EMDR Therapists in Prince George County, VA

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Living Hope Counseling, LLC (Private Practice)
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, C-DBT, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I also offer advanced EMDR and grief counseling.
At Living Hope Counseling, LLC, I offer compassionate support for those seeking healing, recovery, and growth from trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, grief, or boundary issues. Together, we will explore your strengths, set meaningful goals, and work toward personal restoration. My approach fosters self-compassion and empowerment, guiding you through life’s challenges so you can thrive. I'm honored to walk with you in this season—where Hope, Healing, and Restoration meet.
I also offer advanced EMDR and grief counseling.
At Living Hope Counseling, LLC, I offer compassionate support for those seeking healing, recovery, and growth from trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, grief, or boundary issues. Together, we will explore your strengths, set meaningful goals, and work toward personal restoration. My approach fosters self-compassion and empowerment, guiding you through life’s challenges so you can thrive. I'm honored to walk with you in this season—where Hope, Healing, and Restoration meet.
(804) 369-8162 View (804) 369-8162
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Krystin Rizzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am also EMDR trained.
Hi there! I am accepting new ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clients at this time only. I can also assist with LPC supervision and gender-affirming care letters (this can be a short term process)
I am also EMDR trained.
Hi there! I am accepting new ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clients at this time only. I can also assist with LPC supervision and gender-affirming care letters (this can be a short term process)
(757) 859-0372 View (757) 859-0372
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Jenny C. Grim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
At this time, I continue to share my passion for DBT and EMDR in the treatment of traumas and challenging life circumstances.
I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR, Level 1 & 2). I specialize in helping individuals stabilize current events and past/present adverse life experiences. My specialities include attachment trauma and PTSD.
At this time, I continue to share my passion for DBT and EMDR in the treatment of traumas and challenging life circumstances.
I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR, Level 1 & 2). I specialize in helping individuals stabilize current events and past/present adverse life experiences. My specialities include attachment trauma and PTSD.
(804) 709-3639 View (804) 709-3639
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HLF Christian Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, MAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prince George, VA 23875
My name is Tracci Parham and I am a Pastoral Counselor whos certified in pre-marital/ marriage counseling, and trained in crisis and trauma care, Transformational Prayer Ministry and EMDR.
I help people who struggle in relationships and or deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, and spiritual brokenness. Likewise I am able to assist with life coaching, blended families, grief and navigating major life changes. I specialize in Christian counseling, individual, family, couples, public speaking, retreats, crisis and trauma care.
My name is Tracci Parham and I am a Pastoral Counselor whos certified in pre-marital/ marriage counseling, and trained in crisis and trauma care, Transformational Prayer Ministry and EMDR.
I help people who struggle in relationships and or deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, and spiritual brokenness. Likewise I am able to assist with life coaching, blended families, grief and navigating major life changes. I specialize in Christian counseling, individual, family, couples, public speaking, retreats, crisis and trauma care.
(434) 595-3691 View (434) 595-3691
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Lisa M Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working in outpatient practice, schools, residential treatment, therapeutic day school, and hospital settings. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working in outpatient practice, schools, residential treatment, therapeutic day school, and hospital settings. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
(804) 596-4981 View (804) 596-4981

Online Therapists

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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.
(434) 788-9904 View (434) 788-9904
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Gifty Pampuru
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Utilizing CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR are few of the interventions to propel the clients towards their achievement of goals and independency.
Possessing a mental health nursing background along with counseling has equipped me to understand not only the psychosocial aspect but also the medical challenges client's face. My Christian faith has assisted me meet the clients at their crossroads of their spiritual walk.
Utilizing CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR are few of the interventions to propel the clients towards their achievement of goals and independency.
Possessing a mental health nursing background along with counseling has equipped me to understand not only the psychosocial aspect but also the medical challenges client's face. My Christian faith has assisted me meet the clients at their crossroads of their spiritual walk.
(571) 556-9231 View (571) 556-9231
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Zari Encarnacion-White
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Additionally, I have worked with veterans and others dealing with PTSD, using EMDR therapy to help them process their trauma and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
For the past 12 years, I have dedicated my career to the field of mental health. I began working in a residential facility supporting individuals struggling with substance abuse, during the peak of the Oxycontin epidemic. To further help those affected, I became a certified substance abuse counselor. From there, I transitioned to an outpatient treatment facility, where I worked with clients from diverse backgrounds. Later, I shifted my focus to working with children who had experienced trauma. I expanded my skillset by training in equine-assisted and play therapy to apply to my work with children.
Additionally, I have worked with veterans and others dealing with PTSD, using EMDR therapy to help them process their trauma and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
For the past 12 years, I have dedicated my career to the field of mental health. I began working in a residential facility supporting individuals struggling with substance abuse, during the peak of the Oxycontin epidemic. To further help those affected, I became a certified substance abuse counselor. From there, I transitioned to an outpatient treatment facility, where I worked with clients from diverse backgrounds. Later, I shifted my focus to working with children who had experienced trauma. I expanded my skillset by training in equine-assisted and play therapy to apply to my work with children.
(757) 798-7947 View (757) 798-7947
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Laura Brighton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
I have completed training programs in Trauma Focused - CBT, Family Systems Trauma (FST), Play Therapy, Poetry Therapy, EMDR Level 2, and Parenting with Love and Limits.
Imagine...feeling more connected and better able to communicate with your child. Perhaps the daily stresses have been piling up and your family needs support to re-balance. Maybe you are worried about your child and you need an experienced therapist to help problem solve. I have worked for over 20 years with children under stress due to school issues, divorce, family crisis, separation or deployment. I utilize a combination of play therapy, mindfulness and CBT to promote changes in thinking and behavior. Play therapy can especially benefit traumatized children, as it allows them to process the trauma at their own pace.
I have completed training programs in Trauma Focused - CBT, Family Systems Trauma (FST), Play Therapy, Poetry Therapy, EMDR Level 2, and Parenting with Love and Limits.
Imagine...feeling more connected and better able to communicate with your child. Perhaps the daily stresses have been piling up and your family needs support to re-balance. Maybe you are worried about your child and you need an experienced therapist to help problem solve. I have worked for over 20 years with children under stress due to school issues, divorce, family crisis, separation or deployment. I utilize a combination of play therapy, mindfulness and CBT to promote changes in thinking and behavior. Play therapy can especially benefit traumatized children, as it allows them to process the trauma at their own pace.
(757) 847-9055 View (757) 847-9055
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Madeleine Burgess
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Online Only
I offer traditional psychotherapy, EMDR, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration therapy.
I offer traditional psychotherapy (including ACT, CBT, and DBT), EMDR, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), therapy for ketamine patients, and psychedelic integration therapy. My approach is non-judgmental. I do not condemn or condone my clients' choices.
I offer traditional psychotherapy, EMDR, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration therapy.
I offer traditional psychotherapy (including ACT, CBT, and DBT), EMDR, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), therapy for ketamine patients, and psychedelic integration therapy. My approach is non-judgmental. I do not condemn or condone my clients' choices.
(757) 551-6555 View (757) 551-6555
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Meredith Lee Burnett
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I am also EMDR therapy trained for those seeking treatment for PTSD and other trauma.
Therapy can serve as a comforting space for individuals to begin the healing process and make positive changes for a more fulfilling life. My passion is working with young people, couples and families by helping them grow and find their strengths. Being a mother of three, with over 15 years of educating preschool through high school age children, including those with special needs and behavioral difficulties I can understand many of the issues that bring families to counseling. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for LGBTQ+ teens, individuals and couples to explore their emotional and psychological needs. EMDR trained.
I am also EMDR therapy trained for those seeking treatment for PTSD and other trauma.
Therapy can serve as a comforting space for individuals to begin the healing process and make positive changes for a more fulfilling life. My passion is working with young people, couples and families by helping them grow and find their strengths. Being a mother of three, with over 15 years of educating preschool through high school age children, including those with special needs and behavioral difficulties I can understand many of the issues that bring families to counseling. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for LGBTQ+ teens, individuals and couples to explore their emotional and psychological needs. EMDR trained.
(757) 859-8415 View (757) 859-8415
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Priscilla Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Waitlist for new clients
Some techniques utilized are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, person-centered, psychodynamic, rational emotive behavior (REBT), and trauma focus.
People face many challenges in their lives that they have difficulty to address. My primary goal is to help people find new ways to address stress, cope with complicated relationships, and face many other common life challenges. I help preteens, adolescents, and adults address their mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem, mood disorders, personality disorder, and stress. I hope to help the client to address their issues and live healthier lives. By applying therapeutic techniques will help the client to learn how to better manage life situations.
Some techniques utilized are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, person-centered, psychodynamic, rational emotive behavior (REBT), and trauma focus.
People face many challenges in their lives that they have difficulty to address. My primary goal is to help people find new ways to address stress, cope with complicated relationships, and face many other common life challenges. I help preteens, adolescents, and adults address their mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem, mood disorders, personality disorder, and stress. I hope to help the client to address their issues and live healthier lives. By applying therapeutic techniques will help the client to learn how to better manage life situations.
(757) 324-5392 View (757) 324-5392
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Lisa R. Loper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am EMDR Certified and often work with clients on processing traumatic experiences.
Are you a woman feeling anxious? depressed? unsure? disappointed? That is a hard place to be, and you're not alone. You’ve been hurting for long enough, and I’m proud of you for looking for help! I understand how you're feeling because I've been there before. As a counselor, I work with women of all ages who are stressed, sad, burdened, and disappointed in the way life has turned out. I walk alongside women to find hope, peace and confidence. We work together to find solutions that make life more manageable.
I am EMDR Certified and often work with clients on processing traumatic experiences.
Are you a woman feeling anxious? depressed? unsure? disappointed? That is a hard place to be, and you're not alone. You’ve been hurting for long enough, and I’m proud of you for looking for help! I understand how you're feeling because I've been there before. As a counselor, I work with women of all ages who are stressed, sad, burdened, and disappointed in the way life has turned out. I walk alongside women to find hope, peace and confidence. We work together to find solutions that make life more manageable.
(804) 409-3665 View (804) 409-3665
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Greg Amodeo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a personalized treatment experience with you, grounded in clinically proven treatment methods such as attachment-focused EMDR, ERP, CBT, IFS-Informed/Ego-Parts, and solution-focused therapy in order to foster insight, healing, and personal growth.
I specialize in supporting adult patients with simple or complex trauma to include childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect. Depression, anxiety, panic, dissociation, and substance use or addictive behaviors are common trauma-responses that may be affecting day-to-day behaviors like managing relationships, meeting job/school responsibilities, taking care of your health. You may be looking for relief from these trauma symptoms or a more comprehensive process to heal relationship wounds and experiences that have deeply affected your perspective on life.
I provide a personalized treatment experience with you, grounded in clinically proven treatment methods such as attachment-focused EMDR, ERP, CBT, IFS-Informed/Ego-Parts, and solution-focused therapy in order to foster insight, healing, and personal growth.
I specialize in supporting adult patients with simple or complex trauma to include childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect. Depression, anxiety, panic, dissociation, and substance use or addictive behaviors are common trauma-responses that may be affecting day-to-day behaviors like managing relationships, meeting job/school responsibilities, taking care of your health. You may be looking for relief from these trauma symptoms or a more comprehensive process to heal relationship wounds and experiences that have deeply affected your perspective on life.
(804) 369-9396 View (804) 369-9396
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Katherine Rainey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
With years of experience, I use Narrative Therapy and EMDR to assist in exploring your personal stories, healing from trauma, rediscovering your voice, and creating a meaningful and authentic life.
Are you feeling weighed down by past experiences, difficult life transitions, or emotions buried inside? Maybe there’s a part of you that feels disconnected from your true self, or you want to find more meaning and joy in your life. I believe everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and supported as they work through the things that hold you back from living fully. My passion is deeply rooted in my desire to help normalize matters of mental health within the Black community so that we can address them and move forward. I firmly believe that we are worthy of healing, both as individuals and as a collective.
With years of experience, I use Narrative Therapy and EMDR to assist in exploring your personal stories, healing from trauma, rediscovering your voice, and creating a meaningful and authentic life.
Are you feeling weighed down by past experiences, difficult life transitions, or emotions buried inside? Maybe there’s a part of you that feels disconnected from your true self, or you want to find more meaning and joy in your life. I believe everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and supported as they work through the things that hold you back from living fully. My passion is deeply rooted in my desire to help normalize matters of mental health within the Black community so that we can address them and move forward. I firmly believe that we are worthy of healing, both as individuals and as a collective.
(757) 280-1931 View (757) 280-1931
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Lenise Mazyck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP, CIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm licensed in both VA and Washington, DC and hold additional certifications in trauma-informed therapy, nutritional therapy, and EMDR.
Hi! Do you feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated lately? Maybe you have been struggling to get out of bed in the morning and can not figure out why that has changed lately. You want to live a life where things seem more manageable and you feel safe. You want your relationships with others to thrive and become more balanced. I am here to help you create a life where you feel more prepared to make hard decisions and live the life you want. (I am licensed in DC and VA) Please visit this link to schedule an intake call. calendly.com/rootstoresultsrva/intake
I'm licensed in both VA and Washington, DC and hold additional certifications in trauma-informed therapy, nutritional therapy, and EMDR.
Hi! Do you feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated lately? Maybe you have been struggling to get out of bed in the morning and can not figure out why that has changed lately. You want to live a life where things seem more manageable and you feel safe. You want your relationships with others to thrive and become more balanced. I am here to help you create a life where you feel more prepared to make hard decisions and live the life you want. (I am licensed in DC and VA) Please visit this link to schedule an intake call. calendly.com/rootstoresultsrva/intake
(804) 376-5863 View (804) 376-5863
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Carter Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a certified EMDR (Eye-movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and utilize this treatment modality as my primary framework with my clients.
I have the honor of sitting with others in some of their most vulnerable states, hearing common themes of negative core beliefs that are contributing to their overall symptoms and emotional suffering. A few of these I hear often are "I am not good enough, I have to be perfect, I can't trust anyone, I can't handle it, I am not safe, I am permanently damaged." These are just a few out of a long list of negative beliefs where I help my clients work through to relieve their emotional suffering that may be manifesting in their current life as anxiety, depression, chronic pain (somatic issues) or difficulty in their relationships.
I am a certified EMDR (Eye-movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and utilize this treatment modality as my primary framework with my clients.
I have the honor of sitting with others in some of their most vulnerable states, hearing common themes of negative core beliefs that are contributing to their overall symptoms and emotional suffering. A few of these I hear often are "I am not good enough, I have to be perfect, I can't trust anyone, I can't handle it, I am not safe, I am permanently damaged." These are just a few out of a long list of negative beliefs where I help my clients work through to relieve their emotional suffering that may be manifesting in their current life as anxiety, depression, chronic pain (somatic issues) or difficulty in their relationships.
(804) 567-8124 View (804) 567-8124
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Kimberly Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
I utilize a Person-Centered and Strengths-Based approach, that may be integrated with Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Guided Imagery, and Yoga.
Art therapy can be utilized with all ages and incorporates visual and symbolic expression. The standards of practice for art therapy include master-level clinicians who abide by ethical standards and scope of practice for the profession as determined by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).
I utilize a Person-Centered and Strengths-Based approach, that may be integrated with Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Guided Imagery, and Yoga.
Art therapy can be utilized with all ages and incorporates visual and symbolic expression. The standards of practice for art therapy include master-level clinicians who abide by ethical standards and scope of practice for the profession as determined by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).
(757) 239-2731 View (757) 239-2731
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Courtney Brookman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR and offer this treatment when we both feel it supports your healing process.
I use evidence-based methods like EMDR, IFS, and CBT to help with trauma, depression, and anxiety. As a RYT-200 yoga teacher, I integrate mindfulness, relaxation, and lifestyle changes. Together, we’ll address emotional, physical, and cognitive needs, providing tools and support to empower you as you move into the next chapter of your life.
I am trained in EMDR and offer this treatment when we both feel it supports your healing process.
I use evidence-based methods like EMDR, IFS, and CBT to help with trauma, depression, and anxiety. As a RYT-200 yoga teacher, I integrate mindfulness, relaxation, and lifestyle changes. Together, we’ll address emotional, physical, and cognitive needs, providing tools and support to empower you as you move into the next chapter of your life.
(757) 703-4502 View (757) 703-4502
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Heather L Mazey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy and am a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.
Sometimes it is the strongest and most resilient people who need the most help. The smile that we have hidden behind, the wall we have constructed, the anger that has pushed people away often allows us to survive, but somewhere along the way, it has become a dark and lonely place. Holding a safe space for those who are experiencing suffering and pain, I will serve as a guide and will walk with you on the path of healing.
I am fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy and am a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.
Sometimes it is the strongest and most resilient people who need the most help. The smile that we have hidden behind, the wall we have constructed, the anger that has pushed people away often allows us to survive, but somewhere along the way, it has become a dark and lonely place. Holding a safe space for those who are experiencing suffering and pain, I will serve as a guide and will walk with you on the path of healing.
(540) 515-4351 x10 View (540) 515-4351 x10

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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.