EMDR Psychiatrists in Kentucky
Generally speaking, and before we talk about you, just let me say that I am here to help. It can be intimidating to think about meeting a psychiatrist for the first time, and I understand that. In fact, I know that some people might find me intimidating, particularly after reading my bio, but I really want to be seen as that kind and gracious doctor who wants to help you. My style as a psychiatrist is to inform you and discuss options while respecting your right to make the decisions that are best for you. Nothing is decided about treatment without your full agreement. Sometimes I will tell a patient that “you are the captain
Generally speaking, and before we talk about you, just let me say that I am here to help. It can be intimidating to think about meeting a psychiatrist for the first time, and I understand that. In fact, I know that some people might find me intimidating, particularly after reading my bio, but I really want to be seen as that kind and gracious doctor who wants to help you. My style as a psychiatrist is to inform you and discuss options while respecting your right to make the decisions that are best for you. Nothing is decided about treatment without your full agreement. Sometimes I will tell a patient that “you are the captain
PsychMind Counseling and Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Richmond, KY 40475 (Online Only)
Welcome to PsychMind Counseling and Psychiatry, where all the mental health care services you need are accessible on your phone or computer. We know that getting appropriate care can be a challenge, especially if it’s your first time. That’s why scheduling you within 3-5 days and starting every appointment on time are two of the most important things to our practice. Working with the PsychMind team is also a gateway to learning how to manage your mental health confidently. We take the time to educate you on your diagnosis, providing resources to make sure you can take what you learn in the session and use it in daily life.
Welcome to PsychMind Counseling and Psychiatry, where all the mental health care services you need are accessible on your phone or computer. We know that getting appropriate care can be a challenge, especially if it’s your first time. That’s why scheduling you within 3-5 days and starting every appointment on time are two of the most important things to our practice. Working with the PsychMind team is also a gateway to learning how to manage your mental health confidently. We take the time to educate you on your diagnosis, providing resources to make sure you can take what you learn in the session and use it in daily life.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Crisis Stabilization, Addiction Medicine, Women’s Health, and General Psychiatry. With six years of experience in psychiatry, I am equipped to treat patients of all ages. I offer various psychotherapy services such as lifestyle modification, manifestation, and mindfulness, and view medications as a tool not as a solution. Currently, I serve as a Medical Officer in the United States Air Force and have extensive knowledge in writing Veteran Affairs disability claim evaluations. I received my BSN from UofL and my MSN from WKU.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Crisis Stabilization, Addiction Medicine, Women’s Health, and General Psychiatry. With six years of experience in psychiatry, I am equipped to treat patients of all ages. I offer various psychotherapy services such as lifestyle modification, manifestation, and mindfulness, and view medications as a tool not as a solution. Currently, I serve as a Medical Officer in the United States Air Force and have extensive knowledge in writing Veteran Affairs disability claim evaluations. I received my BSN from UofL and my MSN from WKU.
Tranquility Behavioral Health Clinic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40503 (Online Only)
I partner with you to help you achieve your personal best and become the person you aspire to be. Our approach is rooted in creating a friendly, safe, and non-judgmental environment where we can all be our authentic selves. I practice integrated mental health services of traditional and alternative/ holistic approaches. We specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and PTSD just to name a few.
I partner with you to help you achieve your personal best and become the person you aspire to be. Our approach is rooted in creating a friendly, safe, and non-judgmental environment where we can all be our authentic selves. I practice integrated mental health services of traditional and alternative/ holistic approaches. We specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and PTSD just to name a few.
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EMDR Psychiatrists
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.