EMDR Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

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Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878  (Online Only)
I utilize CBT, EMDR assertiveness training, mindfulness and behavioral approaches to address clients’ patterns of thinking and behavior rather than their external situation, allowing the clients to dictate the specific issues to be addressed; positively reinforcing experiences and reduce avoidant patterns; help clients express their needs and wants clearly.
Maternal and reproductive health, shame, grief, avoidance, sadness, overwhelm, flashbacks, relationship issues, transitions, worry, career work stress, sadness, immigrant identities, self-doubt and trauma are my expertise. We'll process the psychological stress caused by interactions with people, places and systems that are demeaning, hostile, dismissive and insensitive. My clients are able to improve or better manage distress tolerance; communication and relationships; ​assertiveness and autonomy; address family-of-origin challenges; life transitions; trauma and more. I diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and more.
I utilize CBT, EMDR assertiveness training, mindfulness and behavioral approaches to address clients’ patterns of thinking and behavior rather than their external situation, allowing the clients to dictate the specific issues to be addressed; positively reinforcing experiences and reduce avoidant patterns; help clients express their needs and wants clearly.
Maternal and reproductive health, shame, grief, avoidance, sadness, overwhelm, flashbacks, relationship issues, transitions, worry, career work stress, sadness, immigrant identities, self-doubt and trauma are my expertise. We'll process the psychological stress caused by interactions with people, places and systems that are demeaning, hostile, dismissive and insensitive. My clients are able to improve or better manage distress tolerance; communication and relationships; ​assertiveness and autonomy; address family-of-origin challenges; life transitions; trauma and more. I diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and more.
(240) 213-9208 View (240) 213-9208
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Sara Giuliani
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
I view our work from a person-centered and attachment-based lens, utilizing evidence-based modalities including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Its hard to be a teenager. Often my clients have a desire to better understand themselves and how experiences in their past inform who they are now. They may experience anxiety and depression or feel overwhelmed by stressors in their lives. Oftentimes, they struggle to cope with emotions or day to day stress and can be hard on themselves. I will work with you to process the emotions and beliefs that accompany relationship issues, identity exploration, emotional challenges, or past trauma, so you can move towards a life of fullness and connection with self and others.
I view our work from a person-centered and attachment-based lens, utilizing evidence-based modalities including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Its hard to be a teenager. Often my clients have a desire to better understand themselves and how experiences in their past inform who they are now. They may experience anxiety and depression or feel overwhelmed by stressors in their lives. Oftentimes, they struggle to cope with emotions or day to day stress and can be hard on themselves. I will work with you to process the emotions and beliefs that accompany relationship issues, identity exploration, emotional challenges, or past trauma, so you can move towards a life of fullness and connection with self and others.
(301) 246-2956 View (301) 246-2956
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Marjorie Jean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
I’m Marjorie, a licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience specializing in trauma and stress recovery. I employ a range of modalities including Brainspotting, EMDR, SE, Narrative Therapy, and DBT. At SOL, I serve in a dual capacity, providing clinical supervision to therapists and delivering direct psychotherapy to clients, thereby fostering an environment rich in deep healing and professional growth. My holistic approach incorporates innovative practices that enhance rest and recovery.
I’m Marjorie, a licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience specializing in trauma and stress recovery. I employ a range of modalities including Brainspotting, EMDR, SE, Narrative Therapy, and DBT. At SOL, I serve in a dual capacity, providing clinical supervision to therapists and delivering direct psychotherapy to clients, thereby fostering an environment rich in deep healing and professional growth. My holistic approach incorporates innovative practices that enhance rest and recovery.
(301) 485-4714 View (301) 485-4714
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Erin Nkele
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879  (Online Only)
Areas of specialization include, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and EMDR.
Welcome! I am the Owner and Co-Founder of Melanated Wellness, LLC. Our mission places particular emphasis on better serving and empowering the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA communities. I specialize in working with adolescents, 16 and older, through adulthood as they navigate their journeys of growth, healing, and development. Training and clinical expertise at Melanated Wellness is centered upon compassionate treatment for issues related to trauma, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity and sexual and gender identity. Clients will be welcomed to a collaborative space where they can identify their needs to begin working towards wellness.
Areas of specialization include, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and EMDR.
Welcome! I am the Owner and Co-Founder of Melanated Wellness, LLC. Our mission places particular emphasis on better serving and empowering the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA communities. I specialize in working with adolescents, 16 and older, through adulthood as they navigate their journeys of growth, healing, and development. Training and clinical expertise at Melanated Wellness is centered upon compassionate treatment for issues related to trauma, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity and sexual and gender identity. Clients will be welcomed to a collaborative space where they can identify their needs to begin working towards wellness.
(301) 417-5135 View (301) 417-5135
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Jonathan Ladd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878  (Online Only)
I tailor my approach to my clients' particular situations and unique personalities, drawing from: Imago Therapy (as a Certified Advanced Imago Clinician), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Susan Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and more.
Looking for relationship help? To relieve the pain or find better ways to manage? The "secrets" of dealing skillfully with difficulties, differences and hurts, are not really secrets: you CAN learn these and many more relationship skills if you are curious, motivated and persistent. I'd like to help you: a) address and relieve your most pressing problems, b) set clear, realistic goals, and c) learn to avoid a tremendous amount of headache and heartache in the future. Our collaboration may yield a lifetime of benefits.
I tailor my approach to my clients' particular situations and unique personalities, drawing from: Imago Therapy (as a Certified Advanced Imago Clinician), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Susan Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and more.
Looking for relationship help? To relieve the pain or find better ways to manage? The "secrets" of dealing skillfully with difficulties, differences and hurts, are not really secrets: you CAN learn these and many more relationship skills if you are curious, motivated and persistent. I'd like to help you: a) address and relieve your most pressing problems, b) set clear, realistic goals, and c) learn to avoid a tremendous amount of headache and heartache in the future. Our collaboration may yield a lifetime of benefits.
(301) 278-8681 View (301) 278-8681
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Atim Bassey - Couples And Family Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Now accepting NEW Clients for in person (or virtual) therapy. Is your teen and family struggling? Are you ready to make a change and improve your relationship with your partner and kids? Are you exhausted from all the fighting or lack of communication and overall distress? I absolutely love working with families and couples and helping them connect back together. I am also trained in EMDR and has a passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma. I welcome families and couples seeking to strengthen their relationships and navigate life's complexities with compassion and expertise.
Now accepting NEW Clients for in person (or virtual) therapy. Is your teen and family struggling? Are you ready to make a change and improve your relationship with your partner and kids? Are you exhausted from all the fighting or lack of communication and overall distress? I absolutely love working with families and couples and helping them connect back together. I am also trained in EMDR and has a passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma. I welcome families and couples seeking to strengthen their relationships and navigate life's complexities with compassion and expertise.
(240) 248-9241 View (240) 248-9241
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Mitra Khanjani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
TRAINED EMDR THERAPIST: EMDR has been scientifically proven to be 2X as effective in 1/2 the time of standard psychotherapy treatments.
My approach to healing is based upon a non-invasive experience rather than prolonged processes, which incorporates EMDR, Guided Imagery, and traditional psychotherapy. Each session provides an atmosphere for nurturing, heart-opening, and confidentiality that will help you successfully achieve your goals in less time than talk therapy. The outcome of this success will help you feel less anxious, sad, fearful, stuck and/or enhance your confidence, ability to perform, love openly, commit when you want/let go when you want, be fully present and connected in whatever you do.
TRAINED EMDR THERAPIST: EMDR has been scientifically proven to be 2X as effective in 1/2 the time of standard psychotherapy treatments.
My approach to healing is based upon a non-invasive experience rather than prolonged processes, which incorporates EMDR, Guided Imagery, and traditional psychotherapy. Each session provides an atmosphere for nurturing, heart-opening, and confidentiality that will help you successfully achieve your goals in less time than talk therapy. The outcome of this success will help you feel less anxious, sad, fearful, stuck and/or enhance your confidence, ability to perform, love openly, commit when you want/let go when you want, be fully present and connected in whatever you do.
(301) 304-4019 View (301) 304-4019
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Aree Bartine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877  (Online Only)
I have used Psychodynamics, EFT, CBT, EMDR, and Attachment Theory.
Experiencing a heavy heart of pain from a small or sizeable traumatic experience can keep one from receiving a life of joy. So many times, we desire to lay that burden down, but we are unsure how to free ourselves from the hurt. Hope is available. There is a process that can help anyone ready for a change. My clients say they experience me as non-judgmental and caring while they process their painful places. I have a way of understanding and helping them to find answers to their hurts in an environment where they feel safe, so they can bring their concerns into a therapy session and gain healing.
I have used Psychodynamics, EFT, CBT, EMDR, and Attachment Theory.
Experiencing a heavy heart of pain from a small or sizeable traumatic experience can keep one from receiving a life of joy. So many times, we desire to lay that burden down, but we are unsure how to free ourselves from the hurt. Hope is available. There is a process that can help anyone ready for a change. My clients say they experience me as non-judgmental and caring while they process their painful places. I have a way of understanding and helping them to find answers to their hurts in an environment where they feel safe, so they can bring their concerns into a therapy session and gain healing.
(301) 685-0571 View (301) 685-0571
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Betty McKay Bracht, LCPC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I provide a solution-focused approach in my work, often drawing from a variety of tools such as hypnosis, NLP, EFT (tapping), and EMDR - tools that have proven effective whether addressing anxiety, stress, or public speaking concerns.
My clients seek assistance when they need to change something that's not working for them, to develop self-awareness, or to better understand their own potential. If you are sad or anxious, we will find ways to overcome those difficulties. If you want your future to look different, we will see where changes need to be made today. If something in your past keeps you from being successful now, then we will focus on resolving issues from your past.
I provide a solution-focused approach in my work, often drawing from a variety of tools such as hypnosis, NLP, EFT (tapping), and EMDR - tools that have proven effective whether addressing anxiety, stress, or public speaking concerns.
My clients seek assistance when they need to change something that's not working for them, to develop self-awareness, or to better understand their own potential. If you are sad or anxious, we will find ways to overcome those difficulties. If you want your future to look different, we will see where changes need to be made today. If something in your past keeps you from being successful now, then we will focus on resolving issues from your past.
(301) 355-2257 View (301) 355-2257
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Lisa Garcia, MSW, LCSW-C, Olney EMDR, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Not accepting new clients
EMDR is a powerful, well researched method of psychotherapy for PTSD and interpersonal problems that are rooted in memory.
I am currently not able to accept any new clients. If you are searching here, you are struggling with something. Current problems are most often related to repeated adverse events from the past and traumas that remain unresolved. As an EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), I work collaboratively with clients to first facilitate an understanding of how the past and present are connected, and then to resolve the past issues through memory work. EMDR therapy puts to work our natural healing system and produces lasting, robust change.
EMDR is a powerful, well researched method of psychotherapy for PTSD and interpersonal problems that are rooted in memory.
I am currently not able to accept any new clients. If you are searching here, you are struggling with something. Current problems are most often related to repeated adverse events from the past and traumas that remain unresolved. As an EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), I work collaboratively with clients to first facilitate an understanding of how the past and present are connected, and then to resolve the past issues through memory work. EMDR therapy puts to work our natural healing system and produces lasting, robust change.
(301) 812-4847 View (301) 812-4847
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Vivian Levi
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Are you struggling to find fulfillment and joy in life? Are your interpersonal relationships exhausting you? Do You want your relationships to bring you a feeling of togetherness and contentment but there is too much water under the bridge? Healing from past hurts and creating meaningful, healthy relationships are the bedrock of contentment and emotional well-being. I provide EMDR to help you heal from the past and Imago couples therapy to help you develop meaningful, healthy relationships with your partner and heal from the lasting, painful impact of old pains and resentments.
Are you struggling to find fulfillment and joy in life? Are your interpersonal relationships exhausting you? Do You want your relationships to bring you a feeling of togetherness and contentment but there is too much water under the bridge? Healing from past hurts and creating meaningful, healthy relationships are the bedrock of contentment and emotional well-being. I provide EMDR to help you heal from the past and Imago couples therapy to help you develop meaningful, healthy relationships with your partner and heal from the lasting, painful impact of old pains and resentments.
(240) 547-2578 View (240) 547-2578
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Marina Tudor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, MS, NCC, LCPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You are beautiful, you are loved, you are creating yourself... let's embark on the journey of unfolding the best version of YOU. I sense your pain/ struggle; together we'll create the process of your healing and growth. I worked with clients at all developmental stages and issues - from crisis, trauma, special needs, adjustment, to managing clinical intensity mental health disorders, loss, family strategies. I am dynamic/ creative, I use techniques involving EMDR, visuals, movement, drawing, meditation, videos, reflection. Together, we'll create strategies that can take you where you want to be in your inner balance circumstances.
You are beautiful, you are loved, you are creating yourself... let's embark on the journey of unfolding the best version of YOU. I sense your pain/ struggle; together we'll create the process of your healing and growth. I worked with clients at all developmental stages and issues - from crisis, trauma, special needs, adjustment, to managing clinical intensity mental health disorders, loss, family strategies. I am dynamic/ creative, I use techniques involving EMDR, visuals, movement, drawing, meditation, videos, reflection. Together, we'll create strategies that can take you where you want to be in your inner balance circumstances.
(301) 691-4015 View (301) 691-4015
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Kim Parker Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Ms. Wells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Supervisor, Court Approved Parent Coordinator (PC), and EMDR Trained therapist who offers more than 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, & adults. She specializes in working with individuals & families who may be experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, or other behavioral disorders. Ms. Wells has advanced training & certifications in EMDR, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Parent Coordination& Mediation. Lastly, she is a breast cancer survivor who specializes in assisting women & families thrive during & after treatment.
Ms. Wells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Supervisor, Court Approved Parent Coordinator (PC), and EMDR Trained therapist who offers more than 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, & adults. She specializes in working with individuals & families who may be experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, or other behavioral disorders. Ms. Wells has advanced training & certifications in EMDR, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Parent Coordination& Mediation. Lastly, she is a breast cancer survivor who specializes in assisting women & families thrive during & after treatment.
(301) 960-3304 View (301) 960-3304
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Katelyn Erbacher
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877  (Online Only)
I will be taking maternity leave during late summer 2024 my return will be in Fall 2024. My experience is primarily working with adults with ADHD and/or trauma. I love to help clients with ADHD build systems to help them meet the challenges of their executive dysfunction head on. As a person with ADHD, I understand the unique challenge of feeling like you're fighting against your brain to make things happen. I have also trained in providing EMDR therapy to help reprocess traumatic experiences and negative thoughts. Trauma means different things to different people, but whatever it means to you is valid.
I will be taking maternity leave during late summer 2024 my return will be in Fall 2024. My experience is primarily working with adults with ADHD and/or trauma. I love to help clients with ADHD build systems to help them meet the challenges of their executive dysfunction head on. As a person with ADHD, I understand the unique challenge of feeling like you're fighting against your brain to make things happen. I have also trained in providing EMDR therapy to help reprocess traumatic experiences and negative thoughts. Trauma means different things to different people, but whatever it means to you is valid.
(240) 255-9382 View (240) 255-9382
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Brendan Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Brendan has over five years’ experience working with trauma survivors and has done group work, crisis intervention, worked with survivors of sexual assault and is in the process of becoming a certified EMDR practitioner.
Brendan believes in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. He has a deep admiration and respect for those who have experienced trauma or other difficult life circumstances have come to therapy looking for help. Brendan sees the client as the true expert in their own life and he sees himself as a guide and mentor along the way. He prefers to be genuine, authentic and takes a humanistic approach in the therapy process. He recognizes life’s challenges can feel overwhelming and believes we all carry the capacity to heal within.
Brendan has over five years’ experience working with trauma survivors and has done group work, crisis intervention, worked with survivors of sexual assault and is in the process of becoming a certified EMDR practitioner.
Brendan believes in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. He has a deep admiration and respect for those who have experienced trauma or other difficult life circumstances have come to therapy looking for help. Brendan sees the client as the true expert in their own life and he sees himself as a guide and mentor along the way. He prefers to be genuine, authentic and takes a humanistic approach in the therapy process. He recognizes life’s challenges can feel overwhelming and believes we all carry the capacity to heal within.
(301) 231-1977 View (301) 231-1977
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Rose Wellness
Counselor, LCPC, LCSW-C, LGPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879  (Online Only)
At Rose Wellness, our clinicians have a variety of specialties which include depression & anxiety, relationships, substance use, LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming care, and who are trauma-informed, trained in EMDR, and treat children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. We currently have 17 amazing therapists, and most are in network with Carefirst, United, Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid.
At Rose Wellness, our clinicians have a variety of specialties which include depression & anxiety, relationships, substance use, LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming care, and who are trauma-informed, trained in EMDR, and treat children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. We currently have 17 amazing therapists, and most are in network with Carefirst, United, Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid.
(443) 323-2059 View (443) 323-2059
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Willow Oak Therapy Center
LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Are you looking for access to a variety of therapists with only one phone call or email? Willow Oak Therapy has over 20 therapists who offer a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and specialties. Treatment approaches available include: EMDR therapy for trauma; executive coaching for those who are neurodiverse; couples and family counseling; art therapy; help with depression and anxiety; and many more! Please go to the therapist page on our website to find out more about our individual practitioners and find the one who is right for you: willowoaktherapy.com/our-therapists/ We look forward to working with you!
Are you looking for access to a variety of therapists with only one phone call or email? Willow Oak Therapy has over 20 therapists who offer a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and specialties. Treatment approaches available include: EMDR therapy for trauma; executive coaching for those who are neurodiverse; couples and family counseling; art therapy; help with depression and anxiety; and many more! Please go to the therapist page on our website to find out more about our individual practitioners and find the one who is right for you: willowoaktherapy.com/our-therapists/ We look forward to working with you!
(240) 594-9610 View (240) 594-9610
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Arianne Waschler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20882  (Online Only)
With specialized training in EMDR and CBT, I bring a wealth of experience and a range of therapeutic tools to our sessions, but it's the connection between us that truly fosters healing and growth.
I’m glad that we’ve found each other. My name is Arianne and I've been partnering with individuals for 12 years, navigating the challenges, celebrating the victories, and working towards the life each person hopes for themselves. When life feels like it is too much to handle, you might know what you need to do logically to make things better, but actually starting can feel scary. When you're stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and bad habits, it's hard to shake off the guilt and move forward. You understand your struggles and story better than anyone else and I'm here to work alongside you to restore your calm.
With specialized training in EMDR and CBT, I bring a wealth of experience and a range of therapeutic tools to our sessions, but it's the connection between us that truly fosters healing and growth.
I’m glad that we’ve found each other. My name is Arianne and I've been partnering with individuals for 12 years, navigating the challenges, celebrating the victories, and working towards the life each person hopes for themselves. When life feels like it is too much to handle, you might know what you need to do logically to make things better, but actually starting can feel scary. When you're stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and bad habits, it's hard to shake off the guilt and move forward. You understand your struggles and story better than anyone else and I'm here to work alongside you to restore your calm.
(240) 557-3650 View (240) 557-3650
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Shlomo Schor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. With 15 years of experience as a trauma therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused EMDR, Somatic Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach is born out of a deep commitment to providing clients with the most profound transformation in the shortest time. Recognizing the urgency in relieving suffering, I employ techniques that have proven to be remarkably effective in the shortest amount of time.
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. With 15 years of experience as a trauma therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused EMDR, Somatic Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach is born out of a deep commitment to providing clients with the most profound transformation in the shortest time. Recognizing the urgency in relieving suffering, I employ techniques that have proven to be remarkably effective in the shortest amount of time.
(410) 449-7077 View (410) 449-7077
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Comeback Counseling: Trauma-Informed Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP-II, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Certified trauma-informed therapist with training in EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CPT. I specialize in work with adult/adolescent clients with a history of trauma, whether single incident or complex and/or autism. These clients may present with PTSD, cPTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and more. My goal is to assist my clients with not only recovering after trauma, but enabling growth toward the person they want to be. I see survival as a strength, and the adaptations that allowed for that survival should be recognized as such to increase self-compassion and facilitate the next step.
Certified trauma-informed therapist with training in EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CPT. I specialize in work with adult/adolescent clients with a history of trauma, whether single incident or complex and/or autism. These clients may present with PTSD, cPTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and more. My goal is to assist my clients with not only recovering after trauma, but enabling growth toward the person they want to be. I see survival as a strength, and the adaptations that allowed for that survival should be recognized as such to increase self-compassion and facilitate the next step.
(240) 474-9205 View (240) 474-9205
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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.