EMDR Therapists in Madison, WI

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Kellie Juris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
I am a trauma-informed therapist, trained in EMDR. I use a combination of evidence-based, somatic, and systemic theories to work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, women's issues, grief and loss, relational concerns, life transitions, and self-confidence.
I am a trauma-informed therapist, trained in EMDR. I use a combination of evidence-based, somatic, and systemic theories to work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, women's issues, grief and loss, relational concerns, life transitions, and self-confidence.
(608) 544-8827 View (608) 544-8827
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Jennifer Fortune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
I use several treatment modalities for individualized care to empower and create lasting change, including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and CBT.
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
I use several treatment modalities for individualized care to empower and create lasting change, including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and CBT.
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
(608) 344-6755 View (608) 344-6755
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Raquel Medrano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53715  (Online Only)
Are you searching for a therapist who provides virtual counseling sessions? Keep reading and see if this could be a good fit for you! I provide counseling services to individuals ages 18+ of any/all ethnicities, race, faith, gender, and sexuality. If you are struggling to cope with life stressors related to work, school, relationships, or self-esteem, I can provide you with a safe space to express yourself and learn effective coping skills to manage stress. If you have experienced trauma or struggle with mental illness, I am trained in EMDR and can help you process experiences and alleviate symptoms and emotional disturbance.
Are you searching for a therapist who provides virtual counseling sessions? Keep reading and see if this could be a good fit for you! I provide counseling services to individuals ages 18+ of any/all ethnicities, race, faith, gender, and sexuality. If you are struggling to cope with life stressors related to work, school, relationships, or self-esteem, I can provide you with a safe space to express yourself and learn effective coping skills to manage stress. If you have experienced trauma or struggle with mental illness, I am trained in EMDR and can help you process experiences and alleviate symptoms and emotional disturbance.
(608) 387-8596 View (608) 387-8596
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Casey Ann Dohse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
I use the following tools for stress management, trauma, anxiety, burn-out, and depression: EMDR, The Safe & Sound Protocol, Bellicon rebounding, yoga therapy, sound therapy, and Holistic Health Coaching.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a plan with you to make connections.
I use the following tools for stress management, trauma, anxiety, burn-out, and depression: EMDR, The Safe & Sound Protocol, Bellicon rebounding, yoga therapy, sound therapy, and Holistic Health Coaching.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a plan with you to make connections.
(608) 650-5357 View (608) 650-5357
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Michael Gerst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705
Waitlist for new clients
As a certified EMDR therapist I specialize in treating trauma. My certification is with EMDRIA. For more information google EMDRIA.
As a certified EMDR therapist I specialize in treating trauma. My certification is with EMDRIA. For more information google EMDRIA.
(608) 400-4308 View (608) 400-4308
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Elaine Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53703
Imagine achieving what you want in life, such as fulfilling relationships and more self-awareness and insight. Imagine unburdening yourself of depression, anxiety, and self doubt. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I help clients transform traumatic experiences, allowing for more freedom and joy in life. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to create enduring secure bonds, thereby strengthening and improving connection with others. Working from a psychodynamic and attachment orientation, I encourage clients to reflect on patterns that may act as blocks to living authentically.
Imagine achieving what you want in life, such as fulfilling relationships and more self-awareness and insight. Imagine unburdening yourself of depression, anxiety, and self doubt. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I help clients transform traumatic experiences, allowing for more freedom and joy in life. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to create enduring secure bonds, thereby strengthening and improving connection with others. Working from a psychodynamic and attachment orientation, I encourage clients to reflect on patterns that may act as blocks to living authentically.
(608) 447-5660 View (608) 447-5660
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Nancy Feingold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53705
EMDR, DBT, and Gestalt may be used.
I welcome clients who want to transform difficult personal and relationship challenges into opportunities for richer, more fulfilling lives. Grief, due to death, break-up, estrangement and unresolved anger can be resolved with guidance and support. My professional training, scores of years in practice, and spiritual grounding combine to offer guidance and healing . Specific skills in mindfulness and meditation add depth to our work together.
EMDR, DBT, and Gestalt may be used.
I welcome clients who want to transform difficult personal and relationship challenges into opportunities for richer, more fulfilling lives. Grief, due to death, break-up, estrangement and unresolved anger can be resolved with guidance and support. My professional training, scores of years in practice, and spiritual grounding combine to offer guidance and healing . Specific skills in mindfulness and meditation add depth to our work together.
(608) 561-4631 View (608) 561-4631
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Robin Kinney
Pre-Licensed Professional, APSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed therapist and with training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapy.
Life transitions and traumatic events can cause you to feel overwhelmed, isolated, filled with anger, frustration, shame, worry, sadness, and/or doubt. Life can feel flipped upside-down and you hardly recognize yourself, you body, thoughts, moods, or behaviors, and your experiences do not match what you anticipated. You are not alone in your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe you are a good person having a hard time. You are brave and resilient.
I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed therapist and with training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapy.
Life transitions and traumatic events can cause you to feel overwhelmed, isolated, filled with anger, frustration, shame, worry, sadness, and/or doubt. Life can feel flipped upside-down and you hardly recognize yourself, you body, thoughts, moods, or behaviors, and your experiences do not match what you anticipated. You are not alone in your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe you are a good person having a hard time. You are brave and resilient.
(608) 400-4435 View (608) 400-4435
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Sophia Svetnicka
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT-IT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53715
I aim to utilize Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR and DBT, while tapping further into approaches suited for each individual.
Together we can hold a space for your unique experiences and develop the goals that fit best with how you want to grow! I believe in meeting each individual and relationship where you're at. I work with a wide variety of relationship structures (i.e. couples, ethical non-monogamy, families) as well as individuals of all ages. I am particularly interested in working with couples and relationships, neurodiversity (autism, OCD, ADHD), and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I aim to utilize Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR and DBT, while tapping further into approaches suited for each individual.
Together we can hold a space for your unique experiences and develop the goals that fit best with how you want to grow! I believe in meeting each individual and relationship where you're at. I work with a wide variety of relationship structures (i.e. couples, ethical non-monogamy, families) as well as individuals of all ages. I am particularly interested in working with couples and relationships, neurodiversity (autism, OCD, ADHD), and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(608) 705-7757 x127 View (608) 705-7757 x127
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Lindsey M Jacobsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
Additionally, I incorporate relational neuroscience and evidence-based practices of EMDR, DBT, and experiential-somatic mindfulness practices.
I offer a warm space to work with individuals who are interested in processing relational trauma and developing skills to cope with a variety of mental health concerns. I specialize in working with adults who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship conflicts.
Additionally, I incorporate relational neuroscience and evidence-based practices of EMDR, DBT, and experiential-somatic mindfulness practices.
I offer a warm space to work with individuals who are interested in processing relational trauma and developing skills to cope with a variety of mental health concerns. I specialize in working with adults who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship conflicts.
(608) 975-2823 View (608) 975-2823
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Victoria Lea Fueger
RN, BSN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53718
I am also trained in EMDR.
Hello! I’m Victoria, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I am passionate about offering support to individuals and couples as they navigate life's challenges. My approach emphasizes the importance of establishing meaningful connections and fostering self-awareness. As part of this, I can also work with you to assess the potential benefits and risks of medication. It is important to me that you are an active collaborator in your care. Together, we can determine the most effective path for your specific needs.
I am also trained in EMDR.
Hello! I’m Victoria, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I am passionate about offering support to individuals and couples as they navigate life's challenges. My approach emphasizes the importance of establishing meaningful connections and fostering self-awareness. As part of this, I can also work with you to assess the potential benefits and risks of medication. It is important to me that you are an active collaborator in your care. Together, we can determine the most effective path for your specific needs.
(608) 691-6444 View (608) 691-6444
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Megan Pierson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53715  (Online Only)
I am also trained in EMDR.
My hope is that we can work together to establish goals and clarify the values that are important to you. As we look at what's going on in your life, we will consider what you have tried before and what barriers are hindering you from living the life you want. Together we will develop creative and flexible strategies that you can try in the future. I do not "fix" people, nor do I have all the answers in life. Instead, I deeply care for hurting people. I will help you consider other perspectives and build skills that will empower you to live a more authentic life. My hope is that you will feel seen, understood, and accepted.
I am also trained in EMDR.
My hope is that we can work together to establish goals and clarify the values that are important to you. As we look at what's going on in your life, we will consider what you have tried before and what barriers are hindering you from living the life you want. Together we will develop creative and flexible strategies that you can try in the future. I do not "fix" people, nor do I have all the answers in life. Instead, I deeply care for hurting people. I will help you consider other perspectives and build skills that will empower you to live a more authentic life. My hope is that you will feel seen, understood, and accepted.
(608) 200-2364 View (608) 200-2364
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Amber Hall
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53714
I offer a range of specialized treatments, including trauma-focused psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), play, Theraplay, neurodiversity affirming, and strength-based interventions.
My mission is to offer compassionate and expert guidance to individuals from ages 3 through young adulthood (18-25). I provide psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluations. I have a particular interest in supporting children who have faced trauma or attachment disruptions and providing neurodiversity-affirming care for autistic individuals. Additionally, I work with a diverse range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, and adjustment difficulties. My goal is to empower each client to gain insight into their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience.
I offer a range of specialized treatments, including trauma-focused psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), play, Theraplay, neurodiversity affirming, and strength-based interventions.
My mission is to offer compassionate and expert guidance to individuals from ages 3 through young adulthood (18-25). I provide psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluations. I have a particular interest in supporting children who have faced trauma or attachment disruptions and providing neurodiversity-affirming care for autistic individuals. Additionally, I work with a diverse range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, and adjustment difficulties. My goal is to empower each client to gain insight into their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience.
(855) 607-8242 View (855) 607-8242
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Melissa Jo Bleiler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53707  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My methods include EMDR for trauma, creative therapy, geek therapy, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, developmental models, and experiential therapies such as parts work.
My approach is to meet each client or couple where they’re at and help them get to where they want to go, whether that’s easing symptoms of anxiety, improving their relationship, or exploring some of the many aspects of their identity (sexuality, gender, partnerships, academics, career, etc) and what’s next for them. I am a generalist, and I also have expertise working with relationships and the alt-sex community. If you are feeling stuck or confused in your life, counseling can help you define past influences that got you here and where you want to go, and provide you with skills and guidance to get there.
My methods include EMDR for trauma, creative therapy, geek therapy, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, developmental models, and experiential therapies such as parts work.
My approach is to meet each client or couple where they’re at and help them get to where they want to go, whether that’s easing symptoms of anxiety, improving their relationship, or exploring some of the many aspects of their identity (sexuality, gender, partnerships, academics, career, etc) and what’s next for them. I am a generalist, and I also have expertise working with relationships and the alt-sex community. If you are feeling stuck or confused in your life, counseling can help you define past influences that got you here and where you want to go, and provide you with skills and guidance to get there.
(608) 200-3273 View (608) 200-3273
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Jessica Burfield
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
I specialize in trauma treatment using EMDR, perinatal mental health, and supporting parents through the challenges of parenthood.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working with individual adults and couples. I have advanced training in the Gottman method, EMDR, and perinatal mental health. I work with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, women's health, and ajustment challenges.
I specialize in trauma treatment using EMDR, perinatal mental health, and supporting parents through the challenges of parenthood.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working with individual adults and couples. I have advanced training in the Gottman method, EMDR, and perinatal mental health. I work with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, women's health, and ajustment challenges.
(608) 708-7505 View (608) 708-7505
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Allison Ommodt
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53713
I also utilize parts work & EMDR in sessions as appropriate.
Are you struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or burnout? Each day your stress is piling higher, and you feel like you can’t keep up. You may be feeling alone like no one understands what you’re going through. Maybe you’re overwhelmed amid a big life change, where you’re struggling to find peace in your new reality, or a parent who feels lost in how to help their child. I want to assure you that you’ve found a supportive space here. I specialize in working with individuals ages 14 & up with a variety of struggles like complex trauma, autism, attachment issues, adoption, life transitions, anxiety, & more.
I also utilize parts work & EMDR in sessions as appropriate.
Are you struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or burnout? Each day your stress is piling higher, and you feel like you can’t keep up. You may be feeling alone like no one understands what you’re going through. Maybe you’re overwhelmed amid a big life change, where you’re struggling to find peace in your new reality, or a parent who feels lost in how to help their child. I want to assure you that you’ve found a supportive space here. I specialize in working with individuals ages 14 & up with a variety of struggles like complex trauma, autism, attachment issues, adoption, life transitions, anxiety, & more.
(608) 585-8263 View (608) 585-8263
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Dayne Legreid
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Waitlist for new clients
I use multiple evidenced-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to address trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, loss & grief, self-esteem, and life transitions, and will adapt treatment to the unique needs and experiences of the client.
I'm Dayne with QUEST Counseling & Consultation Center, and I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) experienced in working with children, teens, and adults. I believe everyone is capable of creating their own change and finding wellness. My approach to treatment involves working collaboratively with clients to embrace their own strengths while learning new strategies to overcome past and present life stressors. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe that developing a supportive, non-judgmental space, built on mutual trust and respect, creates the strongest environment for healing and growth.
I use multiple evidenced-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to address trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, loss & grief, self-esteem, and life transitions, and will adapt treatment to the unique needs and experiences of the client.
I'm Dayne with QUEST Counseling & Consultation Center, and I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) experienced in working with children, teens, and adults. I believe everyone is capable of creating their own change and finding wellness. My approach to treatment involves working collaboratively with clients to embrace their own strengths while learning new strategies to overcome past and present life stressors. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe that developing a supportive, non-judgmental space, built on mutual trust and respect, creates the strongest environment for healing and growth.
(608) 912-3890 x128 View (608) 912-3890 x128
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Jocelyn Marks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53718
We can start by developing coping skills and self-regulating strategies, before moving into processing using EMDR or Brainspotting.
I want to help empower you to be your best self. Sometimes we reach a point in life where we feel stuck and we ask ourselves if healing is possible. As humans, we can struggle when we carry unresolved trauma or stress, which can cause us to hold onto negative beliefs. These beliefs impact the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. I want to help you heal and grow from your past experiences, so that you can feel empowered and able to trust yourself to reach your potential.
We can start by developing coping skills and self-regulating strategies, before moving into processing using EMDR or Brainspotting.
I want to help empower you to be your best self. Sometimes we reach a point in life where we feel stuck and we ask ourselves if healing is possible. As humans, we can struggle when we carry unresolved trauma or stress, which can cause us to hold onto negative beliefs. These beliefs impact the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. I want to help you heal and grow from your past experiences, so that you can feel empowered and able to trust yourself to reach your potential.
(608) 200-3286 View (608) 200-3286
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Sellers Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53714
My approach to trauma treatment is EMDR.
The number one thing that makes therapy work is the connection between client and therapist. I want to understand what's happening with you so that I can put my skills to good use and help you to meet your therapy goals. My methods are based on scientific research and on my professional experience as a therapist. Many of the techniques I use with clients are techniques that I have applied in my own life to reduce my own suffering and improve my own happiness. I practice much of what I preach, so I know firsthand that these methods work.
My approach to trauma treatment is EMDR.
The number one thing that makes therapy work is the connection between client and therapist. I want to understand what's happening with you so that I can put my skills to good use and help you to meet your therapy goals. My methods are based on scientific research and on my professional experience as a therapist. Many of the techniques I use with clients are techniques that I have applied in my own life to reduce my own suffering and improve my own happiness. I practice much of what I preach, so I know firsthand that these methods work.
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Alison Manley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEDS
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
Trained in modalities of: ACT, EMDR, ERP, CBT, DBT, RO-DBT.
Ali Manley (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). In therapy, Ali works hard to strike a balance between helping clients learn and use new skills, and gaining insight into past experiences. Ali strives to forge a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive, and goal-orientated. She highly values authenticity and connection in the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to be their true selves—both in and out of session. She is creative, nonjudgmental, and proud to be trauma-informed, queer-affirming/competent, trans-affirming/competent, sex-positive, and poly- and kink-friendly and knowledgable.
Trained in modalities of: ACT, EMDR, ERP, CBT, DBT, RO-DBT.
Ali Manley (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). In therapy, Ali works hard to strike a balance between helping clients learn and use new skills, and gaining insight into past experiences. Ali strives to forge a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive, and goal-orientated. She highly values authenticity and connection in the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to be their true selves—both in and out of session. She is creative, nonjudgmental, and proud to be trauma-informed, queer-affirming/competent, trans-affirming/competent, sex-positive, and poly- and kink-friendly and knowledgable.
(608) 299-4214 View (608) 299-4214
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.