next doll holds the symptoms, thoughts, and feelings of the first doll. The next doll may may hold your negative beliefs you have perceived about yourself, others, and the world. The next doll may hold consequences and life impairments. The final doll represents your core and authentic self. The person you would be without all of the other dolls in relationship to the unity of mind, soul, heart, body and spirit.
Renee Minx | Metta Holistic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
I am trained in the research-proven interventions of EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, inner child work, psychedelic integration and somatic experiencing.
Are you tired of being the strong one ALL the time? Does your inner child need to be seen and understood? Therapy can help you learn to love yourself, feel safe in your body and let go of the past. We will tackle the root causes of your present day struggles to heal not only in the short term but also the long term.
I am trained in the research-proven interventions of EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, inner child work, psychedelic integration and somatic experiencing.
Are you tired of being the strong one ALL the time? Does your inner child need to be seen and understood? Therapy can help you learn to love yourself, feel safe in your body and let go of the past. We will tackle the root causes of your present day struggles to heal not only in the short term but also the long term.
Keli Reams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Wheeling, WV 26003
My name is Keli Reams. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR. I primarily work with symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I am most comfortable with treating symptoms of Anxiety. I enjoy working with this population and have found my work in this area to be very effective. I provide an open, safe, and comfortable space for clients to share their experiences with me. I often use humor as well to add to my approaches and normalize feelings.
My name is Keli Reams. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR. I primarily work with symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I am most comfortable with treating symptoms of Anxiety. I enjoy working with this population and have found my work in this area to be very effective. I provide an open, safe, and comfortable space for clients to share their experiences with me. I often use humor as well to add to my approaches and normalize feelings.
Bonnie Strayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
If you do decide to work with me, our therapy appointments can be anything from simple supportive therapy, to skill building via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to multiple intensive trauma informed EMDR sessions per week.
Stressful and terrifying experiences can leave people feeling isolated. Feeling detached from others and like no one can understand what happens in your mind makes it difficult to interact with people. It’s hard to be hopeful when you are experiencing mental health symptoms like this, but you’re here looking for someone to talk to, and that’s really wonderful. If you’d like, check out my website and see if I’m someone you could chat with. We can set up a time to talk on the phone for a no cost 15 minute consultation so that you can get a feel for who I am.
If you do decide to work with me, our therapy appointments can be anything from simple supportive therapy, to skill building via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to multiple intensive trauma informed EMDR sessions per week.
Stressful and terrifying experiences can leave people feeling isolated. Feeling detached from others and like no one can understand what happens in your mind makes it difficult to interact with people. It’s hard to be hopeful when you are experiencing mental health symptoms like this, but you’re here looking for someone to talk to, and that’s really wonderful. If you’d like, check out my website and see if I’m someone you could chat with. We can set up a time to talk on the phone for a no cost 15 minute consultation so that you can get a feel for who I am.
Beatriz Cedeno Provisionally Licensed Counselor
Pre-Licensed Professional, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
I have completed trainings in: Treating Sexual Trauma, Assessment and Treatment of PTSD, Disaster Trauma, Grief and Loss, Child and Adolescent Trauma, Treating Traumatized Families, Psychological First Aid Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety, phobia, and complex trauma, HEART model.
Perhaps today you woke up thinking that you are no match for the avalanche of daily struggles, past hurts or unexpected life-changing events that seem to have washed away your joy, your confidence, your sense of self-worth and direction. Maybe today you are feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders and find that you are overwhelmed, tired and that you’ve lost the fight. You’ve come to the right place!
I have completed trainings in: Treating Sexual Trauma, Assessment and Treatment of PTSD, Disaster Trauma, Grief and Loss, Child and Adolescent Trauma, Treating Traumatized Families, Psychological First Aid Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety, phobia, and complex trauma, HEART model.
Perhaps today you woke up thinking that you are no match for the avalanche of daily struggles, past hurts or unexpected life-changing events that seem to have washed away your joy, your confidence, your sense of self-worth and direction. Maybe today you are feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders and find that you are overwhelmed, tired and that you’ve lost the fight. You’ve come to the right place!
Laurel Thornton
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR-C, ALPS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
I specialize in EMDR and helping people reprocess stressful events from the past and present, as well as, fears about the future.
I consider myself a neuro-psychotherapist. I enjoy working with people who want to feel differently and are ready for the things that they know are true to feel true. I enjoy working with any age individual. I help facilitate change for those who would like to have the stresses or large events of the past not have so much power and control over them in the present. I work to empower people to feel more grounded in the present and hopeful about the future.
I specialize in EMDR and helping people reprocess stressful events from the past and present, as well as, fears about the future.
I consider myself a neuro-psychotherapist. I enjoy working with people who want to feel differently and are ready for the things that they know are true to feel true. I enjoy working with any age individual. I help facilitate change for those who would like to have the stresses or large events of the past not have so much power and control over them in the present. I work to empower people to feel more grounded in the present and hopeful about the future.
Jessica Aigner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508
Welcome! I'm currently accepting clients and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing barriers to living the life they want to live. The majority of my work has been with helping preteens and teens navigate that fun (and super awkward) transition between childhood and adulthood, and I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I tailor my approach to your specific needs (and comfort level), but most often draw from EMDR, ACT, DBT, and TF-CBT.
Welcome! I'm currently accepting clients and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing barriers to living the life they want to live. The majority of my work has been with helping preteens and teens navigate that fun (and super awkward) transition between childhood and adulthood, and I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I tailor my approach to your specific needs (and comfort level), but most often draw from EMDR, ACT, DBT, and TF-CBT.
Tommy Minkler
Counselor, PhD, PLPC, EMDR-T, CMPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
I am a provisionally licensed counselor in West Virginia and I am an EMDR-trained clinician.
With background and advanced training in both mental health counseling and sport, exercise, and performance psychology, I enjoy collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds who are motivated to find a deeper sense of purpose, meaning, and peace, gain insight, and more adaptively respond to life experiences. Clinically, I specialize in the treatment of chronic and acute stress and trauma, particularly as it relates to adverse childhood experiences. From a sport psychology perspective, I work with performers to cultivate resilience, respond more adaptively to sport-based stressors, and find enjoyment in sport and exercise.
I am a provisionally licensed counselor in West Virginia and I am an EMDR-trained clinician.
With background and advanced training in both mental health counseling and sport, exercise, and performance psychology, I enjoy collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds who are motivated to find a deeper sense of purpose, meaning, and peace, gain insight, and more adaptively respond to life experiences. Clinically, I specialize in the treatment of chronic and acute stress and trauma, particularly as it relates to adverse childhood experiences. From a sport psychology perspective, I work with performers to cultivate resilience, respond more adaptively to sport-based stressors, and find enjoyment in sport and exercise.
Mark A. King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554 (Online Only)
My set of tools includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Brainpspotting, Reality Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness.
I find it important to meet people where they are in life. Taking the steps towards healing and change is not easy. Exploring values and identifying barriers gives a path towards the things you may want in life. My favorite question to ask is “What do YOU want?”, followed by my second which is “What are YOU doing to get there?” With those two questions you and
My set of tools includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Brainpspotting, Reality Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness.
I find it important to meet people where they are in life. Taking the steps towards healing and change is not easy. Exploring values and identifying barriers gives a path towards the things you may want in life. My favorite question to ask is “What do YOU want?”, followed by my second which is “What are YOU doing to get there?” With those two questions you and
Courtney Brown Zemerick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weirton, WV 26062
I believe nothing is “wrong” with a person who experiences pain or suffering, or who isn't positive all of the time, because pain is a normal part of being human. I practice a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients learn how to experience difficult thoughts and emotions without suppressing them, in order to make values-based decisions. I believe you can build a fulfilling life no matter what has happened to you. I additionally practice EMDR to help individuals safely reprocess traumatic experiences. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist.
I believe nothing is “wrong” with a person who experiences pain or suffering, or who isn't positive all of the time, because pain is a normal part of being human. I practice a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients learn how to experience difficult thoughts and emotions without suppressing them, in order to make values-based decisions. I believe you can build a fulfilling life no matter what has happened to you. I additionally practice EMDR to help individuals safely reprocess traumatic experiences. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist.
Jamie Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, AADC, CCJP
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26505
Having advanced training in cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, somatic mindfulness-based therapies, and addiction treatment, I incorporate variety of psychotherapy methods to meet the needs of my clients.
Wanting to make positive changes in your life? Ready to overcome limiting beliefs, strengthen self-acceptance, and live more fully in the present moment? I look forward to walking with you on your personal journey to living a more fulfilling life. My name is Jamie Downs and I am a LICSW and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing psychotherapy services and individualized addictions counseling to those living in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding areas. Licensed in WV and PA. Telehealth appointments are also available for individuals in both WV and PA.
Having advanced training in cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, somatic mindfulness-based therapies, and addiction treatment, I incorporate variety of psychotherapy methods to meet the needs of my clients.
Wanting to make positive changes in your life? Ready to overcome limiting beliefs, strengthen self-acceptance, and live more fully in the present moment? I look forward to walking with you on your personal journey to living a more fulfilling life. My name is Jamie Downs and I am a LICSW and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing psychotherapy services and individualized addictions counseling to those living in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding areas. Licensed in WV and PA. Telehealth appointments are also available for individuals in both WV and PA.
Shannon Ackerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NCC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
I take a person centered approach and primarily use EMDR to assist clients in processing their trauma and make sense of their present symptoms.
As a psychotherapist, I utilize a holistic approach and integrate mental and psychical health. I am passionate about facilitating change and meeting clients where they are in their wellness journey. It is my goal to help nurture a sense of safety and self-love and provide a non-judemental space for clients to be the most authentic version of themselves.
I take a person centered approach and primarily use EMDR to assist clients in processing their trauma and make sense of their present symptoms.
As a psychotherapist, I utilize a holistic approach and integrate mental and psychical health. I am passionate about facilitating change and meeting clients where they are in their wellness journey. It is my goal to help nurture a sense of safety and self-love and provide a non-judemental space for clients to be the most authentic version of themselves.
Brittney Matlick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT, NCC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
I integrate techniques from Solution-Focused Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, as well as utilize EMDR to structure my approach to best fit my clients' individual needs.
I work from a person-centered approach to promote an empowering atmosphere for my clients. It is important to me to help clients become aware of their own unique set of strengths that give them the ability to create positive change in their lives and relationships. I am passionate about facilitating growth within clients' marriages, love relationships, parent-child relationships, and any other relationships they wish to strengthen. Rather than focusing strictly on the symptomatic nature of clients' concerns, I take a holistic approach and foster an overall healing of the self.
I integrate techniques from Solution-Focused Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, as well as utilize EMDR to structure my approach to best fit my clients' individual needs.
I work from a person-centered approach to promote an empowering atmosphere for my clients. It is important to me to help clients become aware of their own unique set of strengths that give them the ability to create positive change in their lives and relationships. I am passionate about facilitating growth within clients' marriages, love relationships, parent-child relationships, and any other relationships they wish to strengthen. Rather than focusing strictly on the symptomatic nature of clients' concerns, I take a holistic approach and foster an overall healing of the self.
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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.