EMDR Therapists in Bonney Lake, WA
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Kay Studevant
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am trained in
EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization therapy), which is a powerful therapy best known for effective trauma treatment.
Are you normally a 'go-getter' who wants to grow and achieve more with your life? Do you feel stagnant? Are there obstacles and self limiting beliefs that stand in your way? Prioritize yourself and let's work together to get you 'unstuck'! Get started on your individual online therapy session Don't be isolated! Get connected today!
Ryan Ferguson
Counselor
Verified
Verified
As an experienced trauma therapist, I believed that learning to calm your body/nervous system/memory to traumatic past events is most effective using
EMDR
.
Are you having difficulty moving past a recent traumatic event that you have witnessed or that has happened to you? Are more on edge, looking for danger everywhere, irritated/lashing out at others, or numbing the pain with drugs/alcohol/work? Are you tired of not being yourself and don’t want to live in fear any longer? You are ready, that is why you are here. There is hope and a return to life without fear. Whether you have experienced a recent traumatic event or have witnessed something traumatic or scary or confusing evidenced based therapy is available to begin reducing your suffering as soon as possible.
Not accepting new clients
Heather Schilling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a Level II trained practitioner for
EMDR
.
*Not accepting new patients* I like to view counseling from a systems and solution focused perspective. Open communication and trust are very important for me as a therapist and you as a client. It is my passion and privilege to guide individuals through their journey of finding hope, restoring balance and creating a shared meaning. I specialize in working with children (12 and over ), adolescents and adults impacted by trauma and PTSD. I offer appointments Monday- Thursday.
Waitlist for new clients
Desirée Helfrick
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I practice Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (
EMDR
) Therapy, an evidenced based treatment, effective in healing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other conditions, which may stem from difficult life experiences.
Email to be added to the waitlist - As an
EMDR
therapist, I support individuals aged 18 and older, to build confidence, renew self-esteem, and develop the practical skills and resources necessary to heal from traumatic and adverse life experiences. It is my goal as a trauma therapist to help you reconnect to your innate ability restore balance in your life. I provide a warm, compassionate, and empathetic approach to support you in building resilience to overcome stress and meet your goals. My work as a trauma therapist is informed by attachment theory, the adaptive information processing model, and mindfulness.
Russell E Peters
Counselor, DMin, MDiv, LMHC
Verified
Verified
You have served your community, patients, and faith groups, for many years. The excellent care that you provide you deserve. I have 25 years experience serving first responders, military, and faith group leaders. My focus is on individuals exposed to repetitive traumatic experiences in service focus occupations and faith group leadership. Providing tools to cope with various traumas, I am client centered, trained in
EMDR
and skilled in experiences that provoke trauma. My therapeutic approach is to journey with clients during dark times and support them as they discover the life they deserve.
Resolve & Recover Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , SUDP, MHP
Verified
Verified
I am trained in
EMDR
, Brainspotting, & Internal Family Systems.
I am certified in trauma and complex trauma related disorders. My focus in therapy is to start where you are and identify what brings you to therapy. We will create a treatment plan specific to your needs and goals. I understand that working through trauma and recovery can be complex and challenging for many, but I believe in recovery using the mind body and spirit so you can fully heal and become the best version of yourself that you can be.
Nichole Bedore
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I'm a depth psychotherapist who facilitates healing and transformation through gentle but honest mutual work with emotions, behaviors, imagery, grounding, memory, story, presence, and hope. It's an honor and a privilege to be a partner in my client's journey toward deep inner healing. In my practice, I help individuals and couples dive beneath the surface issues, discover the underlying sources of distress, and re-emerge into a more fulfilling life. I'd like to join you on your journey where you already are, and help you find opportunities for symptom relief, growth, and healing.
Steve Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Angry? Scared? Worried? Confused and or ashamed? I work with people who have lost HOPE and people in unusually difficult circumstances. Hope empowers people to CHANGE. I also understand that change involves risk, so I respect that some changes are not easy. By exploring and sometimes adjusting the underlying beliefs, values, and emotions that drive your reactions and behaviors, I think you'll be able to achieve your best changes. You can find hope. You can LIVE again.
Laura Inglis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you feeling suicidal? Have you been in an abusive or bullying relationship? Do you struggle finding enjoyment in life? Are you and your spouse or partner having difficulty getting along and feel you are unable to communicate effectively? I am a licensed clinical social worker and credentialed as a mental health professional by the states of Washington and Idaho. I am trained and experienced in the areas of crisis intervention, conflict resolution and mediation, domestic violence, and various mood disorders. I have worked with both teenagers and adults.
Sala Tauanu'u Afalava
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
To everyone that knows you – you’ve got it all together. But to be honest, the unresolved pain of past trauma negatively affects your mind, body, and overall well-being. Years of unresolved issues make you feel tired, overwhelmed and exhausted. You’re not sure how long you can keep up the facade. Perhaps you have been living up to other people’s expectations in addition to your own, and the load feels heavy.
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Catherine Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A life transition can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families who have faced anxiety, depression, and behaviors that have impacted the overall living condition of individuals or families for over 7 years. I have especially focused on trauma work, including
EMDR
which has transformed the lens in which my clients view their situations or become better suited to overcome life barriers.
Jennifer M Fama
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Maybe you know exactly why you are feeling the way you do and you need a different perspective or unbiased listener. -Or maybe you aren't feeling like yourself lately- unfulfilled, disconnected from your world or the people you love. Our mental health is both directly and indirectly influenced by our life experiences, how we are shown love and respect, and large-scale social/societal issues. I will be your co-navigator & support in finding relief and balance through healing. I offer
EMDR
& mindfulness-based and cognitive therapy that aids in removing the negative emotional charge of life experiences affecting your daily life.
Allison Balmores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (
EMDR
) Therapy as my primary therapeutic intervention.
I specialize in working with adults (ages 18-60) who struggle with the effects of trauma or negative life events. Quite frequently, these experiences result in feelings of low self-worth, feeling on edge all the time, feeling easily overwhelmed, or feeling empty. While I work with adults of any background, I am also an Army Veteran and love working with anyone military affiliated. The military is very unique and I understand how difficult it can be to talk about those experiences to someone who gets it.
LuAnne Rivera, Lighthouse Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you tired of going around that same mountain over and over? Let me help you find the way out. While therapy can feel like a scary place, I strive to make your therapy encounter a safe, collaborative, encouraging, and even a thriving experience. I am certified in trauma focused cognitive/behavioral therapy, and trained in grief assessment,
EMDR
therapy, as a SYMBIS facilitator and a chemical dependency specialist, Currently I am accepting adolescents and older. I enjoy the interaction and growth that occurs through empowering you, the client, to make your own choices and become your most authentic self.
Shelleigh-Mairi W Ferguson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, MHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I take a creative, client-centered approach to therapy, utilizing narrative therapy,
EMDR
, IFS, CBT, and DBT to help clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Do you have a sense that you have no control over your life, thoughts, or feelings, causing you NOT to be an active participant in your own life? Do these feelings cause you to feel that you are drifting through life, becoming depressed and anxious? My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space, to walk with you on your journey, explore aspects of the 'self' that you would like to build, and discover strengths that can be used in your present and future, in order to construct the life you desire. Remember, the steps you take don’t have to be big, they just have to be heading you in the right direction.
Beverly Polhamus
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
I hold certifications in
EMDR
and Hypnotherapy and am trained in CBT, TF-CBT and DBT.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward healing by seeking help. It is important that the relationship between you and your therapist is a good fit, based on mutual respect and trust. I use a strength-based and practical approach. I have a sense of humor which seems to help clients feel more comfortable. Therapy's primary focus is on the present with an understanding of the effects of past events on current behaviors and the need to process unresolved issues. "The turmoil of the past is never wholly forgotten, unresolved it seeps through even the strongest foundation."
Sheena Kaas Mudaliar
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and I use
EMDR
and Internal Family Systems Therapy to process emotions and memories.
Do you feel like your past is running your life? Do you feel constantly trapped by overwhelming emotions? These are common experiences when you are living with trauma. My clients are those who have are faith-based or spiritually-minded want to go beyond managing symptoms. They have often experienced childhood trauma, betrayal trauma, or religious abuse and are trying to make sense their history while finding a way to move forward now. They feel confused and shamed by statements like, "forgive others" or "cast away anger" and struggle to make sense of their feelings.
Ryan Ferguson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As an experienced trauma therapist, I believed that learning to calm your body/nervous system/memory to traumatic past events is most effective using
EMDR
.
Traumatic and high emotional experiences can leave us feeling worn out, scared, anxious, panicked. We feel as if we are lost and can’t even recognize ourselves in the mirror. We can feel like our true self has been taken, stolen and fear that it is gone for good. It can be scary to ask for help. I encourage you to ask. Whether you have experienced a recent traumatic event or have witnessed something traumatic or scary or confusing evidenced based therapy is available to begin reducing your suffering as soon as possible.
Eric Cuestas-Thompson, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LISAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in
EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and addictions, including sexual compulsivity. My focus is working with adolescents and their families, couples, and men going through difficult transitions. I believe that you should have the quality of life that you want and deserve and I can help you identify and remove the obstacles that are preventing you from having a fulfilling and satisfying life.
The Salish Sea Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We provide
EMDR
, CBT, Lifespan Integration, TF-CBT, EFT and Child Centered Play Therapy.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, we need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you or your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviors, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. The Salish Sea Collective understands that our clients deserve care encompassing physical, mental, emotional, sexual and spiritual health. These human aspects are intrinsically intertwined and require a holistic approach. Our multidisciplinary team create a cohesive atmosphere where clinicians work together for our clients.
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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.