EMDR Therapists in Anacortes, WA

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Erin Welsh
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR, C-PD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Anacortes, WA 98221
I support clients with a variety of common concerns, and I specialize in EMDR and CPT for trauma/PTSD due to sexual assault, child abuse and other various traumatic experiences.
At Hope Clinic Behavioral Health, my approach is based on a person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy philosophy of care as I work with individuals, couples, and youth in need of support. Together we outline approaches that best match your needs and goals. I strive to use my experience, and honest and open style of communication to act as a positive support to help you establish and fulfill therapeutic and life goals, providing psychotherapy in accordance with an evidence-based practice recovery model. If you're a couple reaching out for support, I will work with you to encourage a deeper connection and accountability.
I support clients with a variety of common concerns, and I specialize in EMDR and CPT for trauma/PTSD due to sexual assault, child abuse and other various traumatic experiences.
At Hope Clinic Behavioral Health, my approach is based on a person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy philosophy of care as I work with individuals, couples, and youth in need of support. Together we outline approaches that best match your needs and goals. I strive to use my experience, and honest and open style of communication to act as a positive support to help you establish and fulfill therapeutic and life goals, providing psychotherapy in accordance with an evidence-based practice recovery model. If you're a couple reaching out for support, I will work with you to encourage a deeper connection and accountability.
(360) 202-3605 View (360) 202-3605
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Denise Miller
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
Waitlist for new clients
I take a holistic approach to counseling, with an emphasis on mind, body and spirit in relationship to self and others. I specialize in trauma informed practices utilizing modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and family systems therapy.I am a Children's Mental Health Therapist and a Minority Mental Health Therapist with experience working with Native American, Hispanic and African American and LGBTQ populations.
I take a holistic approach to counseling, with an emphasis on mind, body and spirit in relationship to self and others. I specialize in trauma informed practices utilizing modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and family systems therapy.I am a Children's Mental Health Therapist and a Minority Mental Health Therapist with experience working with Native American, Hispanic and African American and LGBTQ populations.
(360) 233-8085 View (360) 233-8085
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John Rickenbacher
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, CTP
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
You deserve to have peace, confidence, and a sense of clarity. Through art, various body skills, EMDR, and Neurofeedback I can help you in ways that standard talk therapy is unable. Your desires, your needs, and your goals are all within reach. Reaching out for help is what you can do now and I invite you to contact me by phone, text , or email. I'll get right back to you. This initial consultation is free.
You deserve to have peace, confidence, and a sense of clarity. Through art, various body skills, EMDR, and Neurofeedback I can help you in ways that standard talk therapy is unable. Your desires, your needs, and your goals are all within reach. Reaching out for help is what you can do now and I invite you to contact me by phone, text , or email. I'll get right back to you. This initial consultation is free.
(360) 334-3410 View (360) 334-3410
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Dion Menser-Andreini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Working with people facing numerous challenges has shown me incredible resiliency and an amazing capacity for growth found within every human spirit. Together we will seek to discover these potentials within you. It is my belief that our nature as social beings brings an abundance of life nourishing solutions. I offer 23+ years of professional and volunteer experience successfully helping people achieve their individual and relationship goals. Please feel free to inquire about my services through a free initial 20 minute phone consultation at: 360-708-1087.
Working with people facing numerous challenges has shown me incredible resiliency and an amazing capacity for growth found within every human spirit. Together we will seek to discover these potentials within you. It is my belief that our nature as social beings brings an abundance of life nourishing solutions. I offer 23+ years of professional and volunteer experience successfully helping people achieve their individual and relationship goals. Please feel free to inquire about my services through a free initial 20 minute phone consultation at: 360-708-1087.
(360) 329-2906 View (360) 329-2906
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Amy Begnal
Mental Health Counselor, EdS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Anacortes, WA 98221
Choosing to explore therapy can elicit a number of emotional responses. For some, this is an important step in recognizing an issue and deciding to move toward resolve. Others may experience a lack of clarity in regards to what exactly needs to change and uncertainty about entering therapy. No matter where you are in your healing, I offer a safe and personal therapeutic process to fit your specific needs. My goal is to work toward your desired outcome by offering a collaborative and supportive exploration of your concerns while utilizing an integrative style of therapeutic modalities that are all firmly established through research.
Choosing to explore therapy can elicit a number of emotional responses. For some, this is an important step in recognizing an issue and deciding to move toward resolve. Others may experience a lack of clarity in regards to what exactly needs to change and uncertainty about entering therapy. No matter where you are in your healing, I offer a safe and personal therapeutic process to fit your specific needs. My goal is to work toward your desired outcome by offering a collaborative and supportive exploration of your concerns while utilizing an integrative style of therapeutic modalities that are all firmly established through research.
(360) 472-4490 x505 View (360) 472-4490 x505
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Josh Stabbert
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221  (Online Only)
Hey there! If you’ve found your way here, chances are high that you’ve spent at least part of your life stuck in struggle. Feeling like you have to constantly push through just to make it through your day and feeling powerless over it all. I get it. I know it’s not easy feeling overwhelmed with the anxiety of trying to figure it all out on your own. You deserve to be empowered, find freedom, and to have ownership over your life.
Hey there! If you’ve found your way here, chances are high that you’ve spent at least part of your life stuck in struggle. Feeling like you have to constantly push through just to make it through your day and feeling powerless over it all. I get it. I know it’s not easy feeling overwhelmed with the anxiety of trying to figure it all out on your own. You deserve to be empowered, find freedom, and to have ownership over your life.
(360) 215-2761 View (360) 215-2761
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Game Plan Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anacortes, WA 98221  (Online Only)
You're working really hard and things seem fine on the outside, but inside things aren't okay and you feel kinda lost about what to do next? You're lonely and depressed because you're struggling to find someone who really gets your nerdy ways? You're stressed and just salty all the time?
You're working really hard and things seem fine on the outside, but inside things aren't okay and you feel kinda lost about what to do next? You're lonely and depressed because you're struggling to find someone who really gets your nerdy ways? You're stressed and just salty all the time?
(425) 215-1036 View (425) 215-1036
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Auralee Jameson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSN, LSWAIC, RN
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
What I want you to know is that you are not alone in this world; there is hope that you can get through this challenging time in your life. When feeling overwhelmed it is difficult to know where to start when making a change. By integrating social work theories into practice, I recognize that all aspects of a person’s life can impact their wellbeing. Whether it's depression, anxiety, life transitions, or traumatic events I take an approach that helps to understand how the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of ones’ life interact together to create the individual and together we find the best way to reach your goals.
What I want you to know is that you are not alone in this world; there is hope that you can get through this challenging time in your life. When feeling overwhelmed it is difficult to know where to start when making a change. By integrating social work theories into practice, I recognize that all aspects of a person’s life can impact their wellbeing. Whether it's depression, anxiety, life transitions, or traumatic events I take an approach that helps to understand how the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of ones’ life interact together to create the individual and together we find the best way to reach your goals.
(360) 614-2687 View (360) 614-2687
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Charlotte Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
I am a depth oriented psychotherapist specializing in trauma, ancestral healing, and somatic therapy. While you may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or insomnia, these are all symptoms. I work with you to heal what’s causing your distress, dis-ease. When the body, heart, mind, soul and spirit are not aligned, we suffer. We will work using a variety of approaches depending on what needs the most tending and care, always with compassion and a pace that is safe and allows for long term healing, integration, and nervous system regulation, allowing your natural rhythm to return.
I am a depth oriented psychotherapist specializing in trauma, ancestral healing, and somatic therapy. While you may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or insomnia, these are all symptoms. I work with you to heal what’s causing your distress, dis-ease. When the body, heart, mind, soul and spirit are not aligned, we suffer. We will work using a variety of approaches depending on what needs the most tending and care, always with compassion and a pace that is safe and allows for long term healing, integration, and nervous system regulation, allowing your natural rhythm to return.
(401) 388-3421 View (401) 388-3421
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Cassandra Perryman
PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
Waitlist for new clients
I embrace all walks of life, and view each story as valid and important. In no way do I have a specific mold I follow, or a mold I want a client to fit in. My process is fluid and dynamic, and it is critical that I have a collaborative relationship with each person I work with.
I embrace all walks of life, and view each story as valid and important. In no way do I have a specific mold I follow, or a mold I want a client to fit in. My process is fluid and dynamic, and it is critical that I have a collaborative relationship with each person I work with.
(360) 209-2364 View (360) 209-2364
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Mt Kulshan Ketamine Clinic
MSN, CRNA, ARNP
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
Our clients have not had complete recovery with traditional mental health treatment. We offer Ketamine Infusions with wave-paths Psychedelic program and integration coaching. Collaboration with any client therapist or provider who has an interest is welcomed.
Our clients have not had complete recovery with traditional mental health treatment. We offer Ketamine Infusions with wave-paths Psychedelic program and integration coaching. Collaboration with any client therapist or provider who has an interest is welcomed.
(360) 347-9436 View (360) 347-9436
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Tara Ettlin
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anacortes, WA 98221
Not accepting new clients
My therapeutic methods are grounded in evidenced-based practices such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and EMDR.
Therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and client. I approach the therapeutic process as a powerful opportunity for clients to cultivate change and deepen awareness in their lives. I create a compassionate and accepting therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe to explore opportunities for personal and interpersonal growth. I am especially sensitive to how oppression impacts mental health and identity.
My therapeutic methods are grounded in evidenced-based practices such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and EMDR.
Therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and client. I approach the therapeutic process as a powerful opportunity for clients to cultivate change and deepen awareness in their lives. I create a compassionate and accepting therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe to explore opportunities for personal and interpersonal growth. I am especially sensitive to how oppression impacts mental health and identity.
(360) 529-5105 View (360) 529-5105
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Amber D Flippo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Anacortes, WA 98221  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I primarily work with adult individuals and adult couples (for sexual health concerns). Telehealth only. I believe, as human beings, we want to feel respected, loved, valued, appreciated, and understood. I believe most of us want to make a difference in the lives of those around us - our loved ones, friends and community. Navigating life can be difficult at times. We can all benefit from a safe, knowledgeable, and compassionate guide. I strive to help people become more connected to themselves, so that we can connect more authentically to others and expand our capacity to feel better and cultivate lasting fulfillment.
I primarily work with adult individuals and adult couples (for sexual health concerns). Telehealth only. I believe, as human beings, we want to feel respected, loved, valued, appreciated, and understood. I believe most of us want to make a difference in the lives of those around us - our loved ones, friends and community. Navigating life can be difficult at times. We can all benefit from a safe, knowledgeable, and compassionate guide. I strive to help people become more connected to themselves, so that we can connect more authentically to others and expand our capacity to feel better and cultivate lasting fulfillment.
(360) 309-0531 View (360) 309-0531

Online Therapists

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Mindful Sessions
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Utilizing problem-solving, short-term/brief counseling strategies, mindfulness, EMDR and parts work, I guide clients to the heart of the matter so they can have their goals and objectives met quickly so they can start feeling better about themselves and their lives.
We seek help when an issue arises that we can’t seem to get through. In relationships, we might find ourselves having the same argument with our partner, family member or loved one over and over again. Maybe there’s an internal struggle we’ve tried to solve by reading self-help books or talking to our closest friends, only to find the problem is still a problem. That’s where I can help. Together we’ll identify goals and collaborate on a treatment plan. The beginning of any journey or change begins with acceptance, the proper treatment, and a healthier connection with ourselves and the world around us.
Utilizing problem-solving, short-term/brief counseling strategies, mindfulness, EMDR and parts work, I guide clients to the heart of the matter so they can have their goals and objectives met quickly so they can start feeling better about themselves and their lives.
We seek help when an issue arises that we can’t seem to get through. In relationships, we might find ourselves having the same argument with our partner, family member or loved one over and over again. Maybe there’s an internal struggle we’ve tried to solve by reading self-help books or talking to our closest friends, only to find the problem is still a problem. That’s where I can help. Together we’ll identify goals and collaborate on a treatment plan. The beginning of any journey or change begins with acceptance, the proper treatment, and a healthier connection with ourselves and the world around us.
(509) 204-5994 View (509) 204-5994
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Counseling Northwest
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, WA 98273  (Online Only)
I have specialized training in EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Dialetical Behavioral Therapy.
Feeling stuck? Together, we can explore alternative solutions. My practice focuses on the psychological treatment of adults.
I have specialized training in EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Dialetical Behavioral Therapy.
Feeling stuck? Together, we can explore alternative solutions. My practice focuses on the psychological treatment of adults.
(360) 339-6584 View (360) 339-6584
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Dr. Moriah Boggs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Waitlist for new clients
In addition, I have been trained in both EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and the Gottman Method for couples.
Do you feel exhausted and drained all the time? Do you feel stuck, struggling with past traumas and their impact on your present life? If your answer is yes, then you have come to the right place - I work closely with my clients to unpack their past and help them heal from traumas, so they can find balance and overall health in their daily lives. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals and believe that our health is fundamentally tied to our relationships, including the ones we have with ourselves. With that in mind, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters health and healing.
In addition, I have been trained in both EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and the Gottman Method for couples.
Do you feel exhausted and drained all the time? Do you feel stuck, struggling with past traumas and their impact on your present life? If your answer is yes, then you have come to the right place - I work closely with my clients to unpack their past and help them heal from traumas, so they can find balance and overall health in their daily lives. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals and believe that our health is fundamentally tied to our relationships, including the ones we have with ourselves. With that in mind, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters health and healing.
(425) 979-2458 View (425) 979-2458
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Peggy Farah
Counselor, MPS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
I offer EMDR 2) Supporting couples to heal the hurt and learn the skills to thrive together 3) Healing your relationship with food and your body (emotional & binge eating, chronic dieting, negative body image).
We all crave connection, peace, a sense of worth and belonging and we all go through periods of struggling to find wholeness. I see therapy as a partnership where I work to support you on your particular path towards healing, wholeness and thriving in your relationships. I believe my most important task is creating safety within the therapeutic encounter so that my clients have a place where they can vulnerability heal.
I offer EMDR 2) Supporting couples to heal the hurt and learn the skills to thrive together 3) Healing your relationship with food and your body (emotional & binge eating, chronic dieting, negative body image).
We all crave connection, peace, a sense of worth and belonging and we all go through periods of struggling to find wholeness. I see therapy as a partnership where I work to support you on your particular path towards healing, wholeness and thriving in your relationships. I believe my most important task is creating safety within the therapeutic encounter so that my clients have a place where they can vulnerability heal.
(425) 321-5859 View (425) 321-5859
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Nora Weiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
I have a Master of Social Work and am EMDR trained through EMDRIA.
Trauma may increase physical, mental, and emotional distress, leading to symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. In my practice, I work to reduce distress to improve these symptoms by helping you find your inner strength and learn how to cope. I have experience and training helping individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and more, utilizing a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. I am also experienced working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
I have a Master of Social Work and am EMDR trained through EMDRIA.
Trauma may increase physical, mental, and emotional distress, leading to symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. In my practice, I work to reduce distress to improve these symptoms by helping you find your inner strength and learn how to cope. I have experience and training helping individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and more, utilizing a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. I am also experienced working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
(425) 952-9146 View (425) 952-9146
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Ann MacLean
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
I have a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Embodied Creative Arts Therapy, prior certification in chemical dependency/addiction counseling, and certification at EMDR.
Are you feeling stuck? What's getting in the way of living a satisfying life, one with heart and meaning? You may be coming to therapy because of a new development or something very old, you may not even know what it is. You may also be adding to your burden by judging your self unfairly. But there is hope, therapy can usher in exciting transformation. When we can embrace the gifts that come with challenges, old fears lose their power. I deeply enjoy helping clients explore/work through difficulties with the purpose of breaking old patterns and intentionally creating a new path forward. Healing and growth is possible for you too.
I have a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Embodied Creative Arts Therapy, prior certification in chemical dependency/addiction counseling, and certification at EMDR.
Are you feeling stuck? What's getting in the way of living a satisfying life, one with heart and meaning? You may be coming to therapy because of a new development or something very old, you may not even know what it is. You may also be adding to your burden by judging your self unfairly. But there is hope, therapy can usher in exciting transformation. When we can embrace the gifts that come with challenges, old fears lose their power. I deeply enjoy helping clients explore/work through difficulties with the purpose of breaking old patterns and intentionally creating a new path forward. Healing and growth is possible for you too.
(206) 683-4275 View (206) 683-4275
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Dov Wills
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Currently full but can help match Deaf people to therapists. My approach is integrative and primarily informed by EMDR therapy. I prioritize remaining person-centered and trauma informed, which basically just means that our sessions are about you and what you want and that I avoid pathologizing behaviors and feelings that could be the result of a traumatic experience. I look at therapy through a social justice and anti-oppression lens. I believe counseling should offer a safe, non-judgmental opportunity to explore and discover a path to your own place of peace. For Deaf people, my VP # is (206) 829-5104.
Currently full but can help match Deaf people to therapists. My approach is integrative and primarily informed by EMDR therapy. I prioritize remaining person-centered and trauma informed, which basically just means that our sessions are about you and what you want and that I avoid pathologizing behaviors and feelings that could be the result of a traumatic experience. I look at therapy through a social justice and anti-oppression lens. I believe counseling should offer a safe, non-judgmental opportunity to explore and discover a path to your own place of peace. For Deaf people, my VP # is (206) 829-5104.
(206) 453-2157 View (206) 453-2157
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.