EMDR Therapists in Cary, NC
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Hall Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Hall spent 4 years working on a military base as a counselor treating PTSD and domestic violence with EMDR, IFS, and other treatments.
Night time appointments until 10pm with online scheduling at hallfamilytherapy.com. Practicing for over 22 years in many different contexts all over the country, Dr. Stan has been married 23 years with 5 kids and can help you with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and simple family issues. Couples benefit from using the research based Gottman method with Dr. Hall and have permanent positive results within weeks! With experience as a professor, supervisor and therapist in community health working with even the most severe disorders like bipolar, schizophrenia, severe depression, substance abuse/dependency, self-harming, & suicidality.
Hall spent 4 years working on a military base as a counselor treating PTSD and domestic violence with EMDR, IFS, and other treatments.
Night time appointments until 10pm with online scheduling at hallfamilytherapy.com. Practicing for over 22 years in many different contexts all over the country, Dr. Stan has been married 23 years with 5 kids and can help you with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and simple family issues. Couples benefit from using the research based Gottman method with Dr. Hall and have permanent positive results within weeks! With experience as a professor, supervisor and therapist in community health working with even the most severe disorders like bipolar, schizophrenia, severe depression, substance abuse/dependency, self-harming, & suicidality.
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Evann Lavender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
My holistic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as: EMDR, DBT, parts work, yoga therapy, and somatic interventions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past experiences that continue to haunt you, affecting your daily life and relationships? Maybe you've tried talk therapy before, but it just didn't seem to get to the heart of what you're going through, and didn’t get to the root of the problems? You're seeking relief, understanding, and a way to break free from the patterns that hold you back. You want to reclaim control over your emotions, find inner peace, and build a life filled with meaning and fulfillment.
My holistic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as: EMDR, DBT, parts work, yoga therapy, and somatic interventions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past experiences that continue to haunt you, affecting your daily life and relationships? Maybe you've tried talk therapy before, but it just didn't seem to get to the heart of what you're going through, and didn’t get to the root of the problems? You're seeking relief, understanding, and a way to break free from the patterns that hold you back. You want to reclaim control over your emotions, find inner peace, and build a life filled with meaning and fulfillment.
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I have a wide variety of skills in my toolbox, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and Transforming The Experienced Based Brain (transforming touch).
Life can be challenging at times and wrought with frustrations, sadness or anxieties. However, with therapy, those challenges don't have to be insurmountable. I believe therapy is about guiding you toward an emotionally healthy path in order to create the life you desire. The fact that you are searching for a therapist who feels like a "good fit" for you or your family, is an important first step (and a very courageous one). My goal is to support you along your journey by providing a non-judgmental and respectful atmosphere, as we jointly work toward you finding personal contentment.
I have a wide variety of skills in my toolbox, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and Transforming The Experienced Based Brain (transforming touch).
Life can be challenging at times and wrought with frustrations, sadness or anxieties. However, with therapy, those challenges don't have to be insurmountable. I believe therapy is about guiding you toward an emotionally healthy path in order to create the life you desire. The fact that you are searching for a therapist who feels like a "good fit" for you or your family, is an important first step (and a very courageous one). My goal is to support you along your journey by providing a non-judgmental and respectful atmosphere, as we jointly work toward you finding personal contentment.
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Eb Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, BC-TMH, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy meeting clients right where they are and partnering with them to consider and predict the natural consequences which come to bear based on choices. My approach to therapy integrates mindfulness with solution-focused and reality-based approaches. I am EMDR trained as well and we can incorporate this as needed. Often we are driven into counseling either by an internal or external demand which no longer allows us to exist as we are. Counseling is about making a choice to manage life differently, or not--and not making a choice, is nevertheless still a choice.
I enjoy meeting clients right where they are and partnering with them to consider and predict the natural consequences which come to bear based on choices. My approach to therapy integrates mindfulness with solution-focused and reality-based approaches. I am EMDR trained as well and we can incorporate this as needed. Often we are driven into counseling either by an internal or external demand which no longer allows us to exist as we are. Counseling is about making a choice to manage life differently, or not--and not making a choice, is nevertheless still a choice.
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Shannon R Brennan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518
Accepting New Clients - I believe life brings varying degrees of struggle and pain, and we can all benefit from help to move through it. Reaching out for that help can be a challenge in of itself, so my goal is to offer a safe space for one to do that. I assist clients with variety of concerns including Trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction/substance use, divorce, grief, stress, self-esteem, relational/relationship issues, and/or life transitions. I work with adults (18+), my primary therapeutic tools are EMDR and CBT, and I like to curate therapy to the individual client and the moment they are dealing with.
Accepting New Clients - I believe life brings varying degrees of struggle and pain, and we can all benefit from help to move through it. Reaching out for that help can be a challenge in of itself, so my goal is to offer a safe space for one to do that. I assist clients with variety of concerns including Trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction/substance use, divorce, grief, stress, self-esteem, relational/relationship issues, and/or life transitions. I work with adults (18+), my primary therapeutic tools are EMDR and CBT, and I like to curate therapy to the individual client and the moment they are dealing with.
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Audrey Ahlvers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, M-IOP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27518
I am an Executive Coach specializing in Corporate Psychology. I help C-Suite Level Executives, Senior Managers, high ranking military personnel, senior government officials, elite and professional athletes, and professional artists remove their performance blocks, improve professional performance and reach their maximum potentials. I use a variety of Evidence Based methods to accomplish goals, to include Executive Coaching and EMDR for performance enhancement, and ADHD coaching. I offer services in the Triangle, and virtually. I serve individual Clients and Companies. Emotional Support Animal (hairless cat) available upon request.
I am an Executive Coach specializing in Corporate Psychology. I help C-Suite Level Executives, Senior Managers, high ranking military personnel, senior government officials, elite and professional athletes, and professional artists remove their performance blocks, improve professional performance and reach their maximum potentials. I use a variety of Evidence Based methods to accomplish goals, to include Executive Coaching and EMDR for performance enhancement, and ADHD coaching. I offer services in the Triangle, and virtually. I serve individual Clients and Companies. Emotional Support Animal (hairless cat) available upon request.
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Leona Kimberly D'Amico
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LCMHC, CCMC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Waitlist for new clients
Searching for a counselor who is connected to real life concerns? Then look no further...I consider myself an Integrative Mental Health counselor who looks for underlying causes of your struggles. I use a holistic approach, identifying emotional or spiritual issues. Together we will set goals to get you functioning back to your desired level of wellness. I am passionate about educating about a "better way" to reclaim your emotional health. I use EMDR & Inner Healing for trauma, PTSD symptoms, fears, phobias and anxiety.
Searching for a counselor who is connected to real life concerns? Then look no further...I consider myself an Integrative Mental Health counselor who looks for underlying causes of your struggles. I use a holistic approach, identifying emotional or spiritual issues. Together we will set goals to get you functioning back to your desired level of wellness. I am passionate about educating about a "better way" to reclaim your emotional health. I use EMDR & Inner Healing for trauma, PTSD symptoms, fears, phobias and anxiety.
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Our team of competent clinicians represents a variety of specialties, such as LBGTQ+ concerns, OCD treatment, EMDR, CBT, ACT, and more.
Compassionate and confidential counseling and psychological testing for children, teens, and adults. Are you struggling with life stressors, grief, trauma, loss, or social/relationship problems? We can help. Do you need therapy for bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, or depression? We can help with that too. Do you need psychological testing for ADHD, LD, or mental disorders? You guessed it - we can help. We are gender affirming, LGBTQ+ friendly, and we welcome all races, ethnicities, religions, cultures, abilities. We don't claim to specialize in everything, but we will do our best to match you to a great therapist.
Our team of competent clinicians represents a variety of specialties, such as LBGTQ+ concerns, OCD treatment, EMDR, CBT, ACT, and more.
Compassionate and confidential counseling and psychological testing for children, teens, and adults. Are you struggling with life stressors, grief, trauma, loss, or social/relationship problems? We can help. Do you need therapy for bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, or depression? We can help with that too. Do you need psychological testing for ADHD, LD, or mental disorders? You guessed it - we can help. We are gender affirming, LGBTQ+ friendly, and we welcome all races, ethnicities, religions, cultures, abilities. We don't claim to specialize in everything, but we will do our best to match you to a great therapist.
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Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Family Systems Therapy.
When we are in the midst of some tough situations, we can be blind to what the options are for improving our lives. Sometimes just dealing with the emotional impact is hard enough. We can be so engaged by the emotional upset itself that it is often hard to see beyond it to solutions. In therapy, we have a partner whose sole function is promoting our well-being. Someone who has the experience and training to help us handle the emotional impact while providing insight as to how we can become better at managing challenging situations, improving our relationships, shifting our perspectives and ultimately living a more peaceful, happier
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Family Systems Therapy.
When we are in the midst of some tough situations, we can be blind to what the options are for improving our lives. Sometimes just dealing with the emotional impact is hard enough. We can be so engaged by the emotional upset itself that it is often hard to see beyond it to solutions. In therapy, we have a partner whose sole function is promoting our well-being. Someone who has the experience and training to help us handle the emotional impact while providing insight as to how we can become better at managing challenging situations, improving our relationships, shifting our perspectives and ultimately living a more peaceful, happier
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Teia Marie Poulin
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518
I practice an integrated, person-centered approach to counseling (based on each person’s unique needs) that combines cognitive and behavioral methods, brief solution-focused therapies, and EMDR.
As a veteran and retired state trooper, I have experienced the impact of the accumulation of stress from multiple critical incidents in addition to the need for confidentiality. You may feel like no one in your organization values or respects your dedication and that hurts the core of who you are. You loved your job, but now it feels like you don't recognize who you used to be and hide your suffering from those who know you best. You are afraid that a therapist can not relate to what you have been through, and fear your teammates will think you're weak.
I practice an integrated, person-centered approach to counseling (based on each person’s unique needs) that combines cognitive and behavioral methods, brief solution-focused therapies, and EMDR.
As a veteran and retired state trooper, I have experienced the impact of the accumulation of stress from multiple critical incidents in addition to the need for confidentiality. You may feel like no one in your organization values or respects your dedication and that hurts the core of who you are. You loved your job, but now it feels like you don't recognize who you used to be and hide your suffering from those who know you best. You are afraid that a therapist can not relate to what you have been through, and fear your teammates will think you're weak.
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Meet Brandie Lewton, LCMHCA specializing in anxiety, depression, basic adjustment disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, sexual abuse and C-PTSD. I am EMDR trained and utilize CBT in my sessions. My counseling journey began when I recognized my passion for helping others, I embarked on a path to merge to heal not just the mind, but the soul as well. I have dedicated my time to volunteering at a battered women's shelter and a substance abuse program for women and children. This has deepened my understanding of trauma and resilience, fueling my commitment to supporting those affected by domestic violence, trauma, and life changes.
Meet Brandie Lewton, LCMHCA specializing in anxiety, depression, basic adjustment disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, sexual abuse and C-PTSD. I am EMDR trained and utilize CBT in my sessions. My counseling journey began when I recognized my passion for helping others, I embarked on a path to merge to heal not just the mind, but the soul as well. I have dedicated my time to volunteering at a battered women's shelter and a substance abuse program for women and children. This has deepened my understanding of trauma and resilience, fueling my commitment to supporting those affected by domestic violence, trauma, and life changes.
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I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and frequently incorporate interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and more in my work.
Are you struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationship concerns? You don't have to do it alone. I can help. My primary specialty areas include survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, other trauma survivors, and members of the LGBTQIA community. I also greatly enjoy working with those who struggle with family-related concerns and life transitions including grief and loss, pregnancy & postpartum, marriage & divorce, adjusting to college or a new career, etc.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and frequently incorporate interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and more in my work.
Are you struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationship concerns? You don't have to do it alone. I can help. My primary specialty areas include survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, other trauma survivors, and members of the LGBTQIA community. I also greatly enjoy working with those who struggle with family-related concerns and life transitions including grief and loss, pregnancy & postpartum, marriage & divorce, adjusting to college or a new career, etc.
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I am EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) trained, a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the emotional distress that results from those experiences.
You’re struggling. Your relationships feel complicated. There are parts of life that feel stuck. Maybe you know there are ways you could start moving in a direction that feels better, but you can’t see the path or take the steps. Maybe you don’t even know what those steps might look like. The change you’re craving is possible! Together, we’ll work to understand you better—the stories you tell yourself, the choices you make, the relationships you love, and the behaviors that are holding you back. We’ll strengthen your connection to yourself and others.
I am EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) trained, a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the emotional distress that results from those experiences.
You’re struggling. Your relationships feel complicated. There are parts of life that feel stuck. Maybe you know there are ways you could start moving in a direction that feels better, but you can’t see the path or take the steps. Maybe you don’t even know what those steps might look like. The change you’re craving is possible! Together, we’ll work to understand you better—the stories you tell yourself, the choices you make, the relationships you love, and the behaviors that are holding you back. We’ll strengthen your connection to yourself and others.
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Erin Palmer
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Waitlist for new clients
Currently only accepting ketamine-assisted therapy clients. Board-certified private practice therapist in Cary, NC, with an emphasis on personal evolution, PTSD/trauma healing, mood disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and general life stress. Multi-faceted treatment approach, focusing on ketamine-assisted therapy, cognitive-behavioral, existential therapy, motivational enhancement, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I take a flexible and open approach to treatment, tailoring to the client’s unique needs in the moment.
Currently only accepting ketamine-assisted therapy clients. Board-certified private practice therapist in Cary, NC, with an emphasis on personal evolution, PTSD/trauma healing, mood disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and general life stress. Multi-faceted treatment approach, focusing on ketamine-assisted therapy, cognitive-behavioral, existential therapy, motivational enhancement, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I take a flexible and open approach to treatment, tailoring to the client’s unique needs in the moment.
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I utilize EMDR to facilitate a faster healing process.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, especially narcissistic abuse. If you find yourself struggling to move forward and feel trapped in a relationship or feel as though you have lost your identity. I can help you navigate towards the path you want, instead of the path that was chosen for you. I have worked for several years as an EAP clinician helping people internationally who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation, work stress, relationship issues, and so on.
I utilize EMDR to facilitate a faster healing process.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, especially narcissistic abuse. If you find yourself struggling to move forward and feel trapped in a relationship or feel as though you have lost your identity. I can help you navigate towards the path you want, instead of the path that was chosen for you. I have worked for several years as an EAP clinician helping people internationally who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation, work stress, relationship issues, and so on.
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Tim Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSAT, CMAT, CPTT, LCSW
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? These issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? These issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
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Inventive Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511
I work with trauma and post traumatic stress treatments utilizing CPT and EMDR.
People of all ages can be helped by speaking to a professional about challenges in daily life. The value of the services you receive is related to the effectiveness of the services in meeting your goals. I am committed to providing effective services by maintaining a smaller number of clients, increasing the amount of time I am able to devote to each couple, family, or individual I work with. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or are just ready to move in a different direction, I look forward to working with you.
I work with trauma and post traumatic stress treatments utilizing CPT and EMDR.
People of all ages can be helped by speaking to a professional about challenges in daily life. The value of the services you receive is related to the effectiveness of the services in meeting your goals. I am committed to providing effective services by maintaining a smaller number of clients, increasing the amount of time I am able to devote to each couple, family, or individual I work with. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or are just ready to move in a different direction, I look forward to working with you.
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Emma Socha
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511
Within this, I incorporate an eclectic/ holistic approach and utilize several modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), mindfulness, solution-focused, and strengths based therapy.
As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your life and experiences. My role is to help foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space that can help guide you to reach your goals. I am passionate about building a strong foundation through the formation of a trusting therapeutic relationship to optimize healing and well-being. I know everyone is at a different place in their healing journey and I am here to meet you where you are at! I specialize in counseling services for teens 15+ and adults who are seeking support with PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships challenges, and life transistions.
Within this, I incorporate an eclectic/ holistic approach and utilize several modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), mindfulness, solution-focused, and strengths based therapy.
As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your life and experiences. My role is to help foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space that can help guide you to reach your goals. I am passionate about building a strong foundation through the formation of a trusting therapeutic relationship to optimize healing and well-being. I know everyone is at a different place in their healing journey and I am here to meet you where you are at! I specialize in counseling services for teens 15+ and adults who are seeking support with PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships challenges, and life transistions.
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Zachary Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
I have specific training in trauma informed care and use CBT, DBT, and EMDR in conjunction with strengths-based and person-centered perspectives to work toward your goals.
Life is hard and unrelenting sometimes, and it is important to be able to have a helpful and safe place to be able to slow down, process, and unpack some of the things that get thrown your way. Through connection and a therapeutic relationship, together we can examine and work through whatever you've got going on, whether it be healing through traumatic experiences, coping through anxiety and depression, or building stronger coping skills to grow and take on what life dishes out from a sturdier foundation.
I have specific training in trauma informed care and use CBT, DBT, and EMDR in conjunction with strengths-based and person-centered perspectives to work toward your goals.
Life is hard and unrelenting sometimes, and it is important to be able to have a helpful and safe place to be able to slow down, process, and unpack some of the things that get thrown your way. Through connection and a therapeutic relationship, together we can examine and work through whatever you've got going on, whether it be healing through traumatic experiences, coping through anxiety and depression, or building stronger coping skills to grow and take on what life dishes out from a sturdier foundation.
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Laura B Barnes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, BCB
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
I provide a trauma informed and culturally sensitive space where I utilize my trainings in EMDR, biofeedback and psychotherapy with children, teens, and adults.
I believe that we are made of many parts and that our overall wellness cannot exist without mental clarity. I value therapy for my own personal self, and as a result, I value and cherish the opportunity to be a part of someone else's therapy journey.
I provide a trauma informed and culturally sensitive space where I utilize my trainings in EMDR, biofeedback and psychotherapy with children, teens, and adults.
I believe that we are made of many parts and that our overall wellness cannot exist without mental clarity. I value therapy for my own personal self, and as a result, I value and cherish the opportunity to be a part of someone else's therapy journey.
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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.