EMDR Therapists in Saint Petersburg, FL

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Virginia Truglio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCAPT, CTMH
Verified
Verified
I strongly believe that high quality therapy with a professional therapist is something that should be affordable and available to all people. I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of training and experience. I have advanced training in EMDR which has proven to be the “gold standard” of treatment for trauma issues and post traumatic stress disorder. I am also certified in clinical telehealth (CTMH) and anxiety treatment (CCATP). If you are struggling to find your way or are looking to lead a happier, authentic life, I encourage you to take the first steps on your journey of moving in a positive direction.
(727) 334-7238
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
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Deirdre Barr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use modalities including DBT and EMDR in order to do so.
If you are struggling to process trauma or tough times, you deserve help. There are many people walking through life “wounded.” Even though these wounds are often undeserved, we have a responsibility to ourselves and loved ones to heal and live life to the fullest. The good news is that you DO NOT have to go through this healing process alone! I am more than happy to help you gain some clarity, regain control, and find your voice. I am a strengths-based therapist, so I enjoy identifying and emphasizing resilient traits in others who may feel a little lost, down, or hurt. My goal is to empower you to identify and address any issue.
(727) 605-4732
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Jason Robert Kloss
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, QS, NCC, MCAP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In recognizing the uniqueness of your needs, I offer a variety of counseling approaches including EMDR for trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused, and other approaches.
I welcome a variety of clients including individuals, couples, and polyamorous relationships. I appreciate working with LGBTQ+ clients and any associated subcultures. I believe the process of counseling is a shared journey as we work towards creating and achieving your goals together. As a person-centered, solution-focused, and existential counselor, my goal is to assist you in becoming empowered on your journey towards improved well-being and personal growth.
(727) 939-5792
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
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Lynn Nelson
Counselor, LMHC, CRC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Along with traditional psychotherapy, you will have access to various holistic treatments such as EMDR , Clinical Hypnosis, Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Coaching and Spiritual Strengthening.
Are you troubled or even embarrassed by your own over reactions to daily stress in your life? Do you wish you could find other ways to deal with stress besides drinking or smoking marijuana at night? Are people close to you worried about your health because of your stress levels? If this sounds all too familiar, there is a way to stop this vicious cycle and regain control of your health and happiness. You will receive the personalized attention you need to better cope with stress, overcome addictions or other bad habits and regain your health and happiness! I provide both individual and couples counseling ages 18 and up.
(727) 233-4807
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
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Karen Jo Dilley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, JD
Verified
Verified
I am trained in the following techniques; EMDR , EFT, and mindfulness based cognitive therapy .
Do you feel overwhelmed with a life transition, anxiety, depression, or feel the pain of loss? I use best practice research based trauma techniques which can gently reduce the stress response, eliminate distressing symptoms, and restore your natural ability to heal. I use MBCT (mindfulness based cognitive therapy). which can be extremely helpful to manage feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or navigate a life transition. Learning this practice can change how you think, feel, and react. I also support you with the pain of grief through meaning and acceptance of your loss I look forward to hearing from you! All the Best, Karen Jo (KJ)
(617) 315-8680
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Leslie de Graaf
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CRC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with women with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Perhaps you're here because you're ready to move from your past and present circumstances to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. I know that you’re the expert in your own life. I work to be the guide that allows you to find new ways of healing and being. I work to create a safe place for each woman to share their life experiences. Here, there's safety in you to feeling, saying, and being exactly who you are. I am certified in EMDR and have worked with countless women over the years who have experienced transformational results using this therapy.
(727) 610-7944
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
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Nathan W. Wright
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
This includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR ) to clear psychological blockages, Positive Psychology for character strengths, and the Enneagram for accepting how people interact with themselves and others, objectively.
Thank you for exploring my Psychology Today profile. Aside from working in private practice, I have also been an adjunct professor of Sociology, Psychology, and Lifespan Development at various Universities for the last 9 years. I have genuine confidence in working with teens, adults of any age range, and actually prefer couples for relationship-based client stressors. I have limitless perseverance, I am authentically brave, and I will climb down in any trench with anyone.
(727) 205-9842
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Holistic Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Cressica is a Prepare Enrich facilitator, a leading evidence-based couples and marriage program designed to build upon a couple’s strengths to improve their communication skills, better manage stressors, develop a more balanced relationship and alleviate suffering surrounding sex and illicit drug addiction. Ultimately, the goal is to develop an understanding of personality (brain type) differences to maximize teamwork through EMDR and hypnosis to make rapid generational changes.
(727) 349-5469
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
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Center of Balance Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified
Verified
My approach is based on integrative, evidenced-based, and body-centered therapies including EMDR , Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Mindfulness.
Online sessions only. Somatic & Mindfulness Based Counseling. Are you struggling? Do your feelings and behaviors feel out of your control? Does it seem impossible to understand why? Integrated understanding of how mind, body and emotions interact along with learning new skills can help. I use neuroscience based research to inform my somatic and holistic approach teaching tools to work with the past and face challenges in the present. Difficulty can present an opportunity for growth and finding new strengths. I provide a nurturing environment in which to move from a feeling of disconnection to a place of trust and inner wisdom.
(727) 472-9184
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
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Alexa Buford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 200
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in helping clients with eating disorders, relational issues, teenage mental health, depression, and anxiety. I create a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment where clients can feel seen and heard, and explore their unique needs and goals. I use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family systems therapy, as well as mindfulness and meditation techniques to help clients develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation. With training in EMDR therapy and certification as a yoga teacher, I offer a holistic approach.
(727) 205-7418
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
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Rachel M Rodriguez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer a practical approach to provide support and guidance to clients. Whether it is urgent life stressors, relationship challenges, family issues, or trauma there is always a way to shine some light. While a large part of my practice is working with clients using talk therapy, I am also a trauma expert trained in EMDR as well as ART. These techniques allow me to help clients become unstuck from habitual reactive states that often create havoc in relationships and other important areas of life.
(813) 324-6462
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
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Carolyn Lenz Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, QS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in EMDR through the EMDR Institute of America.
I'm passionate about working with trauma survivors, anxiety prone individuals and those seeking to lead a more fulfilling life. I strive to understand the unique experiences of every client I work with and I always start by believing. Through a safe and supportive counseling relationship, many clients begin the healing process that allows them to move forward with empowerment.
(727) 382-3380
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
Not accepting new clients
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Mark Odland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MDiv
Verified
Verified
The high achieving men that find me often seek me out because I specialize in both EMDR and Christian Counseling.
My name is Mark Odland, and I specialize in providing online therapy to high-achieving men like top executives, elite athletes, hard-working professionals ready to invest in a breakthrough, and men seeking Christian Counseling. In my 15+ years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and ordained pastor I’ve had the privilege to train over 1,000 therapists, help over 1,000 clients, and provide over 15,000 therapy sessions. When not doing therapy or training other EMDR therapists around the world, I’m practicing jiu jitsu, surfing, writing books, and enjoying life on the beach with my wife and 4 kids.
(727) 339-6011
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
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Dr. Amanda Thalji-Raitano
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide therapy services to children, teens, and adults using cognitive behavioral therapies as well as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy ( EMDR ).
It is an honor to walk hand in hand with individuals and families during some of life's most demanding times. As a psychologist, I am a partner, mentor, and advocate for my clients. My treatment approach is flexible, but grounded in techniques that are effective and supported by research. I strive to create a relationship where my clients feel respected, supported, and accepted, so they can move confidently towards their goals. I believe challenges can lead us to understand ourselves more deeply and ultimately live more fully.
(727) 235-7559
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Cheryl Ann D' La Rotta
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As an LMHC, I am a Certified Trauma Professional, Couples Counselor, CBT, Hypnotherapy, EMDR , DBT/REBT, Sports depression, Grief/Recovery, Mindfulness, Inner Child, Artist/musician anxiety, somatic, and LGBTQ issues.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida. I am very sensitive to the issues of diversity, oppression, and discrimination. I am a Certified Trauma Professional with the ITAP and advocate in the issues of the LGBT, sexual assault survivors, childhood sexual abuse survivors, elderly abuse, intimate partner violence and many other types of trauma. I have created a safe and secure environment for my clients to unveil their lived experiences, as I help guide them towards their goals and a better way of life. My own lived experiences allow me to be vulnerable, empathetic, and non-judgmental
(786) 565-4802
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
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Emily Tripp
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, and have advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
When life gets overwhelming, it can be easy to shut down or avoid asking for help. You don't have to suffer anymore. You can feel empowered, happy, and whole again. I help clients strengthen the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to get unstuck. By examining harmful thinking patterns and identifying the root causation, there is improved likeliness that certain behaviors will not repeat for the future. Not only can you discover who you truly are, but also find acceptance and embrace your identity too. You will receive personalized care to achieve your goals. This is YOUR journey.
(727) 382-4565
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
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Mary Olitzky
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I use evidenced-based therapies; CBT, EFT, EMDR and art therapy to help you live your best life.
Life can be difficult! Being here you have taken the first and most important step towards healing. My expertise is in working with clients with depression/anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and Women’s issues. In addition, I have provided counseling for clients for weight loss to help them be more successful following Bariatric surgery. I am a compassionate and caring therapist who is experienced in working with many cultures, ethnicities and ages.
(727) 853-6579
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
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Shana Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I use a variety of evidence-based treatments (aka tools proven to work on multiple people repeatedly) tailored to each client centered around EMDR to get at the root of the problem.
Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling lost? Overwhelmed? Do you avoid certain situations because of the anxiety that comes with them? Do you think you want therapy but can't afford to take the time? You’re not alone. I’ve worked with hundreds of people who have been exactly where you are. Together we’ve worked to be able to increase their confidence to face new situations as well as handle current situations that seem too much. I also support people with dealing with whatever happened in the past so that you can have a future without strings tying you to the past.
(727) 732-4564
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
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Phillip Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My ideal client is one who is willing to wake up to who they are and heal their past. I have a passion in serving others to help them recognize and live in their truth. In this process, there is healing from past traumas- if you are human, you have trauma. I have different ways of assisting people through their traumas and distresses, EMDR is one way. I also focus on supporting and empowering people through challenges and in their day to day life. I know it's been important for me to develop a more harmonious way of living, and I love sharing that gift with others.
(727) 382-3834
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
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Nicole Christine Wilson
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP, RYT200
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I offer EMDR , Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help clients heal from trauma and emotional distress I use tools from The Gottman Institute along with Relational Life Therapy to help couples and individuals live a more relational life.
Have you struggled in your relationship? Are seeking help reconnecting with your partner, or perhaps you are looking for a way to connect with your authentic self. Maybe Anxiety or Depression has taken over your life, or you feel overwhelmed by life's transitions or the impact of chronic stress? If this sounds all too familiar, there is a way to take control of your overall health and happiness. There is a way to feel more content and more connected in your relationships with others and with yourself. Working together, I can help you to heal from the past and work toward finding joy in the present moment.
(727) 339-2812
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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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.