EMDR Therapists in Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC
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Claire Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
I am Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through PSI (Postpartum Support International) an EMDRIA trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and ACE Certified Health Coach.
Many people find themselves "coping" with life as opposed to LIVING it. With the many competing demands of our busy lifestyles, it is not uncommon to lose connection with your authentic self and to feel discouraged, unwell or just..."off". When we discover that our health and wellbeing are suffering, or feel “stuck”, we often need support to change thought patterns, and empower ourselves to make different choices, so that we can live in a more meaningful and fulfilling capacity. Whether you have specific goals, or simply know that you just want to feel better but don't know where to begin, the first step is to reach out for help.
I am Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through PSI (Postpartum Support International) an EMDRIA trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and ACE Certified Health Coach.
Many people find themselves "coping" with life as opposed to LIVING it. With the many competing demands of our busy lifestyles, it is not uncommon to lose connection with your authentic self and to feel discouraged, unwell or just..."off". When we discover that our health and wellbeing are suffering, or feel “stuck”, we often need support to change thought patterns, and empower ourselves to make different choices, so that we can live in a more meaningful and fulfilling capacity. Whether you have specific goals, or simply know that you just want to feel better but don't know where to begin, the first step is to reach out for help.
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Kelsey Cuomo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
Waitlist for new clients
My holistic and strengths-based approach combines somatic practices with trauma-informed modalities, such as EMDR, CBT, and IFS.
You are not "too much." No matter your struggles, you deserve to take up space, and I am here to help you find your joy. You may notice that you feel numb or helpless from a broken relationship or a new diagnosis (mental or physical). Or you may feel trapped reliving a traumatic experience. Whatever it is, I'm here to support you on this journey.
My holistic and strengths-based approach combines somatic practices with trauma-informed modalities, such as EMDR, CBT, and IFS.
You are not "too much." No matter your struggles, you deserve to take up space, and I am here to help you find your joy. You may notice that you feel numb or helpless from a broken relationship or a new diagnosis (mental or physical). Or you may feel trapped reliving a traumatic experience. Whatever it is, I'm here to support you on this journey.
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Amanda L. Justice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
I utilize evidence based treatment modalities including EMDR , Child Parent Psychotherapy (0-5), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (5-17) and SPACE (Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions) for true healing to occur.
Childhood comes with ups and downs for children and the parents who are figuring it out alongside them. Children show us their concerns through their behaviors. Sometimes difficult things occur that impact a child's behavior and your parenting. As a parent you may be unsure of what to do or say to help your child in difficult moments and sometimes your own childhood experiences may be interfering in your parenting journey. I support children and parents by helping them overcome traumatic situations together, manage anxiety, understand big feelings and behavioral reactions.
I utilize evidence based treatment modalities including EMDR , Child Parent Psychotherapy (0-5), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (5-17) and SPACE (Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions) for true healing to occur.
Childhood comes with ups and downs for children and the parents who are figuring it out alongside them. Children show us their concerns through their behaviors. Sometimes difficult things occur that impact a child's behavior and your parenting. As a parent you may be unsure of what to do or say to help your child in difficult moments and sometimes your own childhood experiences may be interfering in your parenting journey. I support children and parents by helping them overcome traumatic situations together, manage anxiety, understand big feelings and behavioral reactions.
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Kathleen Marie Monforton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
Waitlist for new clients
I use a combination of CBT, ACT, DBT, skill building, psychodynamic, EMDR, and Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping.
Is fear, anxiety, or panic preventing you from living the life you want? Are you struggling with changes in thought, behavior, or mood? If this sounds like you, I’d like to help. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults diagnosed with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses and I currently specialize in anxiety, bipolar disorder, & psychosis. However, I also work with clients 15 years of age and older struggling with depression, perfectionism, distress tolerance, substance use, life changes, stress management, dating, or just “adulting”. I offer sessions virtually in IL & NC and in person in Charlotte, NC.
I use a combination of CBT, ACT, DBT, skill building, psychodynamic, EMDR, and Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping.
Is fear, anxiety, or panic preventing you from living the life you want? Are you struggling with changes in thought, behavior, or mood? If this sounds like you, I’d like to help. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults diagnosed with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses and I currently specialize in anxiety, bipolar disorder, & psychosis. However, I also work with clients 15 years of age and older struggling with depression, perfectionism, distress tolerance, substance use, life changes, stress management, dating, or just “adulting”. I offer sessions virtually in IL & NC and in person in Charlotte, NC.
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Bethany Shingleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
I utilize EMDR ( trauma reprocessing therapy), somatic integration to facilitate a mind body connection, DBT, parts work and dark humor :) I have a warm, yet direct, humanistic, collaborative therapy approach.
Hey! and Welcome. Just thinking about working on yourself is courageous, so I’m rooting for you for just being here. Over time, I have found that lots of people come to my virtual therapy office when, on paper, they have emotional and intellectual intelligence, they are driven and have supportive relationships in their life, yet there is often still a loud inner critic, a pattern of people pleasing, a feel of not being enough, that keeps coming up suggesting deeper work. It is my joy and honor to be able to build relationships with clients (and even have fun) untangling these patterns so you can finally feel as great as you are.
I utilize EMDR ( trauma reprocessing therapy), somatic integration to facilitate a mind body connection, DBT, parts work and dark humor :) I have a warm, yet direct, humanistic, collaborative therapy approach.
Hey! and Welcome. Just thinking about working on yourself is courageous, so I’m rooting for you for just being here. Over time, I have found that lots of people come to my virtual therapy office when, on paper, they have emotional and intellectual intelligence, they are driven and have supportive relationships in their life, yet there is often still a loud inner critic, a pattern of people pleasing, a feel of not being enough, that keeps coming up suggesting deeper work. It is my joy and honor to be able to build relationships with clients (and even have fun) untangling these patterns so you can finally feel as great as you are.
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Emerge Child and Family Counseling
Counselor, MA , LCMHC, CPT , QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
Accepting clients! At Emerge Child and Family Counseling we provide mostly a client centered approach to counseling to ensure our clients get the therapeutic services they need. We can utlize EMDR, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, as well as other approaches. We are a full practice serving all ranges of clients with a focus on adults, children, teens, and support their families. We have multiple clinicians to fit with our clients to provide counseling where each person can build trust and foster a nurturing relationship. We are a smaller more focused practice where you feel more like family and welcomed, making treatment the most effective.
Accepting clients! At Emerge Child and Family Counseling we provide mostly a client centered approach to counseling to ensure our clients get the therapeutic services they need. We can utlize EMDR, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, as well as other approaches. We are a full practice serving all ranges of clients with a focus on adults, children, teens, and support their families. We have multiple clinicians to fit with our clients to provide counseling where each person can build trust and foster a nurturing relationship. We are a smaller more focused practice where you feel more like family and welcomed, making treatment the most effective.
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Christina M Minoguchi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, CCTP, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
I am an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist, specializing in trauma, anxiety and depression.
Hello! I understand you may be facing numerous challenges in your life that have led you here. Whether something occurred in your past or more recently, it has likely triggered flashbacks, anxiety, depression, stress, relational difficulties, work-related issues, or an overall sense of being overwhelmed. You might have sought therapy previously without finding lasting relief, finding yourself inundated once again with memories and negative thoughts. I teach each client in their 1st session how to control their symptoms through amazing neuroscience techniques. If traditional talk therapy didn't help, I can!
I am an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist, specializing in trauma, anxiety and depression.
Hello! I understand you may be facing numerous challenges in your life that have led you here. Whether something occurred in your past or more recently, it has likely triggered flashbacks, anxiety, depression, stress, relational difficulties, work-related issues, or an overall sense of being overwhelmed. You might have sought therapy previously without finding lasting relief, finding yourself inundated once again with memories and negative thoughts. I teach each client in their 1st session how to control their symptoms through amazing neuroscience techniques. If traditional talk therapy didn't help, I can!
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Shaquil Rasheed Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LCSWA, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
I believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, pulling from various evidence-based modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Trauma-Informed Care.
I'm Shaq Roberts, a licensed social worker with a passion for mental health and the needs of the LGBTQ+ and QPOC communities. As a Queer Person of Color, I have intentionally and specifically catered my education and work experience to match that of my life experience. Currently, I provide direct service through individual therapy, surgery letter assessments, and mental health assessments with Hearst Psychotherapy.
I believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, pulling from various evidence-based modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Trauma-Informed Care.
I'm Shaq Roberts, a licensed social worker with a passion for mental health and the needs of the LGBTQ+ and QPOC communities. As a Queer Person of Color, I have intentionally and specifically catered my education and work experience to match that of my life experience. Currently, I provide direct service through individual therapy, surgery letter assessments, and mental health assessments with Hearst Psychotherapy.
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Haley Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
I use a combination of talk therapies and EMDR to shift from negative thoughts and responses to more positive adaptive beliefs and behaviors.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Life altering experiences can cause us to feel physically and emotionally unsafe leading us to ruminate on the past, overthink and worry about the future, and expect something bad to happen. Daily tasks can become difficult, and sometimes talking feels like it makes things worse. Imagine feeling secure, safe, and enjoying every day things without worrying about what’s next. It is possible to find a way to accept things as they are, reconnect with the people you care about, and enjoy the things that mean the most to you. Please note I currently only offer virtual sessions in evenings.
I use a combination of talk therapies and EMDR to shift from negative thoughts and responses to more positive adaptive beliefs and behaviors.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Life altering experiences can cause us to feel physically and emotionally unsafe leading us to ruminate on the past, overthink and worry about the future, and expect something bad to happen. Daily tasks can become difficult, and sometimes talking feels like it makes things worse. Imagine feeling secure, safe, and enjoying every day things without worrying about what’s next. It is possible to find a way to accept things as they are, reconnect with the people you care about, and enjoy the things that mean the most to you. Please note I currently only offer virtual sessions in evenings.
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Erin Thompson
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CFRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
Waitlist for new clients
I use a variety of modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
I have been passionate about helping first responders, active military, and veterans since I was an adolescent. During therapy, I accept you for who you are and I appreciate and understand that everyone is unique. I provide an empathetic, understanding, and honest voice to soothe and support you through our therapy sessions. While I am working with you, I become inspired by seeing you break through barriers and grow within your progress by achieving the goals you set for yourself. It is a privilege and honor to come alongside you, as you navigate the uncertainty and pain that often comes as a result of individual lived experiences.
I use a variety of modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
I have been passionate about helping first responders, active military, and veterans since I was an adolescent. During therapy, I accept you for who you are and I appreciate and understand that everyone is unique. I provide an empathetic, understanding, and honest voice to soothe and support you through our therapy sessions. While I am working with you, I become inspired by seeing you break through barriers and grow within your progress by achieving the goals you set for yourself. It is a privilege and honor to come alongside you, as you navigate the uncertainty and pain that often comes as a result of individual lived experiences.
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Boyce L Smith
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, LCAS, CCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
Taking the step to seek out counseling takes tremendous courage and vulnerability. My approach in counseling is holistic and takes into account the whole body, mind, and spirit. As a therapist I treat individuals, couples, and families regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender, religion, or ethnicity. Both professionally and personally, I believe that we all have what is necessary for true growth and change. Join me on the journey of exploring your needs and goals to help you accomplish a desired outcome.
Taking the step to seek out counseling takes tremendous courage and vulnerability. My approach in counseling is holistic and takes into account the whole body, mind, and spirit. As a therapist I treat individuals, couples, and families regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender, religion, or ethnicity. Both professionally and personally, I believe that we all have what is necessary for true growth and change. Join me on the journey of exploring your needs and goals to help you accomplish a desired outcome.
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Stephanie Swisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
Join me in learning the tools and skills to intentionally create the life that you desire. I work with clients who are looking to strengthen trust in themselves. My overarching goal for every client who comes to see me is for them to have a more loving, compassionate relationship to themselves, others, and their past. I use a holistic collaborative approach to counseling that recognizes our unique multidimensional nature, and honors the connection between mind, emotions, energy, and body. I specialize in Brainspotting, Parts work/IFS, and Gottman Method for couples, .
Join me in learning the tools and skills to intentionally create the life that you desire. I work with clients who are looking to strengthen trust in themselves. My overarching goal for every client who comes to see me is for them to have a more loving, compassionate relationship to themselves, others, and their past. I use a holistic collaborative approach to counseling that recognizes our unique multidimensional nature, and honors the connection between mind, emotions, energy, and body. I specialize in Brainspotting, Parts work/IFS, and Gottman Method for couples, .
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Deanna Carvalho
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
Do you find yourself wanting to live a more authentic, empowered and meaningful life? Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to cultivate the kind of relationships, work and level of health that you desire? I can help you understand and manage anxiety and depression symptoms as well as explore and resolve their root cause. If you're feeling stuck, down or struggling to create the life you desire, I can help you to identify what's not working and find your way back to balance.
Do you find yourself wanting to live a more authentic, empowered and meaningful life? Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to cultivate the kind of relationships, work and level of health that you desire? I can help you understand and manage anxiety and depression symptoms as well as explore and resolve their root cause. If you're feeling stuck, down or struggling to create the life you desire, I can help you to identify what's not working and find your way back to balance.
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Keysha Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
Are you searching for a therapist that is non traditional and thinks outside of the box? Do you feel like you are meant for more? Feeling like something is missing? Are feeling out of sync with yourself and your goals? Struggling with juggling the daily responsibilities of life? Not sure what direction you need to head in? Need help finding your "sweet spot"and getting "back 2 me"? You've come to the right place! Take that step and allow me to assist you on your journey to taking your life back.
Are you searching for a therapist that is non traditional and thinks outside of the box? Do you feel like you are meant for more? Feeling like something is missing? Are feeling out of sync with yourself and your goals? Struggling with juggling the daily responsibilities of life? Not sure what direction you need to head in? Need help finding your "sweet spot"and getting "back 2 me"? You've come to the right place! Take that step and allow me to assist you on your journey to taking your life back.
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Charlotte Counseling and Wellness
Counselor, MA, EdS, NCC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
IF YOU'VE BEEN FEELING - Worried about the future - Stressed about work - Less interested in the things you used to enjoy - Disconnected from the people who matter most - WE'LL HELP YOU FEEL - Ready for whatever life throws at you next - Focused and productive at work - Enjoyment of the things you love to do - Connected to the people closest to you. Charlotte Counseling and Wellness is here to help. Our counselors have dedicated their lives to being the best at helping people go from stuck to thriving, anxious to calm, and hopeless to hopeful.
IF YOU'VE BEEN FEELING - Worried about the future - Stressed about work - Less interested in the things you used to enjoy - Disconnected from the people who matter most - WE'LL HELP YOU FEEL - Ready for whatever life throws at you next - Focused and productive at work - Enjoyment of the things you love to do - Connected to the people closest to you. Charlotte Counseling and Wellness is here to help. Our counselors have dedicated their lives to being the best at helping people go from stuck to thriving, anxious to calm, and hopeless to hopeful.
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Resilient Mind Counseling
Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
If you've felt like an outsider, an outcast, like you've never truly arrived or belong, we get it. Have you wondered why you feel restless, overwhelmed, or different? Resilient Mind Counseling specializes in supporting the Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+, and BIPOC communities. We bring lived experience to the therapy room, ensuring that you are meeting an actual human, and not just a sounding board. Almost all of our therapists identity as Autistic or ADHD, and we pride ourselves on offering Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy.
If you've felt like an outsider, an outcast, like you've never truly arrived or belong, we get it. Have you wondered why you feel restless, overwhelmed, or different? Resilient Mind Counseling specializes in supporting the Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+, and BIPOC communities. We bring lived experience to the therapy room, ensuring that you are meeting an actual human, and not just a sounding board. Almost all of our therapists identity as Autistic or ADHD, and we pride ourselves on offering Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy.
Colibrí PLLC Centro de Salud Mental
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FSW
Verified Verified
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
Nuestro clientes enfrentan desafíos de salud mental lidiando con trauma, ansiedad, depresión y estresores de inmigración. Necesitan un espacio seguro y culturalmente consciente para expresarse y manejar síntomas. Buscan estabilidad emocional, resiliencia y empoderamiento para prosperar tanto personal como profesionalmente. Our ideal client faces mental health challenges, dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and immigration stressors. They need a safe, culturally aware space to express themselves and manage symptoms. They seek emotional stability, resilience, and empowerment to thrive both personally and professionally.
Nuestro clientes enfrentan desafíos de salud mental lidiando con trauma, ansiedad, depresión y estresores de inmigración. Necesitan un espacio seguro y culturalmente consciente para expresarse y manejar síntomas. Buscan estabilidad emocional, resiliencia y empoderamiento para prosperar tanto personal como profesionalmente. Our ideal client faces mental health challenges, dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and immigration stressors. They need a safe, culturally aware space to express themselves and manage symptoms. They seek emotional stability, resilience, and empowerment to thrive both personally and professionally.
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Shawna Lauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205
Accepting New Clients-Email for Availability. If you’re a woman or mother struggling with anxiety or depression, you're not alone. I am here to help you feel better. I understand whole-heartedly the challenges that women face when experiencing infertility, pregnancy, grief/loss, trauma & postpartum depression and anxiety. Women often feel stressed out by the transition to parenthood, adjusting to new roles, relationship challenges, major career decisions, caring for a baby and parenting young children. I’ve dedicated my career to helping families thrive, grow and heal and we will work together to help you feel like yourself again.
Accepting New Clients-Email for Availability. If you’re a woman or mother struggling with anxiety or depression, you're not alone. I am here to help you feel better. I understand whole-heartedly the challenges that women face when experiencing infertility, pregnancy, grief/loss, trauma & postpartum depression and anxiety. Women often feel stressed out by the transition to parenthood, adjusting to new roles, relationship challenges, major career decisions, caring for a baby and parenting young children. I’ve dedicated my career to helping families thrive, grow and heal and we will work together to help you feel like yourself again.
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Darlene Sowa
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, PhD
Verified Verified
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
Has anxiety and panic impacted your life and emotional well-being? Have you been avoiding doing certain things in your life out of fear? Has this affected your overall quality of life?
Has anxiety and panic impacted your life and emotional well-being? Have you been avoiding doing certain things in your life out of fear? Has this affected your overall quality of life?
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Erica Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing self-esteem and relationship issues, relational trauma, that may cause increased stress and anxiety and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with military members and their families. I believe in taking a holistic approach tailored to exploring childhood and past experiences.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing self-esteem and relationship issues, relational trauma, that may cause increased stress and anxiety and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with military members and their families. I believe in taking a holistic approach tailored to exploring childhood and past experiences.
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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.