EMDR Therapists in Jasper, IN

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Rhonda F Parks
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jasper, IN 47546
Are you overwhelmed, stressed out, and feel like no matter how hard you try it's just not enough? During these difficult times, we all have a longing to be heard, valued, and respected. Helping individuals and families find peace and joy again is my passion. My approach with families is fun and interactive to give them the tools to learn to talk with one another about daily issues without feeling like every conversation turns into a battle. I work with families, couples, and individuals who often have difficulty communicating their emotions and needs without conflict.
Are you overwhelmed, stressed out, and feel like no matter how hard you try it's just not enough? During these difficult times, we all have a longing to be heard, valued, and respected. Helping individuals and families find peace and joy again is my passion. My approach with families is fun and interactive to give them the tools to learn to talk with one another about daily issues without feeling like every conversation turns into a battle. I work with families, couples, and individuals who often have difficulty communicating their emotions and needs without conflict.
(812) 817-0760 View (812) 817-0760
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Chasity Ingle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jasper, IN 47546
Not accepting new clients
I am trained in EMDR to help individuals move past traumatic experiences and find comfort, safety, and enjoyment again.
I help people take back their life when things are out of control. Emotions are not always polite. They don't take turns or happen one at a time; leaving you feeling overwhelmed and out of solutions. I am here to help teach you the tools to get out of the pain and frustration that comes with feeling stuck. Whether you are dealing with past trauma, self- harm, strained relationships, divorce/ co-parenting, anxiety, or depression, I want to be the one supporting you until you find you again! My therapy style is trauma informed and eclectic in nature.
I am trained in EMDR to help individuals move past traumatic experiences and find comfort, safety, and enjoyment again.
I help people take back their life when things are out of control. Emotions are not always polite. They don't take turns or happen one at a time; leaving you feeling overwhelmed and out of solutions. I am here to help teach you the tools to get out of the pain and frustration that comes with feeling stuck. Whether you are dealing with past trauma, self- harm, strained relationships, divorce/ co-parenting, anxiety, or depression, I want to be the one supporting you until you find you again! My therapy style is trauma informed and eclectic in nature.
(812) 733-0453 View (812) 733-0453
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Shannon Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, ACAS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Jasper, IN 47546  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling run-down, overwhelmed, or numb? Do you feel 'just blah' most of the time? This can be such a painful experience, and you are not alone. We are conditioned as children to do and be what we are 'supposed to,' and this can become destructive to our mental health as adults. Neurodivergence, trauma, and helping my clients battle intrusive and negative thoughts/beliefs about themselves are areas in which I have a lot of experience. I care, and I'll be with you through it.
Are you feeling run-down, overwhelmed, or numb? Do you feel 'just blah' most of the time? This can be such a painful experience, and you are not alone. We are conditioned as children to do and be what we are 'supposed to,' and this can become destructive to our mental health as adults. Neurodivergence, trauma, and helping my clients battle intrusive and negative thoughts/beliefs about themselves are areas in which I have a lot of experience. I care, and I'll be with you through it.
(812) 308-4298 View (812) 308-4298

Online Therapists

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Eric Esters
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47408
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist.
As a counselor, I am committed to being present, open, and accepting with you. Much of my practice consists of helping clients heal from trauma. I also work with professionals who are over-stressed or who are adjusting to life with a mental illness or psychological injury.
I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist.
As a counselor, I am committed to being present, open, and accepting with you. Much of my practice consists of helping clients heal from trauma. I also work with professionals who are over-stressed or who are adjusting to life with a mental illness or psychological injury.
(812) 534-1168 View (812) 534-1168
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Amanda Desiree Weilhammer
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46143  (Online Only)
I am trained in CBT, Person-Centered, and EMDR treatment approaches.
Are you tired of feeling tired? Or are you having trouble healing from past events on your own? If so, congratulations on taking this next step in improving your well-being! I’m excited that you have chosen me to help you with this journey. I appreciate the effort and resolve it takes to start improving your mental health and want you to know that I will be there for you every step of the way.
I am trained in CBT, Person-Centered, and EMDR treatment approaches.
Are you tired of feeling tired? Or are you having trouble healing from past events on your own? If so, congratulations on taking this next step in improving your well-being! I’m excited that you have chosen me to help you with this journey. I appreciate the effort and resolve it takes to start improving your mental health and want you to know that I will be there for you every step of the way.
(317) 707-4084 View (317) 707-4084
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Emily Kuprianczyk
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Clarksville, IN 47129
For Individuals, use evidence-based modalities of treatment, such as EMDR, ACT, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT).
Giving you a safe place without judgment to heal and grow through your emotional pain and sense of disorder in your life and relationships is my mission. Working together, I want to help you to gain clarity, learn to love yourself, feel a sense of safety, control, and empower you to live a meaningful life. In my practice with couples, I will help you and your partner gain the skills to feel understood, connected, and hopeful for the future.
For Individuals, use evidence-based modalities of treatment, such as EMDR, ACT, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT).
Giving you a safe place without judgment to heal and grow through your emotional pain and sense of disorder in your life and relationships is my mission. Working together, I want to help you to gain clarity, learn to love yourself, feel a sense of safety, control, and empower you to live a meaningful life. In my practice with couples, I will help you and your partner gain the skills to feel understood, connected, and hopeful for the future.
(812) 397-9646 View (812) 397-9646
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Beverly Swann
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47402  (Online Only)
I offer multiple services, including therapy, EMDR Therapy, coaching, and Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE).
Trauma...COVID fatigue...current political climate...feeling stuck...anxiety...wanting more from life...clients come to me for many reasons. My holistic, body-oriented psychotherapy & health services are based on principles of wholeness, positive psychology, & empowerment. It's about more than venting stress. It's about identifying & transcending challenges/roadblocks/speedbumps. It's about cultivating happiness/peace/well-being, learning & expanding tools, discovering & nurturing your authentic self & the resources you already have, & seeing yourself as the complex & unique being you are. Cultivate a life of thriving!
I offer multiple services, including therapy, EMDR Therapy, coaching, and Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE).
Trauma...COVID fatigue...current political climate...feeling stuck...anxiety...wanting more from life...clients come to me for many reasons. My holistic, body-oriented psychotherapy & health services are based on principles of wholeness, positive psychology, & empowerment. It's about more than venting stress. It's about identifying & transcending challenges/roadblocks/speedbumps. It's about cultivating happiness/peace/well-being, learning & expanding tools, discovering & nurturing your authentic self & the resources you already have, & seeing yourself as the complex & unique being you are. Cultivate a life of thriving!
(925) 705-7036 View (925) 705-7036
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Put Voice To Your Story- Katrina Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715  (Online Only)
I am a certified EMDR provider and grief informed specialist.
You have a story and it matters. It's time for you to be the hero of your story! Sounds good right- but what about the losses you are dealing with? Loss comes in many forms: death; divorce or break up; job change; infertility; loss of who you are and where you fit; loss of feeling safe. I hear you and I see you. Whatever you are experiencing, it is time to find your voice and start a new chapter in your life geared toward version of you that you desire.
I am a certified EMDR provider and grief informed specialist.
You have a story and it matters. It's time for you to be the hero of your story! Sounds good right- but what about the losses you are dealing with? Loss comes in many forms: death; divorce or break up; job change; infertility; loss of who you are and where you fit; loss of feeling safe. I hear you and I see you. Whatever you are experiencing, it is time to find your voice and start a new chapter in your life geared toward version of you that you desire.
(812) 892-2187 View (812) 892-2187
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Mark B Luzader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47720  (Online Only)
I utilize a variety of tools including: EMDR, CBT, and solution-focused therapy.
If you're here, you're looking for something and probably already know what it is. Maybe you've been worrying for too long and just don't want to feel all that adrenaline and stress anymore. Maybe something happened in the past that left an everlasting impact on you and it's time to let it rest. Or you're neurodivergent and are seeking some guidance about what that means for you. Perhaps you're seeking help for a loved one. You're motivated and ready to make a change, and today is the day you decided to do something about it.
I utilize a variety of tools including: EMDR, CBT, and solution-focused therapy.
If you're here, you're looking for something and probably already know what it is. Maybe you've been worrying for too long and just don't want to feel all that adrenaline and stress anymore. Maybe something happened in the past that left an everlasting impact on you and it's time to let it rest. Or you're neurodivergent and are seeking some guidance about what that means for you. Perhaps you're seeking help for a loved one. You're motivated and ready to make a change, and today is the day you decided to do something about it.
(321) 334-3579 View (321) 334-3579
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Lynette Dawn May
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47714
I am certified in EMDR and received advanced training in EMDR with Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Congratulations, you have shown courage in taking the first steps in your journey towards change. Whether these changes are in thinking, behavior, or feeling, I would consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to help you in your journey of self-exploration and healing. I understand the courage and strength it takes to become vulnerable throughout the therapeutic process, therefore I strongly believe in a non-judgmental approach to therapy and practice unconditional regard for each client.
I am certified in EMDR and received advanced training in EMDR with Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Congratulations, you have shown courage in taking the first steps in your journey towards change. Whether these changes are in thinking, behavior, or feeling, I would consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to help you in your journey of self-exploration and healing. I understand the courage and strength it takes to become vulnerable throughout the therapeutic process, therefore I strongly believe in a non-judgmental approach to therapy and practice unconditional regard for each client.
(812) 432-2418 View (812) 432-2418
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Tessa Spindler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, IN 47670
Approaches that I use include EMDR, Strength-Based, Solution Focused, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Play Therapy along with other cutting-edge therapeutic techniques.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Your story is much more than surface level and you get to choose what defines you. There comes a time in life where we find ourselves longing for change, whether that be with life transitions, mental health such as anxiety or depression, relationships, self-esteem, past experiences or trauma, or what to do next. With that, my question as your therapist would be “how can I help?” I have a passion for mental health and look forward to providing care to a wide range of ages and stressors.
Approaches that I use include EMDR, Strength-Based, Solution Focused, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Play Therapy along with other cutting-edge therapeutic techniques.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Your story is much more than surface level and you get to choose what defines you. There comes a time in life where we find ourselves longing for change, whether that be with life transitions, mental health such as anxiety or depression, relationships, self-esteem, past experiences or trauma, or what to do next. With that, my question as your therapist would be “how can I help?” I have a passion for mental health and look forward to providing care to a wide range of ages and stressors.
(812) 633-9135 View (812) 633-9135
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Sarah Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, IN 46131
Do you struggle with dealing with past trauma? Do you feel lost after the loss of a loved one? Do you feel like depression has taken over your life? I am so glad you found me to help! I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) and have completed Phase One and Phase Two of Brainspotting training. I have over 4 years of experience working with clients going through a number of life’s challenges. My emphasis in therapy is always ensuring that clients feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic setting and, most importantly, feel comfortable in sharing their experiences with me.
Do you struggle with dealing with past trauma? Do you feel lost after the loss of a loved one? Do you feel like depression has taken over your life? I am so glad you found me to help! I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) and have completed Phase One and Phase Two of Brainspotting training. I have over 4 years of experience working with clients going through a number of life’s challenges. My emphasis in therapy is always ensuring that clients feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic setting and, most importantly, feel comfortable in sharing their experiences with me.
(317) 961-7150 View (317) 961-7150
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Jaimy Haskins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mooresville, IN 46158
I am certified in TF-CBT and EMDR.
I enjoy working with teens and adults that are struggling with a wide variety of issues. Trauma can impact us in many ways. Life can also just throw us curveballs. I enjoy walking through these hard things with people and watching the progress they make in themselves to live happier and more peaceful lives. I enjoy seeing individuals be able to use coping skills and express themselves in healthy ways.
I am certified in TF-CBT and EMDR.
I enjoy working with teens and adults that are struggling with a wide variety of issues. Trauma can impact us in many ways. Life can also just throw us curveballs. I enjoy walking through these hard things with people and watching the progress they make in themselves to live happier and more peaceful lives. I enjoy seeing individuals be able to use coping skills and express themselves in healthy ways.
(317) 597-6459 View (317) 597-6459
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Robin Goben
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
I specialize in Ericksonian hypnosis and am trained in other models such as EMDR and EFT.
Accepting new PRIVATE pay clients and couples. You’ve done all of the things. There’s still more you’re wanting. The “usual” hasn’t helped and you’re wanting something to give, to shift, to change. You are ready and that’s what brings you here. It's time to get creative and experience something different. I am eager to help you find that. Clients often report learning useful tools or new perspectives when working with me while other clients say that their issues suddenly improved with our talking and they can’t articulate just how. It is an honor to collaborate with bright individuals and create a more meaningful existence.
I specialize in Ericksonian hypnosis and am trained in other models such as EMDR and EFT.
Accepting new PRIVATE pay clients and couples. You’ve done all of the things. There’s still more you’re wanting. The “usual” hasn’t helped and you’re wanting something to give, to shift, to change. You are ready and that’s what brings you here. It's time to get creative and experience something different. I am eager to help you find that. Clients often report learning useful tools or new perspectives when working with me while other clients say that their issues suddenly improved with our talking and they can’t articulate just how. It is an honor to collaborate with bright individuals and create a more meaningful existence.
(812) 737-3146 View (812) 737-3146
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Bryce Allen Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newburgh, IN 47630
I've been trained in many therapy styles including CBT, CPT, ACT so I can adapt to a person's needs, but I have a focus in EMDR.
Hello there! I’m an LCSW and I practice mental health therapy at Old Towne Counseling of Newburgh. I am taking new clients! I am an EMDR Trained Clinician, and I am very excited to be able to offer this service to the public because of how helpful it can be! I’ve been practicing therapy since I graduated with my MSW from IUPUI in 2017.
I've been trained in many therapy styles including CBT, CPT, ACT so I can adapt to a person's needs, but I have a focus in EMDR.
Hello there! I’m an LCSW and I practice mental health therapy at Old Towne Counseling of Newburgh. I am taking new clients! I am an EMDR Trained Clinician, and I am very excited to be able to offer this service to the public because of how helpful it can be! I’ve been practicing therapy since I graduated with my MSW from IUPUI in 2017.
(812) 625-2994 View (812) 625-2994
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Meghan Elizabeth Trevino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47711
I offer dialectic behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, substance abuse therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, and coping skills.
Meghan E. Trevino, LCSW (she, her) I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been practicing in Indiana for the past 6 years. Prior to that, I practiced in California working with victims of domestic violence, children and teens in need of intensive services, and hospital social work. I have also been a client. I know how scary it is to make that first call and find the right therapist. I have known I wanted to be a therapist since I was a teenager, as I grew up in a house with addiction and domestic violence. I believe that clients know best what they need, so my clients only work on what they want to work on.
I offer dialectic behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, substance abuse therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, and coping skills.
Meghan E. Trevino, LCSW (she, her) I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been practicing in Indiana for the past 6 years. Prior to that, I practiced in California working with victims of domestic violence, children and teens in need of intensive services, and hospital social work. I have also been a client. I know how scary it is to make that first call and find the right therapist. I have known I wanted to be a therapist since I was a teenager, as I grew up in a house with addiction and domestic violence. I believe that clients know best what they need, so my clients only work on what they want to work on.
(812) 505-2297 View (812) 505-2297
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Abraham Philip Manlove
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46142
I enjoy helping people see themselves as a role in a story that makes sense and they are holding the pen. Everything makes sense in context, and once you understand that context you can better decide what to do next. Sometimes therapy is about healing a wound from the past. Sometimes therapy is about learning to be a better you. Sometimes therapy is about trying to fix a relationship, and sometimes therapy is about preparing to make a difficult decision. Many of us have been impacted by trauma and I use EMDR regularly to help clients process and heal.
I enjoy helping people see themselves as a role in a story that makes sense and they are holding the pen. Everything makes sense in context, and once you understand that context you can better decide what to do next. Sometimes therapy is about healing a wound from the past. Sometimes therapy is about learning to be a better you. Sometimes therapy is about trying to fix a relationship, and sometimes therapy is about preparing to make a difficult decision. Many of us have been impacted by trauma and I use EMDR regularly to help clients process and heal.
(463) 298-3503 View (463) 298-3503
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Megan Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46217
I have been trained in EMDR, CPT, CBT, DBT, Solutions Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Be Seen In A Week! Trauma can have a deep impact on the way an individual views themselves, others, and the world. People who have survived trauma can continue to carry the trauma with them by reliving it in their thoughts and dreams, by avoiding certain people, places, and things and experiencing disturbances in their sleep, mood, and startle response. While all of these symptoms can be overwhelming, you do not have to carry them with you for the rest of your life. There are various treatments that have been scientifically proven to positively impact client's lives and help them not just "get over" their trauma, but to overcome it
I have been trained in EMDR, CPT, CBT, DBT, Solutions Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Be Seen In A Week! Trauma can have a deep impact on the way an individual views themselves, others, and the world. People who have survived trauma can continue to carry the trauma with them by reliving it in their thoughts and dreams, by avoiding certain people, places, and things and experiencing disturbances in their sleep, mood, and startle response. While all of these symptoms can be overwhelming, you do not have to carry them with you for the rest of your life. There are various treatments that have been scientifically proven to positively impact client's lives and help them not just "get over" their trauma, but to overcome it
(317) 342-5940 View (317) 342-5940
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Karen E. Hellenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47720
As a certified EMDR therapist I assist clients to move through their traumas while discovering core issues impacting their life.
I help adults with eating disorders, anxiety/trauma and OCD. If you are struggling with these issues please get ahold of me and we can begin to get you on the path in life you have been wanting but maybe thought not possible. Healing is possible with the right intervention and therapist. Reach out and we can discuss via a phone consult what is individually right for you.
As a certified EMDR therapist I assist clients to move through their traumas while discovering core issues impacting their life.
I help adults with eating disorders, anxiety/trauma and OCD. If you are struggling with these issues please get ahold of me and we can begin to get you on the path in life you have been wanting but maybe thought not possible. Healing is possible with the right intervention and therapist. Reach out and we can discuss via a phone consult what is individually right for you.
(812) 496-3203 View (812) 496-3203
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Christina J Harmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in multiple evidenced based protocols including but not limited to: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma informed care, Person Centered, and Strength Based.
Do you feel lost in life? Are you approaching or in the middle of making big changes? Is the world moving around you? Have you experienced significant distress related to traumatic events, loss, or life experiences? Do you need a person to talk through things with and find a way forward? I want to be that person. As a therapist, I get the honor of walking along with you to help identify strengths, challenges, barriers, and then work to get you to the life you’ve always wanted. I am passionate about helping people through their journey in life.
I am trained in multiple evidenced based protocols including but not limited to: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma informed care, Person Centered, and Strength Based.
Do you feel lost in life? Are you approaching or in the middle of making big changes? Is the world moving around you? Have you experienced significant distress related to traumatic events, loss, or life experiences? Do you need a person to talk through things with and find a way forward? I want to be that person. As a therapist, I get the honor of walking along with you to help identify strengths, challenges, barriers, and then work to get you to the life you’ve always wanted. I am passionate about helping people through their journey in life.
(463) 724-2531 View (463) 724-2531

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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.