EMDR Therapists in Saint Augustine, FL
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I am providing EMDR Therapy and certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and have treated patient’s as young as 3-years-old.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trained in EMDR. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I have worked with a variety of clients and families including residential facilities, outpatient behavioral health programs, and private practice settings. My specialty is providing services to those who experience PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression and are eager to learn how to manage difficult emotions in a healthier way. I also engage active parents to learn skills related to stress management, positive parenting, behavior management, and effective communication.
I am providing EMDR Therapy and certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and have treated patient’s as young as 3-years-old.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trained in EMDR. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I have worked with a variety of clients and families including residential facilities, outpatient behavioral health programs, and private practice settings. My specialty is providing services to those who experience PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression and are eager to learn how to manage difficult emotions in a healthier way. I also engage active parents to learn skills related to stress management, positive parenting, behavior management, and effective communication.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an evidenced based therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD? Are you experiencing grief from losses that you haven’t been able to recover from? Do you avoid social situations? Are you resorting to using substances or unhealthy behaviors to cope? Are any of these issues affecting your relationships? Have memories from childhood trauma of sexual, physical, mental abuse or neglect continued to invade your thoughts? If you would like to start healing from trauma or disturbing events, I am certified in EMDR therapy and I’m here to help you with that process.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an evidenced based therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD? Are you experiencing grief from losses that you haven’t been able to recover from? Do you avoid social situations? Are you resorting to using substances or unhealthy behaviors to cope? Are any of these issues affecting your relationships? Have memories from childhood trauma of sexual, physical, mental abuse or neglect continued to invade your thoughts? If you would like to start healing from trauma or disturbing events, I am certified in EMDR therapy and I’m here to help you with that process.
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'dr. Betty' Carvajal Pantaleon
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CAP, MS
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Psychotherapy Bilingual Solutions, LLC / Immigration Evaluation Institute and it's staff have been helping individuals and families with assesment and psychosocial evaluations since 2009. We have helped over 56,000 immigration clients and their families. Our focus is cognitive behavioral driven, our specialties include EMDR-Trauma Therapy, addiction and psychosocial assessments for individuals and their families at risk of separation or deportation and in Immigration processes for cases that include: U Visa, VAWA, Asylum, Hardship, and Human Trafficking.
Psychotherapy Bilingual Solutions, LLC / Immigration Evaluation Institute and it's staff have been helping individuals and families with assesment and psychosocial evaluations since 2009. We have helped over 56,000 immigration clients and their families. Our focus is cognitive behavioral driven, our specialties include EMDR-Trauma Therapy, addiction and psychosocial assessments for individuals and their families at risk of separation or deportation and in Immigration processes for cases that include: U Visa, VAWA, Asylum, Hardship, and Human Trafficking.
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I am professionally trained in several therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy but tend to use a more integrated approach.
Connection is hard. It requires a level of vulnerability that opens us up to the very pain we’ve been trying to avoid. Connection however, is vital to every person’s emotional, sexual, and mental well-being. We can’t understand ourselves or feel close to others without it. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, I offer a safe, honest, and affirming environment where you can feel comfortable exploring whatever holds you back from connecting with yourself and others.
I am professionally trained in several therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy but tend to use a more integrated approach.
Connection is hard. It requires a level of vulnerability that opens us up to the very pain we’ve been trying to avoid. Connection however, is vital to every person’s emotional, sexual, and mental well-being. We can’t understand ourselves or feel close to others without it. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, I offer a safe, honest, and affirming environment where you can feel comfortable exploring whatever holds you back from connecting with yourself and others.
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Life can seem difficult when you feel like you are traveling alone. Whether you are experiencing the normal stress of daily life or you have faced a traumatic event in your life, my goal is to partner with you in moving towards health and healing. My approach is client centered and solution-focused to empower my clients to heal and to achieve their goals. I have extensive experience and training in treating trauma and other common co-occurring symptoms including grief, anxiety and depression. I have the highest level of certification and am a qualified EMDR practitioner and trainer.
Life can seem difficult when you feel like you are traveling alone. Whether you are experiencing the normal stress of daily life or you have faced a traumatic event in your life, my goal is to partner with you in moving towards health and healing. My approach is client centered and solution-focused to empower my clients to heal and to achieve their goals. I have extensive experience and training in treating trauma and other common co-occurring symptoms including grief, anxiety and depression. I have the highest level of certification and am a qualified EMDR practitioner and trainer.
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Eleanor Stith-Merrill
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
I utilize a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused, Insight Oriented, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
I am Eleanor Stith-Merrill, LMHC, and I am a client-centered therapist who utilizes a variety of modalities to address mood disorders, trauma, and interpersonal relationship issues. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and have advanced training in anxiety and trauma. I am genuine and open-minded. I build rapport quickly and provide a safe space for clients to share and grow. I chose this particular career after having a counselor when I was in the 5th grade. I enjoy helping others and supporting them on their journey through life.
I utilize a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused, Insight Oriented, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
I am Eleanor Stith-Merrill, LMHC, and I am a client-centered therapist who utilizes a variety of modalities to address mood disorders, trauma, and interpersonal relationship issues. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and have advanced training in anxiety and trauma. I am genuine and open-minded. I build rapport quickly and provide a safe space for clients to share and grow. I chose this particular career after having a counselor when I was in the 5th grade. I enjoy helping others and supporting them on their journey through life.
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Aubrey Cannata
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
I help people process their thoughts & feelings, overcome anxiety or depressive thoughts (including suicide) and help process trauma thru EMDR therapy.
You know that everyone worries, everyone has stress…but how much is too much? Are you an over-thinker, or been told you're over-sensitive? Do you have fears that are ruining your ability to experience a moment’s rest? Are you stuck in a pattern of relationships and can't seem to untangle? Maybe you're so overwhelmed, all you feel is numb. Therapy can help! I invite you to call me for a free no-strings-attached 20-min phone consult so you can learn how I approach these issues, and ask questions and get to know me before you decide.
I help people process their thoughts & feelings, overcome anxiety or depressive thoughts (including suicide) and help process trauma thru EMDR therapy.
You know that everyone worries, everyone has stress…but how much is too much? Are you an over-thinker, or been told you're over-sensitive? Do you have fears that are ruining your ability to experience a moment’s rest? Are you stuck in a pattern of relationships and can't seem to untangle? Maybe you're so overwhelmed, all you feel is numb. Therapy can help! I invite you to call me for a free no-strings-attached 20-min phone consult so you can learn how I approach these issues, and ask questions and get to know me before you decide.
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Elaine S Sadkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (Online Only)
Thank you for viewing my website. Moving from Brevard County, I am privileged to serve clients throughout the State of FLorida from within Jacksonville and St. John's County. My experience spans over 45 years of combined psychotherapy practice in NJ, CA, and FL. With specialized training and certification in best practice models, I use CBT, EMDR, IFS, ACT, and other mindfulness therapies. My Couple's training includes being knowledgable in the use of the most highly respected EFCT, Gottman, & Imago Therapy models. All sessions are comfortably and securely conducted online with www.Doxyme.com. Best regards to you.
Thank you for viewing my website. Moving from Brevard County, I am privileged to serve clients throughout the State of FLorida from within Jacksonville and St. John's County. My experience spans over 45 years of combined psychotherapy practice in NJ, CA, and FL. With specialized training and certification in best practice models, I use CBT, EMDR, IFS, ACT, and other mindfulness therapies. My Couple's training includes being knowledgable in the use of the most highly respected EFCT, Gottman, & Imago Therapy models. All sessions are comfortably and securely conducted online with www.Doxyme.com. Best regards to you.
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Kelly R Minter
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
I am EMDR trained, and can use this in individual and relationship settings.
I am a queer therapist who focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community and religious recovery. I work with relationships, individuals, families, and teens all with the goal of helping them live the most authentic version of themselves. We will deal with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty getting into or maintaining relationships. I have real life experience AND the training to help my you with these things, and let you know that you are not alone.
I am EMDR trained, and can use this in individual and relationship settings.
I am a queer therapist who focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community and religious recovery. I work with relationships, individuals, families, and teens all with the goal of helping them live the most authentic version of themselves. We will deal with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty getting into or maintaining relationships. I have real life experience AND the training to help my you with these things, and let you know that you are not alone.
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I also am EMDR-trained to process traumas and other mental health concerns with effective results.
Available appointments for early afternoons or mornings only at this time. Feeling stagnant, lacking purpose, enjoyment and fulfillment? Or maybe previous trauma or experiences are blocking you from success and happiness? I seek to help clients that are lacking connection, overall life dissatisfaction and belonging. Some of us might have negative core beliefs or life scripts that aren't helping us live the life we want. Focusing on your strengths and abilities, I help to unblock and uncover the life you want for yourself.
I also am EMDR-trained to process traumas and other mental health concerns with effective results.
Available appointments for early afternoons or mornings only at this time. Feeling stagnant, lacking purpose, enjoyment and fulfillment? Or maybe previous trauma or experiences are blocking you from success and happiness? I seek to help clients that are lacking connection, overall life dissatisfaction and belonging. Some of us might have negative core beliefs or life scripts that aren't helping us live the life we want. Focusing on your strengths and abilities, I help to unblock and uncover the life you want for yourself.
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James Berwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (Online Only)
I work with clients who have either been through traumas or painful loses with EMDR and EFT as they help rid clients of their traumatic memories, the troubling emotions connected to them ,and inaccurate and distorted ideas about themselves because of the trauma.
, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing therapy now for 40 years both with a physical office and for the last 2 years online. I live in St. Augustine, Fl. At this point in my career I am working exclusively with adults. Over the years I have worked with my clients on such issues as Anxiety and Panic attacks, Depression, PTSD, Self Esteem problems, Borderline Personality, and marital issues. The kinds of therapy I use most frequently include EMDR, EFT, Gestalt therapy, and Hypnosis. I have also incorporated my long time meditation practice along with my love for Buddhism into my use of Mindfulness therapy.
I work with clients who have either been through traumas or painful loses with EMDR and EFT as they help rid clients of their traumatic memories, the troubling emotions connected to them ,and inaccurate and distorted ideas about themselves because of the trauma.
, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing therapy now for 40 years both with a physical office and for the last 2 years online. I live in St. Augustine, Fl. At this point in my career I am working exclusively with adults. Over the years I have worked with my clients on such issues as Anxiety and Panic attacks, Depression, PTSD, Self Esteem problems, Borderline Personality, and marital issues. The kinds of therapy I use most frequently include EMDR, EFT, Gestalt therapy, and Hypnosis. I have also incorporated my long time meditation practice along with my love for Buddhism into my use of Mindfulness therapy.
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Abbey Lanford
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
I am a trained EMDR therapist and level one Gottman trained.
Hi there, I am Abbey, owner and primary therapist at Ataraxia Counseling. I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking solace, understanding, and personal growth. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience of the human mind. My therapeutic approach is rooted in an integrative approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I believe therapy is for everyone, whether you want learn more about yourself, break free from old patterns, heal past and present trauma, process and understand your emotions, or simply have a listening ear- therapy is for you!
I am a trained EMDR therapist and level one Gottman trained.
Hi there, I am Abbey, owner and primary therapist at Ataraxia Counseling. I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking solace, understanding, and personal growth. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience of the human mind. My therapeutic approach is rooted in an integrative approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I believe therapy is for everyone, whether you want learn more about yourself, break free from old patterns, heal past and present trauma, process and understand your emotions, or simply have a listening ear- therapy is for you!
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Taylor Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
As a certified EMDR therapist through the esteemed organization of EMDRIA, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
Welcome! I resonate with the part of you searching for your therapist to a transformative journey toward healing and personal growth. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome the shadows of trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, chronic pain, depression, and much more. In a world where time can seem like a luxury, I understand the urgency of addressing deep-rooted issues. Unlike traditional therapy that may stretch on for years, I specialize in crafting concise, time-specific sessions that dive straight to the heart of the matter. Together, we'll unravel the layers and discover the real roots of your challenges.
As a certified EMDR therapist through the esteemed organization of EMDRIA, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
Welcome! I resonate with the part of you searching for your therapist to a transformative journey toward healing and personal growth. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome the shadows of trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, chronic pain, depression, and much more. In a world where time can seem like a luxury, I understand the urgency of addressing deep-rooted issues. Unlike traditional therapy that may stretch on for years, I specialize in crafting concise, time-specific sessions that dive straight to the heart of the matter. Together, we'll unravel the layers and discover the real roots of your challenges.
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I provide therapy tailored to your needs and draw from DBT, IFS, and EMDR to find those lightbulb moments where things just click.
Has fighting with emotions, planning your day around triggers, or feeling distracted and overstimulated become part of your everyday life? Maybe it feels like you can't quite get things right and you're searching for a deeper understanding of what's holding you back. It can be difficult to keep moving, especially when you have frequent symptoms. In our sessions, we will dive deep to uncover the messages you have absorbed from other people and give your inner child some love. We will laugh, cry, and learn together, all while guiding you towards healing.
I provide therapy tailored to your needs and draw from DBT, IFS, and EMDR to find those lightbulb moments where things just click.
Has fighting with emotions, planning your day around triggers, or feeling distracted and overstimulated become part of your everyday life? Maybe it feels like you can't quite get things right and you're searching for a deeper understanding of what's holding you back. It can be difficult to keep moving, especially when you have frequent symptoms. In our sessions, we will dive deep to uncover the messages you have absorbed from other people and give your inner child some love. We will laugh, cry, and learn together, all while guiding you towards healing.
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Amanda Payne
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist in Florida, and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, first responders, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches including EMDR to treat Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety, sexual functioning, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist in Florida, and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, first responders, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches including EMDR to treat Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety, sexual functioning, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage.
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Carolyn Denise Moldovanyi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MHS, LMHC-S, LMFT, ESMHL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
I am specifically trained to work with people who have trauma related issues, Women's issues, career issues, phase of life issues, marriage and family issues, couples communication and EMDR.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 21 years. I was fortunate to help many people who wanted to understand the cause and work on a solution to their problems. My counseling style encompasses a variety of theories and practice. With this approach I can quickly ascertain a plan to help decrease your overall symptoms initially while working on a long term solution to maintain the new coping mechanisms you have acquired through the process of therapy. Don't let the pain of depression and anxiety keep you down. Get scheduled today. Don't delay!
I am specifically trained to work with people who have trauma related issues, Women's issues, career issues, phase of life issues, marriage and family issues, couples communication and EMDR.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 21 years. I was fortunate to help many people who wanted to understand the cause and work on a solution to their problems. My counseling style encompasses a variety of theories and practice. With this approach I can quickly ascertain a plan to help decrease your overall symptoms initially while working on a long term solution to maintain the new coping mechanisms you have acquired through the process of therapy. Don't let the pain of depression and anxiety keep you down. Get scheduled today. Don't delay!
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Joyce E Heimerle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (Online Only)
Looking to move past your past? Suffering from Trauma? EMDR can change behaviors, reduce feelings and triggers quickly. I have 20 years in the caring field, and I found it is not uncommon as human beings that when we suffer a traumatic event or life stressors our entire world unravels as well. My passion is to help you get your life back on track, heal, and be emotionally whole. I assist my clients in gaining insight into their unhealthy behaviors and learn new ones. I use the Gottman method of communication for couples and individuals. I understand the happy and the painful side of relationships too.
Looking to move past your past? Suffering from Trauma? EMDR can change behaviors, reduce feelings and triggers quickly. I have 20 years in the caring field, and I found it is not uncommon as human beings that when we suffer a traumatic event or life stressors our entire world unravels as well. My passion is to help you get your life back on track, heal, and be emotionally whole. I assist my clients in gaining insight into their unhealthy behaviors and learn new ones. I use the Gottman method of communication for couples and individuals. I understand the happy and the painful side of relationships too.
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I’m a trained EMDR therapist through the organization of EMDRIA.
Hi there, I'm Hayne. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing both in-person and Telehealth sessions. For 20 years, I've loved working with every angle of the family. If you looked at my schedule on any given day, you'd probably see a few married couples, some exhausted and burnt-out parents, a college student, a 4th-12th grader, someone having an affair, someone who has been crushed by a loss or a person who is wrestling through their attraction to the same gender. I often find that a person's willingness to come in and simply talk about things creates at least 50% of the change they are looking for.
I’m a trained EMDR therapist through the organization of EMDRIA.
Hi there, I'm Hayne. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing both in-person and Telehealth sessions. For 20 years, I've loved working with every angle of the family. If you looked at my schedule on any given day, you'd probably see a few married couples, some exhausted and burnt-out parents, a college student, a 4th-12th grader, someone having an affair, someone who has been crushed by a loss or a person who is wrestling through their attraction to the same gender. I often find that a person's willingness to come in and simply talk about things creates at least 50% of the change they are looking for.
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Rebecca McQuaig
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MCAP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), widely used as an evidenced based approach in the treatment of trauma, focusing on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Finding the right therapist is essential. I offer a safe and trusting environment where we can work together to explore what changes you would like to work towards and understand how your patterns developed over time. As a licensed mental health counselor, I hold certification as an addiction specialist (MCAP), with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have also achieved recognition as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), widely used as an evidenced based approach in the treatment of trauma, focusing on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Finding the right therapist is essential. I offer a safe and trusting environment where we can work together to explore what changes you would like to work towards and understand how your patterns developed over time. As a licensed mental health counselor, I hold certification as an addiction specialist (MCAP), with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have also achieved recognition as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
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Kyla Salmond
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
I also offer EMDR as a treatment option.
Kyla is a dedicated counselor with a genuine passion for working with clients of all ages. Her approach is defined by warmth, empathy, and a sincere dedication to fostering growth and healing. Whether through the convenience of telehealth or in person in the charming surroundings of St. Augustine, FL, Kyla provides a safe and supportive space for her clients. Kyla believes deeply in the potential for strength and resilience within every individual. Her primary goal is to assist clients in discovering and harnessing their inner resources.
I also offer EMDR as a treatment option.
Kyla is a dedicated counselor with a genuine passion for working with clients of all ages. Her approach is defined by warmth, empathy, and a sincere dedication to fostering growth and healing. Whether through the convenience of telehealth or in person in the charming surroundings of St. Augustine, FL, Kyla provides a safe and supportive space for her clients. Kyla believes deeply in the potential for strength and resilience within every individual. Her primary goal is to assist clients in discovering and harnessing their inner resources.
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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.