EMDR Therapists in Lantana, FL
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Are you experiencing trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias, and painful memories? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is an innovative and powerful method that helps you get to the root of what is causing you distress, and helps you experience relief. I am passionate about EMDR therapy, as I’ve seen how transformative this approach can be.
Are you experiencing trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias, and painful memories? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is an innovative and powerful method that helps you get to the root of what is causing you distress, and helps you experience relief. I am passionate about EMDR therapy, as I’ve seen how transformative this approach can be.
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Samantha de Borchgrave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP
Verified Verified
Lantana, FL 33462
I specialize in providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment for individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, women's issues, and ADHD. My approach involves digging beyond surface-level issues to address deeper concerns and past experiences that might be affecting your current challenges. Clients who come to me seek to learn skills to navigate life more effectively. Utilizing evidence-based practices like EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we'll explore your concerns, set achievable goals, and develop strategies to help you overcome obstacles and achieve lasting positive change.
I specialize in providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment for individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, women's issues, and ADHD. My approach involves digging beyond surface-level issues to address deeper concerns and past experiences that might be affecting your current challenges. Clients who come to me seek to learn skills to navigate life more effectively. Utilizing evidence-based practices like EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we'll explore your concerns, set achievable goals, and develop strategies to help you overcome obstacles and achieve lasting positive change.
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Center for Trauma Counseling, Inc.
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lantana, FL 33462
Have you been thinking about seeing a therapist to ease emotional distress? Our therapists at Center for Trauma Counseling can help you overcome any obstacles to seeking help, meet your goals, and start your journey to emotional healing today. We work with young children, families, adolescents, and adults. We tailor our treatment approach to meet our clients' individual needs. We believe that by providing a safe compassionate space and effective tools, clients can resolve problems and find answers. We have highly qualified professionals including registered Play Therapists and Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)therapists on staff.
Have you been thinking about seeing a therapist to ease emotional distress? Our therapists at Center for Trauma Counseling can help you overcome any obstacles to seeking help, meet your goals, and start your journey to emotional healing today. We work with young children, families, adolescents, and adults. We tailor our treatment approach to meet our clients' individual needs. We believe that by providing a safe compassionate space and effective tools, clients can resolve problems and find answers. We have highly qualified professionals including registered Play Therapists and Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)therapists on staff.
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Carlos O San Inocencio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP, ICADC, QS, CP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lantana, FL 33462
I utilize a cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, EMDR, 12-Step and expressive therapies such as psychodrama and sandplay therapy.
Greetings!! You have taken the first step toward your journey of personal reflection, healing and discovery. My goal, as your therapist, is to provide guidance and support, so you may uncover your true gifts and move toward your joy, growth and fulfillment. It is important that during your journey you are provided with a safe and private space where you can discuss and evaluate your concerns, while moving toward openness, greater self-trust, and an overall sense of wellbeing.
I utilize a cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, EMDR, 12-Step and expressive therapies such as psychodrama and sandplay therapy.
Greetings!! You have taken the first step toward your journey of personal reflection, healing and discovery. My goal, as your therapist, is to provide guidance and support, so you may uncover your true gifts and move toward your joy, growth and fulfillment. It is important that during your journey you are provided with a safe and private space where you can discuss and evaluate your concerns, while moving toward openness, greater self-trust, and an overall sense of wellbeing.
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Rebecca A Jimenez Recreate Peace
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, CCHMC, RMHC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Lantana, FL 33462
I specialize in helping individuals with a wide range of emotional challenges including, anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, adjustment/life transition issues and relationship issues. I also specialize in treating individuals with a full spectrum of eating disorders and body image issues, self-harming, and addictive behaviors including substance abuse.
I specialize in helping individuals with a wide range of emotional challenges including, anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, adjustment/life transition issues and relationship issues. I also specialize in treating individuals with a full spectrum of eating disorders and body image issues, self-harming, and addictive behaviors including substance abuse.
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Typically, my client's have been told that a problem exists in the areas of personality, substance abuse, or both. They have trouble coping with, or interfacing with their emotional environments. I understand that meeting the client where they're at emotionally and accepting how they see their existence through their eyes, is our foundation to treatment. My therapeutic approach is designed to empower clients from a position of knowledge, versus fear. Unless we can uncover the reason(s) for acting out, and develop alternatives that meet the client's needs, then it is unlikely that change(s) can be sustained.
Typically, my client's have been told that a problem exists in the areas of personality, substance abuse, or both. They have trouble coping with, or interfacing with their emotional environments. I understand that meeting the client where they're at emotionally and accepting how they see their existence through their eyes, is our foundation to treatment. My therapeutic approach is designed to empower clients from a position of knowledge, versus fear. Unless we can uncover the reason(s) for acting out, and develop alternatives that meet the client's needs, then it is unlikely that change(s) can be sustained.
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Greg Douglas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lantana, FL 33462
Are you looking for relationship help? Do you find yourself having the same basic argument over and over again with no resolution? You aren't alone! Couples from all walks of life struggle to rebuild trust, resolve conflict, gain understanding, and meet each other's needs. You want to do everything you can to save your relationship, but aren't sure how to get started. At Douglas Counseling we have helped hundreds of couples repair their bond and create a healthier and more successful relationship. If you've been struggling to make things better in your relationship and are ready to get real results, Douglas Counseling can help.
Are you looking for relationship help? Do you find yourself having the same basic argument over and over again with no resolution? You aren't alone! Couples from all walks of life struggle to rebuild trust, resolve conflict, gain understanding, and meet each other's needs. You want to do everything you can to save your relationship, but aren't sure how to get started. At Douglas Counseling we have helped hundreds of couples repair their bond and create a healthier and more successful relationship. If you've been struggling to make things better in your relationship and are ready to get real results, Douglas Counseling can help.
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I have experience in depression, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, mood disorders, marriage and family, couples, and trauma. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I love helping clients to overcome the life challenges that impact their daily lives. I am passionate about helping others become mentally healthy and. I have been in the field since 2014 and is verse with different disorders, cultures, and ethnicities. I constantly build competencies by completing CEUs, partipate in workshops, and reading literature. I stay updated on the new advances in mental health through different avenues.
I have experience in depression, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, mood disorders, marriage and family, couples, and trauma. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I love helping clients to overcome the life challenges that impact their daily lives. I am passionate about helping others become mentally healthy and. I have been in the field since 2014 and is verse with different disorders, cultures, and ethnicities. I constantly build competencies by completing CEUs, partipate in workshops, and reading literature. I stay updated on the new advances in mental health through different avenues.
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Michael Meagher
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSWI, CAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lantana, FL 33462
Are you looking for a holistic approach to resolve difficult emotions or patterns? Have you ever thought there has to be more? Or does it feel like things will never change? Maybe you have thought to yourself, I wish I had handled that better. These things need special care and attention. Do the people around you tell you that you worry too much or that you need to just relax? They just do not understand what it is like having those thoughts and doing things you know that don't always make sense. You just wish for peace of mind, happiness, and harmony.
Are you looking for a holistic approach to resolve difficult emotions or patterns? Have you ever thought there has to be more? Or does it feel like things will never change? Maybe you have thought to yourself, I wish I had handled that better. These things need special care and attention. Do the people around you tell you that you worry too much or that you need to just relax? They just do not understand what it is like having those thoughts and doing things you know that don't always make sense. You just wish for peace of mind, happiness, and harmony.
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I also completed an Approved Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training (EMDR) in 2019.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida. I graduated from Florida International University with my undergraduate degree in Psychology, and later earned my graduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Barry University. I have over six years of experience in substance abuse treatment and the treatment of co-occurring disorders, and 10 years of experience in education.
I also completed an Approved Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training (EMDR) in 2019.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida. I graduated from Florida International University with my undergraduate degree in Psychology, and later earned my graduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Barry University. I have over six years of experience in substance abuse treatment and the treatment of co-occurring disorders, and 10 years of experience in education.
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I am a certified addictions professional, and utilize EMDR, RRT and Hypnotherapy to assist with unresolved grief, loss and trauma.
My name is Artie Smith. Please allow me to help you overcome the obstacles that are blocking your path to a happy and productive life. Whether it is substance abuse or other addictions, grief, loss and/or trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or just feeling 'stuck', I can assist with getting you back on the right track. I have over 20 years of counseling experience and have a local private office. Call me today for a free consultation and conversation to see if we are a good fit.
I am a certified addictions professional, and utilize EMDR, RRT and Hypnotherapy to assist with unresolved grief, loss and trauma.
My name is Artie Smith. Please allow me to help you overcome the obstacles that are blocking your path to a happy and productive life. Whether it is substance abuse or other addictions, grief, loss and/or trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or just feeling 'stuck', I can assist with getting you back on the right track. I have over 20 years of counseling experience and have a local private office. Call me today for a free consultation and conversation to see if we are a good fit.
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Oscar R. Lora
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Specialties practiced include EMDR, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) Therapy, and evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
As a Marriage and Family therapist, my passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate their emotional challenges and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express their thoughts and feelings, and together we can work towards achieving their mental health goals. Areas treated include: ADHD, anxiety, depression, complex/developmental trauma, family dynamics, relationship issues, sexual abuse, substance use, and grief/loss.
Specialties practiced include EMDR, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) Therapy, and evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
As a Marriage and Family therapist, my passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate their emotional challenges and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express their thoughts and feelings, and together we can work towards achieving their mental health goals. Areas treated include: ADHD, anxiety, depression, complex/developmental trauma, family dynamics, relationship issues, sexual abuse, substance use, and grief/loss.
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Denny J Cecil-Van Den Heuvel
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, QS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting are used for treatment of shock trauma.
In treating those in need of mental wellness, numerous approaches are utilized such as: Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Emotional Focused Therapy, Neuroaffective Relational Therapy (NARM), EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Areas treated in the past include: anxiety, depression, addiction, depression, sexual abuse, shock/developmental trauma and grief/loss. Therapeutic interventions used include EMDR, Sand Tray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and NARM. As of November 2019, certified NeuroAffective Relational Model Therapy (NARM) that treats Developmental Trauma.
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting are used for treatment of shock trauma.
In treating those in need of mental wellness, numerous approaches are utilized such as: Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Emotional Focused Therapy, Neuroaffective Relational Therapy (NARM), EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Areas treated in the past include: anxiety, depression, addiction, depression, sexual abuse, shock/developmental trauma and grief/loss. Therapeutic interventions used include EMDR, Sand Tray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and NARM. As of November 2019, certified NeuroAffective Relational Model Therapy (NARM) that treats Developmental Trauma.
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Hope is a miraculous ingredient for peace and happiness. From our very first session, I strive to help my clients recapture their sense of hope and set goals for positive change. I work as a supportive catalyst and facilitator, providing therapy that is brief, but intensive--a "spark plug" in each client's timely self re-direction.
I use EMDR, RRT, and hypnosis to quickly process anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. Such deeper level treatments frequently bring faster relief. I enjoy coaching individuals who are excited about investment in "self" as the primary instrument of their own personal success.
Hope is a miraculous ingredient for peace and happiness. From our very first session, I strive to help my clients recapture their sense of hope and set goals for positive change. I work as a supportive catalyst and facilitator, providing therapy that is brief, but intensive--a "spark plug" in each client's timely self re-direction.
I use EMDR, RRT, and hypnosis to quickly process anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. Such deeper level treatments frequently bring faster relief. I enjoy coaching individuals who are excited about investment in "self" as the primary instrument of their own personal success.
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I have extensive training in CBT, expressive arts & EMDR with a specialization in addiction, grief/loss & trauma.
It's about making the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change. I think with the right support, infused with hope, optimism along w/ an edge of realism, I can help people envision the “big” picture. I promote a therapeutic style that embraces the human condition to empower individuals to achieve their ideal self. You can expect to overcome mental health or relational issues that may feel or have felt “incurable." I encourage individuals to explore not only their symptoms/issues but also the underlying emotional/behavioral/spiritual components, where growth is not only possible but sustainable.
I have extensive training in CBT, expressive arts & EMDR with a specialization in addiction, grief/loss & trauma.
It's about making the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change. I think with the right support, infused with hope, optimism along w/ an edge of realism, I can help people envision the “big” picture. I promote a therapeutic style that embraces the human condition to empower individuals to achieve their ideal self. You can expect to overcome mental health or relational issues that may feel or have felt “incurable." I encourage individuals to explore not only their symptoms/issues but also the underlying emotional/behavioral/spiritual components, where growth is not only possible but sustainable.
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I am trained in EMDR and trauma focused.
Wanting to teach brought me to counseling, which ironically, has allowed me to explore the journey of life with those who seek guidance, and it is the aspect I perhaps love most about being a clinician. I am passionate about community which has led me to working with individuals, young adults, couples and their families in diverse settings such as private practice, therapeutic schools, outpatient treatment, residential treatment, and criminal justice settings.
I am trained in EMDR and trauma focused.
Wanting to teach brought me to counseling, which ironically, has allowed me to explore the journey of life with those who seek guidance, and it is the aspect I perhaps love most about being a clinician. I am passionate about community which has led me to working with individuals, young adults, couples and their families in diverse settings such as private practice, therapeutic schools, outpatient treatment, residential treatment, and criminal justice settings.
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I am a licensed Mental Health Therapist, experienced in utilizing CBT, DBT, MI, and EMDR techniques which can help to manage a myriad of mental health, trauma and challenging life events.
Let me help you "figure it out". Counseling is a great way to share your feelings in a safe environment, with no judgement to allow yourself to move forward in life. Let us find new ways together to better manage life's difficult transitions and unexpected challenges.
I am a licensed Mental Health Therapist, experienced in utilizing CBT, DBT, MI, and EMDR techniques which can help to manage a myriad of mental health, trauma and challenging life events.
Let me help you "figure it out". Counseling is a great way to share your feelings in a safe environment, with no judgement to allow yourself to move forward in life. Let us find new ways together to better manage life's difficult transitions and unexpected challenges.
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Janet Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Worth, FL 33460
I focus on an integrative and holistic approach to therapy - a balance of positive psychology and EMDR focusing on Healing and Wellness.
I am a Licensed Therapist with over 30 years of experience in helping individuals break free from the symptoms of PTSD; trauma; disaster relief trauma; sexual assault; physical, emotional, &/or sexual abuse; domestic violence; depression; anxiety; and substance abuse. We work together in a uniquely effective way assisting you to become free from these mental health symptoms and truly live a life worth living! I have specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am a Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant and provide Consultation to EMDR therapists.
I focus on an integrative and holistic approach to therapy - a balance of positive psychology and EMDR focusing on Healing and Wellness.
I am a Licensed Therapist with over 30 years of experience in helping individuals break free from the symptoms of PTSD; trauma; disaster relief trauma; sexual assault; physical, emotional, &/or sexual abuse; domestic violence; depression; anxiety; and substance abuse. We work together in a uniquely effective way assisting you to become free from these mental health symptoms and truly live a life worth living! I have specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am a Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant and provide Consultation to EMDR therapists.
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I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and have extensive knowledge and experience in CBT, DBT, CPT and Solution Focused therapy.
I bring my passion, skills and experience to help you shift from surviving to thriving. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the unhealthy patterns and negative thinking that keep you stuck, unable to move past some of your struggles. I can help you build healthier relationships as you gain more insight into yourself. I have a passion for helping family members learn to value and appreciate each other and address deeply routed resentments. As an EMDR certified therapist, I specialize in helping move through traumas. Depression, anxiety, bipolar, codependency, divorce, aging, parenting, lets help you move through it!
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and have extensive knowledge and experience in CBT, DBT, CPT and Solution Focused therapy.
I bring my passion, skills and experience to help you shift from surviving to thriving. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the unhealthy patterns and negative thinking that keep you stuck, unable to move past some of your struggles. I can help you build healthier relationships as you gain more insight into yourself. I have a passion for helping family members learn to value and appreciate each other and address deeply routed resentments. As an EMDR certified therapist, I specialize in helping move through traumas. Depression, anxiety, bipolar, codependency, divorce, aging, parenting, lets help you move through it!
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My approach combines the principles of IFS with other evidence-based modalities, such as EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic techniques, to support clients in their healing journey.
I have worked extensively with individuals struggling with a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I believe that each person possesses an internal system composed of different parts, each with its own unique thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. Through the gentle exploration of these parts, clients can begin to understand their inner dynamics and develop a compassionate relationship with themselves. I guide clients in identifying and healing wounded parts while fostering a connection with their core Self, which is inherently wise, compassionate, and resilient.
My approach combines the principles of IFS with other evidence-based modalities, such as EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic techniques, to support clients in their healing journey.
I have worked extensively with individuals struggling with a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I believe that each person possesses an internal system composed of different parts, each with its own unique thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. Through the gentle exploration of these parts, clients can begin to understand their inner dynamics and develop a compassionate relationship with themselves. I guide clients in identifying and healing wounded parts while fostering a connection with their core Self, which is inherently wise, compassionate, and resilient.
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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.