EMDR Therapists in Harpers Ferry, WV
We are proud to offer high-quality mental health services for individuals, couples and families with a dedicated team of clinicians ready to support you in your journey towards well-being.
We are proud to offer high-quality mental health services for individuals, couples and families with a dedicated team of clinicians ready to support you in your journey towards well-being.
My practice is now dedicated exclusively to EMDR Intensives for adults in Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
As an EDMR Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C), I specialize in trauma, anxiety, postpartum mental health, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, distressing life experiences, and helping clients who feel stuck despite previous therapy. Every intensive begins with a consultation to ensure it's the right fit.
My practice is now dedicated exclusively to EMDR Intensives for adults in Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
As an EDMR Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C), I specialize in trauma, anxiety, postpartum mental health, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, distressing life experiences, and helping clients who feel stuck despite previous therapy. Every intensive begins with a consultation to ensure it's the right fit.
We offer a variety of techniques to guide you into creating a pathway to healing and a direction that feels increasingly aligned with your own sense of inner core purpose. Over the years of counseling others, I have developed a specialty in working with depression, codependency issues, dual diagnosis & survivors of abuse. Since relocating to the area in 1999, I have been focusing on working with individuals, families, couples and groups. I lead two therapeutic support groups for women. I am also a dance/movement therapist offering a creative alternative on the therapeutic path.
We offer a variety of techniques to guide you into creating a pathway to healing and a direction that feels increasingly aligned with your own sense of inner core purpose. Over the years of counseling others, I have developed a specialty in working with depression, codependency issues, dual diagnosis & survivors of abuse. Since relocating to the area in 1999, I have been focusing on working with individuals, families, couples and groups. I lead two therapeutic support groups for women. I am also a dance/movement therapist offering a creative alternative on the therapeutic path.
Using EMDR and somatic therapy, I guide women to reclaim boundaries, trust their own voice, and connect with their most authentic self.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing):
A trauma-focused therapy that helps the nervous system process difficult memories, reduce the intensity of distressing experiences, and create lasting emotional relief. Often brings faster, noticeable change compared to talk therapy alone.
Using EMDR and somatic therapy, I guide women to reclaim boundaries, trust their own voice, and connect with their most authentic self.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing):
A trauma-focused therapy that helps the nervous system process difficult memories, reduce the intensity of distressing experiences, and create lasting emotional relief. Often brings faster, noticeable change compared to talk therapy alone.
I am trained in Somatic Therapy, EMDR, schema therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients who are having difficulty in our fast-paced environment dealing with life’s stressors related to marriages/partnerships, families, friendships, social isolation, employment and finances. I provide a safe place where clients know they can share in a confidential environment without judgment. All of us have negative thoughts. Realizing that we are more than our thoughts, though, can be truly liberating and allow a person to live a full and meaningful life, even when faced with struggles that may seem impossible to overcome.
I am trained in Somatic Therapy, EMDR, schema therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients who are having difficulty in our fast-paced environment dealing with life’s stressors related to marriages/partnerships, families, friendships, social isolation, employment and finances. I provide a safe place where clients know they can share in a confidential environment without judgment. All of us have negative thoughts. Realizing that we are more than our thoughts, though, can be truly liberating and allow a person to live a full and meaningful life, even when faced with struggles that may seem impossible to overcome.
Christal Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am trained and competent in a variety of therapeutic approaches; however I do consider myself an EMDR therapist.
My therapy practice is grounded in the strong belief that each individual possesses a deep capacity for wisdom, growth and healing. My role as therapist is to provide my clients with a safe, nonjudgmental and highly effective environment where they can navigate life challenges, heal from painful experiences and enjoy tremendous personal growth.
I am trained and competent in a variety of therapeutic approaches; however I do consider myself an EMDR therapist.
My therapy practice is grounded in the strong belief that each individual possesses a deep capacity for wisdom, growth and healing. My role as therapist is to provide my clients with a safe, nonjudgmental and highly effective environment where they can navigate life challenges, heal from painful experiences and enjoy tremendous personal growth.
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Connections Health Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, EMDR, C-DBT, CSOTP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in working with individuals, families, and groups, using a holistic and collaborative approach grounded in evidence-based practices such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Progressive Counting.
I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and helping them navigate life’s most challenging experiences—especially those rooted in trauma. With a deep appreciation for each individual’s unique strengths and resilience, I work to empower clients to process their past, understand their present, and shape their future. My goal is to support healing by increasing communication, embracing differences, fostering self-acceptance, and helping individuals reclaim their voice and identity. I’m honored to walk alongside clients and their families as they build resilience, foster growth, and move toward recovery.
I specialize in working with individuals, families, and groups, using a holistic and collaborative approach grounded in evidence-based practices such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Progressive Counting.
I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and helping them navigate life’s most challenging experiences—especially those rooted in trauma. With a deep appreciation for each individual’s unique strengths and resilience, I work to empower clients to process their past, understand their present, and shape their future. My goal is to support healing by increasing communication, embracing differences, fostering self-acceptance, and helping individuals reclaim their voice and identity. I’m honored to walk alongside clients and their families as they build resilience, foster growth, and move toward recovery.
I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR Therapist (cont'd. training) and have training in Postpartum Depression & Anxiety and Perinatal Loss & Grief.
You've been holding it all together for so long and hav forgotten what it feels like to not carry the weight.
Maybe you became the family's go-to person before you even had a choice. The caretaker who can't say no, even when you're running on empty. You take it all on because that's what you do- but it's exhausting.
And if you're navigating motherhood, whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or grieving a loss, you know how isolating that transition can feel. Everyone expects you to be glowing and grateful, but what you're actually feeling is so much more complicated than that.
I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR Therapist (cont'd. training) and have training in Postpartum Depression & Anxiety and Perinatal Loss & Grief.
You've been holding it all together for so long and hav forgotten what it feels like to not carry the weight.
Maybe you became the family's go-to person before you even had a choice. The caretaker who can't say no, even when you're running on empty. You take it all on because that's what you do- but it's exhausting.
And if you're navigating motherhood, whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or grieving a loss, you know how isolating that transition can feel. Everyone expects you to be glowing and grateful, but what you're actually feeling is so much more complicated than that.
Therapy techniques I utilize are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I believe your mental health is the most important thing you can take care of when it comes to your well-being. I understand it can be intimidating on how and where to start. The mind is complex, my mission is to help you better understand yourself and to see your life in a more meaningful way. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As well as those battling substance use disorders. As a foster and adoptive parent, I enjoy working with those who have been adopted or have navigated the foster care system. I have primarily worked with teens, young adults, adults, and couples.
Therapy techniques I utilize are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I believe your mental health is the most important thing you can take care of when it comes to your well-being. I understand it can be intimidating on how and where to start. The mind is complex, my mission is to help you better understand yourself and to see your life in a more meaningful way. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As well as those battling substance use disorders. As a foster and adoptive parent, I enjoy working with those who have been adopted or have navigated the foster care system. I have primarily worked with teens, young adults, adults, and couples.
I offer a holistic approach that blends EMDR, integrative mind-body care, and movement-based therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, or painful experiences begin to take over. You may find yourself lying awake at night replaying the day, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or carrying the weight of trauma that hasn’t fully healed. Maybe you want to let go of the past, feel more present, or simply have the tools to manage life’s stressors with more ease. Most of all, you want relief—and the confidence that you can move forward with balance and resilience.
I offer a holistic approach that blends EMDR, integrative mind-body care, and movement-based therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, or painful experiences begin to take over. You may find yourself lying awake at night replaying the day, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or carrying the weight of trauma that hasn’t fully healed. Maybe you want to let go of the past, feel more present, or simply have the tools to manage life’s stressors with more ease. Most of all, you want relief—and the confidence that you can move forward with balance and resilience.
Inner Awakening Counseling & Consultation, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW
Martinsburg, WV 25404
Awaken Hope: we help individuals by addressing some of life's most difficult challenges and experiences. Whether it's recovering from something terrible that has happened to you, dealing with life-crippling anxiety, or struggling because of overwhelming emotions, we can help. Show us the broken parts of you and let us help you awaken your ability to heal.
Awaken Hope: we help individuals by addressing some of life's most difficult challenges and experiences. Whether it's recovering from something terrible that has happened to you, dealing with life-crippling anxiety, or struggling because of overwhelming emotions, we can help. Show us the broken parts of you and let us help you awaken your ability to heal.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, and internal family systems.
My clients call on me when they’re dealing with depression and anxiety. If you find yourself often thinking you're not good enough, or feeling disconnected from your own value, you're not alone—and there is hope. Parents are most likely to reach out when they see changes in their child’s mood or behavior and when the entire family begins to struggle because one person is really hurting.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, and internal family systems.
My clients call on me when they’re dealing with depression and anxiety. If you find yourself often thinking you're not good enough, or feeling disconnected from your own value, you're not alone—and there is hope. Parents are most likely to reach out when they see changes in their child’s mood or behavior and when the entire family begins to struggle because one person is really hurting.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapies, EMDR, CBT, and MI.
My ideal client is seeking personal growth and healing from trauma, stress, and emotional regulation issues. They need a safe, empathetic environment to explore their thoughts and feelings. Their goals include improving mental health, enhancing relationships, and gaining coping strategies. They want to feel empowered and resilient, driven by a desire for self-discovery and meaningful change.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapies, EMDR, CBT, and MI.
My ideal client is seeking personal growth and healing from trauma, stress, and emotional regulation issues. They need a safe, empathetic environment to explore their thoughts and feelings. Their goals include improving mental health, enhancing relationships, and gaining coping strategies. They want to feel empowered and resilient, driven by a desire for self-discovery and meaningful change.
Using methods like Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and other Mindfulness Focused interventions, I help you process emotions, regulate your nervous system, and build resilience.
I specialize in working with those who may feel overlooked or invisible—whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions that leave you feeling disconnected. My goal is to help you find your voice, your power, and your peace.
Using methods like Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and other Mindfulness Focused interventions, I help you process emotions, regulate your nervous system, and build resilience.
I specialize in working with those who may feel overlooked or invisible—whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions that leave you feeling disconnected. My goal is to help you find your voice, your power, and your peace.
Spill The Tea, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, NCC, CCMHC
Charles Town, WV 25414
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor/ EMDR Therapist providing individual therapy to children, teens, adults, and families.
I use a solution-focused/client-centered approach motivating clients to develop/utilize coping strategies, process problems/goals, and improve their quality of life. I offer services using the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor/ EMDR Therapist providing individual therapy to children, teens, adults, and families.
I use a solution-focused/client-centered approach motivating clients to develop/utilize coping strategies, process problems/goals, and improve their quality of life. I offer services using the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents. I have 12+ years experience working in the mental health field and have a Masters Degree in Social Work through WVU. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, and behavior issues.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents. I have 12+ years experience working in the mental health field and have a Masters Degree in Social Work through WVU. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, and behavior issues.
Welcome. I specialize in helping individuals heal from complex trauma, PTSD, and addiction, with particular expertise in working with military service members, veterans, and first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel. Many of my clients have experienced repeated exposure to trauma, critical incidents, chronic stress, moral injury, or substance use challenges that impact their relationships, careers, and well-being. My practice focuses on helping clients process trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, break free from destructive patterns, and build resilience for lasting recovery.
Welcome. I specialize in helping individuals heal from complex trauma, PTSD, and addiction, with particular expertise in working with military service members, veterans, and first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel. Many of my clients have experienced repeated exposure to trauma, critical incidents, chronic stress, moral injury, or substance use challenges that impact their relationships, careers, and well-being. My practice focuses on helping clients process trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, break free from destructive patterns, and build resilience for lasting recovery.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and utilize evidence-based approaches to help clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and build resilience.
As a counselor, I am committed to creating a safe, accepting, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and supported. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change when provided with the right tools and therapeutic support. I prefer women and children, although am open to expanding my skills.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and utilize evidence-based approaches to help clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and build resilience.
As a counselor, I am committed to creating a safe, accepting, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and supported. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change when provided with the right tools and therapeutic support. I prefer women and children, although am open to expanding my skills.
I will often use EMDR to address the stored mental memories and negative beliefs along with Somatic Therapy, which releases trauma related tension in the body, creating a holistic approach that increases safety and prevents re traumatization.
You may look like you’re holding it together on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in the same painful patterns. I work with individuals who are ready understand the deeper roots of what they’re experiencing. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship distress, perfectionism, or attachment wounds that affect their sense of safety, self-worth, and connection. My ideal clients are often thoughtful, self-aware, and motivated for change.
I will often use EMDR to address the stored mental memories and negative beliefs along with Somatic Therapy, which releases trauma related tension in the body, creating a holistic approach that increases safety and prevents re traumatization.
You may look like you’re holding it together on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in the same painful patterns. I work with individuals who are ready understand the deeper roots of what they’re experiencing. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship distress, perfectionism, or attachment wounds that affect their sense of safety, self-worth, and connection. My ideal clients are often thoughtful, self-aware, and motivated for change.
I am EMDR Trained.
My goal is to help you navigate life’s toughest moments and find peace, healing, and fulfillment. I specialize in working with individuals who are facing grief, trauma, or relationship challenges. Whether you're dealing with loss, trauma, or communication struggles, my goal is to support you in improving your quality of life and strengthening your relationships.
I’m certified in Trauma-Informed Grief Counseling, which means I approach our work together with deep empathy, sensitivity, and understanding. I believe in the power of creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
I am EMDR Trained.
My goal is to help you navigate life’s toughest moments and find peace, healing, and fulfillment. I specialize in working with individuals who are facing grief, trauma, or relationship challenges. Whether you're dealing with loss, trauma, or communication struggles, my goal is to support you in improving your quality of life and strengthening your relationships.
I’m certified in Trauma-Informed Grief Counseling, which means I approach our work together with deep empathy, sensitivity, and understanding. I believe in the power of creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
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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.