EMDR Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Bianca Cabanas Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Using EMDR for trauma, CBT for thought disorders, and somatic approaches, I help you understand and overcome struggles.
You are ready for change, weary of encountering the same obstacles, and tired of sleepless nights spent wrestling with unresolved issues. You've experienced therapy before and now seek a deeper, more profound exploration with an open heart. In our work together, you will leave each session with a clear roadmap for moving forward. It is essential that you feel safe in this space, allowing your inner strength to emerge and guide your healing journey. I will help you engage in your healing process and transform your pain into growth.
Using EMDR for trauma, CBT for thought disorders, and somatic approaches, I help you understand and overcome struggles.
You are ready for change, weary of encountering the same obstacles, and tired of sleepless nights spent wrestling with unresolved issues. You've experienced therapy before and now seek a deeper, more profound exploration with an open heart. In our work together, you will leave each session with a clear roadmap for moving forward. It is essential that you feel safe in this space, allowing your inner strength to emerge and guide your healing journey. I will help you engage in your healing process and transform your pain into growth.
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James A. Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, CCATP
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I'm certified in treating anxiety (CCATP), have advanced training in Sex Therapy & certified in EMDR—a powerful tool shown to reduce the negative effects of trauma & emotional pain.
"Time does not heal all wounds; it just gives them space to sink into the subconscious, where they continue to impact your emotions and behavior. What heals is going inward, loving yourself, accepting yourself, listening to your needs, addressing your attachments and emotional history and following your intuition" (Yung Pueblo). I partner with my clients to help them find their voice, tell their story, re-engage their strengths and cultivate new ways to stay mindful and grounded—no matter what life throws at them. I work with couples and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and LGBTQI-related issues.
I'm certified in treating anxiety (CCATP), have advanced training in Sex Therapy & certified in EMDR—a powerful tool shown to reduce the negative effects of trauma & emotional pain.
"Time does not heal all wounds; it just gives them space to sink into the subconscious, where they continue to impact your emotions and behavior. What heals is going inward, loving yourself, accepting yourself, listening to your needs, addressing your attachments and emotional history and following your intuition" (Yung Pueblo). I partner with my clients to help them find their voice, tell their story, re-engage their strengths and cultivate new ways to stay mindful and grounded—no matter what life throws at them. I work with couples and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and LGBTQI-related issues.
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I am also trained in EMDR, a therapy that can be helpful for trauma-related concerns.
We all arrive to therapy with unique needs, hurts, and wishes. We may not even know what we are seeking, just that life is not feeling good. My goal as a therapist is to be a partner in the journey – we may not know the path, or even the destination. Therapy can help reveal forks in the road, grieve parts of the trail, or even give us the courage to trek on. We can process trauma and define what it means to heal. We can develop a greater sense of self and a deeper connection with others. My ideal client is someone who wants to learn about themselves, but maybe feels unsure of where to start.
I am also trained in EMDR, a therapy that can be helpful for trauma-related concerns.
We all arrive to therapy with unique needs, hurts, and wishes. We may not even know what we are seeking, just that life is not feeling good. My goal as a therapist is to be a partner in the journey – we may not know the path, or even the destination. Therapy can help reveal forks in the road, grieve parts of the trail, or even give us the courage to trek on. We can process trauma and define what it means to heal. We can develop a greater sense of self and a deeper connection with others. My ideal client is someone who wants to learn about themselves, but maybe feels unsure of where to start.
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Dimitrios Pexaras
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Online Only)
You don't have to carry this pain inside alone any longer! I offer a unique approach to therapy integrating EMDR, CBT and Somatic approaches with meditation as well as focused coaching to help you discover your best self and feel whole again.
You want to stop living in fear/worry. You've had enough of doubting and criticizing yourself every single day questioning your skills at work or at interpersonal relationships with friends or your partner or the idea of dating is terrifying..the good news is you're in the right place and you're not alone! It's exhausting not being able to enjoy things that used to matter to you and over-thinking every single detail in a negative way. It's infuriating to want to socialize but being afraid of how people will "judge" or "view" you just because you don't feel like yourself. It's draining to not wanting to go to work or start your day.
You don't have to carry this pain inside alone any longer! I offer a unique approach to therapy integrating EMDR, CBT and Somatic approaches with meditation as well as focused coaching to help you discover your best self and feel whole again.
You want to stop living in fear/worry. You've had enough of doubting and criticizing yourself every single day questioning your skills at work or at interpersonal relationships with friends or your partner or the idea of dating is terrifying..the good news is you're in the right place and you're not alone! It's exhausting not being able to enjoy things that used to matter to you and over-thinking every single detail in a negative way. It's infuriating to want to socialize but being afraid of how people will "judge" or "view" you just because you don't feel like yourself. It's draining to not wanting to go to work or start your day.
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Desiree Sayre, LCSW | Mindful Health Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
EMDR has been the most helpful skill that I have learned since becoming a licensed mental health clinician.
I think that all humans including patients desire to be seen, heard and valued. When I bring compassion, empathy, and healing into my therapy room, my patients are more motivated to do the work necessary to heal from whatever pain has brought them to therapy. This may include relationship issues, anger issues, depression, anxieties or panic attacks, PTSD symptoms, OCD, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, etc. The patient’s goal is usually to just feel better or resolve the issue as quickly as possible. My job, as I see it, is to meet them where they are and provide them with the tools they need to begin their healing journey.
EMDR has been the most helpful skill that I have learned since becoming a licensed mental health clinician.
I think that all humans including patients desire to be seen, heard and valued. When I bring compassion, empathy, and healing into my therapy room, my patients are more motivated to do the work necessary to heal from whatever pain has brought them to therapy. This may include relationship issues, anger issues, depression, anxieties or panic attacks, PTSD symptoms, OCD, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, etc. The patient’s goal is usually to just feel better or resolve the issue as quickly as possible. My job, as I see it, is to meet them where they are and provide them with the tools they need to begin their healing journey.
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Maryam Ashraf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I utilize EMDR therapy to help my clients process the impact of trauma and highlight that resilience and restore hope.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
I utilize EMDR therapy to help my clients process the impact of trauma and highlight that resilience and restore hope.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
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Ian Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Currently, I am completing certification in attachment-focused EMDR.
I believe therapy is meant to be experimental, experiential, and collaborative. Carl Jung said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." Insights in therapy have the potential to be challenging and painful, and my job is to help you through them. A spirit of non-judgment, empathy, directness, and sense of humor defines my style. My goal is to assist clients in connecting to their authentic Selves, for the purpose of overcoming negative thinking, self-destructive patterns, and unfulfilling relationships.
Currently, I am completing certification in attachment-focused EMDR.
I believe therapy is meant to be experimental, experiential, and collaborative. Carl Jung said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." Insights in therapy have the potential to be challenging and painful, and my job is to help you through them. A spirit of non-judgment, empathy, directness, and sense of humor defines my style. My goal is to assist clients in connecting to their authentic Selves, for the purpose of overcoming negative thinking, self-destructive patterns, and unfulfilling relationships.
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Scientific research has established EMDR as effective for post-traumatic stress, anxiety, complicated grief, dissociative disorders, disturbing memories, phobias, performance anxiety, stress reduction, addictions, abuse, and more.
You have past trauma, current stress, anxiety, or depression that is getting in your way. It could be impacting your relationships, career, or health. You may feel alone, or notice yourself wanting to isolate from the people you care about. You've noticed that you are guarded, and that it's really just time for a change.
Scientific research has established EMDR as effective for post-traumatic stress, anxiety, complicated grief, dissociative disorders, disturbing memories, phobias, performance anxiety, stress reduction, addictions, abuse, and more.
You have past trauma, current stress, anxiety, or depression that is getting in your way. It could be impacting your relationships, career, or health. You may feel alone, or notice yourself wanting to isolate from the people you care about. You've noticed that you are guarded, and that it's really just time for a change.
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Lisa Gallegos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90041 (Online Only)
I’m trained in several mind/body trauma treatments including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, and I provide training and consultation to other therapists learning these modalities.
If difficult life experiences have left you feeling stuck, worried, hopeless, angry or overwhelmed, we can work together to bring change to your life. I specialize in working with people who have experienced interpersonal traumas (i.e., emotional, physical, sexual abuse, grief, etc.) and systemic traumas (i.e., racism, homophobia, sexism, etc.). My first priority is building a trusting, safe relationship with you in a non-judgmental environment. I use cutting edge mind/body treatment modalities that empower you to understand your relationship patterns and why you think, feel, and behave the way you do.
I’m trained in several mind/body trauma treatments including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, and I provide training and consultation to other therapists learning these modalities.
If difficult life experiences have left you feeling stuck, worried, hopeless, angry or overwhelmed, we can work together to bring change to your life. I specialize in working with people who have experienced interpersonal traumas (i.e., emotional, physical, sexual abuse, grief, etc.) and systemic traumas (i.e., racism, homophobia, sexism, etc.). My first priority is building a trusting, safe relationship with you in a non-judgmental environment. I use cutting edge mind/body treatment modalities that empower you to understand your relationship patterns and why you think, feel, and behave the way you do.
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Jacklynne Marder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I work collaboratively and compassionately, using gentle, accelerated tools such as EMDR, Somatic Therapy and mindfulness, proven therapies which tap into these natural abilities, regulate the nervous system&treat trauma and accumulated life stress.
Do you notice yourself bumping up against the same old patterns? You may have disturbing memories that plague you, or feel stuck and overwhelmed by the uncontrollable intensity of past trauma. Maybe you struggle with feeling that you aren't good enough or deserving enough. Maybe you feel weighed down by emotional pain or shame that you can't seem to shake. So often our painful past experiences color our present perceptions, keeping us in a rut, circling through the same negative thoughts and feelings. I help those who feel imprisoned by their trauma break free and find empowerment and healing.
I work collaboratively and compassionately, using gentle, accelerated tools such as EMDR, Somatic Therapy and mindfulness, proven therapies which tap into these natural abilities, regulate the nervous system&treat trauma and accumulated life stress.
Do you notice yourself bumping up against the same old patterns? You may have disturbing memories that plague you, or feel stuck and overwhelmed by the uncontrollable intensity of past trauma. Maybe you struggle with feeling that you aren't good enough or deserving enough. Maybe you feel weighed down by emotional pain or shame that you can't seem to shake. So often our painful past experiences color our present perceptions, keeping us in a rut, circling through the same negative thoughts and feelings. I help those who feel imprisoned by their trauma break free and find empowerment and healing.
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Dominique Petrassi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068 (Online Only)
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, and post-trauma related symptoms as well as people struggling with coming out, questioning their sexual/gender identity, or other issues connected with the unique experiences of being LGBTQQIAPK+ in our society. I am also trained in EMDR, a therapeutic approach that helps to effectively alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, and post-trauma related symptoms as well as people struggling with coming out, questioning their sexual/gender identity, or other issues connected with the unique experiences of being LGBTQQIAPK+ in our society. I am also trained in EMDR, a therapeutic approach that helps to effectively alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.
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Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Are you grieving the loss of someone you love? Perhaps they died, or they are still alive but absent for another reason. Are you lost and unable to find “normal”? Do you feel like you are swimming against a tide that is pulling you under? Or are you doing fine, but there’s something bothering you, deep down? Do upsetting and distressing memories from the past keep blocking you in the present?
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Sheena Bergeron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
My name is Sheena Bergeron, LMFT. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy with children and adolescents using different modalities including TFCBT, EMDR, and DBT. I have primarily worked with youth with complex trauma leading to diagnoses such as PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Some common symptoms addressed have been suicidal ideation, self-harm, defiance, and high levels of irritability. I come from an attachment-focused approach when working with youth, as well as being client-centered.
My name is Sheena Bergeron, LMFT. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy with children and adolescents using different modalities including TFCBT, EMDR, and DBT. I have primarily worked with youth with complex trauma leading to diagnoses such as PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Some common symptoms addressed have been suicidal ideation, self-harm, defiance, and high levels of irritability. I come from an attachment-focused approach when working with youth, as well as being client-centered.
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Addison Golden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I am here to listen and understand you to support you in re-establishing a sense of peace and safety. Psychotherapy is a space where you can explore all parts of yourself without judgement. My approach is integrative utilizing EMDR, mindfulness, relational and insight-oriented modalities. You can expect me to be active while offering curiosity and compassion as we reflect on your past, consider the future, and navigate the present. Our time together can help you deepen your relationship with yourself, others and the world around you. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and see it as a vehicle for change.
I am here to listen and understand you to support you in re-establishing a sense of peace and safety. Psychotherapy is a space where you can explore all parts of yourself without judgement. My approach is integrative utilizing EMDR, mindfulness, relational and insight-oriented modalities. You can expect me to be active while offering curiosity and compassion as we reflect on your past, consider the future, and navigate the present. Our time together can help you deepen your relationship with yourself, others and the world around you. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and see it as a vehicle for change.
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Dana N Nassau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
I use a combination of insight oriented talk therapy, parts work, and EMDR therapy to support you in making lasting change.
Being a people-pleaser is like juggling a million expectations—both real and imagined. You’re always worried about keeping up appearances, pleasing everyone around you, and avoiding any kind of conflict, even if it means sacrificing your own needs or desires. The pressure to keep everyone happy can leave you feeling drained and disconnected from your true self. You get stuck in a cycle of seeking validation, only to end up feeling more lost and unfulfilled. It doesn’t have to be like this. Living with authenticity is within your reach!
I use a combination of insight oriented talk therapy, parts work, and EMDR therapy to support you in making lasting change.
Being a people-pleaser is like juggling a million expectations—both real and imagined. You’re always worried about keeping up appearances, pleasing everyone around you, and avoiding any kind of conflict, even if it means sacrificing your own needs or desires. The pressure to keep everyone happy can leave you feeling drained and disconnected from your true self. You get stuck in a cycle of seeking validation, only to end up feeling more lost and unfulfilled. It doesn’t have to be like this. Living with authenticity is within your reach!
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I draw from a multitude of evidence-based modalities, including comprehensive DBT (individual and/or group therapy and phone coaching), EMDR / AF-EMDR, Somatic IFS, and ACT, in order to enhance and customize the therapeutic process for each individual client.
It takes courage to start/restart therapy - well done for taking the first step! Whether your therapeutic needs are straightforward or complex, my ultimate goal is to empower you. I specialize in treating BPD and complex trauma. Many of my clients identify as creative, sensitive, and/or neurodiverse (ADHD, Autism) and tend to struggle with some combination of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and/or substance abuse. Whatever you're facing, we will customize your treatment plan together in order to get you the best, most efficient results possible.
I draw from a multitude of evidence-based modalities, including comprehensive DBT (individual and/or group therapy and phone coaching), EMDR / AF-EMDR, Somatic IFS, and ACT, in order to enhance and customize the therapeutic process for each individual client.
It takes courage to start/restart therapy - well done for taking the first step! Whether your therapeutic needs are straightforward or complex, my ultimate goal is to empower you. I specialize in treating BPD and complex trauma. Many of my clients identify as creative, sensitive, and/or neurodiverse (ADHD, Autism) and tend to struggle with some combination of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and/or substance abuse. Whatever you're facing, we will customize your treatment plan together in order to get you the best, most efficient results possible.
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Chloe Bean
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EMDR, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
As a Trauma-Focused Anxiety Therapist, I incorporate evidence-based treatments including mind-body modalities (EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems) and Psychodynamic and CBT.
I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, trauma, intrusive/obsessive/ruminating thoughts, disordered eating, depression, narcissistic & sexual abuse, and relationship issues. My clients often feel a constant sense of panic, as though they need to figure things out right now. They have thoughts like "something is wrong with me" or "I am not enough." My clients find it hard to hold boundaries and may experience panic attacks, hopelessness, and burnout. They feel burdened and may also have a difficult relationship with their body and food.
As a Trauma-Focused Anxiety Therapist, I incorporate evidence-based treatments including mind-body modalities (EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems) and Psychodynamic and CBT.
I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, trauma, intrusive/obsessive/ruminating thoughts, disordered eating, depression, narcissistic & sexual abuse, and relationship issues. My clients often feel a constant sense of panic, as though they need to figure things out right now. They have thoughts like "something is wrong with me" or "I am not enough." My clients find it hard to hold boundaries and may experience panic attacks, hopelessness, and burnout. They feel burdened and may also have a difficult relationship with their body and food.
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Alexandria Tillard-Gates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90038
We are trained in the following trauma treatments, TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).
Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.
We are trained in the following trauma treatments, TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).
Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.
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Using an integrative therapeutic approach, I combine Attachment Focused EMDR and psychodynamic talk therapy to dive deep into your subconscious.
You feel broken and unlovable. You feel disconnected from yourself and your life. You have past experiences that you try to forget and you tell yourself that the past does not affect you- but that's not the truth. The truth is, you feel deep pain, hurt, and maybe shame and you are tired of pretending that you're fine. You just wake up and go through the same motions over and over again. Maybe things look great on the outside but on the inside you are struggling to feel anything or you are feeling everything all at once. Let me help you. I will guide you and support you as you process the past so that you can enjoy the present.
Using an integrative therapeutic approach, I combine Attachment Focused EMDR and psychodynamic talk therapy to dive deep into your subconscious.
You feel broken and unlovable. You feel disconnected from yourself and your life. You have past experiences that you try to forget and you tell yourself that the past does not affect you- but that's not the truth. The truth is, you feel deep pain, hurt, and maybe shame and you are tired of pretending that you're fine. You just wake up and go through the same motions over and over again. Maybe things look great on the outside but on the inside you are struggling to feel anything or you are feeling everything all at once. Let me help you. I will guide you and support you as you process the past so that you can enjoy the present.
Thomas Wood
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
I am an experienced EMDR practitioner, and a designated Master Trainer for the Say It Straight program, a research-based education and training program for schools, corporations, individuals and families, that results in empowering communication skills and behaviors.
My name is Tom Wood, Ph.D, LPC, and I have worked in the field of addictions and mental health for over 15 years, providing psychotherapeutic services and education to groups, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in assessment and treatment of individuals and families, as well as distressed professionals, on issues ranging from substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, emotional and mental health, PTSD and other trauma, family and relationship conflict, to personal lifecycle adjustment, positive personal growth, and relationship and career transitions.
I am an experienced EMDR practitioner, and a designated Master Trainer for the Say It Straight program, a research-based education and training program for schools, corporations, individuals and families, that results in empowering communication skills and behaviors.
My name is Tom Wood, Ph.D, LPC, and I have worked in the field of addictions and mental health for over 15 years, providing psychotherapeutic services and education to groups, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in assessment and treatment of individuals and families, as well as distressed professionals, on issues ranging from substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, emotional and mental health, PTSD and other trauma, family and relationship conflict, to personal lifecycle adjustment, positive personal growth, and relationship and career transitions.
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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.