EMDR Therapists in King City, ON
I have training in the following modalities: EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and Solution-Focus.
I'm a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals who struggle with mood disorders, loss, grief and bereavement, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My aim is to provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental space for you to share your life experiences and struggles. I use a client-directed therapy approach, drawing on various counselling modalities based on your specific needs and goals. You do not have to have a diagnosis to engage in therapy, I am willing to assist you in your journey towards healing and growth.
I have training in the following modalities: EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and Solution-Focus.
I'm a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals who struggle with mood disorders, loss, grief and bereavement, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My aim is to provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental space for you to share your life experiences and struggles. I use a client-directed therapy approach, drawing on various counselling modalities based on your specific needs and goals. You do not have to have a diagnosis to engage in therapy, I am willing to assist you in your journey towards healing and growth.
Jihan Girgis - Emdr Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
King City, ON L7B
I am an EMDR trained therapist and currently working on my certification with EMDRIA.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not wanting to get out of bed in the morning? Or maybe you feel you are overreacting to situations and overthinking every part of your day? If you are here and reading this, then you have decided to change your life. At the Meeting Point, we offer a personalised approach to therapy according to your needs. There are many modalities that we work with, but we choose the one that best suits your needs and your personality. If this resonates with you book your free consult or call to book.
I am an EMDR trained therapist and currently working on my certification with EMDRIA.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not wanting to get out of bed in the morning? Or maybe you feel you are overreacting to situations and overthinking every part of your day? If you are here and reading this, then you have decided to change your life. At the Meeting Point, we offer a personalised approach to therapy according to your needs. There are many modalities that we work with, but we choose the one that best suits your needs and your personality. If this resonates with you book your free consult or call to book.
This is why my healing philosophy is embedded in experiential and neurobiologically-based therapies: I use modalities such as Somatic Therapy and EMDR, in conjunction with IFS and DBT to access and repair the psychological map of pain and overwhelm.
Is living with a “survival mindset” hindering your daily life and relationships? Are you looking to overcome the root cause of your triggers? Moments of calm and connection can feel fleeting when we are repeatedly hijacked by overwhelm and unmet needs, or trapped in a loop-play of painful past experiences that seem to serve as cautionary lessons. Trauma-informed psychotherapy is an opportunity to reset the blueprint of our nervous system, release old wounds and reprogram outdated belief systems. Together, we lead the way towards feeling safely embodied, becoming at peace in your mind, and finding harmony within.
This is why my healing philosophy is embedded in experiential and neurobiologically-based therapies: I use modalities such as Somatic Therapy and EMDR, in conjunction with IFS and DBT to access and repair the psychological map of pain and overwhelm.
Is living with a “survival mindset” hindering your daily life and relationships? Are you looking to overcome the root cause of your triggers? Moments of calm and connection can feel fleeting when we are repeatedly hijacked by overwhelm and unmet needs, or trapped in a loop-play of painful past experiences that seem to serve as cautionary lessons. Trauma-informed psychotherapy is an opportunity to reset the blueprint of our nervous system, release old wounds and reprogram outdated belief systems. Together, we lead the way towards feeling safely embodied, becoming at peace in your mind, and finding harmony within.
Jason Koenigbaur
Registered Psychotherapist, MTS, CHT, RP
Verified Verified
King City, ON L7B
Waitlist for new clients
I use mind-body therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, Inner Child Work, EMDR, Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), and Somatic therapy to free you from negative beliefs and past traumas.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over twenty years’ experience in the mental health field treating anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD. I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma, poor attachment, and those recovering from abusive relationships. Having been trained by leading experts in the fields of trauma, neuroscience and mind-body healing, I can help you find relief from distressing symptoms, make positive behavioural changes, and get you back connected to your True Self.
I use mind-body therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, Inner Child Work, EMDR, Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), and Somatic therapy to free you from negative beliefs and past traumas.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over twenty years’ experience in the mental health field treating anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD. I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma, poor attachment, and those recovering from abusive relationships. Having been trained by leading experts in the fields of trauma, neuroscience and mind-body healing, I can help you find relief from distressing symptoms, make positive behavioural changes, and get you back connected to your True Self.
Farhana Adatia
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
King City, ON L7B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes, the things that have happened in our past can affect our daily lives significantly. Trauma can make people feel as if their past defines who they are and that it will always have a grip on them. Although traumatic events can cause lasting effects, there are ways to regain control over your life if you have experienced trauma or developed PTSD. As an EMDR clinician, I use an evidence-based approach to help you become 'unstuck'. Seeking trauma therapy requires immense courage. I understand how difficult it can be to discuss trauma, which is why I provide a calm, non-judgemental space for you to begin the healing process.
Sometimes, the things that have happened in our past can affect our daily lives significantly. Trauma can make people feel as if their past defines who they are and that it will always have a grip on them. Although traumatic events can cause lasting effects, there are ways to regain control over your life if you have experienced trauma or developed PTSD. As an EMDR clinician, I use an evidence-based approach to help you become 'unstuck'. Seeking trauma therapy requires immense courage. I understand how difficult it can be to discuss trauma, which is why I provide a calm, non-judgemental space for you to begin the healing process.
Doctoral degree in Counselling Studies and Certified Child and Youth Counsellor. Support working with children, marriages & families from all stages. I have been in practice for over 33 years. The focus includes: building safety, healthy attachment and attunement, healing from trauma by using NUROFEEDBACK, EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING, decreasing anxiety, depression and OCD, family and marital issues and building self-confidence, emotional regulation, living mindfully with purpose, spirituality, supporting goals and aspirations, living in relational harmony and investing in fulfilling relationships and life goals.
Doctoral degree in Counselling Studies and Certified Child and Youth Counsellor. Support working with children, marriages & families from all stages. I have been in practice for over 33 years. The focus includes: building safety, healthy attachment and attunement, healing from trauma by using NUROFEEDBACK, EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING, decreasing anxiety, depression and OCD, family and marital issues and building self-confidence, emotional regulation, living mindfully with purpose, spirituality, supporting goals and aspirations, living in relational harmony and investing in fulfilling relationships and life goals.
As a social worker/psychotherapist, I have 14 years of extensive clinical practice supporting individuals who have endured past and present traumatic and hurtful life experiences. I guide individuals out of painful emotions, thoughts, somatic reactions, and behavioural patterns by creatively combining trauma-informed therapies that foster personal growth and transformation. More specifically, I use: EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, a listening/music therapy technique, and other approaches that resource and work with trauma-related experiences/parts of self.
As a social worker/psychotherapist, I have 14 years of extensive clinical practice supporting individuals who have endured past and present traumatic and hurtful life experiences. I guide individuals out of painful emotions, thoughts, somatic reactions, and behavioural patterns by creatively combining trauma-informed therapies that foster personal growth and transformation. More specifically, I use: EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, a listening/music therapy technique, and other approaches that resource and work with trauma-related experiences/parts of self.
I specialize in a blend of EMDR, neurofeedback, ego state and somatic therapy to target anxiety, depression, PTSD and attachment trauma.
Are you tired of living in "survival mode"? Either feeling chronically unsettled or inexpressibly low and numb! Perhaps, something feels missing; an emptiness you can’t quite put your finger on! There comes a time when just getting by is not enough and we can no longer hide behind a smile. Change begins when we decide that "waiting for the pain to dissipate" is no longer an option. So what if you could take back control of your life and live unchained by your history? How far would you thrive if you could tailor a life of your own design, uninterrupted by stress, anxiety or pain stories?
I specialize in a blend of EMDR, neurofeedback, ego state and somatic therapy to target anxiety, depression, PTSD and attachment trauma.
Are you tired of living in "survival mode"? Either feeling chronically unsettled or inexpressibly low and numb! Perhaps, something feels missing; an emptiness you can’t quite put your finger on! There comes a time when just getting by is not enough and we can no longer hide behind a smile. Change begins when we decide that "waiting for the pain to dissipate" is no longer an option. So what if you could take back control of your life and live unchained by your history? How far would you thrive if you could tailor a life of your own design, uninterrupted by stress, anxiety or pain stories?
Talk-only therapy limits our healing process as so much of our automatic responses are mediated by the unconscious mind and live at the body-level! I use experiential and neurobiologically-based modalities such as EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, Internal Family Systems and Somatic Therapy to help my clients re-organize their nervous system and core beliefs.
Have you been feeling “stuck” in old patterns of anxiety, low mood and numbness? Have you wondered if there is more to life than "just coping”? You’re not alone and there is a way forward. The catalyst to change is when we recognize that staying hidden underneath the “I’m okay” armor is no longer an option. Root-cause therapy focuses on addressing unprocessed painful experiences that feed our current symptoms and emotional patterns. This approach empowers you to let go of fears, self-doubt and old wounds so that you can gain a sense of control over your life and form strong bonds in relationships.
Talk-only therapy limits our healing process as so much of our automatic responses are mediated by the unconscious mind and live at the body-level! I use experiential and neurobiologically-based modalities such as EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, Internal Family Systems and Somatic Therapy to help my clients re-organize their nervous system and core beliefs.
Have you been feeling “stuck” in old patterns of anxiety, low mood and numbness? Have you wondered if there is more to life than "just coping”? You’re not alone and there is a way forward. The catalyst to change is when we recognize that staying hidden underneath the “I’m okay” armor is no longer an option. Root-cause therapy focuses on addressing unprocessed painful experiences that feed our current symptoms and emotional patterns. This approach empowers you to let go of fears, self-doubt and old wounds so that you can gain a sense of control over your life and form strong bonds in relationships.
Claudia Sarra
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, MACP, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
King City, ON L7B (Online Only)
Do you sometimes feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you constantly battling with a harsh inner voice? If so, you're not alone. Many of us experience internal struggles that can leave us feeling drained and defeated. Often, we approach these parts of ourselves with judgment, unaware that they’ve played a role in helping us survive. When we experience trauma, our responses can become rooted in the past, rather than the present. My goal is to help you heal from those past wounds and restore a sense of calm and clarity within.
Do you sometimes feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you constantly battling with a harsh inner voice? If so, you're not alone. Many of us experience internal struggles that can leave us feeling drained and defeated. Often, we approach these parts of ourselves with judgment, unaware that they’ve played a role in helping us survive. When we experience trauma, our responses can become rooted in the past, rather than the present. My goal is to help you heal from those past wounds and restore a sense of calm and clarity within.
Green Life Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MMFT, RMFT, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
King City, ON L7B
Hello from Green Life Counseling! We're a compassionate team of registered social workers, psychotherapists, and marriage and family therapists here in Ontario. As qualified members of OASW, CAMFT, and CRPO, we're dedicated to offering professional support to your needs.
Hello from Green Life Counseling! We're a compassionate team of registered social workers, psychotherapists, and marriage and family therapists here in Ontario. As qualified members of OASW, CAMFT, and CRPO, we're dedicated to offering professional support to your needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by worry? From thoughts of the past, to uncertainty about your future, these anxious feelings can spill over into your relationships, making life worse. You may feel stuck, avoiding certain situations that could bring on a pounding heart, breaking out in a sweat, or feeling like you can’t breathe. With support, you can learn new ways to move through your day-to-day life. I bring 15+ years to helping young adults who are struggling with anxiety regain a sense of peace and confidence. Together, we can help you take the hopeful, healing steps toward the life you want to live.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by worry? From thoughts of the past, to uncertainty about your future, these anxious feelings can spill over into your relationships, making life worse. You may feel stuck, avoiding certain situations that could bring on a pounding heart, breaking out in a sweat, or feeling like you can’t breathe. With support, you can learn new ways to move through your day-to-day life. I bring 15+ years to helping young adults who are struggling with anxiety regain a sense of peace and confidence. Together, we can help you take the hopeful, healing steps toward the life you want to live.
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Maureen Bornbaum
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Newmarket, ON L3Y (Online Only)
These include Somatic Experiencing therapy, parts work, compassion focused therapy, and EMDR, to help clients in the areas that they feel stuck.
I specialize in supporting folks who are 18+ and navigating challenging parts of the human experience, including trauma and stress, grief and life transitions, and/or substance use. As a queer therapist, I also work with 2SLGBTQIa+ individuals to navigate challenges related to living in a cis and heteronormative dominant world. I help the folks I work with discover new ways to connect with themselves, others, and the world around them in order to build a life that has more space for connection, curiosity, and presence.
These include Somatic Experiencing therapy, parts work, compassion focused therapy, and EMDR, to help clients in the areas that they feel stuck.
I specialize in supporting folks who are 18+ and navigating challenging parts of the human experience, including trauma and stress, grief and life transitions, and/or substance use. As a queer therapist, I also work with 2SLGBTQIa+ individuals to navigate challenges related to living in a cis and heteronormative dominant world. I help the folks I work with discover new ways to connect with themselves, others, and the world around them in order to build a life that has more space for connection, curiosity, and presence.
Kristina Virro | Psychotherapy & EMDR
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc , MA, RP
Verified Verified
Markham, ON L3R
Whether you're looking to pursue psychotherapy, EMDR, or a combination of the two, I'd be honoured to create a tailored approach that best helps you achieve your goals.
As a psychotherapist, I believe that each individual's journey is unique, and so should be the approach to healing and growth. I focus on fostering deep, authentic connections in therapy and creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. In addition to providing traditional talk therapy, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) into my work, a highly researched, evidence-based approach that the World Health Organization has deemed the top treatment for trauma.
Whether you're looking to pursue psychotherapy, EMDR, or a combination of the two, I'd be honoured to create a tailored approach that best helps you achieve your goals.
As a psychotherapist, I believe that each individual's journey is unique, and so should be the approach to healing and growth. I focus on fostering deep, authentic connections in therapy and creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. In addition to providing traditional talk therapy, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) into my work, a highly researched, evidence-based approach that the World Health Organization has deemed the top treatment for trauma.
Crystal Colbourn
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, BA, CDP
Verified Verified
Newmarket, ON L0G (Online Only)
I am an attachment based therapist using various forms of transformational trauma approaches ( EMDR & Flash) in combination with other modalities that are tailored to your needs- Internal Family Systems, DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic, Adlerian Psychotherapy & psychoeducation about the effects of being raised by emotionally immature parents in childhood.
I work with individuals who want to resolve their past trauma. These traumas may come from childhood or from other traumatic events that can take place in adulthood. They are seeking better self understanding and most of all healing. Many of my client's have tried various forms of talk therapy and want to try something different as they have not yet identified the root cause of their difficulties or only noticed marginal change. The unresolved trauma may be contributing to ongoing relationship problems, anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns, or complex/post traumatic stress.
I am an attachment based therapist using various forms of transformational trauma approaches ( EMDR & Flash) in combination with other modalities that are tailored to your needs- Internal Family Systems, DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic, Adlerian Psychotherapy & psychoeducation about the effects of being raised by emotionally immature parents in childhood.
I work with individuals who want to resolve their past trauma. These traumas may come from childhood or from other traumatic events that can take place in adulthood. They are seeking better self understanding and most of all healing. Many of my client's have tried various forms of talk therapy and want to try something different as they have not yet identified the root cause of their difficulties or only noticed marginal change. The unresolved trauma may be contributing to ongoing relationship problems, anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns, or complex/post traumatic stress.
Yellow Serenity Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, HBSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3X
Our team of experienced and qualified therapists specialize in a range of areas, including child/youth and family therapy, couples therapy, depression counselling, anxiety counselling, trauma therapy, including EMDR, counselling for ADHD/neurodivergence, and support for first responders.
Welcome! Do you have ADHD? AuDHD? Or are just looking for support with other mental health challenges? We're a neuroaffirming clinic dedicated to providing empathetic and empowering counselling services for individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, with a specialized focus on ADHD at our practice. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where neurodiversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated. Whether you have an official diagnosis, or just want to learn more and get some support with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence or other mental health concerns, we're here to help.
Our team of experienced and qualified therapists specialize in a range of areas, including child/youth and family therapy, couples therapy, depression counselling, anxiety counselling, trauma therapy, including EMDR, counselling for ADHD/neurodivergence, and support for first responders.
Welcome! Do you have ADHD? AuDHD? Or are just looking for support with other mental health challenges? We're a neuroaffirming clinic dedicated to providing empathetic and empowering counselling services for individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, with a specialized focus on ADHD at our practice. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where neurodiversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated. Whether you have an official diagnosis, or just want to learn more and get some support with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence or other mental health concerns, we're here to help.
As a social worker/psychotherapist, I have 14 years of extensive clinical practice supporting individuals who have endured past and present traumatic and hurtful life experiences. I guide individuals out of painful emotions, thoughts, somatic reactions, and behavioural patterns by creatively combining trauma-informed therapies that foster personal growth and transformation. More specifically, I use: EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, a listening/music therapy technique, and other approaches that resource and work with trauma-related experiences/parts of self.
As a social worker/psychotherapist, I have 14 years of extensive clinical practice supporting individuals who have endured past and present traumatic and hurtful life experiences. I guide individuals out of painful emotions, thoughts, somatic reactions, and behavioural patterns by creatively combining trauma-informed therapies that foster personal growth and transformation. More specifically, I use: EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, a listening/music therapy technique, and other approaches that resource and work with trauma-related experiences/parts of self.
Fema Jacob @ Psychotherapy for You
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L0G (Online Only)
As a Registered Social Worker, I draw from various therapeutic techniques including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Chair Work, Hypnotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Brainspotting to create a custom intervention plan for you to reach your goals and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
I want to understand the intricate details of your life that make you uniquely you and would be honoured to facilitate the process of your self discovery and healing. I love working with individuals in all walks of life including but not limited to individuals experiencing anxiety, panic and/or anxiety attacks, phobias, issues controlling anger, individuals wanting to improve self-esteem, those suffering from grief and loss of relationships, addictions, as well as those individuals looking for support with general life stressors.
As a Registered Social Worker, I draw from various therapeutic techniques including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Chair Work, Hypnotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Brainspotting to create a custom intervention plan for you to reach your goals and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
I want to understand the intricate details of your life that make you uniquely you and would be honoured to facilitate the process of your self discovery and healing. I love working with individuals in all walks of life including but not limited to individuals experiencing anxiety, panic and/or anxiety attacks, phobias, issues controlling anger, individuals wanting to improve self-esteem, those suffering from grief and loss of relationships, addictions, as well as those individuals looking for support with general life stressors.
Irit Toni Israeli
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L4J
Informed by the latest proven neuroscientific research, combined with a solid experience in therapy and certified in EMDR, you gain results in the most pleasant way.
Utilizing various evidence-based practices, such as EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, CBT, Narrative, and more, I work in the most efficient way, collaborating with you to find the best solutions for you. Drawing from 15 years of experience, during our journey together, you will learn practical and effective tools to alleviate distressing feelings, while we work on permanent resolutions for the root cause of the symptoms you encounter. Together, we resolve problems such as: anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, chronic pain, phobia, grief, OCD, or any combination. From first meeting you will leave with practical tools to apply, and feeling better.
Informed by the latest proven neuroscientific research, combined with a solid experience in therapy and certified in EMDR, you gain results in the most pleasant way.
Utilizing various evidence-based practices, such as EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, CBT, Narrative, and more, I work in the most efficient way, collaborating with you to find the best solutions for you. Drawing from 15 years of experience, during our journey together, you will learn practical and effective tools to alleviate distressing feelings, while we work on permanent resolutions for the root cause of the symptoms you encounter. Together, we resolve problems such as: anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, chronic pain, phobia, grief, OCD, or any combination. From first meeting you will leave with practical tools to apply, and feeling better.
Marcus Chow
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, CCFT, RMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4B (Online Only)
My counselling approach is informed by different models (such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR).
My passion is to walk along side with people during their journey towards healing and growth. I value each client as a unique individual, who deserves to be treated with compassion and respect. I believe that developing emotional maturity and gaining self-understanding are essential steps towards personal growth.Over the course of our lives, we all inevitably experienced some emotional wounds, which hinder us from personal growth. Counselling serves as a process to help us uncover those wounds and heal, and in the process, gain self-understanding and self-awareness, and be empowered to make changes towards holistic growth.
My counselling approach is informed by different models (such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR).
My passion is to walk along side with people during their journey towards healing and growth. I value each client as a unique individual, who deserves to be treated with compassion and respect. I believe that developing emotional maturity and gaining self-understanding are essential steps towards personal growth.Over the course of our lives, we all inevitably experienced some emotional wounds, which hinder us from personal growth. Counselling serves as a process to help us uncover those wounds and heal, and in the process, gain self-understanding and self-awareness, and be empowered to make changes towards holistic growth.
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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, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.