EMDR Therapists in Timonium, MD

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Ryan Ward
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
I use a process called EMDR which can help retrain your body's responses to traumatic memories.
Accepting new clients: In-person and virtual. I am a compassionate person that is approachable and kind. We will work together in a warm and safe environment, so you feel comfortable. I work to develop a trusting relationship so you will be able to work on feelings of uncertainty, feelings of being overwhelmed and feeling alone. Using evidenced based therapy, we will work together to develop inner peace. Focus on what you need to be happy and confident. We will develop your goals together and will discuss how we will work to achieve those goals. We will develop strong tools for you to have outside of therapy to manage stress.
I use a process called EMDR which can help retrain your body's responses to traumatic memories.
Accepting new clients: In-person and virtual. I am a compassionate person that is approachable and kind. We will work together in a warm and safe environment, so you feel comfortable. I work to develop a trusting relationship so you will be able to work on feelings of uncertainty, feelings of being overwhelmed and feeling alone. Using evidenced based therapy, we will work together to develop inner peace. Focus on what you need to be happy and confident. We will develop your goals together and will discuss how we will work to achieve those goals. We will develop strong tools for you to have outside of therapy to manage stress.
(410) 346-0446 View (410) 346-0446
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Jordyn Gentzler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
My expertise lies in utilizing EMDR to facilitate healing from trauma.
Acknowledging the chaos and darkness in the world can be overwhelming, especially when it mirrors the chaos within our minds. It's crucial to address internal struggles for peace. In therapy sessions with me, you'll find a safe haven to delve into emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. My passion lies in assisting individuals struggling with depression and past trauma, guiding them to understand the profound impact of these experiences on their daily lives. I am committed to supporting you in uncovering your inner light, fostering resilience, and empowering you to face each day with strength and determination.
My expertise lies in utilizing EMDR to facilitate healing from trauma.
Acknowledging the chaos and darkness in the world can be overwhelming, especially when it mirrors the chaos within our minds. It's crucial to address internal struggles for peace. In therapy sessions with me, you'll find a safe haven to delve into emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. My passion lies in assisting individuals struggling with depression and past trauma, guiding them to understand the profound impact of these experiences on their daily lives. I am committed to supporting you in uncovering your inner light, fostering resilience, and empowering you to face each day with strength and determination.
(443) 449-5604 View (443) 449-5604
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Corinne Burnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, CET
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
Traditional talk therapy can be helpful in some ways however, emotionally overwhelming experiences are stored in a separate part of the brain-a place that is not accessed through language. Experiential therapies allow us to reprocess moments from the past in order to live freely in the present. As a certified experiential therapist, I am trained in EMDR, brainspotting, and other modalities focused on sensory-motor and somatic healing. Each therapeutic experience is individualized to meet the needs of the client or family.
Traditional talk therapy can be helpful in some ways however, emotionally overwhelming experiences are stored in a separate part of the brain-a place that is not accessed through language. Experiential therapies allow us to reprocess moments from the past in order to live freely in the present. As a certified experiential therapist, I am trained in EMDR, brainspotting, and other modalities focused on sensory-motor and somatic healing. Each therapeutic experience is individualized to meet the needs of the client or family.
(410) 709-4017 View (410) 709-4017
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Ellen K Tannen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, CCMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
I have been an LCPC for two decades. I specialize in treating Trauma/PTSD, Depression & Anxiety, utilizing EMDR, among other treatment modalities. I am also a Therapeutic Life Coach. My style is engaged & interactive. You and I will partner to resolve issues that interfere in both personal & work domains, to enhance your peace of mind & improve the quality of your life. Within a supportive and trusting environment, I will help you to address the issues that have kept you stuck in an inauthentic and unfulfilling life.
I have been an LCPC for two decades. I specialize in treating Trauma/PTSD, Depression & Anxiety, utilizing EMDR, among other treatment modalities. I am also a Therapeutic Life Coach. My style is engaged & interactive. You and I will partner to resolve issues that interfere in both personal & work domains, to enhance your peace of mind & improve the quality of your life. Within a supportive and trusting environment, I will help you to address the issues that have kept you stuck in an inauthentic and unfulfilling life.
(410) 469-8862 View (410) 469-8862
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Kate Goodell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Kate invites each client to welcome and honor all parts of the self, including both the wounded and unwounded parts, acknowledging the pain carried by wounded parts of self. She uses various interventions to balance the nervous system, fostering mindful reactions to life events. She champions the body's inherent wisdom and supports embodiment for wholeness. Breathwork techniques help release deeply-held emotions from stressful experiences. Her practice integrates various therapeutic approaches like Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, BBTRS, Somatic Therapy, Sound Healing, Parts Work, Mind-Body Therapies, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Kate invites each client to welcome and honor all parts of the self, including both the wounded and unwounded parts, acknowledging the pain carried by wounded parts of self. She uses various interventions to balance the nervous system, fostering mindful reactions to life events. She champions the body's inherent wisdom and supports embodiment for wholeness. Breathwork techniques help release deeply-held emotions from stressful experiences. Her practice integrates various therapeutic approaches like Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, BBTRS, Somatic Therapy, Sound Healing, Parts Work, Mind-Body Therapies, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
(410) 498-5465 View (410) 498-5465
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PeachTherapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093
I am trained in EMDR, an effective treatment for trauma, anxiety and phobias.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist, I understand that when people are in pain, the need for understanding, empathy and relief is most important. With both competence and devotion to my work, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, transitions, phobias, couples therapy and divorce recovery. In the comfort of a warm and safe environment, I work hard, in partnership with you, to find the most effective pathway to you feeling better...and feeling better soon!
I am trained in EMDR, an effective treatment for trauma, anxiety and phobias.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist, I understand that when people are in pain, the need for understanding, empathy and relief is most important. With both competence and devotion to my work, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, transitions, phobias, couples therapy and divorce recovery. In the comfort of a warm and safe environment, I work hard, in partnership with you, to find the most effective pathway to you feeling better...and feeling better soon!
(443) 797-0144 View (443) 797-0144
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Kelly Vahey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to traditional Cognitive Behavioral techniques, I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting and parts work.
Sometimes we just feel stuck: stuck in the past, in a bad relationship, or not able to make a decision. This could have its origins in a childhood trauma or a series of events that chipped away at self esteem over a long period of time. I assist clients in reprocessing past events to perceive them in a less threatening or emotionally painful way. I believe that we already have the solutions to all our problems, but sometimes they are buried deeply. I am willing to be honest as well supportive while helping clients reveal the answers within themselves.
In addition to traditional Cognitive Behavioral techniques, I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting and parts work.
Sometimes we just feel stuck: stuck in the past, in a bad relationship, or not able to make a decision. This could have its origins in a childhood trauma or a series of events that chipped away at self esteem over a long period of time. I assist clients in reprocessing past events to perceive them in a less threatening or emotionally painful way. I believe that we already have the solutions to all our problems, but sometimes they are buried deeply. I am willing to be honest as well supportive while helping clients reveal the answers within themselves.
(410) 782-3949 View (410) 782-3949
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Tara Falcone Lcpc
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. I facilitate change by providing a safe, non-threatening environment that demonstrates love, compassion, trust, and understanding. This caring environment helps children and adults build the stepping stones needed to live a happier and healthier life through learning self-awareness and the development of effective coping skills. I use a variety of tools in my practice, including EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness techniques, which help reduce anxiety and depression particularly for those individuals who have experienced trauma.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. I facilitate change by providing a safe, non-threatening environment that demonstrates love, compassion, trust, and understanding. This caring environment helps children and adults build the stepping stones needed to live a happier and healthier life through learning self-awareness and the development of effective coping skills. I use a variety of tools in my practice, including EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness techniques, which help reduce anxiety and depression particularly for those individuals who have experienced trauma.
(443) 233-6719 View (443) 233-6719
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Katie Holden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093
Everyone deserves a safe place and a caring professional with whom to walk through their struggles. My aim is to give clients both. Licensed since 2006, I specialize in treating adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. My training is in EMDR and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I treat clients in individual- and group-therapy settings.
Everyone deserves a safe place and a caring professional with whom to walk through their struggles. My aim is to give clients both. Licensed since 2006, I specialize in treating adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. My training is in EMDR and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I treat clients in individual- and group-therapy settings.
(443) 764-8320 View (443) 764-8320
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Mary Sue McCarthy
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093
My therapy practice is founded on my belief that inherent in everyone is the ability to know their wants and needs, declare their own truths and find the best way forward. As your therapist, my role is to support you in your journey, at whatever place you start, to help you clear the way, navigate through the storms, and celebrate the sunshine. My specialties are Addictions Recovery, EMDR/Trauma Therapy , Anger Management and Conflict Resolution and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. All potential new clients are welcome to an initial 30 minute consultation, at no charge.
My therapy practice is founded on my belief that inherent in everyone is the ability to know their wants and needs, declare their own truths and find the best way forward. As your therapist, my role is to support you in your journey, at whatever place you start, to help you clear the way, navigate through the storms, and celebrate the sunshine. My specialties are Addictions Recovery, EMDR/Trauma Therapy , Anger Management and Conflict Resolution and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. All potential new clients are welcome to an initial 30 minute consultation, at no charge.
(410) 514-3263 View (410) 514-3263
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Becky Riley Olin
Counselor, LCPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist, IFS Level 1 trained, EMDR Consultant in Training, and Board Certified Music Therapist.
I am dedicated to helping people navigate life transitions, heal unresolved trauma, cope with grief and loss, manage anxiety and depression, parent in a conscious and connected manner, and discover their inner wisdom and capacity for self-healing. I use strength-based, trauma-informed, and IFS-informed approaches in my work. I foster a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space for my clients to help them make sense of what they are experiencing, develop insight into their life challenges, access their own strengths and resources, and make changes to lead more fulfilling lives.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist, IFS Level 1 trained, EMDR Consultant in Training, and Board Certified Music Therapist.
I am dedicated to helping people navigate life transitions, heal unresolved trauma, cope with grief and loss, manage anxiety and depression, parent in a conscious and connected manner, and discover their inner wisdom and capacity for self-healing. I use strength-based, trauma-informed, and IFS-informed approaches in my work. I foster a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space for my clients to help them make sense of what they are experiencing, develop insight into their life challenges, access their own strengths and resources, and make changes to lead more fulfilling lives.
(443) 957-1088 View (443) 957-1088
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Lisa Muscato
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
I have completed EMDR Basic Training.
Therapy is an opportunity to sort through the puzzle pieces of oneself, and gain insight about how it all fits together. The beginning stages of therapy is a time to take each piece of your life story puzzle out of the box and share it with me. Some of those pieces will be clearly defined, or there might even be sections you don’t need much help from me on. Other parts will require some examination, analysis, and exploration. My role is to witness these pieces, these parts of your story, and work together on assembling your life puzzle. I have a casual, personable style. I strive to create a create a warm and supportive environment.
I have completed EMDR Basic Training.
Therapy is an opportunity to sort through the puzzle pieces of oneself, and gain insight about how it all fits together. The beginning stages of therapy is a time to take each piece of your life story puzzle out of the box and share it with me. Some of those pieces will be clearly defined, or there might even be sections you don’t need much help from me on. Other parts will require some examination, analysis, and exploration. My role is to witness these pieces, these parts of your story, and work together on assembling your life puzzle. I have a casual, personable style. I strive to create a create a warm and supportive environment.
(443) 647-9061 View (443) 647-9061
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arKardia Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CCATP
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093
I also specialize in EMDR Therapy & resilience.
Hi, I'm Michele. I love what I do and truly believe that we all deserve to heal and live with joy. Many clients I see have been through a recent trauma or feel overwhelmed and anxious for a variety of reasons. They have struggled far too long & have even been discouraged by past therapeutic experiences. If you are struggling, you may feel stuck. It can be a lonely place to be. You don’t have to hold onto it all. Good therapy is relational, interactive and clinically sound. You might cry, but you will laugh find hope and heal.
I also specialize in EMDR Therapy & resilience.
Hi, I'm Michele. I love what I do and truly believe that we all deserve to heal and live with joy. Many clients I see have been through a recent trauma or feel overwhelmed and anxious for a variety of reasons. They have struggled far too long & have even been discouraged by past therapeutic experiences. If you are struggling, you may feel stuck. It can be a lonely place to be. You don’t have to hold onto it all. Good therapy is relational, interactive and clinically sound. You might cry, but you will laugh find hope and heal.
(717) 322-0424 View (717) 322-0424
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Judith Geller LCSW-C Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MA
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Through a supportive therapeutic relationship and various modalities--Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), EMDR, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Tapping, Brainspotting, inner parts work, psychodynamic and more--you can learn to connect with your deepest knowing, reduce suffering, be present in your body and mind, and live your fullest life.
I am here to help you connect with your inner strengths and to know your own deepest wisdom. We all have an incredible capacity to heal and to meet whatever challenges show up in our lives. I bring deep compassion and skills from two and a half decades of helping clients with everything from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, acute trauma/PTSD, past abuse, dissociation, and OCD to marital/relationship problems, family issues, failure-to-launch, and intimacy issues. Together, we will partner to help you move forward into the life you are meant to be living.
Through a supportive therapeutic relationship and various modalities--Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), EMDR, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Tapping, Brainspotting, inner parts work, psychodynamic and more--you can learn to connect with your deepest knowing, reduce suffering, be present in your body and mind, and live your fullest life.
I am here to help you connect with your inner strengths and to know your own deepest wisdom. We all have an incredible capacity to heal and to meet whatever challenges show up in our lives. I bring deep compassion and skills from two and a half decades of helping clients with everything from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, acute trauma/PTSD, past abuse, dissociation, and OCD to marital/relationship problems, family issues, failure-to-launch, and intimacy issues. Together, we will partner to help you move forward into the life you are meant to be living.
(443) 341-0244 View (443) 341-0244
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In Bloom Mental Health Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
We are so glad you’re here. Maybe you’re here because you are feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed by physical symptoms of anxiety, depressed, alone, or questioning your identity or sexual orientation. Or maybe you are struggling with something else, like taking up space, speaking up or setting boundaries in your relationships. At In Bloom Mental Health Counseling, we provide modern, individualized and evidence-based therapy to adults and adolescents in person and virtually in Maryland as well as virtually throughout New York.
We are so glad you’re here. Maybe you’re here because you are feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed by physical symptoms of anxiety, depressed, alone, or questioning your identity or sexual orientation. Or maybe you are struggling with something else, like taking up space, speaking up or setting boundaries in your relationships. At In Bloom Mental Health Counseling, we provide modern, individualized and evidence-based therapy to adults and adolescents in person and virtually in Maryland as well as virtually throughout New York.
(443) 446-4718 View (443) 446-4718
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Kelly Rogan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
Therapy is a resource that can help you navigate difficult moments in life, and I would love to join you on that journey. Whether you are looking for support with current transitions/stressors or working through difficult past experiences, we can work together to discover your strengths and reach your goals. I have experience working with adults (age 18+) with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties and traumatic experiences.
Therapy is a resource that can help you navigate difficult moments in life, and I would love to join you on that journey. Whether you are looking for support with current transitions/stressors or working through difficult past experiences, we can work together to discover your strengths and reach your goals. I have experience working with adults (age 18+) with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties and traumatic experiences.
(410) 883-5328 View (410) 883-5328
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Shauna Hurd
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you experiencing conflict with your family? Have you lost your sense of purpose? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you been through a difficult situation that leaves you feeling confused? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Does life feel overwhelming? Life offers changes that are difficult to navigate. My passion for helping restore balance to the mind and emotions inspires me to take a journey with you that leads to well-being, clarity, and hope.
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you experiencing conflict with your family? Have you lost your sense of purpose? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you been through a difficult situation that leaves you feeling confused? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Does life feel overwhelming? Life offers changes that are difficult to navigate. My passion for helping restore balance to the mind and emotions inspires me to take a journey with you that leads to well-being, clarity, and hope.
(410) 623-7969 x708 View (410) 623-7969 x708
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Michelle Glenn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093
Michelle Glenn is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Maryland who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Masters of Social Work from University of Maryland, Baltimore. Michelle is a body positive BIPOC clinician and LGBTQIA+ ally with specialized experience in trauma-informed psychotherapy working with survivors of intimate partner violence, complex PTSD, disruption of childhood attachment, PTSD, acute stress, mood, and anxiety disorders.
Michelle Glenn is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Maryland who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Masters of Social Work from University of Maryland, Baltimore. Michelle is a body positive BIPOC clinician and LGBTQIA+ ally with specialized experience in trauma-informed psychotherapy working with survivors of intimate partner violence, complex PTSD, disruption of childhood attachment, PTSD, acute stress, mood, and anxiety disorders.
(443) 222-1266 View (443) 222-1266
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Chea Weltchek
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093
There are three type of people that I LOVE to help: Parents who are at their wits end with their kids, young adults who are resentful/angry with their family and pregnant/postpartum folks who are undergoing an identity shift. Understanding family dynamics and the impacts that they have are a huge part of how I practice clinically.
There are three type of people that I LOVE to help: Parents who are at their wits end with their kids, young adults who are resentful/angry with their family and pregnant/postpartum folks who are undergoing an identity shift. Understanding family dynamics and the impacts that they have are a huge part of how I practice clinically.
(410) 892-1062 View (410) 892-1062
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Norma Leaf
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093
Making the choice to see a mental health professional is a wonderful first step. It comes with an acknowledgment that something might be holding you back from living your life fully to feel happier and to achieve your goals. Perhaps you want to see a therapist because you are experiencing anxiety, grief, or relationship issues that prevent you from feeling fulfilled. Maybe you are experiencing a transition in your life that feels stressful. You may want to explore how to make a change in your life. I can help you wherever you are in your journey.
Making the choice to see a mental health professional is a wonderful first step. It comes with an acknowledgment that something might be holding you back from living your life fully to feel happier and to achieve your goals. Perhaps you want to see a therapist because you are experiencing anxiety, grief, or relationship issues that prevent you from feeling fulfilled. Maybe you are experiencing a transition in your life that feels stressful. You may want to explore how to make a change in your life. I can help you wherever you are in your journey.
(443) 234-0675 View (443) 234-0675
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.