EMDR Therapists in Woodland, CA

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Erik Tootell
Psychologist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
I am dually licensed as an MFT and a Psychologist. I am also a hypnotherapist. I treat many conditions. Depression, Anxiety and PTSD for example. I believe that the therapeutic connection is essential; I respect my youngers as well as my elders. However, I believe that what differentiates a psychotherapist from a paid friend is a mastery of the unconcious. I therefore include in my practice methods that tap into a person's inner knowledge of self: EMDR, Natural Processing, hypnosis, inner child work and Gestalt dreamwork. I see the unconcious as the last frontier, and we are pioneers!
I am dually licensed as an MFT and a Psychologist. I am also a hypnotherapist. I treat many conditions. Depression, Anxiety and PTSD for example. I believe that the therapeutic connection is essential; I respect my youngers as well as my elders. However, I believe that what differentiates a psychotherapist from a paid friend is a mastery of the unconcious. I therefore include in my practice methods that tap into a person's inner knowledge of self: EMDR, Natural Processing, hypnosis, inner child work and Gestalt dreamwork. I see the unconcious as the last frontier, and we are pioneers!
(530) 419-5190 View (530) 419-5190
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Cristeta Rillera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodland, CA 95695
My expertise lies in EMDR therapy, a transformative technique that can bring rapid relief.
Seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD? Are your symptoms negatively impacting your daily life? If you feel hopeless and not sure how you can heal, now may be a good time to connect with a skilled therapist. Stress, anxiety, and trauma can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to guide you toward tranquility. Let’s work together to rewrite your story and pave the way to a brighter future. Your healing journey begins now. Continue reading to learn how booking a session today is the best decision you’ll make for your overall health.
My expertise lies in EMDR therapy, a transformative technique that can bring rapid relief.
Seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD? Are your symptoms negatively impacting your daily life? If you feel hopeless and not sure how you can heal, now may be a good time to connect with a skilled therapist. Stress, anxiety, and trauma can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to guide you toward tranquility. Let’s work together to rewrite your story and pave the way to a brighter future. Your healing journey begins now. Continue reading to learn how booking a session today is the best decision you’ll make for your overall health.
(530) 285-5921 View (530) 285-5921
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Diana Drips
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodland, CA 95776  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
2) I utilize evidence based practices including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Attachment Focused therapy to help address the core reasons for the symptoms.
Is anxiety getting in your way of you leading your best life? Is something that happened in your life years or even decades ago still impacting you and you don't know how to move past it? Are experiences from your past impacting your relationships? Your work? Your ability to be your best self? Do you have physical symptoms that don't seem to have a medical cause but cause you difficulty in your life? Are you experiencing unexplained panic symptoms? Therapy can help. My work focuses on healing past traumas to help you get your life back.
2) I utilize evidence based practices including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Attachment Focused therapy to help address the core reasons for the symptoms.
Is anxiety getting in your way of you leading your best life? Is something that happened in your life years or even decades ago still impacting you and you don't know how to move past it? Are experiences from your past impacting your relationships? Your work? Your ability to be your best self? Do you have physical symptoms that don't seem to have a medical cause but cause you difficulty in your life? Are you experiencing unexplained panic symptoms? Therapy can help. My work focuses on healing past traumas to help you get your life back.
(916) 764-3905 View (916) 764-3905
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Jackie Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodland, CA 95695
With a trauma-focused lens, coupled with my awareness and sensitivity of culture/cultural backgrounds/cultural traditions, I work with modalities such as mindfulness, various breath-work techniques/exercises, somatic experiencing (SE), Hakomi Body Based Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and EMDR.
Are you a parent who would like to get your child support? Are you questioning life transitions and searching for support? Are you experiencing grief/loss? Do you want to strengthen your relationships? Are you struggling with addiction? Are you an educator experiencing work stress or chronic stress? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you're in the right place! I am an LMFT working in both the Bay and Sacramento areas. As a graduate of St. Mary's College of California, I have the expertise to support and guide you towards symptom relief and live a life full of gratitude and tranquility.
With a trauma-focused lens, coupled with my awareness and sensitivity of culture/cultural backgrounds/cultural traditions, I work with modalities such as mindfulness, various breath-work techniques/exercises, somatic experiencing (SE), Hakomi Body Based Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and EMDR.
Are you a parent who would like to get your child support? Are you questioning life transitions and searching for support? Are you experiencing grief/loss? Do you want to strengthen your relationships? Are you struggling with addiction? Are you an educator experiencing work stress or chronic stress? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you're in the right place! I am an LMFT working in both the Bay and Sacramento areas. As a graduate of St. Mary's College of California, I have the expertise to support and guide you towards symptom relief and live a life full of gratitude and tranquility.
(925) 239-1043 View (925) 239-1043
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Linda Hendricks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodland, CA 95695
I have been trained in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).
Is something in your life not quite working the way you would like? Are you feeling stuck? It can often be helpful to talk though some of the issues we are struggling with in a therapeutic relationship that feels understanding, safe, and compassionate. Human beings aren't meant to "go it alone". In fact, feeling alone is inherently traumatizing itself. I have been licensed for over 20 years, working with individuals, couples, and families to heal their relationships, and to overcome trauma, depression, and addictions.
I have been trained in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).
Is something in your life not quite working the way you would like? Are you feeling stuck? It can often be helpful to talk though some of the issues we are struggling with in a therapeutic relationship that feels understanding, safe, and compassionate. Human beings aren't meant to "go it alone". In fact, feeling alone is inherently traumatizing itself. I have been licensed for over 20 years, working with individuals, couples, and families to heal their relationships, and to overcome trauma, depression, and addictions.
(530) 723-6906 View (530) 723-6906
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Julie Oddone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
I practice EMDR, and I guide an exploration of emotion, beliefs and wisdom.
I wonder if you're scanning this site hoping to find someone who might finally get you, and offer some compassion so you don't have to feel so lost, worried, empty. I have 15 years of experience holding space for people who need some perspective, guidance, humor and a chance to discover their own wisdom. I love working with adults, young to not so young.
I practice EMDR, and I guide an exploration of emotion, beliefs and wisdom.
I wonder if you're scanning this site hoping to find someone who might finally get you, and offer some compassion so you don't have to feel so lost, worried, empty. I have 15 years of experience holding space for people who need some perspective, guidance, humor and a chance to discover their own wisdom. I love working with adults, young to not so young.
(628) 333-2047 View (628) 333-2047
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Mara Newbart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
I utilize an IFS informed approach, EMDR, mindfulness and visualization, and/or relationship based therapy techniques.
I provide an accepting, nonjudgmental place for you to explore who you are, how you got to where you are, and to help you move forward in your life. If you are interested in learning about yourself and healing the wounds left by events in childhood and adulthood, I can help guide you on this journey.
I utilize an IFS informed approach, EMDR, mindfulness and visualization, and/or relationship based therapy techniques.
I provide an accepting, nonjudgmental place for you to explore who you are, how you got to where you are, and to help you move forward in your life. If you are interested in learning about yourself and healing the wounds left by events in childhood and adulthood, I can help guide you on this journey.
(530) 924-3664 View (530) 924-3664
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Deborah E Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodland, CA 95695  (Online Only)
I provide a variety of experiential techniques, including EMDR, guided visualization, Somatic Experiencing, hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, mindfulness practices and spiritual processes to guide you back to your intuitive knowing and soul-wisdom.
If you feel unfulfilled in your relationships and find loss and change difficult, and if you want to get to the source of the patterns and blocks keeping you stuck in worry, anxiety, emotional eating, lost sleep, and a lack of purpose, then I can help. I especially enjoy working with couples and individuals longing for a connection to their "soul's wisdom" so they can feel more balance, joy, and fulfillment. I am an integrative, holistic mind-body-spirit psychotherapist. I offer techniques that will help you tune into your deepest self, the part of you that has your best wisdom and answers for what you are seeking in your life.
I provide a variety of experiential techniques, including EMDR, guided visualization, Somatic Experiencing, hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, mindfulness practices and spiritual processes to guide you back to your intuitive knowing and soul-wisdom.
If you feel unfulfilled in your relationships and find loss and change difficult, and if you want to get to the source of the patterns and blocks keeping you stuck in worry, anxiety, emotional eating, lost sleep, and a lack of purpose, then I can help. I especially enjoy working with couples and individuals longing for a connection to their "soul's wisdom" so they can feel more balance, joy, and fulfillment. I am an integrative, holistic mind-body-spirit psychotherapist. I offer techniques that will help you tune into your deepest self, the part of you that has your best wisdom and answers for what you are seeking in your life.
(916) 251-9983 View (916) 251-9983
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Jean McSorley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
I work with trauma, depression, attachment wounding, and low self-esteem and use EMDR to help adults move beyond areas where they have become stuck. My work focuses on finding effective strategies to operate in the present then tackling emotional flashbacks and quagmires that keep us tied to past. Finding a therapist who fits can make all the difference. My clients tell me that they feel safe, seen, and heard with me. Please call me for a phone consultation to find out if my practice would fit for you.
I work with trauma, depression, attachment wounding, and low self-esteem and use EMDR to help adults move beyond areas where they have become stuck. My work focuses on finding effective strategies to operate in the present then tackling emotional flashbacks and quagmires that keep us tied to past. Finding a therapist who fits can make all the difference. My clients tell me that they feel safe, seen, and heard with me. Please call me for a phone consultation to find out if my practice would fit for you.
(530) 531-8662 View (530) 531-8662
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Adrienne Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
Hello! I am Adrienne Ramirez, MS, LMFT. My clinical focus is trauma-informed dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Me and my work are a safe space for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and any marginalized community. Everything I do is trauma-informed which means that I focus on behaviors, beliefs, and thoughts as a response to trauma, not "bad behavior" on your part. My approach is pretty eclectic as needed; however, I mainly use dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Hello! I am Adrienne Ramirez, MS, LMFT. My clinical focus is trauma-informed dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Me and my work are a safe space for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and any marginalized community. Everything I do is trauma-informed which means that I focus on behaviors, beliefs, and thoughts as a response to trauma, not "bad behavior" on your part. My approach is pretty eclectic as needed; however, I mainly use dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
(949) 776-8676 View (949) 776-8676
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Michelle Lebeau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
In addition to Attachment-Focused EMDR, my interventions include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
Hi, I'm Michelle LeBeau, LCSW, and I value a safe and supportive client-centered approach to therapy. I am passionate about providing therapeutic services to culturally and socially economic diverse clients. While I have a strong connection to working with adolescents and young adults, I also appreciate being able to help people of all ages work through a transition in life or stressor that is contributing to something they want to change.
In addition to Attachment-Focused EMDR, my interventions include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
Hi, I'm Michelle LeBeau, LCSW, and I value a safe and supportive client-centered approach to therapy. I am passionate about providing therapeutic services to culturally and socially economic diverse clients. While I have a strong connection to working with adolescents and young adults, I also appreciate being able to help people of all ages work through a transition in life or stressor that is contributing to something they want to change.
(818) 639-7701 View (818) 639-7701
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Second Wind Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodland, CA 95695
Accepting new clients! Sliding Scale options available. • Brainspotting • EMDR • Adults • Teens • A safe place to discover past roots to your struggles, heal emotional wounds, and move into your future with confidence. Our services focus on providing individual psychotherapy, Brainspotting, & EMDR to adults and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, relational issues, low self-esteem, codependency, prenatal/postpartum, sports related challenges, or have experienced trauma. Your mental wellbeing is our highest priority, and we're here to walk this path of healing with you.
Accepting new clients! Sliding Scale options available. • Brainspotting • EMDR • Adults • Teens • A safe place to discover past roots to your struggles, heal emotional wounds, and move into your future with confidence. Our services focus on providing individual psychotherapy, Brainspotting, & EMDR to adults and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, relational issues, low self-esteem, codependency, prenatal/postpartum, sports related challenges, or have experienced trauma. Your mental wellbeing is our highest priority, and we're here to walk this path of healing with you.
(707) 314-5860 View (707) 314-5860
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Andrea Guthrie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695  (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Andrea. Have you been feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Have changes or new challenges in your life evoked feelings or thought streams difficult to manage? Does it feel harder to know how to communicate what you need or feel supported by someone in your life? My goal in working with you is to develop trust and connection; to team with you so that we can identify what is not working and build skills so that you can feel more satisfied in your life. I have over 20 years experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and families.
Hi there, I'm Andrea. Have you been feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Have changes or new challenges in your life evoked feelings or thought streams difficult to manage? Does it feel harder to know how to communicate what you need or feel supported by someone in your life? My goal in working with you is to develop trust and connection; to team with you so that we can identify what is not working and build skills so that you can feel more satisfied in your life. I have over 20 years experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and families.
(916) 259-0230 View (916) 259-0230
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Jody McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
Waitlist for new clients
For most of my clients depression or anxiety is impacting life in a negative way. Sometimes grief causes this disruption; sometimes a history of early life trauma continues to undermine a sense of well-being; sometimes low self-esteem or feelings of being alone are intensifying. One may be struggling and hasn't yet found a way to make sense of why--"something just feels wrong inside of me but others cannot see or understand it."
For most of my clients depression or anxiety is impacting life in a negative way. Sometimes grief causes this disruption; sometimes a history of early life trauma continues to undermine a sense of well-being; sometimes low self-esteem or feelings of being alone are intensifying. One may be struggling and hasn't yet found a way to make sense of why--"something just feels wrong inside of me but others cannot see or understand it."
(530) 413-7840 View (530) 413-7840
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Megan E Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95776
Worried, sad, confused, in conflict? Can't stop thinking? Feeling little pleasure or joy? Compassionately, I will help you reduce anxiety, resolve old business, uncover your strengths, and connect more deeply with others. With practical information and proven techniques, I can help you access your inner compass, work, sleep and play better. You can learn to trust yourself, work through past hurt and anger, understand and fully appreciate yourself and others. I'm honored to partner with a wide variety of people on their journeys of personal development, and I'm always impressed with the resilience and courage of my clients.
Worried, sad, confused, in conflict? Can't stop thinking? Feeling little pleasure or joy? Compassionately, I will help you reduce anxiety, resolve old business, uncover your strengths, and connect more deeply with others. With practical information and proven techniques, I can help you access your inner compass, work, sleep and play better. You can learn to trust yourself, work through past hurt and anger, understand and fully appreciate yourself and others. I'm honored to partner with a wide variety of people on their journeys of personal development, and I'm always impressed with the resilience and courage of my clients.
(530) 631-3252 View (530) 631-3252
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Davis Clinical Hypnotherapy
MA, CHT
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
Hypnosis is a science-backed, naturally occurring state of concentration. It is a means of enhancing your control over both your mind and your body. In hypnosis, you can attain significant psycho-physiologic changes, change limiting beliefs, and develop new patterns of thinking and behaving. In short, hypnosis works.
Hypnosis is a science-backed, naturally occurring state of concentration. It is a means of enhancing your control over both your mind and your body. In hypnosis, you can attain significant psycho-physiologic changes, change limiting beliefs, and develop new patterns of thinking and behaving. In short, hypnosis works.
(530) 451-0618 View (530) 451-0618
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Jessica Pauline Vazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
Thank you for taking the time to read my page. I have a private practice downtown Davis focusing on relationships, families, marriage therapy, non-monogamy, and sex therapy. I also offer a collaborative and supportive partnership in addressing relationship trauma, challenges with sex, and sexual trauma. In addition to working with adults, I enjoy working with adolescents experiencing stress and anxiety. I am also involved in cutting edge psychotherapy practices such as psychedelic integrative therapy. My practice includes individual therapy, brief and long-term therapy, sex therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
Thank you for taking the time to read my page. I have a private practice downtown Davis focusing on relationships, families, marriage therapy, non-monogamy, and sex therapy. I also offer a collaborative and supportive partnership in addressing relationship trauma, challenges with sex, and sexual trauma. In addition to working with adults, I enjoy working with adolescents experiencing stress and anxiety. I am also involved in cutting edge psychotherapy practices such as psychedelic integrative therapy. My practice includes individual therapy, brief and long-term therapy, sex therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
(279) 201-5061 View (279) 201-5061
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Aarti Subramaniam
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
I draw from various modalities depending on client needs. I find experiential techniques especially useful to identify and locate emotions that are at work in your mind and body in the here and now. We can work across the developmental and mind-body spectrum of experience, from understanding our own nervous system and stress response to what we do with our emotions. What are the feedback loops that put more pressure on us and create more stress? When we find that patterns that were adaptive at one time are not as useful any more, we can move toward change for healthier ways of being and relating.
I draw from various modalities depending on client needs. I find experiential techniques especially useful to identify and locate emotions that are at work in your mind and body in the here and now. We can work across the developmental and mind-body spectrum of experience, from understanding our own nervous system and stress response to what we do with our emotions. What are the feedback loops that put more pressure on us and create more stress? When we find that patterns that were adaptive at one time are not as useful any more, we can move toward change for healthier ways of being and relating.
(530) 287-8277 View (530) 287-8277
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Stephanie Bagley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodland, CA 95776
I create a healing space for those who are struggling with anxiety, depression and managing their emotions. These issues can cause stress in your daily life and in relationship with others. I do believe that there is a way to honor our lived experiences while learning new skills to help manage your emotional life.
I create a healing space for those who are struggling with anxiety, depression and managing their emotions. These issues can cause stress in your daily life and in relationship with others. I do believe that there is a way to honor our lived experiences while learning new skills to help manage your emotional life.
(530) 298-0492 View (530) 298-0492
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Robert Huston
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, APCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95695
Life can be difficult at times. Something I have learned over the years, through my own experiences, career paths, academics, and family/relationship struggles. We are all susceptible to the trials and tribulations of life. Whether caused by your actions, the actions of others, or some external forces. You may be experiencing a difficult period in your life. Wanting and needing support during this troubled time. I offer that support through an unbiased, open-minded, and non-judgemental partnership with you. I do mean partnership. We will be working together throughout the therapeutic process.
Life can be difficult at times. Something I have learned over the years, through my own experiences, career paths, academics, and family/relationship struggles. We are all susceptible to the trials and tribulations of life. Whether caused by your actions, the actions of others, or some external forces. You may be experiencing a difficult period in your life. Wanting and needing support during this troubled time. I offer that support through an unbiased, open-minded, and non-judgemental partnership with you. I do mean partnership. We will be working together throughout the therapeutic process.
(530) 869-6447 View (530) 869-6447
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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.