EMDR Therapists in Peachtree City, GA
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Wendy Pollock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Waitlist for new clients
Are there areas of your life where you feel unfulfilled? Do you desire to change but are unsure how? Finding a new counselor can feel overwhelming and the process may seem daunting. I would be honored to partner with you as you explore change and growth. With over sixteen years' experience working with adults, teens, individuals, and couples on issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, abuse/trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues, my approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing CBT, EMDR and talk therapy to aid in healing and growth.
Are there areas of your life where you feel unfulfilled? Do you desire to change but are unsure how? Finding a new counselor can feel overwhelming and the process may seem daunting. I would be honored to partner with you as you explore change and growth. With over sixteen years' experience working with adults, teens, individuals, and couples on issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, abuse/trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues, my approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing CBT, EMDR and talk therapy to aid in healing and growth.
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Margaret (Peggy) McBrayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
CERTIFIED in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Trained in Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT).
Marriage /relationships can be tough and even good marriages can be stressful. With my husband Tom, I work collaboratively with couples experiencing distress & disconnection in their relationships. We work as a husband-wife team and focus on helping couples rebuild & strengthen their emotional bond. We believe that strong marriages are the foundation for healthy families and believe that marriage is worth fighting for. We are committed to helping couples preserve, enhance and restore their relationships.
CERTIFIED in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Trained in Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT).
Marriage /relationships can be tough and even good marriages can be stressful. With my husband Tom, I work collaboratively with couples experiencing distress & disconnection in their relationships. We work as a husband-wife team and focus on helping couples rebuild & strengthen their emotional bond. We believe that strong marriages are the foundation for healthy families and believe that marriage is worth fighting for. We are committed to helping couples preserve, enhance and restore their relationships.
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Ann Sheerin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Using EMDR, we can work to resolve many difficulties that interfere with your ability to have the life you desire, reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship problems and other issues making life challenging.
I am passionate about equipping clients to live happier, healthier lives. This is accomplished by listening to each individual's unique story, creating a plan to address concerns, and walking alongside the client throughout the process. I have experience in helping clients address thought processes or behaviors that pose obstacles to wellbeing, equipping individuals for problem solving and interpersonal effectiveness, assisting clients with emotional regulation, and providing strategies for distress tolerance. My experience includes those who have been affected by trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Using EMDR, we can work to resolve many difficulties that interfere with your ability to have the life you desire, reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship problems and other issues making life challenging.
I am passionate about equipping clients to live happier, healthier lives. This is accomplished by listening to each individual's unique story, creating a plan to address concerns, and walking alongside the client throughout the process. I have experience in helping clients address thought processes or behaviors that pose obstacles to wellbeing, equipping individuals for problem solving and interpersonal effectiveness, assisting clients with emotional regulation, and providing strategies for distress tolerance. My experience includes those who have been affected by trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
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Diane Mitchell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
She is also EMDR trained.
Diane’s greatest passion is helping people find their balance points, restoring the parts of life that feel most broken. Addressing a wide range of concerns, with clients from all walks of life, ethnicities, sexualities, and spiritual beliefs, Diane provides a safe space to figure out where you want to be regardless of where you are. She works primarily with couples and individuals, addressing a variety of concerns including anxiety & depression, attachment, life transitions, grief & loss, and relationship & boundary issues.
She is also EMDR trained.
Diane’s greatest passion is helping people find their balance points, restoring the parts of life that feel most broken. Addressing a wide range of concerns, with clients from all walks of life, ethnicities, sexualities, and spiritual beliefs, Diane provides a safe space to figure out where you want to be regardless of where you are. She works primarily with couples and individuals, addressing a variety of concerns including anxiety & depression, attachment, life transitions, grief & loss, and relationship & boundary issues.
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Sandstad Psychotherapy, EMDR, BSP & Hypnotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC(GA), LPCC(KY, CMS, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Working with integrating complementary methods at the neo-cortex: CBT, Reality therapy, IFS, Gestalt therapy, and sub-cortex: EMDR, Flash-EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, Brainspotting therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy.
I help individuals resolve various life challenges and issues, particularly treating panic disorder, anxiety, simple and complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, depersonalization and derealization disorders, nightmare disorders, chronic pain, compulsive eating, and somatic symptom disorder. My specialty is the treatment of psychological, spiritual, emotional & psychosomatic conditions shaped by the experience of small and large traumatic life events.
Working with integrating complementary methods at the neo-cortex: CBT, Reality therapy, IFS, Gestalt therapy, and sub-cortex: EMDR, Flash-EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, Brainspotting therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy.
I help individuals resolve various life challenges and issues, particularly treating panic disorder, anxiety, simple and complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, depersonalization and derealization disorders, nightmare disorders, chronic pain, compulsive eating, and somatic symptom disorder. My specialty is the treatment of psychological, spiritual, emotional & psychosomatic conditions shaped by the experience of small and large traumatic life events.
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Meghan Coyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269 (Online Only)
Bringing creativity and a calm, positive energy, I integrate an eclectic blend of techniques from expressive arts, yoga, somatic and mindfulness based techniques, EMDR and CBT in my sessions with clients.
Are you tired of being told you’re too sensitive? Has beloved time spent alone in order to recharge from social encounters turned into isolation and a sense of disconnection? Do you long to feel reconnected with others, immersed in the world, fully engaged in life and living your purpose? Through a highly skilled integration of therapeutic techniques and the creative process, I assist high-achieving teens and adults get unstuck and gain access to a full-out, vibrant expression of their lives. If you’re ready to dive deep into your story, ask hard questions, and re-shape the narrative, then I’m here to help you reclaim your life.
Bringing creativity and a calm, positive energy, I integrate an eclectic blend of techniques from expressive arts, yoga, somatic and mindfulness based techniques, EMDR and CBT in my sessions with clients.
Are you tired of being told you’re too sensitive? Has beloved time spent alone in order to recharge from social encounters turned into isolation and a sense of disconnection? Do you long to feel reconnected with others, immersed in the world, fully engaged in life and living your purpose? Through a highly skilled integration of therapeutic techniques and the creative process, I assist high-achieving teens and adults get unstuck and gain access to a full-out, vibrant expression of their lives. If you’re ready to dive deep into your story, ask hard questions, and re-shape the narrative, then I’m here to help you reclaim your life.
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I am a highly trained and experienced EMDR therapist.
I love working with emotionally intelligent people who need help working through anxiety, cancer diagnosis or traumas. So many times, I have heard my patients tell me that they wish that they had tried EMDR decades earlier because it truly helped them resolve many of their stressors in their current lives.
I am a highly trained and experienced EMDR therapist.
I love working with emotionally intelligent people who need help working through anxiety, cancer diagnosis or traumas. So many times, I have heard my patients tell me that they wish that they had tried EMDR decades earlier because it truly helped them resolve many of their stressors in their current lives.
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Angelique Soulakos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
I offer EMDR/IFS intensives, walk & talk sessions, and trauma-informed yoga! Whether you're looking to learn to manage your anxiety, improve present relationships, work through life transitions, learn more about how past experiences or relationships are affecting you now, or heal from traumatic experiences, I am here to walk alongside you. You are not alone. I offer a balance between a listening, empathetic ear and skills or solutions you can take with you. I create a warm, safe, and sometimes fun environment for those looking for support & growth. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, you are in the right place.
I offer EMDR/IFS intensives, walk & talk sessions, and trauma-informed yoga! Whether you're looking to learn to manage your anxiety, improve present relationships, work through life transitions, learn more about how past experiences or relationships are affecting you now, or heal from traumatic experiences, I am here to walk alongside you. You are not alone. I offer a balance between a listening, empathetic ear and skills or solutions you can take with you. I create a warm, safe, and sometimes fun environment for those looking for support & growth. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, you are in the right place.
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Janice McLeroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Today's teens face different types of stressors than those to which we adults were exposed. Our culture, with its social media and overly committed lifestyle of busyness, sets our young people up for increased anxiety, depression, and a lack of genuine understanding of who they are. I am passionate about helping young people live life in wholeness. I see ages nine and up. My areas of specialty are ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, stress management, school-related issues, and family transitions. I'm trained in EMDR, a therapy technique for those who've experienced trauma.
Today's teens face different types of stressors than those to which we adults were exposed. Our culture, with its social media and overly committed lifestyle of busyness, sets our young people up for increased anxiety, depression, and a lack of genuine understanding of who they are. I am passionate about helping young people live life in wholeness. I see ages nine and up. My areas of specialty are ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, stress management, school-related issues, and family transitions. I'm trained in EMDR, a therapy technique for those who've experienced trauma.
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The Wellness Counselors, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
I am part of a small, distinguished group of people who have received a great deal of training as an EMDR therapist.
Are you struggling with anxiety and past or present traumas? Maybe you are also struggling with sleep deprivation, if you are, there is relief available to you. So many times, I have heard people say that they have spent a great deal of couch time elsewhere before they tried EMDR. To see the relief and victory that they achieve by using EMDR in a relatively short period of time is just wonderful. EMDR is hard work, but the benefits of doing this therapy can last a lifetime.
I am part of a small, distinguished group of people who have received a great deal of training as an EMDR therapist.
Are you struggling with anxiety and past or present traumas? Maybe you are also struggling with sleep deprivation, if you are, there is relief available to you. So many times, I have heard people say that they have spent a great deal of couch time elsewhere before they tried EMDR. To see the relief and victory that they achieve by using EMDR in a relatively short period of time is just wonderful. EMDR is hard work, but the benefits of doing this therapy can last a lifetime.
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I utilize many modatlies and tailor treatment to each individual, but I do tend to favor CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR.
Welcome! If you're reading this, chances are you're no stranger to the overwhelming weight of anxiety, the suffocating grip of self-doubt, or the relentless cycle of worry that seems to have taken over your life. You're not alone. I know all too well the feeling of anxiety creeping in at the most inconvenient times, leaving you paralyzed with fear and uncertainty. You may struggle with low self-esteem, constantly questioning your worth and capabilities, or perhaps you battle with imposter syndrome, feeling like a fraud in your own life. Some days, even the simplest tasks feel like climbing mountains.
I utilize many modatlies and tailor treatment to each individual, but I do tend to favor CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR.
Welcome! If you're reading this, chances are you're no stranger to the overwhelming weight of anxiety, the suffocating grip of self-doubt, or the relentless cycle of worry that seems to have taken over your life. You're not alone. I know all too well the feeling of anxiety creeping in at the most inconvenient times, leaving you paralyzed with fear and uncertainty. You may struggle with low self-esteem, constantly questioning your worth and capabilities, or perhaps you battle with imposter syndrome, feeling like a fraud in your own life. Some days, even the simplest tasks feel like climbing mountains.
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Kristina Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CYT
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269 (Online Only)
I utilize EMDR, IFS/ego-state interventions, narrative therapy, self-compassion work, and education to help you best understand yourself, heal from past trauma, and live a life you love.
Feeling touched out, burnt-out, stressed out, and just plain overwhelmed- not enough sleep, you're coping in ways you'd rather not, struggling in relationships, and trying to remember who you are. "Mom-rage" and "mom-guilt" have become constant companions. Past experiences and/or traumas bubbling up and interfering with your interactions, emotions, and daily life. Maybe you are asking questions about your faith: how your hardest days make sense within your understanding of God, or questioning your experiences within the Church. You want to become a more present, engaged, calm yet still passionate and energetic version of yourself.
I utilize EMDR, IFS/ego-state interventions, narrative therapy, self-compassion work, and education to help you best understand yourself, heal from past trauma, and live a life you love.
Feeling touched out, burnt-out, stressed out, and just plain overwhelmed- not enough sleep, you're coping in ways you'd rather not, struggling in relationships, and trying to remember who you are. "Mom-rage" and "mom-guilt" have become constant companions. Past experiences and/or traumas bubbling up and interfering with your interactions, emotions, and daily life. Maybe you are asking questions about your faith: how your hardest days make sense within your understanding of God, or questioning your experiences within the Church. You want to become a more present, engaged, calm yet still passionate and energetic version of yourself.
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Michelle Huesman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR-BC, LPC, LPCMH, LMHC
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
My approach combines traditional talk therapy, art therapy and EMDR techniques because there are many ways to address issues.
Welcome to the first step in altering your journey through life! I am committed to walking with you on your path to uncover your true potential, better understand and resolve challenges in your life. I value an individualized approach to counseling and the importance of catering to your specific needs. I embrace people from all faiths, culture and sexual orientation in my practice. Everyone is unique, shaped by their own personal experience from conception into the here and now. I conduct in office sessions in GA. I also use secure video conferencing for clients in FL.
My approach combines traditional talk therapy, art therapy and EMDR techniques because there are many ways to address issues.
Welcome to the first step in altering your journey through life! I am committed to walking with you on your path to uncover your true potential, better understand and resolve challenges in your life. I value an individualized approach to counseling and the importance of catering to your specific needs. I embrace people from all faiths, culture and sexual orientation in my practice. Everyone is unique, shaped by their own personal experience from conception into the here and now. I conduct in office sessions in GA. I also use secure video conferencing for clients in FL.
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Ruby Flowers-Aime
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30270
I have specialized and trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, DBT and Play therapy.
My entire career has been focused on children. As a child and adolescent specialist my passion is to help children to express their needs, wants and conflicts with themselves and their families using toys and play. Play is a child's natural language.
I have specialized and trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, DBT and Play therapy.
My entire career has been focused on children. As a child and adolescent specialist my passion is to help children to express their needs, wants and conflicts with themselves and their families using toys and play. Play is a child's natural language.
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Elizabeth Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
I have additional training and experience in family therapy, adolescent therapy, DBT, and EMDR for trauma, and I am happy to assist in your journey toward better health.
Whether looking to navigate through a difficult and challenging period in your life, or exploring areas of personal growth, finding the right therapist is an important step in your journey to healing and growth. My approach is to provide a safe environment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to explore developmental and relationship issues and to build effective skills in order to live a more meaningful and balanced life.
I have additional training and experience in family therapy, adolescent therapy, DBT, and EMDR for trauma, and I am happy to assist in your journey toward better health.
Whether looking to navigate through a difficult and challenging period in your life, or exploring areas of personal growth, finding the right therapist is an important step in your journey to healing and growth. My approach is to provide a safe environment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to explore developmental and relationship issues and to build effective skills in order to live a more meaningful and balanced life.
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Sherri Christopher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Waitlist for new clients
She has a manifold approach, using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, EMDR, Theraplay-based, and Safe and Sound Protocol.
Sherri Christopher is a licensed therapist who received a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. She has been working with children, adolescents, families, and adults dealing with traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and anger control for the past 10 years.
She has a manifold approach, using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, EMDR, Theraplay-based, and Safe and Sound Protocol.
Sherri Christopher is a licensed therapist who received a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. She has been working with children, adolescents, families, and adults dealing with traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and anger control for the past 10 years.
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Doute Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
I utilize techniques such as EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients overcome difficult memories in order that they may continue with their life.
I am a individual & couples counselor. I regard the entire family as the unit of treatment, and emphasize communication between individuals as a priority. I treat mental and emotional disorders from a systems perspective with optimal results as my goal. In regards to addiction... Addiction is no ones choice, but a symptom of greater issues. As a certified Substance Abuse Professional, my clients are faced with a realistic method to prevent relapse.
I utilize techniques such as EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients overcome difficult memories in order that they may continue with their life.
I am a individual & couples counselor. I regard the entire family as the unit of treatment, and emphasize communication between individuals as a priority. I treat mental and emotional disorders from a systems perspective with optimal results as my goal. In regards to addiction... Addiction is no ones choice, but a symptom of greater issues. As a certified Substance Abuse Professional, my clients are faced with a realistic method to prevent relapse.
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Anna Nance
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
I use a variety of techniques ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR and creative techniques.
You are brave to have started the search for a therapist! I aim to meet you where you are in your journey and help you navigate your individual needs. Are you feeling overwhelmed with life right now? It helps to have someone to assist you in carrying that load.
I use a variety of techniques ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR and creative techniques.
You are brave to have started the search for a therapist! I aim to meet you where you are in your journey and help you navigate your individual needs. Are you feeling overwhelmed with life right now? It helps to have someone to assist you in carrying that load.
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Catherine Virden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
I want to offer you more than traditional talk therapy, I want to offer you a space to find an inner connection with your mind, body, and soul through exploring emotions, sensations, dreams and the things left unspoken. Sometimes if we skip over our emotions, our bodies will express them through symptomology, and navigating immune sensitivities is complicated. My hope is that the therapy room becomes an experiential space where you hash out what it feels like to engage in safety, connection, resonating with another person. We can navigate this through somatic based EMDR, applied polyvagal, somatic experiencing.
I want to offer you more than traditional talk therapy, I want to offer you a space to find an inner connection with your mind, body, and soul through exploring emotions, sensations, dreams and the things left unspoken. Sometimes if we skip over our emotions, our bodies will express them through symptomology, and navigating immune sensitivities is complicated. My hope is that the therapy room becomes an experiential space where you hash out what it feels like to engage in safety, connection, resonating with another person. We can navigate this through somatic based EMDR, applied polyvagal, somatic experiencing.
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Michael William Tanner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peachtree City, GA 30269
My ideal client is a client who is motivated for change, but is not quite sure how to get there. To be aware enough to want to make a difference in one's life is a powerful tool that should not be overlooked. There is no issue or need that is too great for therapy and I believe that we can work together to create everlasting change! Ideal clients generally struggle with transition problems or need guidance on how to proceed with well constructed plans. Their goals include operating in ways so that they can sustain their newly achieved status of their preferred way of living. They desire this for longevity and sustainability.
My ideal client is a client who is motivated for change, but is not quite sure how to get there. To be aware enough to want to make a difference in one's life is a powerful tool that should not be overlooked. There is no issue or need that is too great for therapy and I believe that we can work together to create everlasting change! Ideal clients generally struggle with transition problems or need guidance on how to proceed with well constructed plans. Their goals include operating in ways so that they can sustain their newly achieved status of their preferred way of living. They desire this for longevity and sustainability.
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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.