EMDR Therapists in First Ward, Charlotte, NC
Elizabeth E. Field, MA, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
First Ward, Charlotte, NC 28204
I am trained to use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to treat trauma.
After 25 years of working in the field primarily offering individual therapy, I am now most interested in group therapy. My co-therapist and I offer two groups currently. Both groups have openings and are ongoing psychotherapy groups. There is nothing quite like the magic of therapy group. Group can immediately effect feelings of isolation, loneliness and supports healthy connections. Group can normalize human needs for a sense of belonging and support during these most uncertain times. I am accepting new patients and I hope to keep my practice relational with a strong focus on couples, families and group therapy.
I am trained to use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to treat trauma.
After 25 years of working in the field primarily offering individual therapy, I am now most interested in group therapy. My co-therapist and I offer two groups currently. Both groups have openings and are ongoing psychotherapy groups. There is nothing quite like the magic of therapy group. Group can immediately effect feelings of isolation, loneliness and supports healthy connections. Group can normalize human needs for a sense of belonging and support during these most uncertain times. I am accepting new patients and I hope to keep my practice relational with a strong focus on couples, families and group therapy.
Safe Alliance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
First Ward, Charlotte, NC 28202
You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. -Martin Luther King Jr. Healing is not a linear journey. Our clinicians specialize in assisting clients who have experienced trauma find their path to hope and healing through a client-centered and trauma-informed approach.
You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. -Martin Luther King Jr. Healing is not a linear journey. Our clinicians specialize in assisting clients who have experienced trauma find their path to hope and healing through a client-centered and trauma-informed approach.
Lb Brier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCAS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
First Ward, Charlotte, NC 28204
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to reach clients where they are holistically and enjoy working with people at every phase of their journey. My goal as a therapist is to establish an authentic and trusting relationship to work together to help you live a fulfilling life. I understand that reaching out is a huge step for many people, and I am here to guide you through the process of beginning and getting the most out of therapy. I want to help folks realize their goals of self-actualization, peace, contentment, and happiness.
I strive to reach clients where they are holistically and enjoy working with people at every phase of their journey. My goal as a therapist is to establish an authentic and trusting relationship to work together to help you live a fulfilling life. I understand that reaching out is a huge step for many people, and I am here to guide you through the process of beginning and getting the most out of therapy. I want to help folks realize their goals of self-actualization, peace, contentment, and happiness.
Dr. LeeAnne Thompson-Forte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
First Ward, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Online Only)
Life presents us with challenges that can be overwhelming at times. As you navigate your journey, know you don't have to face these difficulties alone. The path to healing is not always linear, but I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Getting out of bed in the morning and finding joy in living can feel like an uphill battle, but together, we can work towards a brighter tomorrow. Whether you are grappling with day-to-day stress, anxiety, depression, or confronting past traumas that linger in your mind, this is a safe space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Life presents us with challenges that can be overwhelming at times. As you navigate your journey, know you don't have to face these difficulties alone. The path to healing is not always linear, but I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Getting out of bed in the morning and finding joy in living can feel like an uphill battle, but together, we can work towards a brighter tomorrow. Whether you are grappling with day-to-day stress, anxiety, depression, or confronting past traumas that linger in your mind, this is a safe space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Tiffany L. Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
First Ward, Charlotte, NC 28202
Not accepting new clients
I'm trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused, and Christian Counseling.
Hello! Are you ready to heal and pursue the life you desire? Are you tired of feeling stuck, fatigued, overwhelmed, or angry? Are you followed by painful memories and hurtful life experiences? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to support you. I equip my clients with techniques to reduce emotional suffering from anxiety, trauma wounds, depression, unhelpful thoughts, and relationship issues. Together we create a healthy foundation to release distressing emotions, reduce reactivity to triggers, improve stress management, and enhance your overall well-being.
I'm trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused, and Christian Counseling.
Hello! Are you ready to heal and pursue the life you desire? Are you tired of feeling stuck, fatigued, overwhelmed, or angry? Are you followed by painful memories and hurtful life experiences? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to support you. I equip my clients with techniques to reduce emotional suffering from anxiety, trauma wounds, depression, unhelpful thoughts, and relationship issues. Together we create a healthy foundation to release distressing emotions, reduce reactivity to triggers, improve stress management, and enhance your overall well-being.
Dabney E Hayes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
First Ward, Charlotte, NC 28204 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I use an integrative, client-centered orientation that draws from multiple theories and techniques which includes: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I am glad you are here. I have a passion to help others navigate the challenges of life that come our way. I have worked with those who have struggled with feelings and behavior rooted in shame, addiction, self-loathing, low self-esteem, perfectionism, trauma and abuse and grief/loss. I am driven to help individuals heal their wounds, develop a new relationship with their thoughts and transform their lives. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their full potential by living their lives more confidently and authentically. I have fifteen years of experience as a therapist.
I use an integrative, client-centered orientation that draws from multiple theories and techniques which includes: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I am glad you are here. I have a passion to help others navigate the challenges of life that come our way. I have worked with those who have struggled with feelings and behavior rooted in shame, addiction, self-loathing, low self-esteem, perfectionism, trauma and abuse and grief/loss. I am driven to help individuals heal their wounds, develop a new relationship with their thoughts and transform their lives. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their full potential by living their lives more confidently and authentically. I have fifteen years of experience as a therapist.
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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.