EMDR Therapists in Battle Creek, MI

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Masters' Counseling and Life Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49015
I'm trained in EMDR which is a wonderful therapy for overcoming grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Are you coping with grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or relationship issues in your life? I would like to walk along side of you and help you be your best. The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step of reaching out for a free telephone consultation to get your life back on track. I want to help you to live a full and happy life.
I'm trained in EMDR which is a wonderful therapy for overcoming grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Are you coping with grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or relationship issues in your life? I would like to walk along side of you and help you be your best. The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step of reaching out for a free telephone consultation to get your life back on track. I want to help you to live a full and happy life.
(269) 743-4797 View (269) 743-4797
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Restoration Center
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49017
We offer, one on one therapy, marriage and family therapy, faith based therapy, EMDR, Neurofeedback, addiction and recovery therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy, adoption and foster care, LGBTQ, We are here to be with children, teens, and adults.
Our desire at the Restoration Center is to meet you where you are. We have a diverse group of therapists ready to be with you on your journey. Please visit our website where you will find our providers along with their specialities.
We offer, one on one therapy, marriage and family therapy, faith based therapy, EMDR, Neurofeedback, addiction and recovery therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy, adoption and foster care, LGBTQ, We are here to be with children, teens, and adults.
Our desire at the Restoration Center is to meet you where you are. We have a diverse group of therapists ready to be with you on your journey. Please visit our website where you will find our providers along with their specialities.
(269) 234-1792 View (269) 234-1792
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Senshu LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49017
E) EMDR and Brainspotting provide the opportunity to care for the root of our difficulty that is impacting the present.
Hello and Welcome! Senshu, LLC is a Clinical Mental Health practice located in downtown Battle Creek. We are currently four Clinical Social Workers offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Our approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. Please view our photos for more information about each clinician. We look forward to hearing from you! At this time: Erin is accepting new clients for virtual sessions; Ashley is working from a waitlist; Joy and Kelley are closed.
E) EMDR and Brainspotting provide the opportunity to care for the root of our difficulty that is impacting the present.
Hello and Welcome! Senshu, LLC is a Clinical Mental Health practice located in downtown Battle Creek. We are currently four Clinical Social Workers offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Our approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. Please view our photos for more information about each clinician. We look forward to hearing from you! At this time: Erin is accepting new clients for virtual sessions; Ashley is working from a waitlist; Joy and Kelley are closed.
(616) 818-0936 View (616) 818-0936
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Travis Guerrero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49015
I am a trauma-informed professional with training in both talk therapy and EMDR.
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically
I am a trauma-informed professional with training in both talk therapy and EMDR.
For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA+, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically
(269) 367-2671 View (269) 367-2671
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Ruth L Eichler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49014  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you have experienced or are experiencing trauma, I have also worked with EMDR for the past 20 years, a method that has been very helpful in reducing the impact of trauma, freeing up greater vitality, and reducing anxiety and depression.
Does your marriage need an "upgrade" to restore connection and communication and optimize each of you to get the love you want? I am certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and can assist you in this process. I also work with a variety of methods with individuals who desire greater well being and new or enhanced skills in meeting life's challenges and in moving to new levels of consciousness.
If you have experienced or are experiencing trauma, I have also worked with EMDR for the past 20 years, a method that has been very helpful in reducing the impact of trauma, freeing up greater vitality, and reducing anxiety and depression.
Does your marriage need an "upgrade" to restore connection and communication and optimize each of you to get the love you want? I am certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and can assist you in this process. I also work with a variety of methods with individuals who desire greater well being and new or enhanced skills in meeting life's challenges and in moving to new levels of consciousness.
(269) 205-3436 View (269) 205-3436
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Gladys J Seedorf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49017
My approach combines Cognitive behavioral, Mindfulness, Solution focused and EMDR.
I am a Social Worker with 32 years experience. I have worked with clients/couples with a wide range of concerns including: stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship issues, domestic abuse, intimacy issues, parenting problems, medical issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and military issues. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels.
My approach combines Cognitive behavioral, Mindfulness, Solution focused and EMDR.
I am a Social Worker with 32 years experience. I have worked with clients/couples with a wide range of concerns including: stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship issues, domestic abuse, intimacy issues, parenting problems, medical issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and military issues. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels.
(269) 256-2245 View (269) 256-2245
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P Suzanna Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Are you struggling to make life work? Perhaps stuck in an addiction or habit that you can't seem to break. Are you struggling relationally? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of all your upset? No matter where life has taken you, there is hope for a brighter future. Life truly is amazing if you are willing to do the necessary footwork...and promise not to quit when the going gets tough. Healing can be a painful process but there is nothing like living in the freedom that comes as a result.
Are you struggling to make life work? Perhaps stuck in an addiction or habit that you can't seem to break. Are you struggling relationally? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of all your upset? No matter where life has taken you, there is hope for a brighter future. Life truly is amazing if you are willing to do the necessary footwork...and promise not to quit when the going gets tough. Healing can be a painful process but there is nothing like living in the freedom that comes as a result.
(269) 841-4174 View (269) 841-4174
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Steve Silliman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49037
I believe everyone needs guidance in solving problems and healing pain at specific times in our lives. I will listen and help you to make sense of the problems you face in your daily life, while helping you to heal from any wounds from your past. My therapy style is compassionate and centered around your specific needs. We can discuss the benefits of various approaches and taylor therapy to best meet your needs.
I believe everyone needs guidance in solving problems and healing pain at specific times in our lives. I will listen and help you to make sense of the problems you face in your daily life, while helping you to heal from any wounds from your past. My therapy style is compassionate and centered around your specific needs. We can discuss the benefits of various approaches and taylor therapy to best meet your needs.
(269) 359-3269 View (269) 359-3269
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Child & Family Psychological Services
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Child & Family Psychological Services is a full-service private practice offering psychological and counseling services in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek and teletherapy services throughout Michigan. Our clients are all ages, from all walks of life and come to us with a wide range of concerns. If you need help getting to a better place in your life, we invite you to learn more about our professional services, areas of expertise and clinical staff. At CFPS, we like to say It’s About Relationships. Because how happy we are in our relationships — both with others and with ourselves — largely determines how happy we are in life.
Child & Family Psychological Services is a full-service private practice offering psychological and counseling services in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek and teletherapy services throughout Michigan. Our clients are all ages, from all walks of life and come to us with a wide range of concerns. If you need help getting to a better place in your life, we invite you to learn more about our professional services, areas of expertise and clinical staff. At CFPS, we like to say It’s About Relationships. Because how happy we are in our relationships — both with others and with ourselves — largely determines how happy we are in life.
(269) 248-5537 View (269) 248-5537
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Janette J Schoenherr
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that clients have within themselves an amazing ability to self-heal, and the role of the counselor is to find and tap into that ability. I also believe it is important to learn about each client's world and to develop a relationship where clients can feel understood and supported while learning about themselves. This creates the space for exploring the choices they have and any changes they may want to make toward more personal fulfillment. Therapy for children may involve consultation with parents who need support meeting their child's challenges. Play therapy is used with children.
I believe that clients have within themselves an amazing ability to self-heal, and the role of the counselor is to find and tap into that ability. I also believe it is important to learn about each client's world and to develop a relationship where clients can feel understood and supported while learning about themselves. This creates the space for exploring the choices they have and any changes they may want to make toward more personal fulfillment. Therapy for children may involve consultation with parents who need support meeting their child's challenges. Play therapy is used with children.
(269) 601-7229 View (269) 601-7229
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Joshua Carver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49016  (Online Only)
I believe Irvin Yalom said it best when he said we need to form a unique therapy for every person. We are all unique, our relationships and experiences are unique, and in therapy we need to find your own path forward in life. We can find that as a conversation between two experts, you being the expert in your own life, and me being an expert in this field. Together, we can work to help you find what you are looking for in therapy. Whether it is a skill and action motivated plan, or a space to emotionally process things regularly, or anything in between.
I believe Irvin Yalom said it best when he said we need to form a unique therapy for every person. We are all unique, our relationships and experiences are unique, and in therapy we need to find your own path forward in life. We can find that as a conversation between two experts, you being the expert in your own life, and me being an expert in this field. Together, we can work to help you find what you are looking for in therapy. Whether it is a skill and action motivated plan, or a space to emotionally process things regularly, or anything in between.
(269) 367-8231 View (269) 367-8231
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Stacy Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49017  (Online Only)
Note: I am currently accepting new individual clients (adolescents/teens/adults). I have a waiting list for couples presently. Hey there! On the surface, things look good, but your anxiety has been driving your car for a while now. Stressors and responsibilities keep stacking up and you are overwhelmed and feeling stuck. You have spent your life people-pleasing and you’ve forgotten who you are and what you need/want. You believe that even if you knew what you needed, you are unsure how to move forward. You've been searching for balance and peace for a while now though and are ready to take the first step in finding it.
Note: I am currently accepting new individual clients (adolescents/teens/adults). I have a waiting list for couples presently. Hey there! On the surface, things look good, but your anxiety has been driving your car for a while now. Stressors and responsibilities keep stacking up and you are overwhelmed and feeling stuck. You have spent your life people-pleasing and you’ve forgotten who you are and what you need/want. You believe that even if you knew what you needed, you are unsure how to move forward. You've been searching for balance and peace for a while now though and are ready to take the first step in finding it.
(269) 671-7271 View (269) 671-7271
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Melissa Wichterman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49016
Not accepting new clients
Do you struggle with self-confidence or feel discouraged? Do you get anxious and wonder why? Are you struggling in your closest relationships? Have you experienced painful events that you cannot seem to work through? If the answer is yes to any of these questions you may benefit from the process of counseling and EMDR. You do not have to walk this journey alone!
Do you struggle with self-confidence or feel discouraged? Do you get anxious and wonder why? Are you struggling in your closest relationships? Have you experienced painful events that you cannot seem to work through? If the answer is yes to any of these questions you may benefit from the process of counseling and EMDR. You do not have to walk this journey alone!
(269) 225-6928 View (269) 225-6928
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Camille Hood
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Not accepting new clients
Our goals as counselors are to create a supportive environment in which our clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. We take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client’s work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity.
Our goals as counselors are to create a supportive environment in which our clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. We take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client’s work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity.
(269) 203-3554 View (269) 203-3554
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Amanda J Everett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist, I believe that change happens in therapy when there is an authentic relationship that yields a safe place for people to explore and address their feelings in a non-judgmental and comfortable way. I feel I am gifted in building true connections through empathy. In my practice, I meet people where they are in life & work to ensure that client's feel valued and empowered in the therapy process. God designs people beautifully & individually. It is my desire to help each of my clients explore that within themselves and to discover the true joy that comes when we can see life in this light.
As a therapist, I believe that change happens in therapy when there is an authentic relationship that yields a safe place for people to explore and address their feelings in a non-judgmental and comfortable way. I feel I am gifted in building true connections through empathy. In my practice, I meet people where they are in life & work to ensure that client's feel valued and empowered in the therapy process. God designs people beautifully & individually. It is my desire to help each of my clients explore that within themselves and to discover the true joy that comes when we can see life in this light.
(269) 215-2902 View (269) 215-2902

Online Therapists

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Joel Burnett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
Everybody gets stressed or overwhelmed from time to time. I am here to help. I am open to working with all sorts of people, genders, sexual orientations, and races. I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor. I have specialized training in alcohol and drug abuse (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor), and suicide (CAMS trained). I have also studied DBT, ACT, CBT, MI, EMDR and the Strengthening Families Program.
Everybody gets stressed or overwhelmed from time to time. I am here to help. I am open to working with all sorts of people, genders, sexual orientations, and races. I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor. I have specialized training in alcohol and drug abuse (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor), and suicide (CAMS trained). I have also studied DBT, ACT, CBT, MI, EMDR and the Strengthening Families Program.
(517) 743-8499 View (517) 743-8499
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Hava Jongerius Zuidema
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
I primarily use eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) and internal family systems (IFS) therapy, which are evidence-based modalities that focus on healing past wounds.
In my experience working with clients and in my own therapy, I have found that discovering and addressing the root of mental health struggles is more effective long-term than treating the symptoms. This has led me to pursue training in modalities that are focused on trauma, but can be used to treat challenges like anxiety and depression as well. If you would like to better understand where your struggles or coming from (or if you feel like you totally understand where they're coming from but don't know what to do about it) my approach will likely be a good fit for you.
I primarily use eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) and internal family systems (IFS) therapy, which are evidence-based modalities that focus on healing past wounds.
In my experience working with clients and in my own therapy, I have found that discovering and addressing the root of mental health struggles is more effective long-term than treating the symptoms. This has led me to pursue training in modalities that are focused on trauma, but can be used to treat challenges like anxiety and depression as well. If you would like to better understand where your struggles or coming from (or if you feel like you totally understand where they're coming from but don't know what to do about it) my approach will likely be a good fit for you.
(248) 422-2286 View (248) 422-2286
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Leah R. Keller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Some approaches I use regularly include: EMDR, CBT, DBT informed, and Motivational Interviewing.
"There are far better things ahead, than any we leave behind." C.S. Lewis. My aim is to provide a safe/non judgmental environment for my clients to be able to address obstacles and live their best life. I encourage my clients to share their challenges so we can work together to overcome them in ways that feel empowering. My background in crisis management and community mental health has influenced me in the efficient and timely development of strategies and coping skills to help my clients. Evenings and Teletherapy offered.
Some approaches I use regularly include: EMDR, CBT, DBT informed, and Motivational Interviewing.
"There are far better things ahead, than any we leave behind." C.S. Lewis. My aim is to provide a safe/non judgmental environment for my clients to be able to address obstacles and live their best life. I encourage my clients to share their challenges so we can work together to overcome them in ways that feel empowering. My background in crisis management and community mental health has influenced me in the efficient and timely development of strategies and coping skills to help my clients. Evenings and Teletherapy offered.
(269) 743-0972 View (269) 743-0972
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Shelby Cavender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based perspective, and EMDR.
Hello there! As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. I provide a safe space for clients to express themselves honestly, get to understand their true feelings, and working together to figure out how to use that information towards a journey of healing. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, trauma, stress management, life transitions, and health/wellness.
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based perspective, and EMDR.
Hello there! As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. I provide a safe space for clients to express themselves honestly, get to understand their true feelings, and working together to figure out how to use that information towards a journey of healing. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, trauma, stress management, life transitions, and health/wellness.
(616) 426-6687 View (616) 426-6687
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Rachel McClure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Deciding to change is a big step, and I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in working with adults, providing a supportive, empathetic, and practical approach to therapy. I am certified in EMDR, a proven modality for treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and various other mental health concerns. EMDR can be conducted both virtually and in person, ensuring flexibility to meet your needs.
Deciding to change is a big step, and I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in working with adults, providing a supportive, empathetic, and practical approach to therapy. I am certified in EMDR, a proven modality for treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and various other mental health concerns. EMDR can be conducted both virtually and in person, ensuring flexibility to meet your needs.
(616) 208-2153 View (616) 208-2153

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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.