EMDR Therapists in New York, NY
I am trained in EMDR and am able to either weave this technique into talk therapy or offer it as a sole focus.
Blending intuition and compassion, I assist clients to gain a better understanding of themselves and their values and to identify patterns that hinder positive experiences and relationships. I am drawn towards a trauma-informed, person-centered, experiential approach, in tandem with the application of tangible strategies and coping skills. In my work as a grief counselor, individually and in groups, I draw upon my personal experience moving through complicated grief, bringing the intersection of my clinical skill and lived experience of harnessing the healing benefits of empathic grief support.
I am trained in EMDR and am able to either weave this technique into talk therapy or offer it as a sole focus.
Blending intuition and compassion, I assist clients to gain a better understanding of themselves and their values and to identify patterns that hinder positive experiences and relationships. I am drawn towards a trauma-informed, person-centered, experiential approach, in tandem with the application of tangible strategies and coping skills. In my work as a grief counselor, individually and in groups, I draw upon my personal experience moving through complicated grief, bringing the intersection of my clinical skill and lived experience of harnessing the healing benefits of empathic grief support.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduate of Hunter College. I am licensed in NY, NJ, CT, ME, and TX. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relationship issues and personality disorders. I have experience working with members of the LGBTQ community providing a carefully tailored, non-judgmental approach to exploring issues of sexuality and identity.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduate of Hunter College. I am licensed in NY, NJ, CT, ME, and TX. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relationship issues and personality disorders. I have experience working with members of the LGBTQ community providing a carefully tailored, non-judgmental approach to exploring issues of sexuality and identity.
Are you feeling tension between who you are and who you think you’re “supposed” to be? Maybe you’re wrestling with thoughts or behaviors that don’t align with your core values, faith, or sense of self. You might be navigating questions about your identity, sexuality, or carrying deep feelings of shame. If you long for a space where you can be fully seen without judgment and start making sense of your story with honesty and hope, you’re in the right place. My work with clients goes beyond quick fixes- it’s about finding deeper clarity, greater freedom, and a more grounded sense of who you truly are.
Are you feeling tension between who you are and who you think you’re “supposed” to be? Maybe you’re wrestling with thoughts or behaviors that don’t align with your core values, faith, or sense of self. You might be navigating questions about your identity, sexuality, or carrying deep feelings of shame. If you long for a space where you can be fully seen without judgment and start making sense of your story with honesty and hope, you’re in the right place. My work with clients goes beyond quick fixes- it’s about finding deeper clarity, greater freedom, and a more grounded sense of who you truly are.
With a supportive, interpersonal approach, my goal is to guide you, but not direct you to recognize and then rise above the obstacles that prevent you from thriving in all aspects your life--in work, family & romantic relationships, creativity, and in your own self-development. Since 1996 I have had the opportunity to work with individuals and couples who have struggled with a wide variety of emotional issues. I have found that lasting change comes from discovering the underlying causes of problems, and working together to resolve and reduce your symptoms, while helping you grow towards becoming your most authentic self.
With a supportive, interpersonal approach, my goal is to guide you, but not direct you to recognize and then rise above the obstacles that prevent you from thriving in all aspects your life--in work, family & romantic relationships, creativity, and in your own self-development. Since 1996 I have had the opportunity to work with individuals and couples who have struggled with a wide variety of emotional issues. I have found that lasting change comes from discovering the underlying causes of problems, and working together to resolve and reduce your symptoms, while helping you grow towards becoming your most authentic self.
Meryl is also trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, EFT, DBT, ACT, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Somatic Havening and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
Meryl is an Integral Psychotherapist at Feya Health where she practices an integrative psychotherapeutic approach with her clients. As part of her practice, she incorporates a strong clinical approach with Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Meryl comes from a background in a Masters in Creative Arts Therapy at Hofstra University.Her training spans various therapeutic modalities and art interventions, including visual art, movement/dance, play, and sand tray with a focus on trauma and professional development. She began her work in the field with a placement in the in-patient psych ward at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn.
Meryl is also trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, EFT, DBT, ACT, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Somatic Havening and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
Meryl is an Integral Psychotherapist at Feya Health where she practices an integrative psychotherapeutic approach with her clients. As part of her practice, she incorporates a strong clinical approach with Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Meryl comes from a background in a Masters in Creative Arts Therapy at Hofstra University.Her training spans various therapeutic modalities and art interventions, including visual art, movement/dance, play, and sand tray with a focus on trauma and professional development. She began her work in the field with a placement in the in-patient psych ward at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn.
I also specialize in panic/agoraphobia, I'm EMDR-trained for trauma, and have Gestalt psychotherapy training
I provide couples and marriage counseling for partners who feel stuck in a painful pattern. You may love each other, but lately it feels like you are having the same fight on repeat. You feel unheard or dismissed. Small issues escalate fast, or you avoid topics because they turn into combat. Over time, blame, defensiveness, shutdown, and resentment take over, and you wonder where the relationship is headed. Many couples reach out because they miss the easier, warmer seasons of their relationship and want a path back to closeness.
I also specialize in panic/agoraphobia, I'm EMDR-trained for trauma, and have Gestalt psychotherapy training
I provide couples and marriage counseling for partners who feel stuck in a painful pattern. You may love each other, but lately it feels like you are having the same fight on repeat. You feel unheard or dismissed. Small issues escalate fast, or you avoid topics because they turn into combat. Over time, blame, defensiveness, shutdown, and resentment take over, and you wonder where the relationship is headed. Many couples reach out because they miss the easier, warmer seasons of their relationship and want a path back to closeness.
I have advanced training in EMDR for trauma therapy and the Gottman Method for couples.
You’ve been holding a lot. Maybe no one would guess it, but inside, there’s tension you can’t name—anxiety that lingers, old hurt that won’t settle, or a constant pressure to hold it all together. Maybe it’s hard to trust. Hard to ask for what you need. You might find yourself pulling away, or doing everything to keep the peace while losing parts of yourself in the process. Therapy is a place to land—somewhere steady, where your story is held with care. We’ll move at your pace, gently untangling the patterns that keep you stuck, and making space for a deeper, more honest connection to yourself and the people you love.
I have advanced training in EMDR for trauma therapy and the Gottman Method for couples.
You’ve been holding a lot. Maybe no one would guess it, but inside, there’s tension you can’t name—anxiety that lingers, old hurt that won’t settle, or a constant pressure to hold it all together. Maybe it’s hard to trust. Hard to ask for what you need. You might find yourself pulling away, or doing everything to keep the peace while losing parts of yourself in the process. Therapy is a place to land—somewhere steady, where your story is held with care. We’ll move at your pace, gently untangling the patterns that keep you stuck, and making space for a deeper, more honest connection to yourself and the people you love.
And if you would like to focus on EMDR, please say so when contacting me
Accepting new clients for March 2026.
As a counselor, my priority is to create an open, collaborative, and judgment-free space where you feel fully supported. My goal is to help you become the person you want to be and to work with you toward achieving the goals that matter most to you. I believe the most effective therapy integrates both past and present—exploring how past experiences shape current challenges, while actively practicing new strategies in and outside of sessions to create change. My main areas of focus include substance abuse and addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and ADHD.
And if you would like to focus on EMDR, please say so when contacting me
Accepting new clients for March 2026.
As a counselor, my priority is to create an open, collaborative, and judgment-free space where you feel fully supported. My goal is to help you become the person you want to be and to work with you toward achieving the goals that matter most to you. I believe the most effective therapy integrates both past and present—exploring how past experiences shape current challenges, while actively practicing new strategies in and outside of sessions to create change. My main areas of focus include substance abuse and addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and ADHD.
I also have specialized training in the treatment of trauma and often use approaches like EMDR, CPT or prolonged exposure with clients who may benefit from it.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience in providing short to medium-term treatment that is specific and goal oriented. Early in our work together we will strive to identify specific things you want to change in your life, so we can evaluate along the way whether our strategies are working or need to be tweaked. I also believe it is important to remain flexible and allow space in therapy for exploration, as we might not be fully aware of how certain things affect our lives at the beginning of therapy. You can learn more about me and my practice at www.pacsnyc.com.
I also have specialized training in the treatment of trauma and often use approaches like EMDR, CPT or prolonged exposure with clients who may benefit from it.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience in providing short to medium-term treatment that is specific and goal oriented. Early in our work together we will strive to identify specific things you want to change in your life, so we can evaluate along the way whether our strategies are working or need to be tweaked. I also believe it is important to remain flexible and allow space in therapy for exploration, as we might not be fully aware of how certain things affect our lives at the beginning of therapy. You can learn more about me and my practice at www.pacsnyc.com.
My ideal client is someone who is interested in exploring how they behave, think , or feel, and is interested in learning how their past experiences and family history may have shaped them. I specialize in treatment of depression and anxiety, as well as couples and family therapy. I can help you understand why you are the way you are, and make changes to let go of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you.
My ideal client is someone who is interested in exploring how they behave, think , or feel, and is interested in learning how their past experiences and family history may have shaped them. I specialize in treatment of depression and anxiety, as well as couples and family therapy. I can help you understand why you are the way you are, and make changes to let go of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you.
I'm trained in EMDR and IFS for treating trauma, as well as CBT, DBT, and ERP for OCD.
I believe everyone is trying their best, and I’ve seen the difference therapy can make in people’s lives. Working with adults, couples, and teens, I focus on articulating and building on your strengths and your own resiliency. I understand the pressure and pace of high-stress careers and academics, and I can offer a grounded, practical lens. I am neuro-affirming and enjoy working with neurodivergent people. No one needs to walk alone, no matter who you are or what you’re going through.
I'm trained in EMDR and IFS for treating trauma, as well as CBT, DBT, and ERP for OCD.
I believe everyone is trying their best, and I’ve seen the difference therapy can make in people’s lives. Working with adults, couples, and teens, I focus on articulating and building on your strengths and your own resiliency. I understand the pressure and pace of high-stress careers and academics, and I can offer a grounded, practical lens. I am neuro-affirming and enjoy working with neurodivergent people. No one needs to walk alone, no matter who you are or what you’re going through.
I am trained in EMDR and use a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approach that honors each client’s unique needs, strengths, and pace of healing.
My work with grief and trauma is informed by both clinical training and personal experience. After losing my dad, FDNY lieutenant, on 9/11, I became dedicated to understanding trauma, resilience, and recovery. I support individuals and families navigating loss, trauma, and life after profound change, including first responders, veterans, and their families.
I am trained in EMDR and use a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approach that honors each client’s unique needs, strengths, and pace of healing.
My work with grief and trauma is informed by both clinical training and personal experience. After losing my dad, FDNY lieutenant, on 9/11, I became dedicated to understanding trauma, resilience, and recovery. I support individuals and families navigating loss, trauma, and life after profound change, including first responders, veterans, and their families.
My Approach Integrates
Depth psychology & Jungian work with EMDR & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Mindfulness-based therapy with a Somatic focus on body–mind integration and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
My specialty areas are
trauma & PTSD,
anxiety & overwhelm,
relationship stress & patterns,
life transitions, medical trauma, and
complex childhood histories
My Approach Integrates
Depth psychology & Jungian work with EMDR & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Mindfulness-based therapy with a Somatic focus on body–mind integration and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
My specialty areas are
trauma & PTSD,
anxiety & overwhelm,
relationship stress & patterns,
life transitions, medical trauma, and
complex childhood histories
Through EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we work together to lessen pain, heal trauma, restore balance, and build inner resilience.
I can be particularly helpful in helping you develop more self-acceptance, more insight, and teach you different tools to support your mental health and well-being. I use EMDR and Somatic Experiencing to gently process trauma and restore nervous system balance.
Through EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we work together to lessen pain, heal trauma, restore balance, and build inner resilience.
I can be particularly helpful in helping you develop more self-acceptance, more insight, and teach you different tools to support your mental health and well-being. I use EMDR and Somatic Experiencing to gently process trauma and restore nervous system balance.
I work primarily from a relational perspective and integrate EMDR and other experiential therapies as indicated.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I believe that it is important for you to feel safe, comfortable and understood. With over 25 years experience, I will work with you to help you find your own voice, connect to your inner experiences, have more meaningful relationships and more satisfying work. The goal is to have a fuller sense of who you are and a more rewarding and fulfilling life.
I work primarily from a relational perspective and integrate EMDR and other experiential therapies as indicated.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I believe that it is important for you to feel safe, comfortable and understood. With over 25 years experience, I will work with you to help you find your own voice, connect to your inner experiences, have more meaningful relationships and more satisfying work. The goal is to have a fuller sense of who you are and a more rewarding and fulfilling life.
Some techniques I use are EMDR, mindfulness-based cognitive therapies, and somatic resourcing such as yoga to assist with connecting to your mind, body, and spirit.
Have you felt the rawness of isolation and the storm of complex struggles taking over your mind, body, and spirit? As a holistic trauma-informed psychotherapist, I am dedicated to treating your nervous system. Through working together, we will be able to unpack deep-rooted emotions, address where they first began to appear in your life, and help you pour into watering your overall wellbeing. I do this by holding space in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment. My expertise includes working with survivors of sexual trauma, however I work with all origins of emotional pain derived from the many interwoven facets of trauma.
Some techniques I use are EMDR, mindfulness-based cognitive therapies, and somatic resourcing such as yoga to assist with connecting to your mind, body, and spirit.
Have you felt the rawness of isolation and the storm of complex struggles taking over your mind, body, and spirit? As a holistic trauma-informed psychotherapist, I am dedicated to treating your nervous system. Through working together, we will be able to unpack deep-rooted emotions, address where they first began to appear in your life, and help you pour into watering your overall wellbeing. I do this by holding space in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment. My expertise includes working with survivors of sexual trauma, however I work with all origins of emotional pain derived from the many interwoven facets of trauma.
Having a good life is a conscious exercise of free will—choosing to engage in what brings comfort, joy, and fulfillment. Our thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and personality traits profoundly shape our well-being. I draw from contemporary integrative psychotherapy approaches that guide and inspire transformative experiences, reorienting you toward sustainable wellness through a mind-body-soul approach that blends scientific understanding with the wisdom of healing traditions. I would consider it an honor to be your guide, witness, and companion on your amazing and unique journey of self-discovery.
Having a good life is a conscious exercise of free will—choosing to engage in what brings comfort, joy, and fulfillment. Our thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and personality traits profoundly shape our well-being. I draw from contemporary integrative psychotherapy approaches that guide and inspire transformative experiences, reorienting you toward sustainable wellness through a mind-body-soul approach that blends scientific understanding with the wisdom of healing traditions. I would consider it an honor to be your guide, witness, and companion on your amazing and unique journey of self-discovery.
“Everything can be taken from us but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” — Viktor Frankl. It is my firm belief that we free ourselves to think and act in new ways when we are willing to embrace the exploration of the self and develop insights into the motivations behind our behavior. We will work together to build a shared understanding of the obstacles that you are facing, whether that means improving your interpersonal relationships, exploring your identity/sexuality/spirituality, strengthening your self esteem, finding motivation and success in your career, navigating overwhelming and traumatic experiences, or identifying maladaptive patterns that may be acting as barriers to the life you want. I offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, mood disorders, mood dysregulation, obsessive thinking, compulsive behavior, ADHD, substance abuse, anger, impulsivity, highly sensitive temperament, and psychoeducation related to psychiatric medication management.
“Everything can be taken from us but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” — Viktor Frankl. It is my firm belief that we free ourselves to think and act in new ways when we are willing to embrace the exploration of the self and develop insights into the motivations behind our behavior. We will work together to build a shared understanding of the obstacles that you are facing, whether that means improving your interpersonal relationships, exploring your identity/sexuality/spirituality, strengthening your self esteem, finding motivation and success in your career, navigating overwhelming and traumatic experiences, or identifying maladaptive patterns that may be acting as barriers to the life you want. I offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, mood disorders, mood dysregulation, obsessive thinking, compulsive behavior, ADHD, substance abuse, anger, impulsivity, highly sensitive temperament, and psychoeducation related to psychiatric medication management.
I use EMDR, AEDP, IFS, Mindfulness to confront old patterns and shift your experience to a new set of beliefs that SUPPORT and nourish you, making self-love and thriving possible.
You and I are a good fit, if you’re interested in dreams, art, or spirituality, and you’re ready to 1) embrace paradox 2) accept and understand ALL parts of self, including your shadow 3) change your beliefs about yourself and embrace NEW ways of being in the world.
I use EMDR, AEDP, IFS, Mindfulness to confront old patterns and shift your experience to a new set of beliefs that SUPPORT and nourish you, making self-love and thriving possible.
You and I are a good fit, if you’re interested in dreams, art, or spirituality, and you’re ready to 1) embrace paradox 2) accept and understand ALL parts of self, including your shadow 3) change your beliefs about yourself and embrace NEW ways of being in the world.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, narrative therapy, and sex therapy.
What are you looking for? It’s a question we’ve all heard before — maybe too many times, especially in New York where it pops up on every dating app. It can feel cliché, even irritating. And yet, it’s also one of the hardest questions we face. We don’t always know what we’re looking for, which can leave us feeling restless, stuck, or disconnected. That’s often where therapy begins. There’s no perfect way to prepare for what life throws at us, but we can try to carry it through with some resilience, a bit of grace, and even a little humor.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, narrative therapy, and sex therapy.
What are you looking for? It’s a question we’ve all heard before — maybe too many times, especially in New York where it pops up on every dating app. It can feel cliché, even irritating. And yet, it’s also one of the hardest questions we face. We don’t always know what we’re looking for, which can leave us feeling restless, stuck, or disconnected. That’s often where therapy begins. There’s no perfect way to prepare for what life throws at us, but we can try to carry it through with some resilience, a bit of grace, and even a little humor.
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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.