EMDR Therapists in Taylor County, GA

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A B Kaplan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328  (Online Only)
My areas of practice are DBT, ERP, Clinical Hypnotherapy and EMDR.
As an intensively trained DBT therapist, I use a collaborative approach to help clients build A Life Worth Living. As a performance coach and certified personal trainer, I assist clients in integrating their health and fitness goals with their current lifestyle as well as helping them understand and manage the impact of their emotions on their fitness, health and day to day life. In teaching skills to both groups, I work together with clients to develop their own plan for overcoming the emotional and physical barriers currently challenging them and then how to create their path for moving forward and achieving their goals.
My areas of practice are DBT, ERP, Clinical Hypnotherapy and EMDR.
As an intensively trained DBT therapist, I use a collaborative approach to help clients build A Life Worth Living. As a performance coach and certified personal trainer, I assist clients in integrating their health and fitness goals with their current lifestyle as well as helping them understand and manage the impact of their emotions on their fitness, health and day to day life. In teaching skills to both groups, I work together with clients to develop their own plan for overcoming the emotional and physical barriers currently challenging them and then how to create their path for moving forward and achieving their goals.
(404) 566-9532 View (404) 566-9532
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Ali Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping women who have experienced trauma, anxiety, maternal/postpartum mental health concerns, or life transitions. My approach stems from the belief that we are all resilient - innately able to become successful and happy again after distressing things happen. I tailor treatment to your specific goals by utilizing EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness among other evidence-based methods. Helping people who have experienced difficult life events restore balance, meaning, and joy is my passion. It is never too late to heal from impactful life experiences and promote growth towards present goals.
I specialize in helping women who have experienced trauma, anxiety, maternal/postpartum mental health concerns, or life transitions. My approach stems from the belief that we are all resilient - innately able to become successful and happy again after distressing things happen. I tailor treatment to your specific goals by utilizing EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness among other evidence-based methods. Helping people who have experienced difficult life events restore balance, meaning, and joy is my passion. It is never too late to heal from impactful life experiences and promote growth towards present goals.
(678) 658-3926 View (678) 658-3926
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Terri R Beard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30306  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Has it been challenging trying to manage your emotions? Let me help you achieve emotional stability in your life, giving you confidence of your capabilities and potential. I have extensive experience using evidenced based methods working with clients struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. I am also trained in EMDR therapy, which helps people recover from trauma/PTSD and painful life experiences. My approach to therapy focuses on growing a relationship built on compassion and authenticity. You don't have to navigate these waters alone!
Accepting New Clients! Has it been challenging trying to manage your emotions? Let me help you achieve emotional stability in your life, giving you confidence of your capabilities and potential. I have extensive experience using evidenced based methods working with clients struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. I am also trained in EMDR therapy, which helps people recover from trauma/PTSD and painful life experiences. My approach to therapy focuses on growing a relationship built on compassion and authenticity. You don't have to navigate these waters alone!
(470) 491-1277 View (470) 491-1277
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Growing In Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
I am Certified in EMDR and Trauma and trained in Somatic ("body-based") therapies.
I provide individual therapy to adults (ages 20+) and specialize in helping clients heal from the impact of trauma and chronic stress. Taking the step to begin therapy can create mixed feelings for some. I will meet you where you are, realizing that you have a unique story, which you’re free to share at your own pace. Just a brief history about me: my experience in psychotherapy/counseling began over 20 years ago and has included various populations who have shared stories of rejection, abandonment, and spiritual and emotional brokenness.
I am Certified in EMDR and Trauma and trained in Somatic ("body-based") therapies.
I provide individual therapy to adults (ages 20+) and specialize in helping clients heal from the impact of trauma and chronic stress. Taking the step to begin therapy can create mixed feelings for some. I will meet you where you are, realizing that you have a unique story, which you’re free to share at your own pace. Just a brief history about me: my experience in psychotherapy/counseling began over 20 years ago and has included various populations who have shared stories of rejection, abandonment, and spiritual and emotional brokenness.
(404) 620-5538 View (404) 620-5538
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Susan Marshall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lagrange, GA 30240
I'm am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and as an End-of Life Doula.
I believe first and foremost that we all have the innate ability to heal. When we are stuck in pain and life-long patterns that are no longer working, it can be difficult to see the path toward healing. I work with adults and couples struggling with a spectrum of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
I'm am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and as an End-of Life Doula.
I believe first and foremost that we all have the innate ability to heal. When we are stuck in pain and life-long patterns that are no longer working, it can be difficult to see the path toward healing. I work with adults and couples struggling with a spectrum of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
(706) 309-6079 View (706) 309-6079
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Mary Key
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Additionally, EMDR Institute training was completed in 2015 receiving both Level 1 and 2 certificates.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping clients through a variety of life’s challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to provide the best possible treatment strategies for the unique needs of each individual. Some of my treatment specialties include the following: marital/relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, anger management, family issues, grief/loss, substance abuse, stress management, trauma, and military lifestyle issues. I enjoy working with families and couples, along with children, adolescents, and adults.
Additionally, EMDR Institute training was completed in 2015 receiving both Level 1 and 2 certificates.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping clients through a variety of life’s challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to provide the best possible treatment strategies for the unique needs of each individual. Some of my treatment specialties include the following: marital/relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, anger management, family issues, grief/loss, substance abuse, stress management, trauma, and military lifestyle issues. I enjoy working with families and couples, along with children, adolescents, and adults.
(912) 665-6989 View (912) 665-6989
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Irene Ferguson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lilburn, GA 30047
Waitlist for new clients
I offer EMDR treatment, EMDR intensives, and starting in March 2024, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
These days it is so easy to numb yourself and avoid dealing with issues that affect your well-being, your self-esteem, and your relationships. If you're feeling exhausted by this charade and you are ready to start peeling back the layers that are obscuring your true self, I can provide a soft place to land as you dig deep and heal. By exploring your personal history, your current thought patterns, and your relationships, my curiosity and expertise can help you identify the mindset issues and past wounds that need to be healed to help you move toward self-acceptance, authenticity, and self-confidence.
I offer EMDR treatment, EMDR intensives, and starting in March 2024, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
These days it is so easy to numb yourself and avoid dealing with issues that affect your well-being, your self-esteem, and your relationships. If you're feeling exhausted by this charade and you are ready to start peeling back the layers that are obscuring your true self, I can provide a soft place to land as you dig deep and heal. By exploring your personal history, your current thought patterns, and your relationships, my curiosity and expertise can help you identify the mindset issues and past wounds that need to be healed to help you move toward self-acceptance, authenticity, and self-confidence.
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Erin Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based practice, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I am passionate about working with people with substance abuse concerns, trauma, family conflict, and difficulty coping. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I strive to make any difficult life experience more manageable while gently guiding my clients and their families towards the life they want and see for themselves. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults utilizing a client-centered, supportive approach. I work to make my office a safe, judgement-free space where my clients can discuss their struggles and get the support they need.
I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based practice, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I am passionate about working with people with substance abuse concerns, trauma, family conflict, and difficulty coping. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I strive to make any difficult life experience more manageable while gently guiding my clients and their families towards the life they want and see for themselves. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults utilizing a client-centered, supportive approach. I work to make my office a safe, judgement-free space where my clients can discuss their struggles and get the support they need.
(470) 221-2588 View (470) 221-2588
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Melania Soto Garcia
MA, LPC, NCC, CMHC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
I am a bilingual (English - Spanish) therapist, EMDR training and Certified Anger Management Specialist. I’ve had experience with different mental health illnesses including, Anxiety, Depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My passion is to help people through transitions in life. I aim to be an unbiased guide that helps my clients and advocates for them in their journey towards self-actualization. My experience is helping individuals with relationships and family issues and I had helped teens in crisis reconcile with their families. I will enjoy the opportunity to get to know you and be added to your support system.
I am a bilingual (English - Spanish) therapist, EMDR training and Certified Anger Management Specialist. I’ve had experience with different mental health illnesses including, Anxiety, Depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My passion is to help people through transitions in life. I aim to be an unbiased guide that helps my clients and advocates for them in their journey towards self-actualization. My experience is helping individuals with relationships and family issues and I had helped teens in crisis reconcile with their families. I will enjoy the opportunity to get to know you and be added to your support system.
(678) 635-9216 View (678) 635-9216
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Maggie Huntoon
Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordele, GA 31015
I am nationally certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Trauma Play and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
When life challenges us, we can all benefit from working it through with someone who cares. If you or your child have experienced a traumatic or scary event, had recent changes in your life, or are struggling with big feelings and behaviors, the next steps can be overwhelming. I empower you to heal through learning and collaboration; processing those events and feelings that once felt too big.
I am nationally certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Trauma Play and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
When life challenges us, we can all benefit from working it through with someone who cares. If you or your child have experienced a traumatic or scary event, had recent changes in your life, or are struggling with big feelings and behaviors, the next steps can be overwhelming. I empower you to heal through learning and collaboration; processing those events and feelings that once felt too big.
(229) 441-2448 View (229) 441-2448
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Jennifer Gaul
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
Jennifer Gaul is an Associate Professional Counselor. She graduated from Walden University holding two master's degrees in psychology and counseling and a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Alabama. Jennifer believes in an eclectic approach to therapy, understanding the uniqueness of each individual. The focus on psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and family systems are utilized as foundational modalities for self-awareness to help alleviate internal conflict. Jennifer is also a trained EMDR therapist focusing on anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Jennifer Gaul is an Associate Professional Counselor. She graduated from Walden University holding two master's degrees in psychology and counseling and a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Alabama. Jennifer believes in an eclectic approach to therapy, understanding the uniqueness of each individual. The focus on psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and family systems are utilized as foundational modalities for self-awareness to help alleviate internal conflict. Jennifer is also a trained EMDR therapist focusing on anxiety, depression, and trauma.
(470) 291-5960 View (470) 291-5960
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Joy Standridge Mock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize CBT, EMDR trauma strategies, some DBT and Reality Therapy in my sessions.
Are you discouraged because you’ve already tried different ways to resolve your depression, anxiety, relationship issues, mood swings, sleep issues or PTSD and you haven’t gotten the results that you need to live your best life? Are you walking through circumstances that have left you feeling alone or abandoned? Do you sometimes feel you're not good enough or can't get what you want in your personal life or career no matter what you try or how hard you work? Does self-doubt, critical thoughts or impulsivity keep you from succeeding in relationships or career opportunities? I'd love to use my skills and experience to help you
I utilize CBT, EMDR trauma strategies, some DBT and Reality Therapy in my sessions.
Are you discouraged because you’ve already tried different ways to resolve your depression, anxiety, relationship issues, mood swings, sleep issues or PTSD and you haven’t gotten the results that you need to live your best life? Are you walking through circumstances that have left you feeling alone or abandoned? Do you sometimes feel you're not good enough or can't get what you want in your personal life or career no matter what you try or how hard you work? Does self-doubt, critical thoughts or impulsivity keep you from succeeding in relationships or career opportunities? I'd love to use my skills and experience to help you
(404) 383-6421 View (404) 383-6421
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Margaret Patricia Fitzpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30317
I am a therapist based in Atlanta. I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. I have been providing therapeutic services in Atlanta for three years. Prior to that I was the director of a mental health community agency in Massachusetts for 15 years. I see adolescents, adults, families. I help them manage issues with their relationships, divorce, trauma, depression, anxiety and other life challenges. I focus on developing a relationship to create a safe environment to work through life challenges and engender growth. I am trained in EMDR.
I am a therapist based in Atlanta. I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. I have been providing therapeutic services in Atlanta for three years. Prior to that I was the director of a mental health community agency in Massachusetts for 15 years. I see adolescents, adults, families. I help them manage issues with their relationships, divorce, trauma, depression, anxiety and other life challenges. I focus on developing a relationship to create a safe environment to work through life challenges and engender growth. I am trained in EMDR.
(678) 509-6809 View (678) 509-6809
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Kate Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30341
I work using a blend of talk therapy, somatic skills, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration.
Researching therapists can be a daunting task, especially when you're used to tackling life's challenges on your own. Lately, something has shifted. Anxiety has you feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmed. It's time to acknowledge that seeking support for yourself is not only acceptable but necessary. You deserve the time and quiet that therapy provides.
I work using a blend of talk therapy, somatic skills, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration.
Researching therapists can be a daunting task, especially when you're used to tackling life's challenges on your own. Lately, something has shifted. Anxiety has you feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmed. It's time to acknowledge that seeking support for yourself is not only acceptable but necessary. You deserve the time and quiet that therapy provides.
(678) 909-1311 View (678) 909-1311
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Kim DeRamus Lareau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I utilize tools such as EMDR, narrative therapy, and other models.
Do you find yourself navigating through a transition or new season and you can't figure out why it feels so hard. Are you a hard worker, naturally a helper, and you just can't figure out how to move towards move of what you want in your life? I work with I work with high achieving young adults/ adults who are experiencing life transitions- such as going to college, becoming a parent, getting married, dating, work stress, grief & loss, disappointment, spiritual issues, & relationship/family issues. Do you want to understand ways that your past may be impacting your present?
I utilize tools such as EMDR, narrative therapy, and other models.
Do you find yourself navigating through a transition or new season and you can't figure out why it feels so hard. Are you a hard worker, naturally a helper, and you just can't figure out how to move towards move of what you want in your life? I work with I work with high achieving young adults/ adults who are experiencing life transitions- such as going to college, becoming a parent, getting married, dating, work stress, grief & loss, disappointment, spiritual issues, & relationship/family issues. Do you want to understand ways that your past may be impacting your present?
(404) 649-0741 View (404) 649-0741
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Dr. Karen Hebert
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
I am certified in Brainspotting, EMDR, and Biofield Tuning.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Are you plagued by anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thoughts? I would love to journey with you on the path to healing and wholeness. I completed my Ph.D. in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. I did my early training at the Amen Clinic in Atlanta and learned how psychiatric illness manifests in the brain. I practice cutting-edge, holistic treatment that focuses on healing the mind-body connection. I provide a safe place for my clients to process their current situations and find some relief.
I am certified in Brainspotting, EMDR, and Biofield Tuning.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Are you plagued by anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thoughts? I would love to journey with you on the path to healing and wholeness. I completed my Ph.D. in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. I did my early training at the Amen Clinic in Atlanta and learned how psychiatric illness manifests in the brain. I practice cutting-edge, holistic treatment that focuses on healing the mind-body connection. I provide a safe place for my clients to process their current situations and find some relief.
(678) 771-6803 View (678) 771-6803
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Natalia Kuzmina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308
Have you been feeling down lately? Maybe life does not bring pleasure anymore, or you forgot the last time you felt mentally sound? Are you feeling sad or hopeless? If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and battling the symptoms of trauma, I am the right therapist. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) and CBT techniques, I can help you learn to approach daily living from a more peaceful and joyful place. In addition, these practices will allow you to manage better the stressors of daily living, relationship problems, and significant life changes.
Have you been feeling down lately? Maybe life does not bring pleasure anymore, or you forgot the last time you felt mentally sound? Are you feeling sad or hopeless? If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and battling the symptoms of trauma, I am the right therapist. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) and CBT techniques, I can help you learn to approach daily living from a more peaceful and joyful place. In addition, these practices will allow you to manage better the stressors of daily living, relationship problems, and significant life changes.
(912) 470-4416 View (912) 470-4416
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Joel Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
In addition to being an EMDR trained trauma specialist, I have worked in a hospital, a family clinic, private practice and in people's homes.
You took the right step to look for an objective perspective. Now, to get unstuck from those anxieties, relationship difficulties or traumatic feelings, it may only take working together to get the perspective you need. It is already in you to find that better place to be and it shows up in the steps you have taken to get here. I would like to work with you to bring out your strengths and walk beside you as you grow.
In addition to being an EMDR trained trauma specialist, I have worked in a hospital, a family clinic, private practice and in people's homes.
You took the right step to look for an objective perspective. Now, to get unstuck from those anxieties, relationship difficulties or traumatic feelings, it may only take working together to get the perspective you need. It is already in you to find that better place to be and it shows up in the steps you have taken to get here. I would like to work with you to bring out your strengths and walk beside you as you grow.
(678) 948-8057 View (678) 948-8057
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Kelly Baez
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, GA 31906  (Online Only)
Whether utilizing EMDR, "talk therapy", or a combination of both, I specialize in helping people process trauma, navigate life changes, and develop resilience.
Have the effects of trauma, anxiety, or chronic pain left you feeling like you're at a breaking point? If so, let's talk. While I specialize in trauma recovery, I also have a deep understanding and expertise in working with individuals who face unique challenges such as chronic pain, aphasia, and post-stroke depression. Navigating these experiences can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it's possible to find relief.
Whether utilizing EMDR, "talk therapy", or a combination of both, I specialize in helping people process trauma, navigate life changes, and develop resilience.
Have the effects of trauma, anxiety, or chronic pain left you feeling like you're at a breaking point? If so, let's talk. While I specialize in trauma recovery, I also have a deep understanding and expertise in working with individuals who face unique challenges such as chronic pain, aphasia, and post-stroke depression. Navigating these experiences can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it's possible to find relief.
(706) 609-4050 View (706) 609-4050
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Ariadne Crane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tyrone, GA 30290
I have specialty training in EMDR to address traumatic experiences and in Prepare/Enrich to provide premarital education/counseling and marriage enhancement.
I specialize in attachment issues in couple and family relationships. Relationship issues can lead to feeling disconnected, isolated or misunderstood and so my primary goal is to help my clients cultivate healthy relationships with their significant other, family members and friends. My clients benefit from learning to resolve conflicts, improve communication skills, work through unresolved childhood issues, change old behavior patterns and develop new ones, and strengthen their bonds with one another. Working through grief, loss, challenging life-transitions or spiritual matters are some of the many issues we can address together.
I have specialty training in EMDR to address traumatic experiences and in Prepare/Enrich to provide premarital education/counseling and marriage enhancement.
I specialize in attachment issues in couple and family relationships. Relationship issues can lead to feeling disconnected, isolated or misunderstood and so my primary goal is to help my clients cultivate healthy relationships with their significant other, family members and friends. My clients benefit from learning to resolve conflicts, improve communication skills, work through unresolved childhood issues, change old behavior patterns and develop new ones, and strengthen their bonds with one another. Working through grief, loss, challenging life-transitions or spiritual matters are some of the many issues we can address together.
(770) 766-5951 View (770) 766-5951

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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.