EMDR Therapists in East Town, Milwaukee, WI
Kymberlee Blackford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
I practice using multiple techniques, including EMDR, CPT, CBT, ACT, and more!
Do you feel like your past is a heavy weight, holding you back from living the life you want? Trauma can affect every part of your life and create barriers that feel impossible to overcome. Untreated trauma can also lay the foundation for other issues such as attention difficulties, mood swings, relationship troubles, addictions, and more. Good news: these don't have to be permanent struggles in your life! Together, we’ll address the pain of the past and help you move toward a more peaceful and fulfilling future. You don’t have to face this journey alone—let’s create lasting change!
I practice using multiple techniques, including EMDR, CPT, CBT, ACT, and more!
Do you feel like your past is a heavy weight, holding you back from living the life you want? Trauma can affect every part of your life and create barriers that feel impossible to overcome. Untreated trauma can also lay the foundation for other issues such as attention difficulties, mood swings, relationship troubles, addictions, and more. Good news: these don't have to be permanent struggles in your life! Together, we’ll address the pain of the past and help you move toward a more peaceful and fulfilling future. You don’t have to face this journey alone—let’s create lasting change!
Rebekah Sandell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR and informed by Internal Family Systems, Expressive/Creative Therapies and Somatic Therapy, to name a few.
Vulnerability is the strength that makes us humanly genuine. Through a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive lens, we will work together to uncover and build upon your resilience. I am here to empathically support your therapeutic journey and when you feel comfortable, I will gently challenge your preconceptions about yourself and the world around you. This is where growth happens. I encourage you to bring your fullest self to sessions, whatever that may entail, ie. humor, colorful language, creativity, authenticity…and I will do the same.
I am trained in EMDR and informed by Internal Family Systems, Expressive/Creative Therapies and Somatic Therapy, to name a few.
Vulnerability is the strength that makes us humanly genuine. Through a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive lens, we will work together to uncover and build upon your resilience. I am here to empathically support your therapeutic journey and when you feel comfortable, I will gently challenge your preconceptions about yourself and the world around you. This is where growth happens. I encourage you to bring your fullest self to sessions, whatever that may entail, ie. humor, colorful language, creativity, authenticity…and I will do the same.
Anya Surnitsky- Anxiety And Trauma Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP II, CDWF
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am trained in EMDR, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTP II).
Coming to therapy doesn't mean something is wrong with you, or you failed because you couldn't "fix it" yourself. However, like many people I see, you might consider yourself aggressively capable. As a result, you may find it hard to trust and rely on others. When you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and are reluctant to ask for help, it is likely to lead to overwhelm. Here's what's true: your well-being MATTERS and affects the quality of your life and relationships. We'll work to identify what's in the way of living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I am trained in EMDR, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTP II).
Coming to therapy doesn't mean something is wrong with you, or you failed because you couldn't "fix it" yourself. However, like many people I see, you might consider yourself aggressively capable. As a result, you may find it hard to trust and rely on others. When you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and are reluctant to ask for help, it is likely to lead to overwhelm. Here's what's true: your well-being MATTERS and affects the quality of your life and relationships. We'll work to identify what's in the way of living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
For 35 years, I have been augmenting traditional therapeutic methods with a variety of techniques, including EMDR Therapy, CRM Therapy, heart rate variability training (Heartmath), body centered approaches, mindfulness training, hypnosis, and ego-state interventions, to facilitate deep internal changes.
Having specialized in trauma-based symptoms, I have witnessed how unprocessed trauma - especially subtle childhood trauma and attachment failures - lead to symptoms that might not initially appear related to our history. Over time, these traumas may manifest in depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, or career challenges. EMDR done online via remote.
For 35 years, I have been augmenting traditional therapeutic methods with a variety of techniques, including EMDR Therapy, CRM Therapy, heart rate variability training (Heartmath), body centered approaches, mindfulness training, hypnosis, and ego-state interventions, to facilitate deep internal changes.
Having specialized in trauma-based symptoms, I have witnessed how unprocessed trauma - especially subtle childhood trauma and attachment failures - lead to symptoms that might not initially appear related to our history. Over time, these traumas may manifest in depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, or career challenges. EMDR done online via remote.
Vacation Counseling - Couples Retreat by Dr. April
Counselor, LMHC, CST, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
The Therapists at Vacation Counseling have over 100+ years of experience and we utilized a variety of methods for couples, such as the Gottman Method, EMDR, Temperament Therapy, Solution-Focused, Intimacy Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Are you wanting a personalized intimate retreat that focuses on your specific needs and goals in your relationship? A retreat that will heal the hurts and traumas in the relationship? Vacation counseling will help you and your relationship find a new perspective on how intimacy can help resolve conflicts in your relationship. We offer many different options to fit your needs, one couple at a time. We can provide you with in-person and online counseling where couples stay in exclusive, luxurious vacation rentals. Vacation Counseling can travel to your Vacation.
The Therapists at Vacation Counseling have over 100+ years of experience and we utilized a variety of methods for couples, such as the Gottman Method, EMDR, Temperament Therapy, Solution-Focused, Intimacy Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Are you wanting a personalized intimate retreat that focuses on your specific needs and goals in your relationship? A retreat that will heal the hurts and traumas in the relationship? Vacation counseling will help you and your relationship find a new perspective on how intimacy can help resolve conflicts in your relationship. We offer many different options to fit your needs, one couple at a time. We can provide you with in-person and online counseling where couples stay in exclusive, luxurious vacation rentals. Vacation Counseling can travel to your Vacation.
I am an EMDR-certified, somatic and spiritual therapist committed to liberation-centered mental health care and healing working through an anti-oppressive, anti-racism, and social justice-oriented approach.
Therapy is not only for times of crises and hitting "rock bottom." It is a space for self-exploration, reflection, and intention setting. I recognize that seeking therapy and professional support can be intimidating. I support folks in overcoming stuckness, and ambivalence, disrupting internalized toxic and limiting beliefs, and finding their voice and confidence through spiritual and ancestral healing and practices to encourage optimal changes in the mind, community, body, and spirit.
I am an EMDR-certified, somatic and spiritual therapist committed to liberation-centered mental health care and healing working through an anti-oppressive, anti-racism, and social justice-oriented approach.
Therapy is not only for times of crises and hitting "rock bottom." It is a space for self-exploration, reflection, and intention setting. I recognize that seeking therapy and professional support can be intimidating. I support folks in overcoming stuckness, and ambivalence, disrupting internalized toxic and limiting beliefs, and finding their voice and confidence through spiritual and ancestral healing and practices to encourage optimal changes in the mind, community, body, and spirit.
Elisabeth Steadman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Her focus in treatment is client centered and collaborative, providing support by utilizing a combination of approaches that can include aspects of CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing .
Elisabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with experience that includes community social work, child welfare, psychiatric emergency intake, outpatient and group therapy. Elisabeth works with adolescents and older. Clinical interest and specialties include Life Transitions, Women s Issues, Trauma, LGBTQI support, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Substance Use, Parenting Support, Eating Disorders, Safety Concerns and Postpartum.
Her focus in treatment is client centered and collaborative, providing support by utilizing a combination of approaches that can include aspects of CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing .
Elisabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with experience that includes community social work, child welfare, psychiatric emergency intake, outpatient and group therapy. Elisabeth works with adolescents and older. Clinical interest and specialties include Life Transitions, Women s Issues, Trauma, LGBTQI support, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Substance Use, Parenting Support, Eating Disorders, Safety Concerns and Postpartum.
Bethany Williamson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53227
She promotes successful outcomes by empowering her clients and utilizing various therapies to enhance the therapeutic experience such as: art, play, and EMDR.
Bethany has experience working with clients from ages 4+ and has received training in Early Pathways birth to 5 interventions . Outside of work, Bethany loves to learn new things, laugh as much as she can, and spend time with her family outdoors.
She promotes successful outcomes by empowering her clients and utilizing various therapies to enhance the therapeutic experience such as: art, play, and EMDR.
Bethany has experience working with clients from ages 4+ and has received training in Early Pathways birth to 5 interventions . Outside of work, Bethany loves to learn new things, laugh as much as she can, and spend time with her family outdoors.
Alison Schneider
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53227
Alison Schneider is a licensed professional counselor. She received a Bachelor s degree in Psychology from UW-Madison and a Master s degree in Counseling from Marquette University. Alison works with adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma. She is trained in EMDR eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and is currently working towards certification as a trauma treatment professional. Alison works with her clients on increasing healthy coping skills, setting boundaries with self and others, and decreasing the impact of past trauma on current functioning.
Alison Schneider is a licensed professional counselor. She received a Bachelor s degree in Psychology from UW-Madison and a Master s degree in Counseling from Marquette University. Alison works with adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma. She is trained in EMDR eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and is currently working towards certification as a trauma treatment professional. Alison works with her clients on increasing healthy coping skills, setting boundaries with self and others, and decreasing the impact of past trauma on current functioning.
Kevin O'Brien Whole Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, IMH E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Thank for finding your way to my page. Chances are, no matter what your specific concern, you arrived here because you want to feel better, and you want important relationships in your life to work better. My goal is to facilitate your capacity to do both, as I have done with many individuals, couples and families over the past 30 years. Living a whole life, for a whole lifetime, is both worthy of our effort and possible. My practice is faith-, culture- and sexual orientation-friendly. Come as you are, we will utilize every resource to undo the knots and reweave the fabric of your life in more satisfying ways. Online capacity.
Thank for finding your way to my page. Chances are, no matter what your specific concern, you arrived here because you want to feel better, and you want important relationships in your life to work better. My goal is to facilitate your capacity to do both, as I have done with many individuals, couples and families over the past 30 years. Living a whole life, for a whole lifetime, is both worthy of our effort and possible. My practice is faith-, culture- and sexual orientation-friendly. Come as you are, we will utilize every resource to undo the knots and reweave the fabric of your life in more satisfying ways. Online capacity.
Seeking professional help takes courage & self awareness. You recognize your need to delve deeper, wanting to address your concerns so that you’re able to heal. You want to show up as the highest version of yourself. Living a life of quality is the ultimate goal.
Seeking professional help takes courage & self awareness. You recognize your need to delve deeper, wanting to address your concerns so that you’re able to heal. You want to show up as the highest version of yourself. Living a life of quality is the ultimate goal.
Meet Our EMDR Therapists
Sarah Charneski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Sarah Charneski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. Sarah meets people where they are in a compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced way. She enjoys working with kids so she can be playful and energetic. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys music, art, being outside, going to the beach, camping, traveling, and cooking.
Sarah Charneski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. Sarah meets people where they are in a compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced way. She enjoys working with kids so she can be playful and energetic. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys music, art, being outside, going to the beach, camping, traveling, and cooking.
Hi, I am John Morrell. My counseling focus is with adults who want to work on a wide variety of problems some of these include depression, anxiety, insomnia and sleep disorders, attention problems, anger management and pain management. When I work with clients I seek to provide the support and direction they need to identify their goals. Then we work together to discover and change core beliefs, thinking, behavior and emotions so they can accomplish their life goals. I also talk with clients about their spiritual lives, as they have an interest how faith relates to healthy living.
Hi, I am John Morrell. My counseling focus is with adults who want to work on a wide variety of problems some of these include depression, anxiety, insomnia and sleep disorders, attention problems, anger management and pain management. When I work with clients I seek to provide the support and direction they need to identify their goals. Then we work together to discover and change core beliefs, thinking, behavior and emotions so they can accomplish their life goals. I also talk with clients about their spiritual lives, as they have an interest how faith relates to healthy living.
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step towards better understanding how past and current experiences impact individual wellbeing. I believe the most important part of treatment is establishing a trusting client-therapist relationship. I work to build a warm, open environment so you feel safe when sharing difficult thoughts and feelings. There are times in life when our usual coping strategies are not enough and feelings of helplessness and inadequacy can take over. Therapy can help to successfully navigate life's challenges and make positive changes that will contribute to improved feelings of competence in managing relationships, transitions, and other stressors more productively.
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step towards better understanding how past and current experiences impact individual wellbeing. I believe the most important part of treatment is establishing a trusting client-therapist relationship. I work to build a warm, open environment so you feel safe when sharing difficult thoughts and feelings. There are times in life when our usual coping strategies are not enough and feelings of helplessness and inadequacy can take over. Therapy can help to successfully navigate life's challenges and make positive changes that will contribute to improved feelings of competence in managing relationships, transitions, and other stressors more productively.
Kathy Abbott, Psy D, PC
Psychologist, Psy, D, BCIA-NF, QEEGDip
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I believe in your potential to be the best posssible. I believe that you already have many gifts, and that you have information about your self that we can use to help you move in the the direction you want to go with your life.
I believe in your potential to be the best posssible. I believe that you already have many gifts, and that you have information about your self that we can use to help you move in the the direction you want to go with your life.
Online Therapists
Cecilia- Blancas Psychotherapy & Consultations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53212
I have found great passion in using EMDR because of its transformative ability.
I am delighted you're investing in yourself and taking action. Finding a provider can be frustrating and overwhelming that is why I offer a 15 consultation to see if I’m the right fit for you.
I have found great passion in using EMDR because of its transformative ability.
I am delighted you're investing in yourself and taking action. Finding a provider can be frustrating and overwhelming that is why I offer a 15 consultation to see if I’m the right fit for you.
Dr. Gabrielle Finta
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53222
I utilize evidence-based modalities including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), relational psychotherapy, and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR).
I specialize in the treatment of PTSD, complex trauma, and borderline personality disorder and understand that trauma/adverse life experiences can affect a person in a number of ways. I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling with overwhelming emotions, unresolved trauma, dissociation, anxiety, shame, and unhealthy relationships. In therapy, I strive to foster a space of acceptance, trust, and collaboration, viewing you as the expert of your own experiences. Together, we can work towards healing and personal growth.
I utilize evidence-based modalities including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), relational psychotherapy, and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR).
I specialize in the treatment of PTSD, complex trauma, and borderline personality disorder and understand that trauma/adverse life experiences can affect a person in a number of ways. I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling with overwhelming emotions, unresolved trauma, dissociation, anxiety, shame, and unhealthy relationships. In therapy, I strive to foster a space of acceptance, trust, and collaboration, viewing you as the expert of your own experiences. Together, we can work towards healing and personal growth.
Consider me a source of encouragement and honesty as you take on the challenges that have gotten in your way, I like to use newer therapies like EMDR when appropriate.
This can be a very serious time, but humor can be an important part of healing when appropriate and it is okay to see humor in some pretty painful things. I think my clients feel somewhat relieved that they can take a break from serious.
Consider me a source of encouragement and honesty as you take on the challenges that have gotten in your way, I like to use newer therapies like EMDR when appropriate.
This can be a very serious time, but humor can be an important part of healing when appropriate and it is okay to see humor in some pretty painful things. I think my clients feel somewhat relieved that they can take a break from serious.
I am DBT Certified and trained in EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy and many others.
The wheels are spinning – in your head and your life. Overthinking, indecisiveness, and fear of making mistakes keep your mind and body on edge. It’s overwhelming – to the point that you feel beat up and defeated most of the time. It also makes you feel like you’re an imposter – a fraud. You know you have talents and that God put you on this earth for a reason, but it feels hidden and elusive. And even if you knew what it was, you wonder if you would ever measure up or be good enough. “Maybe I’m just broken” is a familiar refrain. If only you knew what to do or had someone to guide you, perhaps things would be different.
I am DBT Certified and trained in EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy and many others.
The wheels are spinning – in your head and your life. Overthinking, indecisiveness, and fear of making mistakes keep your mind and body on edge. It’s overwhelming – to the point that you feel beat up and defeated most of the time. It also makes you feel like you’re an imposter – a fraud. You know you have talents and that God put you on this earth for a reason, but it feels hidden and elusive. And even if you knew what it was, you wonder if you would ever measure up or be good enough. “Maybe I’m just broken” is a familiar refrain. If only you knew what to do or had someone to guide you, perhaps things would be different.
Soul Glue Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, REAT, BC-TMH, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
EMDR Trained.
Are you looking for something different in your therapy experience? You've been to therapy and gained your self-awareness skills. Yet, you feel deep in your bones that something is missing. You’re looking for a genuine connection to help you transform. You feel stuck and know you want more but can't pinpoint what's wrong. You’ve been doing the 'supposed' right thing and are back at square one. You want to find a way to express yourself, but you’re thinking: “I'm too much, or I can't say what I feel; they might leave” You want to let go of the worry that keeps you from being your real self. You're ready for long-lasting change.
EMDR Trained.
Are you looking for something different in your therapy experience? You've been to therapy and gained your self-awareness skills. Yet, you feel deep in your bones that something is missing. You’re looking for a genuine connection to help you transform. You feel stuck and know you want more but can't pinpoint what's wrong. You’ve been doing the 'supposed' right thing and are back at square one. You want to find a way to express yourself, but you’re thinking: “I'm too much, or I can't say what I feel; they might leave” You want to let go of the worry that keeps you from being your real self. You're ready for long-lasting change.
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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.