EMDR Therapists in Abilene, TX

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Rebecca Trujillo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79602
I have taken additional training in the Gottman method of therapy, as well as trainings in EMDR, TFCBT, and PCIT.
Hello, my name is Becca Trujillo. Thank you for taking the time to look at my page. Often times asking for help can seem like a giant hurdle in your healing journey, I am excited that you have taken the first step! When life feels overwhelming or when relationships are difficult to handle, therapy can often help you to navigate a myriad of emotions to work toward the goals that you and your family have set before yourselves. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, loss of trust in a relationship, or family issues, I would be honored to help you on the road to healing.
I have taken additional training in the Gottman method of therapy, as well as trainings in EMDR, TFCBT, and PCIT.
Hello, my name is Becca Trujillo. Thank you for taking the time to look at my page. Often times asking for help can seem like a giant hurdle in your healing journey, I am excited that you have taken the first step! When life feels overwhelming or when relationships are difficult to handle, therapy can often help you to navigate a myriad of emotions to work toward the goals that you and your family have set before yourselves. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, loss of trust in a relationship, or family issues, I would be honored to help you on the road to healing.
(325) 896-5292 View (325) 896-5292
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Laura Collins Kerestly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79601
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in EMDR trauma therapy.
The season of Autumn can be a good time to work on your Mental Health issues, it's like a new start. I have a current wait list if you want to be added let me know. I specialize in trauma and grief issues. I process and identify areas where change and healing are possible. I provide unbiased counseling services and support to help people with positive change. Reach out to me if you are thinking about getting help for yourself.
I have training in EMDR trauma therapy.
The season of Autumn can be a good time to work on your Mental Health issues, it's like a new start. I have a current wait list if you want to be added let me know. I specialize in trauma and grief issues. I process and identify areas where change and healing are possible. I provide unbiased counseling services and support to help people with positive change. Reach out to me if you are thinking about getting help for yourself.
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Erika A Yourdan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LAC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79601
Are you struggling with day to day tasks? Perhaps you have been hurt in the past and have not had the time to focus on yourself and your own healing. I specialize in family issues, marriage/couple therapy, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant and am happy to discuss this as a potential treatment modality.
Are you struggling with day to day tasks? Perhaps you have been hurt in the past and have not had the time to focus on yourself and your own healing. I specialize in family issues, marriage/couple therapy, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant and am happy to discuss this as a potential treatment modality.
(325) 252-3731 View (325) 252-3731
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Kelli Anne Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79602
With training in EMDR, I have experience in helping clients heal from trauma, find new meanings in life, and improve emotional regulation, allowing them to reclaim their inner peace and well-being.
Hello! My name is Kelli Johnson and I'm a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a passion for empowering individuals to transform their lives. Whether you are dealing with a relationship issue, traumatic experience, or mood disorder, I am committed to fostering sexual health, nurturing strong relationships, and guiding individuals, couples and families towards fulfilling lives. Together we can create space to explore your past, confront your challenges, and build a future that aligns with your values.
With training in EMDR, I have experience in helping clients heal from trauma, find new meanings in life, and improve emotional regulation, allowing them to reclaim their inner peace and well-being.
Hello! My name is Kelli Johnson and I'm a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a passion for empowering individuals to transform their lives. Whether you are dealing with a relationship issue, traumatic experience, or mood disorder, I am committed to fostering sexual health, nurturing strong relationships, and guiding individuals, couples and families towards fulfilling lives. Together we can create space to explore your past, confront your challenges, and build a future that aligns with your values.
(325) 378-6382 View (325) 378-6382
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Jason Waller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79602
I specialize in EMDR and trauma-focused therapy.
Stress and past trauma can make us feel like a ship lost at sea in a storm. When life feels overwhelming, it is important to realize trauma affects the lens with which we view the world. Sometimes we are well aware of what is holding us back from healing. At times we benefit from help with recognizing and addressing those obstacles. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, religious trauma or some other struggle that brings you to counseling, I would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals. You are not alone, there is a place of hope and healing for you.
I specialize in EMDR and trauma-focused therapy.
Stress and past trauma can make us feel like a ship lost at sea in a storm. When life feels overwhelming, it is important to realize trauma affects the lens with which we view the world. Sometimes we are well aware of what is holding us back from healing. At times we benefit from help with recognizing and addressing those obstacles. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, religious trauma or some other struggle that brings you to counseling, I would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals. You are not alone, there is a place of hope and healing for you.
(325) 748-8364 View (325) 748-8364
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Dani Larsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79606  (Online Only)
Dani is currently seeking certification in EMDR and uses her training to assist clients struggling with PTSD and unresolved trauma.
Dani is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, children, and families in a variety of settings. She has assisted clients in improving their anxiety, depression, communication, anger management & parenting skills, as well as daily interactions in marriage. Dani is passionate about assisting her clients in transitioning from surviving to thriving and working with them to accomplish their goals for counseling.
Dani is currently seeking certification in EMDR and uses her training to assist clients struggling with PTSD and unresolved trauma.
Dani is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, children, and families in a variety of settings. She has assisted clients in improving their anxiety, depression, communication, anger management & parenting skills, as well as daily interactions in marriage. Dani is passionate about assisting her clients in transitioning from surviving to thriving and working with them to accomplish their goals for counseling.
(325) 241-4969 View (325) 241-4969
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Maria Luisa Trujillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79602
My training integrates my training in TFCBT, EMDR, CCPT, and TFT with a person-centered therapy approach.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review my page. I am Luisa, a licensed counselor with many years of experience in trauma therapy, play therapy, and individual counseling. Like many other people, my life has been full of many ups and downs, but those experiences have enhanced my ability to empathize with my clients struggles. I believe in a holistic approach, integrating the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of one's life. I am trained in many modalities that I use in my practice, but one of the most important things that I do is create a safe space where you can explore and try new things in your healing journey.
My training integrates my training in TFCBT, EMDR, CCPT, and TFT with a person-centered therapy approach.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review my page. I am Luisa, a licensed counselor with many years of experience in trauma therapy, play therapy, and individual counseling. Like many other people, my life has been full of many ups and downs, but those experiences have enhanced my ability to empathize with my clients struggles. I believe in a holistic approach, integrating the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of one's life. I am trained in many modalities that I use in my practice, but one of the most important things that I do is create a safe space where you can explore and try new things in your healing journey.
(325) 230-0564 View (325) 230-0564
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Abigail Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606
My approach is informed by training in EMDR, the PREPARE/ENRICH program, and I hold a LCDC.
I provide comprehensive therapeutic services to couples, families, and individuals, addressing a broad spectrum of challenges, including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues related to premarital and marital counseling.
My approach is informed by training in EMDR, the PREPARE/ENRICH program, and I hold a LCDC.
I provide comprehensive therapeutic services to couples, families, and individuals, addressing a broad spectrum of challenges, including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues related to premarital and marital counseling.
(325) 313-5207 View (325) 313-5207
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Linda Oberle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79605
At the end of October I will begin utilizing EMDR as I will be working toward my certification.
Hello, I am so honored to be able to work with you through your journey. Nothing gives me more pleasure then assisting people in self discovery and growth.
At the end of October I will begin utilizing EMDR as I will be working toward my certification.
Hello, I am so honored to be able to work with you through your journey. Nothing gives me more pleasure then assisting people in self discovery and growth.
(469) 966-7886 View (469) 966-7886
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April Gilchrist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79606
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of clinical experience, and I have worked with various individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Trauma, PTSD, and Substance Use. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored to understand the client’s perspective better and develop solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Reality therapy, EMDR, and DBT are used when applicable. I believe that trust and genuineness are the bedrock of the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of clinical experience, and I have worked with various individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Trauma, PTSD, and Substance Use. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored to understand the client’s perspective better and develop solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Reality therapy, EMDR, and DBT are used when applicable. I believe that trust and genuineness are the bedrock of the therapeutic relationship.
(512) 722-7968 View (512) 722-7968
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Jana Pounds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79605  (Online Only)
By integrating EMDR into my practice, I empower my clients to process and assimilate challenging memories, facilitating healing and fortitude.
Holding the title of Licensed Professional Counselor since 1997, I've upheld unwavering commitment to the ethical principles of my field. My longstanding presence in this domain underscores my deep-seated commitment to assisting others through life's complexities. Certified as an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapist and an EMDR-IA Certified Consultant, I specialize in a targeted therapy approach aimed at addressing trauma and aiding individuals in overcoming distressing experiences.
By integrating EMDR into my practice, I empower my clients to process and assimilate challenging memories, facilitating healing and fortitude.
Holding the title of Licensed Professional Counselor since 1997, I've upheld unwavering commitment to the ethical principles of my field. My longstanding presence in this domain underscores my deep-seated commitment to assisting others through life's complexities. Certified as an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapist and an EMDR-IA Certified Consultant, I specialize in a targeted therapy approach aimed at addressing trauma and aiding individuals in overcoming distressing experiences.
(806) 621-2604 View (806) 621-2604
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Karmen Adkins Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, CDWF
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79602
Karmen specializes in working with PTSD, Anxiety and Life Transitions. Karmen uses EMDR Therapy in combination with shame resiliency techniques influenced by Dr. Brené Brown to help you become the person you want to be.
Karmen specializes in working with PTSD, Anxiety and Life Transitions. Karmen uses EMDR Therapy in combination with shame resiliency techniques influenced by Dr. Brené Brown to help you become the person you want to be.
(806) 579-2694 View (806) 579-2694
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Carrie Windham - Trauma And Anxiety Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79603
Using a combination of strengths-based EMDR therapy and Parts Work, you’ll learn to love yourself enough to finally shed your façade of perfection.
You spend hours decorating cupcakes for your daughter’s class, so the other parents think you’re a great mom. You endlessly obsess over projects at work to prove yourself a valuable employee. Being the perfect friend means saying yes to favors you don’t have time for. The perfect wife is always supportive, even when you don’t feel supported yourself. And yet still, that inner voice tells you you’re not doing enough. Somehow, you’re fooling everyone into thinking you have it together. Nobody knows that inside, you’re falling apart. It’s so isolating to live this lie, but you’re too scared to let anyone know you’re struggling.
Using a combination of strengths-based EMDR therapy and Parts Work, you’ll learn to love yourself enough to finally shed your façade of perfection.
You spend hours decorating cupcakes for your daughter’s class, so the other parents think you’re a great mom. You endlessly obsess over projects at work to prove yourself a valuable employee. Being the perfect friend means saying yes to favors you don’t have time for. The perfect wife is always supportive, even when you don’t feel supported yourself. And yet still, that inner voice tells you you’re not doing enough. Somehow, you’re fooling everyone into thinking you have it together. Nobody knows that inside, you’re falling apart. It’s so isolating to live this lie, but you’re too scared to let anyone know you’re struggling.
(254) 280-4212 View (254) 280-4212
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Katharine Newberry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79601
Together, we can work to untangle the confusion, build resilience, and foster a deeper sense of self through models like EMDR.
Are you struggling with uncertainty, struggling to find your identity, or working through past trauma? These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. My previous experience as both a therapist and a human have lead to my passion for helping families, couples, and individuals explore all of these spaces. My experience as a client in therapy has challenged me to try and create a safe space for these feelings to be explored without judgement or shame.
Together, we can work to untangle the confusion, build resilience, and foster a deeper sense of self through models like EMDR.
Are you struggling with uncertainty, struggling to find your identity, or working through past trauma? These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. My previous experience as both a therapist and a human have lead to my passion for helping families, couples, and individuals explore all of these spaces. My experience as a client in therapy has challenged me to try and create a safe space for these feelings to be explored without judgement or shame.
(806) 591-3854 View (806) 591-3854
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Emilee Hammond
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606
Waitlist for new clients
Currently she is receiving training in EMDR with Rick Levinson.
During times of transition it is hard to keep moving or even hold your ground. There are times you might feel alone or lost. Worries may come and keep you up at night or lead you to places you never thought you could go. If you are facing these moments of uncertainty and hopelessness, know that there is hope. Throughout counseling I cannot promise less heartache, pain, and loss. I can promise to sit with you throughout your journey and together find ways to provide hope for the future.
Currently she is receiving training in EMDR with Rick Levinson.
During times of transition it is hard to keep moving or even hold your ground. There are times you might feel alone or lost. Worries may come and keep you up at night or lead you to places you never thought you could go. If you are facing these moments of uncertainty and hopelessness, know that there is hope. Throughout counseling I cannot promise less heartache, pain, and loss. I can promise to sit with you throughout your journey and together find ways to provide hope for the future.
(806) 557-2584 View (806) 557-2584
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Jeffrey D Emery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79605
Therapy is about change. Many clients come because they are ready to explore how to make necessary or desired changes in their lives. Others reach out because they are experiencing change and need help navigating it. Ideally, clients come to the process open to seeing, thinking and doing things differently. People come to therapy usually because they have done everything they know how to do and they need a different perspective. Anxiety and depression are the most common issues that plague most clients, but everyone has unique ways that they handle their situation, their emotions and their relationships.
Therapy is about change. Many clients come because they are ready to explore how to make necessary or desired changes in their lives. Others reach out because they are experiencing change and need help navigating it. Ideally, clients come to the process open to seeing, thinking and doing things differently. People come to therapy usually because they have done everything they know how to do and they need a different perspective. Anxiety and depression are the most common issues that plague most clients, but everyone has unique ways that they handle their situation, their emotions and their relationships.
(325) 221-4703 View (325) 221-4703
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Brian Hudspeth & Associates, MA, LPC, LCDC, SAP
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC, SAP
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79601
Watching individuals work to be the best they can be is highly rewarding. I look forward to helping you unlock your potential and enjoy life to it's fullest! Sometimes when we are in our darkest times, we can't see beyond our current situation. However, the solution to even the most troubling issues is there to be found. Call me. I look foward to meeting with you!
Watching individuals work to be the best they can be is highly rewarding. I look forward to helping you unlock your potential and enjoy life to it's fullest! Sometimes when we are in our darkest times, we can't see beyond our current situation. However, the solution to even the most troubling issues is there to be found. Call me. I look foward to meeting with you!
(325) 261-0912 View (325) 261-0912
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Abilene Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79602
Working with you, my focus is on how you feel about your life and what would help you reach your goals in life - either individually or in a relationship. Your point of view, your values and your beliefs are what is important and what the focus should be. I want you to be comfortable in my space. This is your time to process life and think about what would work best for you and how you can achieve those goals.
Working with you, my focus is on how you feel about your life and what would help you reach your goals in life - either individually or in a relationship. Your point of view, your values and your beliefs are what is important and what the focus should be. I want you to be comfortable in my space. This is your time to process life and think about what would work best for you and how you can achieve those goals.
(972) 810-7749 View (972) 810-7749
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Demi Lorey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79603
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to make therapy a safe place for people to come as they are and have the freedom to work through struggles openly without fear of judgement.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to make therapy a safe place for people to come as they are and have the freedom to work through struggles openly without fear of judgement.
(325) 225-4186 View (325) 225-4186
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Daniel D Knightstep
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79602
Each morning when I open my eyes, I say to myself: 'I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead; tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.'" ~Groucho Marx. I decided long ago that life is too short to feel miserable or to live in fear. I have since been in recovery for over 15 years! Today, I live my life differently, and, I can tell you, it's worth it. If you're ready to join me on this journey, give me a call.
Each morning when I open my eyes, I say to myself: 'I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead; tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.'" ~Groucho Marx. I decided long ago that life is too short to feel miserable or to live in fear. I have since been in recovery for over 15 years! Today, I live my life differently, and, I can tell you, it's worth it. If you're ready to join me on this journey, give me a call.
(325) 515-4015 View (325) 515-4015
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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.