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Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
Melville, NY 11747
In addition to IOP and Recovery Coaching, Mountainside Ramsey offers a range of services to enhance your recovery process, such as EMDR to assist with managing symptoms of underlying trauma and art therapy to assist with finding personalized outlets for coping.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. No one should have to make the choice between their health and taking care of their family. At Mountainside Huntington, you don’t have to. With a convenient location, flexible schedules, and personalized treatment programs, you can get the help you need to overcome your addiction while remaining at home and maintaining your daily responsibilities. Located in Long Island, Huntington is just an hour away from New York City and is an easy commute from Lloyd Harbor, Jericho, Old Westbury, Northport, and Smithtown.
In addition to IOP and Recovery Coaching, Mountainside Ramsey offers a range of services to enhance your recovery process, such as EMDR to assist with managing symptoms of underlying trauma and art therapy to assist with finding personalized outlets for coping.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. No one should have to make the choice between their health and taking care of their family. At Mountainside Huntington, you don’t have to. With a convenient location, flexible schedules, and personalized treatment programs, you can get the help you need to overcome your addiction while remaining at home and maintaining your daily responsibilities. Located in Long Island, Huntington is just an hour away from New York City and is an easy commute from Lloyd Harbor, Jericho, Old Westbury, Northport, and Smithtown.
(516) 217-2181 View (516) 217-2181
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Integral Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Treatment Center, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, NY 11717
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
(929) 362-5890 View (929) 362-5890
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Amethyst Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Babylon, NY 11702
Amethyst Recovery Center accepts most major insurances and prides ourselves in offering a sliding scale for individuals without insurance. We pride ourselves in providing affordable care as there is no price tag on a human life.
Amethyst Recovery Center accepts most major insurances and prides ourselves in offering a sliding scale for individuals without insurance. We pride ourselves in providing affordable care as there is no price tag on a human life.
(856) 316-4042 View (856) 316-4042
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Connecticut Center for Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Massapequa, NY 11758
At Connecticut Center for Recovery, we offer individuals the opportunity to recover with dignity at our facility in Greenwich, CT. We seek to provide a safe place for individuals struggling with a broad range of addictions. Through our day treatment programs, we provide a beautiful recovery facility that gives you the safety and privacy you need to focus on returning to living a normal life. Our team can help to get you back on your feet with addiction treatment that has been proven to minimize the chances of a relapse and to help patients establish a solid foundation for their recovery.
At Connecticut Center for Recovery, we offer individuals the opportunity to recover with dignity at our facility in Greenwich, CT. We seek to provide a safe place for individuals struggling with a broad range of addictions. Through our day treatment programs, we provide a beautiful recovery facility that gives you the safety and privacy you need to focus on returning to living a normal life. Our team can help to get you back on your feet with addiction treatment that has been proven to minimize the chances of a relapse and to help patients establish a solid foundation for their recovery.
(475) 244-9852 View (475) 244-9852
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Surfside Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Massapequa, NY 11758
Healing begins when we discover the root cause of your issues. There are many reasons why people turn to drugs and alcohol to feel better. Some are trying to escape from past trauma, while others are self-medicating the symptoms of mental illness. Our location was not chosen by default. The ancient Greeks were aware of the healing properties of the sea. They used ocean water to treat all types of ailments, such as arthritis, eczema and back pain. The water was even used to prevent infections, ease pain and heal wounds. With this in mind, we felt there was no better place for a residential treatment center than right here in Huntington Beach – also known as Surf City. Our facility is just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, and our clients find a level of serenity, peace and hope here.
Healing begins when we discover the root cause of your issues. There are many reasons why people turn to drugs and alcohol to feel better. Some are trying to escape from past trauma, while others are self-medicating the symptoms of mental illness. Our location was not chosen by default. The ancient Greeks were aware of the healing properties of the sea. They used ocean water to treat all types of ailments, such as arthritis, eczema and back pain. The water was even used to prevent infections, ease pain and heal wounds. With this in mind, we felt there was no better place for a residential treatment center than right here in Huntington Beach – also known as Surf City. Our facility is just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, and our clients find a level of serenity, peace and hope here.
(714) 735-0729 View (714) 735-0729

Online Treatment Centers

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The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling
Treatment Center, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Neurofeedback, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
The Soho Center's mission is to offer high-quality and effective psychotherapeutic services and to provide training and opportunities for mental health professionals. The staff of The Soho Center conducts treatment with the underlying conviction that each person has the inherent capacity to improve one's life and become increasingly warm, spontaneous, joyful, and unafraid.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Neurofeedback, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
The Soho Center's mission is to offer high-quality and effective psychotherapeutic services and to provide training and opportunities for mental health professionals. The staff of The Soho Center conducts treatment with the underlying conviction that each person has the inherent capacity to improve one's life and become increasingly warm, spontaneous, joyful, and unafraid.
(646) 791-3908 View (646) 791-3908
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Center for Trauma and Addiction
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
Faculty and clinical staff address PTSD and related issues using a three phase approach of stabilization, traumatic memory processing, and reintegration. The Center’s primary treatment modality is EMDR, an evidence based therapeutic intervention with a very high success rate.
Faculty and clinical staff address PTSD and related issues using a three phase approach of stabilization, traumatic memory processing, and reintegration. The Center’s primary treatment modality is EMDR, an evidence based therapeutic intervention with a very high success rate.
(646) 525-4528 View (646) 525-4528
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National Institute for the Psychotherapies
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
We also specialize in trauma-focused psychotherapy and can offer you relief from symptoms that accompany trauma using talk therapy and EMDR.
The National Institute for the Psychotherapies offers affordable, high quality psychodynamic psychotherapy both in-person and online via telehealth. Therapy is designed to help with a range of problems that affect us throughout our lives. Currently we meet with many people deeply impacted by living through the collective and individual challenges of the COVID pandemic. We also offer help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood abuse, guilt/shame, trauma, PTSD, job loss or job changes, college life, and any other changes that may be happening in your life.
We also specialize in trauma-focused psychotherapy and can offer you relief from symptoms that accompany trauma using talk therapy and EMDR.
The National Institute for the Psychotherapies offers affordable, high quality psychodynamic psychotherapy both in-person and online via telehealth. Therapy is designed to help with a range of problems that affect us throughout our lives. Currently we meet with many people deeply impacted by living through the collective and individual challenges of the COVID pandemic. We also offer help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood abuse, guilt/shame, trauma, PTSD, job loss or job changes, college life, and any other changes that may be happening in your life.
(212) 582-1566 View (212) 582-1566
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Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LCSW, LADC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Chappaqua, NY 10514
In addition to IOP and Recovery Coaching, Mountainside Chappaqua offers a range of services to enhance your recovery process, such as EMDR to assist with managing symptoms of underlying trauma and art therapy to assist with finding personalized outlets for coping.
Addiction can affect anyone – professionals, students, and busy parents, many of whom are unable to step away from daily commitments to seek treatment. Mountainside Chappaqua is the perfect solution. With flexible morning and evening appointments, we provide individualized addiction treatment that fits into any schedule, giving you the ability maintain your responsibilities without sacrificing your health. Located an hour north of New York City, near the center of Westchester, Chappaqua is an easy commute from Pleasantville, Briarcliff Manor, Rye, Mt Kisco, Irvington, and Bronxville.
In addition to IOP and Recovery Coaching, Mountainside Chappaqua offers a range of services to enhance your recovery process, such as EMDR to assist with managing symptoms of underlying trauma and art therapy to assist with finding personalized outlets for coping.
Addiction can affect anyone – professionals, students, and busy parents, many of whom are unable to step away from daily commitments to seek treatment. Mountainside Chappaqua is the perfect solution. With flexible morning and evening appointments, we provide individualized addiction treatment that fits into any schedule, giving you the ability maintain your responsibilities without sacrificing your health. Located an hour north of New York City, near the center of Westchester, Chappaqua is an easy commute from Pleasantville, Briarcliff Manor, Rye, Mt Kisco, Irvington, and Bronxville.
(914) 340-0663 View (914) 340-0663
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The Dorm - Young Adult IOP Treatment Community NYC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
The Dorm is an affirming, CARF-Accredited young adult mental health treatment community in New York City on a mission to help young people build a life of independence. We serve young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 with immersive day and evening services that include clinical therapies, practical skill-building and community support. We specialize in treating substance use, trauma, anxiety and depressive disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders and supporting with executive function deficits. Personalized treatment plans scale from 3-30+ hours a week following expert assessment. Comprehensive care encompasses 1:1 therapy (licensed clinicians trained in over 11 clinical modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR and Cognitive Remediation), individualized life skills coaching, group therapy, family therapy, nutritional support with registered dietitians, academic and vocational services, a unique community clubhouse experience with social activities and events as well as holistic health and wellness services (yoga, mindfulness, physical fitness). Supportive housing opportunities and partial residential support available.
The Dorm is an affirming, CARF-Accredited young adult mental health treatment community in New York City on a mission to help young people build a life of independence. We serve young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 with immersive day and evening services that include clinical therapies, practical skill-building and community support. We specialize in treating substance use, trauma, anxiety and depressive disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders and supporting with executive function deficits. Personalized treatment plans scale from 3-30+ hours a week following expert assessment. Comprehensive care encompasses 1:1 therapy (licensed clinicians trained in over 11 clinical modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR and Cognitive Remediation), individualized life skills coaching, group therapy, family therapy, nutritional support with registered dietitians, academic and vocational services, a unique community clubhouse experience with social activities and events as well as holistic health and wellness services (yoga, mindfulness, physical fitness). Supportive housing opportunities and partial residential support available.
(646) 783-0157 View (646) 783-0157
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Weill Cornell Midtown Center for Treatment
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
New York, NY 10036
Some of the groups we offer include, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness in Recovery, Advanced Recovery, Identifying Triggers, Creative Recovery, Trauma 101 and individual EMDR offered.
The Midtown Center is a comprehensive not-for-profit outpatient program for the evaluation and treatment of chemically dependent individuals and their significant others. As faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College, a world-renowned academic and research institution, we offer cutting edge techniques and treatment of substance abuse. Clinical team members come from a variety of rich and diverse academic backgrounds in the fields of medicine, psychology, social work and counseling with special interest and certification in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse.
Some of the groups we offer include, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness in Recovery, Advanced Recovery, Identifying Triggers, Creative Recovery, Trauma 101 and individual EMDR offered.
The Midtown Center is a comprehensive not-for-profit outpatient program for the evaluation and treatment of chemically dependent individuals and their significant others. As faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College, a world-renowned academic and research institution, we offer cutting edge techniques and treatment of substance abuse. Clinical team members come from a variety of rich and diverse academic backgrounds in the fields of medicine, psychology, social work and counseling with special interest and certification in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse.
(646) 798-6062 View (646) 798-6062
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The Center for Motivation and Change
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018
The Center For Motivation and Change (“CMC”) is a unique outpatient private group practice in New York City staffed by a team of experienced psychologists who are driven by an optimism about people’s capacity to change as well as a commitment to the science of change. Our clinicians are all deeply trained in research-supported therapies that target substance use/compulsive behaviors patterns as well the mental health issues that often accompany these problems such a Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/complex trauma and anxiety/mood disorders.
The Center For Motivation and Change (“CMC”) is a unique outpatient private group practice in New York City staffed by a team of experienced psychologists who are driven by an optimism about people’s capacity to change as well as a commitment to the science of change. Our clinicians are all deeply trained in research-supported therapies that target substance use/compulsive behaviors patterns as well the mental health issues that often accompany these problems such a Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/complex trauma and anxiety/mood disorders.
(866) 788-8133 View (866) 788-8133
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New York Pathways - Sex Addiction - Partner Trauma
Treatment Center, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
New York Pathways offers comprehensive sex addiction treatment for individuals and affected family members. We offer individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and intensive weekend workshops. We offer a safe supportive, confidential environment where we can work together to put back together a life destroyed by sex addiction. Our groups are based on the classic addiction model. You will uncover self-defeating behaviors that may be stopping you from reaching your goals. The goals are to develop healthy sexuality with freedom from addictive and compulsive sexual behaviors. Treatment is high quality and affordable. Please visit our website for more information.
New York Pathways offers comprehensive sex addiction treatment for individuals and affected family members. We offer individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and intensive weekend workshops. We offer a safe supportive, confidential environment where we can work together to put back together a life destroyed by sex addiction. Our groups are based on the classic addiction model. You will uncover self-defeating behaviors that may be stopping you from reaching your goals. The goals are to develop healthy sexuality with freedom from addictive and compulsive sexual behaviors. Treatment is high quality and affordable. Please visit our website for more information.
(212) 244-4447 View (212) 244-4447
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Amen Clinics, New York
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
(917) 746-8655 View (917) 746-8655
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Nasiha Counseling
Treatment Center, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Valley Stream, NY 11580  (Online Only)
Counseling can be a meaningful way to address some of life's challenges you are facing or have been facing for a long time. As therapists, we provide support and feedback to help you cope with current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and sensitivity, we can help you explore, understand, and find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. In counseling you can also work with someone to come up with specific behavioral strategies and new ways of thinking by taking into consideration all that unique qualities that make you who you are including your beliefs, religious practices, culture and ethnicity, and traditional coping. With a wide range of clinical interventions and treatment approaches, we develop goals that are most helpful and tailored for each individual client (adult, teen, adolescent, or child), family, and couple based on their presenting concerns and needs. In a supportive and understanding environment, we can help you attain personal growth. Together with each client, we work to enhance your strengths and achieve your personal goals.
Counseling can be a meaningful way to address some of life's challenges you are facing or have been facing for a long time. As therapists, we provide support and feedback to help you cope with current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and sensitivity, we can help you explore, understand, and find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. In counseling you can also work with someone to come up with specific behavioral strategies and new ways of thinking by taking into consideration all that unique qualities that make you who you are including your beliefs, religious practices, culture and ethnicity, and traditional coping. With a wide range of clinical interventions and treatment approaches, we develop goals that are most helpful and tailored for each individual client (adult, teen, adolescent, or child), family, and couple based on their presenting concerns and needs. In a supportive and understanding environment, we can help you attain personal growth. Together with each client, we work to enhance your strengths and achieve your personal goals.
(646) 450-9519 View (646) 450-9519
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Long Island DBT Group, LCSW PC
Treatment Center, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
We have been providing DBT for over 20 years. DBT can help with borderline personality disorder, self-harm, ADHD, PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Suicidal behaviors and other Emotion Regulation Issues.
We have been providing DBT for over 20 years. DBT can help with borderline personality disorder, self-harm, ADHD, PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Suicidal behaviors and other Emotion Regulation Issues.
(516) 928-4748 View (516) 928-4748
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Mountainside Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. Having helped thousands of individuals suffering with substance abuse and alcoholism, Mountainside is the foremost comprehensive, innovative addiction rehabilitation treatment center in the Northeast. Our mission is to elevate the standard in comprehensive drug and alcoholism addiction treatment in order to provide an unequaled rehabilitation experience for our clients.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. Having helped thousands of individuals suffering with substance abuse and alcoholism, Mountainside is the foremost comprehensive, innovative addiction rehabilitation treatment center in the Northeast. Our mission is to elevate the standard in comprehensive drug and alcoholism addiction treatment in order to provide an unequaled rehabilitation experience for our clients.
(646) 956-2147 View (646) 956-2147
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Seek Counseling
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Seek provides substance use disorder treatment for adults struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, along with co-occurring mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Conveniently located in Bay Ridge, our flexible outpatient addiction programs are designed to get you the help you need in a nurturing, compassionate environment.
Seek provides substance use disorder treatment for adults struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, along with co-occurring mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Conveniently located in Bay Ridge, our flexible outpatient addiction programs are designed to get you the help you need in a nurturing, compassionate environment.
(646) 970-1786 View (646) 970-1786
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Interactive Discovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215  (Online Only)
Our group specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a holistic approach to mental health, combining traditional psychotherapeutic modalities with a wider range of care. Our clinicians are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including CBT, DBT, play therapy, attachment-focused therapy, art therapy, and parent training. In order for therapy to be most effective, it is essential for you to feel comfortable with and connected to your therapist. We take great care and pride in building a therapeutic alliance so you and/or your child feel comfortable tackling difficult issues. At Interactive Discovery, we place a special emphasis on responding to our community's needs. We have developed and run groups for children, adolescents, and adults, and continue to adapt our groups to the evolving needs of our neighbors. For more information on our groups, visit www.interactive-discovery.com/workshops-and-groups.
Our group specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a holistic approach to mental health, combining traditional psychotherapeutic modalities with a wider range of care. Our clinicians are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including CBT, DBT, play therapy, attachment-focused therapy, art therapy, and parent training. In order for therapy to be most effective, it is essential for you to feel comfortable with and connected to your therapist. We take great care and pride in building a therapeutic alliance so you and/or your child feel comfortable tackling difficult issues. At Interactive Discovery, we place a special emphasis on responding to our community's needs. We have developed and run groups for children, adolescents, and adults, and continue to adapt our groups to the evolving needs of our neighbors. For more information on our groups, visit www.interactive-discovery.com/workshops-and-groups.
(929) 552-3172 View (929) 552-3172
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Acera Health - Mental Health Treatment For Adults
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone has the potential to create a life that they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be challenging to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone has the potential to create a life that they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be challenging to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
(949) 779-3482 View (949) 779-3482

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EMDR Treatment Centers

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.