EMDR Therapists in Coconut Creek, FL

Photo of Ilene Kaskel, PsyD, Psychologist
Ilene Kaskel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and am competent and experienced in providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment services and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I also have extensive experience treating a broad range of issues/conditions and have been trained in EMDR via a didactic program and supervised practicum. I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR clinician and was trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy via an externship and intensive Core Skills training sessions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and am competent and experienced in providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment services and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I also have extensive experience treating a broad range of issues/conditions and have been trained in EMDR via a didactic program and supervised practicum. I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR clinician and was trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy via an externship and intensive Core Skills training sessions.
(561) 449-2436 View (561) 449-2436
Photo of Carolina Gaviria - Home For Balance Psychotherapy Group, LLC, PhD, PsyD, LMHC, NCC, CEDS-C, Counselor
Home For Balance Psychotherapy Group, LLC
Counselor, PhD, PsyD, LMHC, NCC, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
We specialize in CBT, ACT, ERP, DBT skills and EMDR to help you understand your struggles and manage your thoughts and feelings more effectively.
At Home for Balance, our first priority is YOU! We are a group practice with a comprehensive team of clinicians who specialize in different areas. We want to get to know you and understand what you are going through so we can better support you. We are confident that together we can help you find solutions and tools to overcome the challenges you are facing. Whether you’re struggling with an eating disorder, OCD, grief and loss, addictions, PTSD/trauma, or depression and anxiety, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. We are here to help you and support you through the process of healing.
We specialize in CBT, ACT, ERP, DBT skills and EMDR to help you understand your struggles and manage your thoughts and feelings more effectively.
At Home for Balance, our first priority is YOU! We are a group practice with a comprehensive team of clinicians who specialize in different areas. We want to get to know you and understand what you are going through so we can better support you. We are confident that together we can help you find solutions and tools to overcome the challenges you are facing. Whether you’re struggling with an eating disorder, OCD, grief and loss, addictions, PTSD/trauma, or depression and anxiety, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. We are here to help you and support you through the process of healing.
(954) 420-7698 View (954) 420-7698
Photo of Maria DePaduaSilva, MS, LMHC, NPT-C, Counselor
Maria DePaduaSilva
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NPT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073  (Online Only)
My ideal client struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, or grief. They need a safe, supportive environment, practical tools for managing symptoms, and techniques like EMDR for trauma integration. They aim to regulate emotions, improve relationships, understand themselves better, heal from trauma, and enhance overall well-being. They also seek transformative change, empowerment, deeper connections, resilience, and clarity in their life and purpose.
My ideal client struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, or grief. They need a safe, supportive environment, practical tools for managing symptoms, and techniques like EMDR for trauma integration. They aim to regulate emotions, improve relationships, understand themselves better, heal from trauma, and enhance overall well-being. They also seek transformative change, empowerment, deeper connections, resilience, and clarity in their life and purpose.
View
Photo of Alise Lindsey - Enhancing Success LLC, LPC, LMHC, CCTP, Counselor
Enhancing Success LLC
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073  (Online Only)
I rely heavily on modalities I have been formally trained in, which include CBT, DBT, EMDR and Gottman Method.
If you are ready for a change, let's talk! I work best with individuals and couples who are motivated for change. The clients' I work best with initially report depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual concerns, relationship concerns, difficulty with effective communication and/or self-esteem struggles. Clients who are insightful and willing to try a new approach experience success in the therapeutic process with me. I also provide psychosocial evaluations for Hardship Waivers (I-601 and I-601A), Cancellation of Removal, VAWA and Spousal Abuse, U-Visas, Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Convention Against Torture.
I rely heavily on modalities I have been formally trained in, which include CBT, DBT, EMDR and Gottman Method.
If you are ready for a change, let's talk! I work best with individuals and couples who are motivated for change. The clients' I work best with initially report depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual concerns, relationship concerns, difficulty with effective communication and/or self-esteem struggles. Clients who are insightful and willing to try a new approach experience success in the therapeutic process with me. I also provide psychosocial evaluations for Hardship Waivers (I-601 and I-601A), Cancellation of Removal, VAWA and Spousal Abuse, U-Visas, Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Convention Against Torture.
(561) 783-3073 View (561) 783-3073
Photo of Kathryn Doll - Kathryn Doll LLC, LCSW, MA, ATR, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kathryn Doll LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to traditional therapy, I provide treatment enhanced by the use of art, EMDR, and experiences that help you quickly heal trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Are you struggling with emptiness, sadness, or constant worry? Do you feel controlled by anxiety or difficult events from the past? Do you use up all your energy to trudge through life, barely managing what needs to be done? If you have experienced trauma, you may feel hopeless about the future and haunted by the past. Are you in search of a supportive and caring healing process? If you or someone you love is feeling lost, broken, or depleted, I can help. If you are struggling to move forward, there is hope to overcome barriers and live a healthier, happier life.
In addition to traditional therapy, I provide treatment enhanced by the use of art, EMDR, and experiences that help you quickly heal trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Are you struggling with emptiness, sadness, or constant worry? Do you feel controlled by anxiety or difficult events from the past? Do you use up all your energy to trudge through life, barely managing what needs to be done? If you have experienced trauma, you may feel hopeless about the future and haunted by the past. Are you in search of a supportive and caring healing process? If you or someone you love is feeling lost, broken, or depleted, I can help. If you are struggling to move forward, there is hope to overcome barriers and live a healthier, happier life.
(954) 260-8667 View (954) 260-8667
Photo of Felicia S. Levine Phd Lcsw Cst, PhD, LSCW, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Felicia S. Levine Phd Lcsw Cst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LSCW, CST
Verified Verified
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Waitlist for new clients
Life is beautiful--but it's not always easy! Whether you're depressed, stressed, heartbroken or in crisis, I can help. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I utilize strengths-based approaches to combat low self-esteem, anxiety and phobias including hypochondria (fear of being fatally ill). I'm also a PhD-trained Clinical Sexologist and Transgender Care Therapist (see details below) and provide EMDR for trauma. And as a professional journalist, I know the right questions to ask to get to the heart of a problem. I provide clients with a safe, judgment-free space in which to work through issues and consider it a privilege to do so.
Life is beautiful--but it's not always easy! Whether you're depressed, stressed, heartbroken or in crisis, I can help. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I utilize strengths-based approaches to combat low self-esteem, anxiety and phobias including hypochondria (fear of being fatally ill). I'm also a PhD-trained Clinical Sexologist and Transgender Care Therapist (see details below) and provide EMDR for trauma. And as a professional journalist, I know the right questions to ask to get to the heart of a problem. I provide clients with a safe, judgment-free space in which to work through issues and consider it a privilege to do so.
(954) 716-8559 View (954) 716-8559
Photo of Beth Gould Alhanti, LMHC, Counselor
Beth Gould Alhanti
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
I help clients deal with transitions - hurdles faced at different times in life. I give you the tools to deal with challenges, while making life happier and more fulfilling. I am uniquely qualified - combining clinical experience ( EMDR training to deal with traumatic experiences, DBT skills to help those struggling to control emotions and improve relationships, Gottman methods for relationship struggles, and a Master's from Lynn University) with several years experience in corporate America. Let's talk about how I can help you in this difficult time.
I help clients deal with transitions - hurdles faced at different times in life. I give you the tools to deal with challenges, while making life happier and more fulfilling. I am uniquely qualified - combining clinical experience ( EMDR training to deal with traumatic experiences, DBT skills to help those struggling to control emotions and improve relationships, Gottman methods for relationship struggles, and a Master's from Lynn University) with several years experience in corporate America. Let's talk about how I can help you in this difficult time.
(754) 208-0131 View (754) 208-0131
Photo of Janne' Lomasky, PsyD, Psychologist
Janne' Lomasky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Provide hypnotherapy, EMDR, and anger management skills with a certificate.
Never give up! You Can change what you don't want in your life. I strive to empower, and motivate you to feel confident, and take control of your life. NOT just talk therapy. I enjoy actively helping you get through and conquer the difficulties in your life by using mind-body strategies, CBT, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, meditation, and psychological assessment. The therapy process together will have you feel understood and supported. Our therapy sessions will provide you with continuity to use powerful hands-on tools for you to overcome your life challenges, and succeed. Call me. Power up your life.
Provide hypnotherapy, EMDR, and anger management skills with a certificate.
Never give up! You Can change what you don't want in your life. I strive to empower, and motivate you to feel confident, and take control of your life. NOT just talk therapy. I enjoy actively helping you get through and conquer the difficulties in your life by using mind-body strategies, CBT, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, meditation, and psychological assessment. The therapy process together will have you feel understood and supported. Our therapy sessions will provide you with continuity to use powerful hands-on tools for you to overcome your life challenges, and succeed. Call me. Power up your life.
(561) 286-8621 View (561) 286-8621
Photo of Hovi Shroff - Hovi Shroff PhD - South Florida Counseling Assoc., PhD, LMHC, NCC, DAPA, MS, Counselor
Hovi Shroff PhD - South Florida Counseling Assoc.
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC, DAPA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
I work best with individuals seeking a safe, empathetic, nurturing and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I have experience in a variety of clinical modalities, that include individual, family, adult and elder care consultations, as well as numerous therapeutic groups. My clinical approach is integrative and eclectic. I am a board certified PTSD counselor as well as an EMDR, Mindfulness, Grief and Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease certified therapist.
I work best with individuals seeking a safe, empathetic, nurturing and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I have experience in a variety of clinical modalities, that include individual, family, adult and elder care consultations, as well as numerous therapeutic groups. My clinical approach is integrative and eclectic. I am a board certified PTSD counselor as well as an EMDR, Mindfulness, Grief and Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease certified therapist.
(561) 693-1036 View (561) 693-1036
Photo of Natalie Jimenez - Natalie Jimenez, LMFT, Inc., MA, EdS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Natalie Jimenez, LMFT, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
I specialize in couples (Level 1 & 2 Gottman trained), trauma ( EMDR trained), women, and immigration assessments.
Life and its transitions can leave you feeling defeated, overwhelmed and trapped. However, these "growing pains" can open up doors to experiencing more fulfillment and happiness. If you've lost passion in your life or relationships, struggling to get through the day, feeling alone, regretful, idealizing the past, or even numbing yourself in some way to avoid feeling empty, it's time for a change.
I specialize in couples (Level 1 & 2 Gottman trained), trauma ( EMDR trained), women, and immigration assessments.
Life and its transitions can leave you feeling defeated, overwhelmed and trapped. However, these "growing pains" can open up doors to experiencing more fulfillment and happiness. If you've lost passion in your life or relationships, struggling to get through the day, feeling alone, regretful, idealizing the past, or even numbing yourself in some way to avoid feeling empty, it's time for a change.
(561) 336-6709 View (561) 336-6709
Photo of Alicia Mercedes - Fit Counseling, LLC, LMHC
Fit Counseling, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073  (Online Only)
We offer trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based modalities to help process trauma.
At Fit Counseling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services for children, teens, individuals, and couples facing the challenges of anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts and trauma. Our team of experienced and caring therapists is committed to helping you and your loved ones find hope, healing, and happiness. We understand that the journey to mental and emotional well-being can be complex, especially when dealing with stress and relationship issues. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, tailored to the unique needs of each client. We foster a warm and supportive environment.
We offer trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based modalities to help process trauma.
At Fit Counseling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services for children, teens, individuals, and couples facing the challenges of anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts and trauma. Our team of experienced and caring therapists is committed to helping you and your loved ones find hope, healing, and happiness. We understand that the journey to mental and emotional well-being can be complex, especially when dealing with stress and relationship issues. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, tailored to the unique needs of each client. We foster a warm and supportive environment.
(754) 714-2857 View (754) 714-2857
Photo of Helping Moon Counseling P. A. - Helping Moon Counseling, P A, LMHC, LCSW, PhD, MCAP, NCC
Helping Moon Counseling, P A
LMHC, LCSW, PhD, MCAP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073  (Online Only)
We have a certified sex therapist, certified EMDR Therapist, certified substance-abuse counselors and certified trauma focused CBT therapists.
Hey there! Thank you for taking a moment to check our profile. Helping Moon Counseling is a group practice. We mostly stand due to our passion for what we do. We would be thrilled to help you on your journey of healing, empowerment & change. We strive for the same goal - helping our clients reach their goals. The majority of the clinicians in the group are licensed mental health counselors or licensed clinical social workers. Most of us are trauma specialists, trained in different techniques. We specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, substance-abuse, anger management, grief/loss, mindfulness and more.
We have a certified sex therapist, certified EMDR Therapist, certified substance-abuse counselors and certified trauma focused CBT therapists.
Hey there! Thank you for taking a moment to check our profile. Helping Moon Counseling is a group practice. We mostly stand due to our passion for what we do. We would be thrilled to help you on your journey of healing, empowerment & change. We strive for the same goal - helping our clients reach their goals. The majority of the clinicians in the group are licensed mental health counselors or licensed clinical social workers. Most of us are trauma specialists, trained in different techniques. We specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, substance-abuse, anger management, grief/loss, mindfulness and more.
(954) 859-1802 View (954) 859-1802
Photo of Luna L Medina-Wolf, LMHC, NCC, MCAP, Counselor
Luna L Medina-Wolf
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MCAP
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073  (Online Only)
I am EMDR trained and specialize in trauma treatment, and working with people experiencing a disability.
Being here gets you one step closer to a new you - empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Together we can find a better way dealing with challenges in your life and find your purpose or direction in life. As a mental health counselor, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
I am EMDR trained and specialize in trauma treatment, and working with people experiencing a disability.
Being here gets you one step closer to a new you - empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Together we can find a better way dealing with challenges in your life and find your purpose or direction in life. As a mental health counselor, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
(954) 715-2974 View (954) 715-2974
Photo of Candy Garcia - BetterDays Counseling Center, LCSW, LMSW, LSW, EMDR-T, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
BetterDays Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, LSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33066  (Online Only)
Therapy can be an enjoyable experience with the right therapist. Hi im Candy, I am a down to earth, warm and easy going therapist. I care about helping you grow and seeing you reach your goals. I specialize in treating relationship conflict, anxiety, pregnancy, prenatal postpartum care, and depression. Hablo español tambien.
Therapy can be an enjoyable experience with the right therapist. Hi im Candy, I am a down to earth, warm and easy going therapist. I care about helping you grow and seeing you reach your goals. I specialize in treating relationship conflict, anxiety, pregnancy, prenatal postpartum care, and depression. Hablo español tambien.
(804) 494-6930 View (804) 494-6930
Photo of Tara C Coronado, LMHC, CATP, CCATP, Counselor
Tara C Coronado
Counselor, LMHC, CATP, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33066  (Online Only)
Does the world seem like a scary and hopeless place? Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety and worry? Do you long to have more fulfilling relationships? Is pain from your past making it difficult to enjoy the present? You have been trying to solve these problems on your own and you are exhausted. Some days it may feel as though you are hanging on by a thread, but I am here to tell you there is hope. I want to know your story; How you came to find yourself in this place. I will meet you right where you are, in the middle of your mess, without judgment.
Does the world seem like a scary and hopeless place? Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety and worry? Do you long to have more fulfilling relationships? Is pain from your past making it difficult to enjoy the present? You have been trying to solve these problems on your own and you are exhausted. Some days it may feel as though you are hanging on by a thread, but I am here to tell you there is hope. I want to know your story; How you came to find yourself in this place. I will meet you right where you are, in the middle of your mess, without judgment.
(954) 953-4483 View (954) 953-4483
Photo of Grecia E. Smith, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional
Grecia E. Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073  (Online Only)
I primarily offer individual therapy, helping client's identify and modify maladaptive patterns that contribute to feelings of distress. These may include negative thought patterns that influence mood and behavior, difficulty controlling excessive worrying, experiencing unhealthy emotions and behaviors associated with trauma, and difficulties adjusting to different life stressors. I view therapy as the process of developing a deeper level of awareness that leads to better understanding of oneself, personal growth, and motivation to strive for healthy changes.
I primarily offer individual therapy, helping client's identify and modify maladaptive patterns that contribute to feelings of distress. These may include negative thought patterns that influence mood and behavior, difficulty controlling excessive worrying, experiencing unhealthy emotions and behaviors associated with trauma, and difficulties adjusting to different life stressors. I view therapy as the process of developing a deeper level of awareness that leads to better understanding of oneself, personal growth, and motivation to strive for healthy changes.
(954) 710-5403 View (954) 710-5403
Photo of Michelle Carr, LMHC, Counselor
Michelle Carr
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33066  (Online Only)
Nothing is more rewarding than helping people acknowledge and utilize their natural capacity to heal, survive, overcome, and thrive. The therapy hour typically feels less like a chore and more like having a genuine, present experience where clients have the space to show up exactly as they are and be themselves. We all deserve the time and energy it takes to have a deep and meaningful relationship with ourselves, and it is my privilege to sit alongside my clients as they do this important work.
Nothing is more rewarding than helping people acknowledge and utilize their natural capacity to heal, survive, overcome, and thrive. The therapy hour typically feels less like a chore and more like having a genuine, present experience where clients have the space to show up exactly as they are and be themselves. We all deserve the time and energy it takes to have a deep and meaningful relationship with ourselves, and it is my privilege to sit alongside my clients as they do this important work.
(954) 869-8773 View (954) 869-8773
Photo of Mark A Levinsky, MS, LMHC, Counselor
Mark A Levinsky
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Are you unhappy with where you are in life? Uncomfortable in your skin? For you, fear may be ever present. A sense of being lost. Stuck. Life doesn't have to be this way. You sense that there may be things getting in your way. You want more but don't know what to do. You search for clarity, answers and direction. Because you know you deserve more. Imagine your future with fulfilling relationships, a purpose driven life, strong sense of self confidence. What if life brought you a joy of being, ease in doing, freedom in movement, gratitude of others? I can help you build the life you know you deserve.
Are you unhappy with where you are in life? Uncomfortable in your skin? For you, fear may be ever present. A sense of being lost. Stuck. Life doesn't have to be this way. You sense that there may be things getting in your way. You want more but don't know what to do. You search for clarity, answers and direction. Because you know you deserve more. Imagine your future with fulfilling relationships, a purpose driven life, strong sense of self confidence. What if life brought you a joy of being, ease in doing, freedom in movement, gratitude of others? I can help you build the life you know you deserve.
(561) 693-0571 View (561) 693-0571
Photo of Kristy C Quaka, MEd, LMHC, Counselor
Kristy C Quaka
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Waitlist for new clients
We treat traumatic stress related conditions and issues related to developmental trauma & attachment injury. These include dissociative disorders (DID) depression, anxiety, unexplained chronic pain, chronic suicidality, self harm, PTSD, CPTSD, trauma related psychosis, relationship problems, social anxiety and more. We are commited to meeting our clients where they are in the process so they can continue moving toward recovery and wellbeing.
We treat traumatic stress related conditions and issues related to developmental trauma & attachment injury. These include dissociative disorders (DID) depression, anxiety, unexplained chronic pain, chronic suicidality, self harm, PTSD, CPTSD, trauma related psychosis, relationship problems, social anxiety and more. We are commited to meeting our clients where they are in the process so they can continue moving toward recovery and wellbeing.
(561) 513-4649 View (561) 513-4649
Photo of Margie Mader, LMFT, CHT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Margie Mader
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
It's so hard to be you isn't it? Being in a relationship and not feeling heard. Your needs not getting met. You're questioning if you should stay or leave. You've tried communicating in every way you can think of or not communicating and letting things "slide", but nothing changes. The frustration and resentment just builds. Before you make the decision to leave or decide to just sweep it under the rug and continue to be in pain, let me work with both of you.
It's so hard to be you isn't it? Being in a relationship and not feeling heard. Your needs not getting met. You're questioning if you should stay or leave. You've tried communicating in every way you can think of or not communicating and letting things "slide", but nothing changes. The frustration and resentment just builds. Before you make the decision to leave or decide to just sweep it under the rug and continue to be in pain, let me work with both of you.
(954) 871-2003 View (954) 871-2003
1

See more therapy options for Coconut Creek

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.