EMDR Therapists in Huntingdon Valley, PA

Mark R Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv
I also work with individuals & families, and am experienced with depression; child sexual abuse; troubled families; grief/loss; spiritual crises; self-esteem; multiple personalities; alternative relationships; EMDR trauma recovery, and a host of other challenging life situations.
Do you feel stuck, ashamed, confused, needy, depressed, overwhelmed? Want to improve your relationships, deal with your past, heal from trauma, feel more connected, empowered or grounded? With respect and mutual exploration, I will be able to help you uncover the clues and solutions you're looking for. I meet you wherever you are, in an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Many years of experience with an enormous range of client issues have honed my deep understanding of the messy emotional processes most of us have to go through.
I also work with individuals & families, and am experienced with depression; child sexual abuse; troubled families; grief/loss; spiritual crises; self-esteem; multiple personalities; alternative relationships; EMDR trauma recovery, and a host of other challenging life situations.
Do you feel stuck, ashamed, confused, needy, depressed, overwhelmed? Want to improve your relationships, deal with your past, heal from trauma, feel more connected, empowered or grounded? With respect and mutual exploration, I will be able to help you uncover the clues and solutions you're looking for. I meet you wherever you are, in an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Many years of experience with an enormous range of client issues have honed my deep understanding of the messy emotional processes most of us have to go through.
(215) 764-5309 View (215) 764-5309
Alexandra R Darion
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
We, then, work with the “chatter” in your brain through IFS and clear past hurts with EMDR to release you from your pain.
Our collective mental health presents a major challenge in our society. One in three people meet the diagnostic criteria for anxiety or depression. There’s a lot of us out there! You’re here because you want relief from this epidemic, and that is an incredibly brave first step! If you're willing to work hard, I am willing to make every effort to help you achieve your goals and together we can change your life. Whether you’re going through a life transition, a traumatic event or you have battled mental health struggles all your life, you will feel empowered as we work together to make the improvements which you’re seeking today.
We, then, work with the “chatter” in your brain through IFS and clear past hurts with EMDR to release you from your pain.
Our collective mental health presents a major challenge in our society. One in three people meet the diagnostic criteria for anxiety or depression. There’s a lot of us out there! You’re here because you want relief from this epidemic, and that is an incredibly brave first step! If you're willing to work hard, I am willing to make every effort to help you achieve your goals and together we can change your life. Whether you’re going through a life transition, a traumatic event or you have battled mental health struggles all your life, you will feel empowered as we work together to make the improvements which you’re seeking today.
(215) 770-3764 View (215) 770-3764
Theresa Peronace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MACP, SAC
Theresa is trained in EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy.
Everyone is Deserving of Help. The question isn't "What's wrong with you?" but "What's happened to you?" Theresa is a Certified Trauma Specialist who will help you heal from your painful past and the current struggles you have been experiencing. She will guide you in discovering insight into limiting belief systems so that you may live a healthier and more positive lifestyle. Her goal is to assist you in regaining a sense of safety in the present and hopefulness toward your future. After receiving a Master’s degree in Psychology, she received her trauma certification in Prolonged Exposure Therapy from the Univ. of Pennsylvania.
Theresa is trained in EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy.
Everyone is Deserving of Help. The question isn't "What's wrong with you?" but "What's happened to you?" Theresa is a Certified Trauma Specialist who will help you heal from your painful past and the current struggles you have been experiencing. She will guide you in discovering insight into limiting belief systems so that you may live a healthier and more positive lifestyle. Her goal is to assist you in regaining a sense of safety in the present and hopefulness toward your future. After receiving a Master’s degree in Psychology, she received her trauma certification in Prolonged Exposure Therapy from the Univ. of Pennsylvania.
(267) 953-8761 View (267) 953-8761
Jessica Bonner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
2 Endorsed
If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply wanting to understand yourself on a deeper level, therapy can be a place to slow down, get curious, and begin creating meaningful change. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported—but also when you have a therapist who is willing to gently challenge you and help you look beneath the surface.
If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply wanting to understand yourself on a deeper level, therapy can be a place to slow down, get curious, and begin creating meaningful change. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported—but also when you have a therapist who is willing to gently challenge you and help you look beneath the surface.
(484) 613-3914 View (484) 613-3914
Growth Opportunity Center
Psychologist, PhD
Growth Opportunity Center is a caring and responsive mental health therapy practice providing comprehensive psychotherapy and psychiatric services to the community both in-person and through telehealth. Our staff of expert therapists will help you manage struggles and reach your fullest potential. GOC has been successfully serving individuals and families in the Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia county communities for over 50 years and have recently been awarded "Best Of Bucks" Mental Health Practice! We welcome you to reach out to learn more about us!
Growth Opportunity Center is a caring and responsive mental health therapy practice providing comprehensive psychotherapy and psychiatric services to the community both in-person and through telehealth. Our staff of expert therapists will help you manage struggles and reach your fullest potential. GOC has been successfully serving individuals and families in the Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia county communities for over 50 years and have recently been awarded "Best Of Bucks" Mental Health Practice! We welcome you to reach out to learn more about us!
(267) 641-3836 View (267) 641-3836
Crystal Marco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you struggle with depression, low self-esteem, or unresolved trauma that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or sense of self? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or run down by just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life will ever feel easier or more manageable? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where they are headed, finding their place in the world, and moving past experiences that have left them feeling stuck. The good news is, there is hope, and you don't have to do this alone.
Do you struggle with depression, low self-esteem, or unresolved trauma that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or sense of self? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or run down by just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life will ever feel easier or more manageable? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where they are headed, finding their place in the world, and moving past experiences that have left them feeling stuck. The good news is, there is hope, and you don't have to do this alone.
(484) 282-7196 View (484) 282-7196
Erin Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have also recently been trained in EMDR.
Hi there! Just a little about me, I approach each person knowing that everyone has their own personal story or journey to tell and we just need a safe space to process without judgement. I work by placing importance on treating everyone individually and with understanding of what specifically, they are dealing with. Through supporting clients with guidance and empathy (and a little humor ), in a non-judgmental environment, helping to process these areas of need in order to better cope is not only helpful but paramount to dealing with whatever life challenge or issue you may be going through.
I have also recently been trained in EMDR.
Hi there! Just a little about me, I approach each person knowing that everyone has their own personal story or journey to tell and we just need a safe space to process without judgement. I work by placing importance on treating everyone individually and with understanding of what specifically, they are dealing with. Through supporting clients with guidance and empathy (and a little humor ), in a non-judgmental environment, helping to process these areas of need in order to better cope is not only helpful but paramount to dealing with whatever life challenge or issue you may be going through.
(267) 458-3809 View (267) 458-3809
Robin Axelrod Sabag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma ( EMDR), eating disorders, relationship and family challenges, divorce, and co-parenting transitions.
If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed, you may want support navigating life transitions, family challenges, or relationship struggles. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, or conflict at home, or managing separation, divorce, co-parenting, or parenting teenagers, you’re seeking a compassionate therapist to help you understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and build lasting resilience. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including Jewish individuals and families navigating cultural, religious, and family transitions.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma ( EMDR), eating disorders, relationship and family challenges, divorce, and co-parenting transitions.
If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed, you may want support navigating life transitions, family challenges, or relationship struggles. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, or conflict at home, or managing separation, divorce, co-parenting, or parenting teenagers, you’re seeking a compassionate therapist to help you understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and build lasting resilience. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including Jewish individuals and families navigating cultural, religious, and family transitions.
(215) 995-1199 View (215) 995-1199
Mika Namir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
In addition to being trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I have also completed training in ART - Accelerated Resolution Thearpy, EMDR, and I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) level one practitioner.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - If you are here you are taking the first one. I would love to be your journey companion, tour guide and sideline cheerleader. I offer a supportive, validating and encouraging environment to help you feel empowered to explore and overcome barriers to find the personal depth you seek to understand. I believe people can be healed and find sense of peace in a good alliance with a well-trained therapist. It is my job to provide you an environment where you will feel comfortable to explore your inner world.
In addition to being trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I have also completed training in ART - Accelerated Resolution Thearpy, EMDR, and I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) level one practitioner.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - If you are here you are taking the first one. I would love to be your journey companion, tour guide and sideline cheerleader. I offer a supportive, validating and encouraging environment to help you feel empowered to explore and overcome barriers to find the personal depth you seek to understand. I believe people can be healed and find sense of peace in a good alliance with a well-trained therapist. It is my job to provide you an environment where you will feel comfortable to explore your inner world.
(267) 633-8664 View (267) 633-8664

More Therapists Nearby

Jamie Flowers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Every individual has a custom treatment plan that may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Narrative Therapy, Guided Imagery, and EMDR.
I have been a therapist for over 10 years but worked in the mental health field for about 17 years. I believe that a holistic approach to mental health is the most useful. I enjoy working with individuals to explore their feelings and process external and internal issues to come to a place of acceptance and self-compassion. All of us have things in our lives that didn’t cause the trauma but trigger it, I can help you overcome these triggers.
Every individual has a custom treatment plan that may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Narrative Therapy, Guided Imagery, and EMDR.
I have been a therapist for over 10 years but worked in the mental health field for about 17 years. I believe that a holistic approach to mental health is the most useful. I enjoy working with individuals to explore their feelings and process external and internal issues to come to a place of acceptance and self-compassion. All of us have things in our lives that didn’t cause the trauma but trigger it, I can help you overcome these triggers.
(484) 989-9892 View (484) 989-9892
Kelly N Craney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
2 Endorsed
Southampton, PA 18966
The advanced techniques available are strategically blended to maximize your treatment, such as: Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, and Somatic & Energetic Psychology.
The majority of my clients are people who have struggled to find relief from traditional medicine (and traditional approaches to addressing complex ailments/struggles). I am grateful that these individuals find relief here. Many of my patients have been able to resolve complex challenges in just a few months of biweekly sessions. Areas of specialized care & success include, but are not limited to: trauma, chronic pain, nerve damage, complex medical conditions, grief, spiritual development, struggles with weight, stomach/GI issues, insomnia, anxiety, depression, medication intolerance, and some areas of addiction.
The advanced techniques available are strategically blended to maximize your treatment, such as: Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, and Somatic & Energetic Psychology.
The majority of my clients are people who have struggled to find relief from traditional medicine (and traditional approaches to addressing complex ailments/struggles). I am grateful that these individuals find relief here. Many of my patients have been able to resolve complex challenges in just a few months of biweekly sessions. Areas of specialized care & success include, but are not limited to: trauma, chronic pain, nerve damage, complex medical conditions, grief, spiritual development, struggles with weight, stomach/GI issues, insomnia, anxiety, depression, medication intolerance, and some areas of addiction.
(267) 871-9969 View (267) 871-9969
Alyssa Roig
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer Art therapy, EMDR, and person centered talk therapy to help clients navigate their goals.
Working collaboratively with clients and using a person centered approach to therapy is central to my work and care I give to all clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those healing from trauma, and those who experience depression and anxiety. As my client, you can expect a collaborative, and healthy working relationship to meet your goals. Whether you're exploring your identity, working through past experiences, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a space for transformation.
I offer Art therapy, EMDR, and person centered talk therapy to help clients navigate their goals.
Working collaboratively with clients and using a person centered approach to therapy is central to my work and care I give to all clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those healing from trauma, and those who experience depression and anxiety. As my client, you can expect a collaborative, and healthy working relationship to meet your goals. Whether you're exploring your identity, working through past experiences, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a space for transformation.
(412) 960-6979 View (412) 960-6979
Benjamin Solensky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and offer EMDR therapy virtually, providing clients with an effective way to process traumatic experiences and reduce distressing symptoms from the comfort of their own space.
Welcome, I’m Ben, a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania. I’m passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and regain a sense of balance in their lives. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each person’s unique story. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them find safety, empowerment, and hope through the healing process. I integrate evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and person-centered therapy to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and offer EMDR therapy virtually, providing clients with an effective way to process traumatic experiences and reduce distressing symptoms from the comfort of their own space.
Welcome, I’m Ben, a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania. I’m passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and regain a sense of balance in their lives. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each person’s unique story. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them find safety, empowerment, and hope through the healing process. I integrate evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and person-centered therapy to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.
(786) 244-7347 View (786) 244-7347
Ali Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, MSW
Online Only
I use advanced, brain-body modalities like IFS, EMDR, and Brainspotting to heal trauma and anxiety at its neuro-somatic source.
On paper, you have it all together. You are intelligent, hard-working, and driven, but underneath the achievements, a never-ending loop of "what-if" scenarios leaves you exhausted. When you have survived complex trauma or challenging life transitions, hyper-independence and perfectionism become your armor. You spend your days pretending to have it all together, while quietly battling deeply rooted anxiety, burnout, and a harsh inner critic.
I use advanced, brain-body modalities like IFS, EMDR, and Brainspotting to heal trauma and anxiety at its neuro-somatic source.
On paper, you have it all together. You are intelligent, hard-working, and driven, but underneath the achievements, a never-ending loop of "what-if" scenarios leaves you exhausted. When you have survived complex trauma or challenging life transitions, hyper-independence and perfectionism become your armor. You spend your days pretending to have it all together, while quietly battling deeply rooted anxiety, burnout, and a harsh inner critic.
(267) 489-1863 View (267) 489-1863
Rebecca Zuspan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in "Attachment-Focused EMDR" through the Parnell Institute, EMDR that focuses on: the importance of the therapeutic relationship, creating safety in the therapy, emphasizing attunement, adapting the work to the individual client's needs, and repairing developmental deficits.
I specialize in working with adult couples and individuals who experience relationship challenges (managing conflict, communication, negative patterns, codependency, infidelity, separation/divorce, intimacy) and the impact of trauma - specifically, attachment and developmental trauma. My approach is warm, empathic, professional, and direct - providing a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. I help my clients discover how their wounds from past relationships or childhood experiences contribute to their present-day issues, how they got stuck, and how to get unstuck.
I am trained in "Attachment-Focused EMDR" through the Parnell Institute, EMDR that focuses on: the importance of the therapeutic relationship, creating safety in the therapy, emphasizing attunement, adapting the work to the individual client's needs, and repairing developmental deficits.
I specialize in working with adult couples and individuals who experience relationship challenges (managing conflict, communication, negative patterns, codependency, infidelity, separation/divorce, intimacy) and the impact of trauma - specifically, attachment and developmental trauma. My approach is warm, empathic, professional, and direct - providing a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. I help my clients discover how their wounds from past relationships or childhood experiences contribute to their present-day issues, how they got stuck, and how to get unstuck.
(609) 451-3738 View (609) 451-3738
Amy Titzer Professional Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CHT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You don't need another explanation for the pattern. You need the pattern to change. You may be overwhelmed, burned out, or simply tired of knowing why you feel this way without knowing how to shift it. My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy, combining insight with somatic and nervous-system-based work to help you feel more grounded, connected, and able to move forward.
You don't need another explanation for the pattern. You need the pattern to change. You may be overwhelmed, burned out, or simply tired of knowing why you feel this way without knowing how to shift it. My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy, combining insight with somatic and nervous-system-based work to help you feel more grounded, connected, and able to move forward.
(717) 742-2003 View (717) 742-2003
Eva Light
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
I am very passionate about EMDR and love to help people reprocess.
You’ve spent years holding everything together for everyone else, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like they started with you. I help millennial women make sense of the family dynamics, unspoken expectations, and money wounds that shaped them—so they can finally break the cycles that no longer serve them and feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives. I offer virtual and in person therapy for women in Pennsylvania, virtual across Florida, South Carolina, and Maine.
I am very passionate about EMDR and love to help people reprocess.
You’ve spent years holding everything together for everyone else, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like they started with you. I help millennial women make sense of the family dynamics, unspoken expectations, and money wounds that shaped them—so they can finally break the cycles that no longer serve them and feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives. I offer virtual and in person therapy for women in Pennsylvania, virtual across Florida, South Carolina, and Maine.
(610) 753-4597 View (610) 753-4597
Cynthia Ryan Otto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
2 Endorsed
Yardley, PA 19067
I am trained in EMDR and hold several advanced certifications in addiction and Energy Healing.
Like physical pain, emotional pain signals that something needs our attention, and it can push us to new levels of insight & growth. The unhealed parts of ourselves influence every aspect of our lives. If you're ready to do the work, I'm here to guide you through it. I offer a unique approach to therapy, incorporating decades of professional & personal experience with Integrative Psychotherapy. I specialize in addiction/recovery, anxiety, depression, and family of origin issues, and have been serving the Bucks County community for decades.
I am trained in EMDR and hold several advanced certifications in addiction and Energy Healing.
Like physical pain, emotional pain signals that something needs our attention, and it can push us to new levels of insight & growth. The unhealed parts of ourselves influence every aspect of our lives. If you're ready to do the work, I'm here to guide you through it. I offer a unique approach to therapy, incorporating decades of professional & personal experience with Integrative Psychotherapy. I specialize in addiction/recovery, anxiety, depression, and family of origin issues, and have been serving the Bucks County community for decades.
(267) 878-3070 View (267) 878-3070
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(267) 500-8771 View (267) 500-8771
Mike Evers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Glen Mills, PA 19342
I combine ACT, EMDR, strengths-based and psychodynamic therapy to help you achieve fast-track relief.
Is the pressure to maintain a successful life starting to fracture your identify, your relationships, or confidence? You work hard to keep up appearances, but inside, the constant stress and self-doubt are exhausting. Whether it is workplace burnout, figuring out your life purpose, or growing tension in your relationships, you do not have to carry this weight alone. Success and relief can coexist. I help high-achieving professionals, men, and couples step out of crisis mode and build a desired future. We will create actionable strategies to handle pressure, restore your internal confidence, and protect your primary relationships.
I combine ACT, EMDR, strengths-based and psychodynamic therapy to help you achieve fast-track relief.
Is the pressure to maintain a successful life starting to fracture your identify, your relationships, or confidence? You work hard to keep up appearances, but inside, the constant stress and self-doubt are exhausting. Whether it is workplace burnout, figuring out your life purpose, or growing tension in your relationships, you do not have to carry this weight alone. Success and relief can coexist. I help high-achieving professionals, men, and couples step out of crisis mode and build a desired future. We will create actionable strategies to handle pressure, restore your internal confidence, and protect your primary relationships.
(484) 218-5535 View (484) 218-5535

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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.