EMDR Therapists in Downingtown, PA
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I am EMDR trained and Mindfulness Play Therapy Based Family Therapy trained.
I work well with clients that want to add to their own improvement and are motivated to change. I want to help with this need, or their want to improve. I want to help how you feel, and make you feel more positive. I am a positive, caring, compassionate person and i I listen carefully, and want to help.
I am EMDR trained and Mindfulness Play Therapy Based Family Therapy trained.
I work well with clients that want to add to their own improvement and are motivated to change. I want to help with this need, or their want to improve. I want to help how you feel, and make you feel more positive. I am a positive, caring, compassionate person and i I listen carefully, and want to help.
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Holly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years’ experience guiding adolescents, adults, children and families. She is an adept listener who has worked extensively in private practice and in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient clinics, residential treatment facilities and schools. She uses mind-body techniques and maintains a holistic healing perspective to help you achieve mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Holly is trained in a variety of modalities, including EMDR, Flash Technique, Transpersonal and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Holly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years’ experience guiding adolescents, adults, children and families. She is an adept listener who has worked extensively in private practice and in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient clinics, residential treatment facilities and schools. She uses mind-body techniques and maintains a holistic healing perspective to help you achieve mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Holly is trained in a variety of modalities, including EMDR, Flash Technique, Transpersonal and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
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Dustin N Kurtek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
Waitlist for new clients
Clinical approaches are grounded in cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, EMDR and mindfulness based approaches, while also being individualized, strength-based & eclectic to meet you and/or your family's needs.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my goal in partnering with clients in navigating through life's twists and turns, being a guide towards a middle path of acceptance and change. My focus is to empower clients to transform coping strategies into skills of daily living, identify and release themselves from self-destructive patterns that led them to treatment, doing so in an environment that encourages growth and development.
Clinical approaches are grounded in cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, EMDR and mindfulness based approaches, while also being individualized, strength-based & eclectic to meet you and/or your family's needs.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my goal in partnering with clients in navigating through life's twists and turns, being a guide towards a middle path of acceptance and change. My focus is to empower clients to transform coping strategies into skills of daily living, identify and release themselves from self-destructive patterns that led them to treatment, doing so in an environment that encourages growth and development.
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Holly Grimm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
My office is currently accepting new neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) clients, but please be aware that my talk therapy/EMDR schedule is currently full.
My office is currently accepting new neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) clients, but please be aware that my talk therapy/EMDR schedule is currently full.
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Lori Valentino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19372
My therapeutic framework is influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal theory, Attachment theory, and the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
I am a licensed psychotherapist and wellness advocate who believes in focusing on the mind-body connection for a holistic approach to healing. I am committed to creating collaborative spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. My therapeutic approach integrates contemporary psychology and Eastern spirituality. My style is warm and focused on offering a compassionate presence. I practice from a strengths-based perspective and believe in every individual’s ability to heal, grow, transform, and thrive.
My therapeutic framework is influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal theory, Attachment theory, and the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
I am a licensed psychotherapist and wellness advocate who believes in focusing on the mind-body connection for a holistic approach to healing. I am committed to creating collaborative spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. My therapeutic approach integrates contemporary psychology and Eastern spirituality. My style is warm and focused on offering a compassionate presence. I practice from a strengths-based perspective and believe in every individual’s ability to heal, grow, transform, and thrive.
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a researched based approach which helps clients who have experienced adverse events or trauma.
We provide compassionate counseling care which is rooted in research proven methods as well as a Christian world view. In therapy we help you design a plan which will help you heal from past hurts, build better relationships, set boundaries, and celebrate your gifts and talents. We check in regularly to make sure you feel heard and are getting what you need from counseling.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a researched based approach which helps clients who have experienced adverse events or trauma.
We provide compassionate counseling care which is rooted in research proven methods as well as a Christian world view. In therapy we help you design a plan which will help you heal from past hurts, build better relationships, set boundaries, and celebrate your gifts and talents. We check in regularly to make sure you feel heard and are getting what you need from counseling.
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Megan Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Do you feel stuck and want to move forward into a life you love? I will help you on your journey to increase your self-understanding, learn new skills, and heal from past hurts. I specialize in trauma and use advanced techniques such as EMDR to help you process through your trauma and past hurts so that they stop negatively affecting you. If your thoughts or emotions are holding you back, I can teach you CBT and DBT skills to better manage them and help you regain control to lead you to a happier life.
Do you feel stuck and want to move forward into a life you love? I will help you on your journey to increase your self-understanding, learn new skills, and heal from past hurts. I specialize in trauma and use advanced techniques such as EMDR to help you process through your trauma and past hurts so that they stop negatively affecting you. If your thoughts or emotions are holding you back, I can teach you CBT and DBT skills to better manage them and help you regain control to lead you to a happier life.
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Zachary D. Miers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Thank you for your interest, I'm here to help with any challenges you may be facing. My name is Zach Miers. I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of PA. I am a trauma specialist, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to reduce the symptoms of PTSD and other stress related disorders. I also specialize in the treatment of mental health issues that co-occur with substance use/ alcohol use disorders and family system issues using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Ecosystemic Structural Family Systems Therapy (ESFT). Improve your life today!
Thank you for your interest, I'm here to help with any challenges you may be facing. My name is Zach Miers. I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of PA. I am a trauma specialist, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to reduce the symptoms of PTSD and other stress related disorders. I also specialize in the treatment of mental health issues that co-occur with substance use/ alcohol use disorders and family system issues using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Ecosystemic Structural Family Systems Therapy (ESFT). Improve your life today!
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I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and have since increased my skill set through training on the practice of Anxiety and Stress Management, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe that warmth, understanding and compassion are the key to any successful and supportive therapeutic relationship and these qualities are the foundation of my practice. I have been providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families for a number of years in a variety of settings and one thing has always been the same; I learn something new from each and every client and the relationship that is built through the course of treatment is where the healing is created. I tailor my approach based on the needs of my clients and collaborate with them to identify their goals.
I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and have since increased my skill set through training on the practice of Anxiety and Stress Management, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe that warmth, understanding and compassion are the key to any successful and supportive therapeutic relationship and these qualities are the foundation of my practice. I have been providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families for a number of years in a variety of settings and one thing has always been the same; I learn something new from each and every client and the relationship that is built through the course of treatment is where the healing is created. I tailor my approach based on the needs of my clients and collaborate with them to identify their goals.
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Maegon Crader
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
From play therapy & activity-based therapy to sandtray therapy & EMDR, I adapt my methods to suit individual needs.
Are you or your child going through a challenging time due to a difficult experience? It's not uncommon to feel stuck in intense emotions like anxiety, fear, anger, or sadness. Seeking a bit of extra support can make a significant difference in helping you or your child not just cope but thrive. We all desire a way forward, a path to navigate through these often overwhelming feelings. Whether it's a recent traumatic event or past issues that persistently resurface, various therapeutic approaches are available to guide you on this journey.
From play therapy & activity-based therapy to sandtray therapy & EMDR, I adapt my methods to suit individual needs.
Are you or your child going through a challenging time due to a difficult experience? It's not uncommon to feel stuck in intense emotions like anxiety, fear, anger, or sadness. Seeking a bit of extra support can make a significant difference in helping you or your child not just cope but thrive. We all desire a way forward, a path to navigate through these often overwhelming feelings. Whether it's a recent traumatic event or past issues that persistently resurface, various therapeutic approaches are available to guide you on this journey.
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Lisa L Broadrup
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
Waitlist for new clients
I am an EMDR trained clinician.
Hi! My name is Lisa Broadrup. During my 25+ years in the field of mental health, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. Many times, clients initially come in because they are in desperate need of relief from their pain and suffering. Yes, therapy can and often does help relieve pain, but it can also help clients explore issues that are effecting their overall quality of life. Over the years I have witnessed the strength and resilience of the human spirit as clients have demonstrated again and again that they can make gains that they did not think possible.
I am an EMDR trained clinician.
Hi! My name is Lisa Broadrup. During my 25+ years in the field of mental health, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. Many times, clients initially come in because they are in desperate need of relief from their pain and suffering. Yes, therapy can and often does help relieve pain, but it can also help clients explore issues that are effecting their overall quality of life. Over the years I have witnessed the strength and resilience of the human spirit as clients have demonstrated again and again that they can make gains that they did not think possible.
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Caitlyn Proctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
I also utilize a technique called EMDR that helps facilitate your brain's natural healing to reprocess difficult memories and feelings.
Anxious, stressed, hot mess? Your emotions have felt too overwhelming to acknowledge, you try to ignore them, but they spill over into your daily life. You become activated and have difficulty managing big emotions when they come to the surface. Negative thoughts pop into your head and you spiral, believing your inner critic's every word. You're ready to break free from the old story. If you're feeling the ripple effects of your past, or struggle to show up in the present, I know how to help! I enjoy working with HSP's (highly sensitive ppl), helping them to gain their confidence, find their voice, and feel empowered in their lives.
I also utilize a technique called EMDR that helps facilitate your brain's natural healing to reprocess difficult memories and feelings.
Anxious, stressed, hot mess? Your emotions have felt too overwhelming to acknowledge, you try to ignore them, but they spill over into your daily life. You become activated and have difficulty managing big emotions when they come to the surface. Negative thoughts pop into your head and you spiral, believing your inner critic's every word. You're ready to break free from the old story. If you're feeling the ripple effects of your past, or struggle to show up in the present, I know how to help! I enjoy working with HSP's (highly sensitive ppl), helping them to gain their confidence, find their voice, and feel empowered in their lives.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Some of my clinical experience includes: trauma work and healing (with EMDR as an option), addiction recovery support, depression and/or anxiety combining mind and body work in treatment, working with teens and children on emotional regulation while building skills that will develop intrinsic self worth, and examining thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in interpersonal relations.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Some of my clinical experience includes: trauma work and healing (with EMDR as an option), addiction recovery support, depression and/or anxiety combining mind and body work in treatment, working with teens and children on emotional regulation while building skills that will develop intrinsic self worth, and examining thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in interpersonal relations.
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I utilize EMDR and attachment-based relational therapy to help move my clients through their process of healing.
Everyone deserves to live their life authentically and fully. Many of us are hindered by our past experiences and trauma. The shadow of trauma and pain may follow our daily lives and keep us from reaching our goals and deepening our relationships. Trauma therapy can be the course-correction needed to jump start your life. My passion is helping my clients sort through those experiences to reach their internal joy, peace and authenticity.
I utilize EMDR and attachment-based relational therapy to help move my clients through their process of healing.
Everyone deserves to live their life authentically and fully. Many of us are hindered by our past experiences and trauma. The shadow of trauma and pain may follow our daily lives and keep us from reaching our goals and deepening our relationships. Trauma therapy can be the course-correction needed to jump start your life. My passion is helping my clients sort through those experiences to reach their internal joy, peace and authenticity.
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Jessica DiIenno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Relational trauma therapist who might be a good fit for you if: you find yourself scrolling through tiktok, find a video talking about a "toxic" relationship or "narcissistic" parents. You reel with confusion, anxiety, hurt because this content describes someone in your life so accurately and you had not considered how a relationship with this person may be negatively affecting your mental health. You may need some help processing your feelings, unpacking your relationship patterns, managing the negative affects of these relationships, or figuring out your next (potentially very scary) steps.
Relational trauma therapist who might be a good fit for you if: you find yourself scrolling through tiktok, find a video talking about a "toxic" relationship or "narcissistic" parents. You reel with confusion, anxiety, hurt because this content describes someone in your life so accurately and you had not considered how a relationship with this person may be negatively affecting your mental health. You may need some help processing your feelings, unpacking your relationship patterns, managing the negative affects of these relationships, or figuring out your next (potentially very scary) steps.
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My desire is to help my clients grow in wholeness. Our life's journeys can be unpredictable and uncertain. We can experience transitional changes and shifts in our perspectives: mentally, physically and even spiritually. I believe you can walk through these circumstances with grace as we partner together. My hope is to support and assist you as we travel through therapeutic care and help you find the right path for your destination. I would love to help you move forward with vitality. Empowering you to become aware of what you desire and give you the tools to reach for hope and health!
My desire is to help my clients grow in wholeness. Our life's journeys can be unpredictable and uncertain. We can experience transitional changes and shifts in our perspectives: mentally, physically and even spiritually. I believe you can walk through these circumstances with grace as we partner together. My hope is to support and assist you as we travel through therapeutic care and help you find the right path for your destination. I would love to help you move forward with vitality. Empowering you to become aware of what you desire and give you the tools to reach for hope and health!
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Rebecca Weidler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LBS, LPC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335 (Online Only)
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
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I can offer you clincial counseling using methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, to help you overcome present triggers connected to past trauma(s) in your life. This is a wholistic approach, offering an opportunity for deeper healing and a renewed outlook on your life.
I can offer you clincial counseling using methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, to help you overcome present triggers connected to past trauma(s) in your life. This is a wholistic approach, offering an opportunity for deeper healing and a renewed outlook on your life.
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Nancy Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335 (Online Only)
Are you OK? So many of us are experiencing anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Some of us feel stuck in our careers or lost in destructive patterns in our relationships. Perhaps you’re still grieving a lost loved one and feeling as though the hole in your heart will never heal – or maybe some trauma in your past has you trapped in a cycle of unwanted or unhealthy thoughts or behaviors. There is hope! We were designed to heal, and healing often takes place within safe relationships and connections with others. Therapy provides that safe relationship where real change can occur.
Are you OK? So many of us are experiencing anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Some of us feel stuck in our careers or lost in destructive patterns in our relationships. Perhaps you’re still grieving a lost loved one and feeling as though the hole in your heart will never heal – or maybe some trauma in your past has you trapped in a cycle of unwanted or unhealthy thoughts or behaviors. There is hope! We were designed to heal, and healing often takes place within safe relationships and connections with others. Therapy provides that safe relationship where real change can occur.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335 (Online Only)
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
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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.