EMDR Therapists in Huntersville, NC
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Tetiana Malkova
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Waitlist for new clients
In my clinical practice, I primarily use EMDR therapy and also incorporate mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral, existential, expressive arts, and other therapeutic approaches to meet clients’ specific needs.
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, haunted by the past, lost, or stuck? Is it difficult for you to love and accept yourself, or do you struggle forming healthy relationships? As a clinician, I believe in the importance of providing therapy that addresses the underlying causes that lead to mental health issues. Through our collaborative work, clients gain a better understanding of themselves, learn how to heal pain, find liberation from distressing emotions, unhelpful negative beliefs and behaviors, and discover feelings of happiness and well-being.
In my clinical practice, I primarily use EMDR therapy and also incorporate mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral, existential, expressive arts, and other therapeutic approaches to meet clients’ specific needs.
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, haunted by the past, lost, or stuck? Is it difficult for you to love and accept yourself, or do you struggle forming healthy relationships? As a clinician, I believe in the importance of providing therapy that addresses the underlying causes that lead to mental health issues. Through our collaborative work, clients gain a better understanding of themselves, learn how to heal pain, find liberation from distressing emotions, unhelpful negative beliefs and behaviors, and discover feelings of happiness and well-being.
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Nichole Gause
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078 (Online Only)
My other go-to tools include Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, EMDR.
If you are struggling, know there is no need to go it alone. Everyone may think you are as put together as a jigsaw puzzle, but you feel like you are falling apart behind the scenes, stress is causing you headaches and other pains, or you are having difficulty coping. I want to partner with you to make it better. I work incredibly well with clients who desire to use their faith in their healing process.
My other go-to tools include Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, EMDR.
If you are struggling, know there is no need to go it alone. Everyone may think you are as put together as a jigsaw puzzle, but you feel like you are falling apart behind the scenes, stress is causing you headaches and other pains, or you are having difficulty coping. I want to partner with you to make it better. I work incredibly well with clients who desire to use their faith in their healing process.
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I earned my graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Counseling with a concentration in addictions. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary in Urban Christian Ministries, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. Areas of treatment include anxiety, stress, addiction, depression, grief & loss, and life challenges. My treatment approaches are evidence-based and include Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Person-centered therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I earned my graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Counseling with a concentration in addictions. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary in Urban Christian Ministries, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. Areas of treatment include anxiety, stress, addiction, depression, grief & loss, and life challenges. My treatment approaches are evidence-based and include Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Person-centered therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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These may include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, IFS and parts work, and animal assisted therapy in counseling.
My passion for counseling developed from my own journey with chronic migraines, anxiety, and relationships. I enjoy working with couples and adults on a wide range of issues impacting well-being including, but not limited to, stress, trauma, communication and relationships, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, identity, mild disordered eating, confidence, or just feeling “stuck” and dissatisfied with one’s direction in life.
These may include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, IFS and parts work, and animal assisted therapy in counseling.
My passion for counseling developed from my own journey with chronic migraines, anxiety, and relationships. I enjoy working with couples and adults on a wide range of issues impacting well-being including, but not limited to, stress, trauma, communication and relationships, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, identity, mild disordered eating, confidence, or just feeling “stuck” and dissatisfied with one’s direction in life.
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I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Prepare and Enrich.
Hope changes lives! Do you feel like you are losing hope in a situation? I have a heart for helping and motivating others and am passionate about coming alongside those who are hurting to assist them in finding hope and restoration. It is my mission to provide professional, clinically based services in an open and accepting environment. I believe that you are unique and require a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs. I am dedicated to offering the best care possible in a way that helps you bridge your past with the present and create hope for the future.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Prepare and Enrich.
Hope changes lives! Do you feel like you are losing hope in a situation? I have a heart for helping and motivating others and am passionate about coming alongside those who are hurting to assist them in finding hope and restoration. It is my mission to provide professional, clinically based services in an open and accepting environment. I believe that you are unique and require a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs. I am dedicated to offering the best care possible in a way that helps you bridge your past with the present and create hope for the future.
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Amy Dombrosky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Are you frustrated because therapy just isn't working? Sometimes traditional talk therapy just isn't enough. EMDR is a unique form of therapy that targets the negative beliefs that are rooted in our past traumas and allows us to replace those thoughts with more adaptive beliefs. With EMDR therapy, you will quickly see movement to healthier thought process and feel less driven by your emotions. Together we will develop coping strategies and restore healthy patterns to assist in regulating your symptoms.
Are you frustrated because therapy just isn't working? Sometimes traditional talk therapy just isn't enough. EMDR is a unique form of therapy that targets the negative beliefs that are rooted in our past traumas and allows us to replace those thoughts with more adaptive beliefs. With EMDR therapy, you will quickly see movement to healthier thought process and feel less driven by your emotions. Together we will develop coping strategies and restore healthy patterns to assist in regulating your symptoms.
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My approach to therapy integrates existential-humanistic counseling, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, somatic awareness, mindfulness, breath-work, and yoga.
Life can become overwhelming, overstimulating, and heavy. You may carry grief, sorrow, anger, stress, and worry in your mind and body. Maybe you experience waves in life where you lose your sense of self, your connection to the world around you, and you may lose meaning or hope during those difficult seasons. I seek to provide guidance for those who are open to the process of self-discovery and healing. My experience lies in working with CPTSD, PTSD, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, self-identity, life transitions, and spiritual concerns. I am passionate about providing gender affirming and culturally sensitive care.
My approach to therapy integrates existential-humanistic counseling, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, somatic awareness, mindfulness, breath-work, and yoga.
Life can become overwhelming, overstimulating, and heavy. You may carry grief, sorrow, anger, stress, and worry in your mind and body. Maybe you experience waves in life where you lose your sense of self, your connection to the world around you, and you may lose meaning or hope during those difficult seasons. I seek to provide guidance for those who are open to the process of self-discovery and healing. My experience lies in working with CPTSD, PTSD, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, self-identity, life transitions, and spiritual concerns. I am passionate about providing gender affirming and culturally sensitive care.
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Wendie Lloyd
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Depending upon the focus of treatment and the individual needs of the client, various modalities may be used; EMDR (Level 2 trained), OCD certified ( Behavioral), CBT, Solution-Focus, Family Systems and Couples.
My passion for helping others through grief and trauma has become a privilege of joining people on their journey to healing. Whether you are struggling with a loss, life transition, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, or looking to improve your marriage or relationships; my goal is to provide you with an empathetic, trusting and peaceful environment where you can find strength and healing.
Depending upon the focus of treatment and the individual needs of the client, various modalities may be used; EMDR (Level 2 trained), OCD certified ( Behavioral), CBT, Solution-Focus, Family Systems and Couples.
My passion for helping others through grief and trauma has become a privilege of joining people on their journey to healing. Whether you are struggling with a loss, life transition, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, or looking to improve your marriage or relationships; my goal is to provide you with an empathetic, trusting and peaceful environment where you can find strength and healing.
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When necessary EMDR will be used.
I enjoy working with women, teens 16+, and blended families as well as pre-marital, married, and dating couples. I am experienced with adulting, anger management, anxiety, depression, faith and spiritual issues, peer relationships, people pleasers, relationship issues, self-esteem, women issues, work-life balance, and trauma. I welcome clients to join me outside for Walk & Talk therapy (weather permitting). Also, when mutually agreed, I enjoy integrating Christian principles into therapy.
When necessary EMDR will be used.
I enjoy working with women, teens 16+, and blended families as well as pre-marital, married, and dating couples. I am experienced with adulting, anger management, anxiety, depression, faith and spiritual issues, peer relationships, people pleasers, relationship issues, self-esteem, women issues, work-life balance, and trauma. I welcome clients to join me outside for Walk & Talk therapy (weather permitting). Also, when mutually agreed, I enjoy integrating Christian principles into therapy.
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I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Ego-State Therapy, and CBT as strength-based approaches.
I’ve been a psychotherapist for over 25 years and continue to enjoy working with adults and couples from all walks of life. I have extensive experience helping my clients engage in better self care, improve coping skills, navigate difficult life transitions, and recover from trauma. I bring my enthusiasm to each session for clients to develop better communication & self-awareness. I focus on helping individuals gain greater self-esteem and assertiveness so that they may lead more satisfying, fulfilling lives.
I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Ego-State Therapy, and CBT as strength-based approaches.
I’ve been a psychotherapist for over 25 years and continue to enjoy working with adults and couples from all walks of life. I have extensive experience helping my clients engage in better self care, improve coping skills, navigate difficult life transitions, and recover from trauma. I bring my enthusiasm to each session for clients to develop better communication & self-awareness. I focus on helping individuals gain greater self-esteem and assertiveness so that they may lead more satisfying, fulfilling lives.
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Allison Goforth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
We'll use DBT to help you decrease dangerous or unhelpful behaviors (anything from self-harm to sabotaging relationships), then we move towards processing trauma with EMDR if that is appropriate.
I treat suicidal thinking, self-harming behaviors, and trauma in my practice. I have worked extensively with childhood trauma, as well as complex trauma related to long-term relationships. Often dissociative responses come hand in hand with experiencing trauma, so I also treat dissociation - anything from "feeling floaty," all the way to forgetting big chunks of time. Additionally, when we look at unwanted behaviors, they usually start as a solution to "fix" intense emotional pain, and then they start to feel like the problem itself. What you do to survive the past isn't necessarily what you need to do now to heal and move forward.
We'll use DBT to help you decrease dangerous or unhelpful behaviors (anything from self-harm to sabotaging relationships), then we move towards processing trauma with EMDR if that is appropriate.
I treat suicidal thinking, self-harming behaviors, and trauma in my practice. I have worked extensively with childhood trauma, as well as complex trauma related to long-term relationships. Often dissociative responses come hand in hand with experiencing trauma, so I also treat dissociation - anything from "feeling floaty," all the way to forgetting big chunks of time. Additionally, when we look at unwanted behaviors, they usually start as a solution to "fix" intense emotional pain, and then they start to feel like the problem itself. What you do to survive the past isn't necessarily what you need to do now to heal and move forward.
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Lisa Creager
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NBCC, RYT-200, Reiki-1
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
Waitlist for new clients
I completed EMDR training (Level 1) through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness in 2021 and completed further training in case conceptualization through Beyond Healing Institute.
Perhaps you have lost your balance in relationships or daily expectations, or experienced trauma that has paralyzed you from moving forward, or maybe you are expecting a loss or experienced loss. Or maybe you are a special needs parent who is overwhelmed. I believe the inevitable struggles we encounter in life allow us opportunities to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Some experiences are brief and cause minor bumps. But sometimes those stuck points remain and affect your everyday experience in a limiting way due to trauma, grief, or simply getting derailed from your life purpose.
I completed EMDR training (Level 1) through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness in 2021 and completed further training in case conceptualization through Beyond Healing Institute.
Perhaps you have lost your balance in relationships or daily expectations, or experienced trauma that has paralyzed you from moving forward, or maybe you are expecting a loss or experienced loss. Or maybe you are a special needs parent who is overwhelmed. I believe the inevitable struggles we encounter in life allow us opportunities to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Some experiences are brief and cause minor bumps. But sometimes those stuck points remain and affect your everyday experience in a limiting way due to trauma, grief, or simply getting derailed from your life purpose.
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David Shein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
David Shein uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of his clients. When developing a treatment plan, David believes in leveraging a client’s self-knowledge, and will always meet clients where they are emotionally, cognitively, and physically. David incorporates humor, music, literature, media, and sports in his therapeutic work, and integrates a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including: Motivational Interviewing; CBT; EMDR; Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy; and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
David Shein uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of his clients. When developing a treatment plan, David believes in leveraging a client’s self-knowledge, and will always meet clients where they are emotionally, cognitively, and physically. David incorporates humor, music, literature, media, and sports in his therapeutic work, and integrates a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including: Motivational Interviewing; CBT; EMDR; Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy; and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
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In our counseling session, you may experience techniques such as art/play therapy, CBT, SFT, TFT & EMDR.
Do you feel misunderstood or lost in a world that pretends to have it all together? I believe our thoughts, behaviors & emotions affect our ability to live & embrace our best lives. Through voluntary acceptance of our past, present & future, we can build the skills & courage needed to successfully thrive! As a parent, daughter, former teacher, & corporate professional, I understand that often the most difficult step is acknowledging the need and taking the time to reach out for help. With the understanding that it is normal for our life journey to be messy & imperfect, we can grow stronger together, move forward & flourish.
In our counseling session, you may experience techniques such as art/play therapy, CBT, SFT, TFT & EMDR.
Do you feel misunderstood or lost in a world that pretends to have it all together? I believe our thoughts, behaviors & emotions affect our ability to live & embrace our best lives. Through voluntary acceptance of our past, present & future, we can build the skills & courage needed to successfully thrive! As a parent, daughter, former teacher, & corporate professional, I understand that often the most difficult step is acknowledging the need and taking the time to reach out for help. With the understanding that it is normal for our life journey to be messy & imperfect, we can grow stronger together, move forward & flourish.
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Teresa Dillard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I am trained as an EMDR therapist and a Prepare/Enrich facilitator.
Life can be difficult and at times we all need someone to come along side us and help us face those difficulties. As a counselor, I consider it a great privilege to partner with people struggling with a variety of issues and offer them a safe place to help them work toward true healing and freedom.
I am trained as an EMDR therapist and a Prepare/Enrich facilitator.
Life can be difficult and at times we all need someone to come along side us and help us face those difficulties. As a counselor, I consider it a great privilege to partner with people struggling with a variety of issues and offer them a safe place to help them work toward true healing and freedom.
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Kristin F. Hepler
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28070
Kristin utilizes CBT, DBT, EMDR, brief-solution focused and reality therapy.
Professional Experience Makes a Difference. Kristin F. Hepler is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor with more than 19 years experience in treating individuals with mental health and substance use issues. Kristin strives to create a safe, open and relaxed atmosphere that allows individuals to explore and learn new coping strategies for what brought them into therapy. Kristin utilizes a variety of techniques and interventions in therapy as there is no ‘one size fits all.’
Kristin utilizes CBT, DBT, EMDR, brief-solution focused and reality therapy.
Professional Experience Makes a Difference. Kristin F. Hepler is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor with more than 19 years experience in treating individuals with mental health and substance use issues. Kristin strives to create a safe, open and relaxed atmosphere that allows individuals to explore and learn new coping strategies for what brought them into therapy. Kristin utilizes a variety of techniques and interventions in therapy as there is no ‘one size fits all.’
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Pamela Millan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078 (Online Only)
I am also trained in EMDR and working with people of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced all types of trauma.
ONLINE VIDEO THERAPY ONLY. Do you want to: Stop feeling stuck and take control of your life and relationships? Gain a new and profound perspective on your relationship? Stop pushing your loved ones away with your anger or other symptoms? Break your dissatisfying and reactive patterns? Stop having the same fights over and over again? Communicate and resolve conflicts easily, and mutually meet your needs? Deeply understand yourself and your loved ones, as well as experience warmth, love, and passion again? Feel a strong connection, enjoy reciprocity and synergy with your partner?
I am also trained in EMDR and working with people of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced all types of trauma.
ONLINE VIDEO THERAPY ONLY. Do you want to: Stop feeling stuck and take control of your life and relationships? Gain a new and profound perspective on your relationship? Stop pushing your loved ones away with your anger or other symptoms? Break your dissatisfying and reactive patterns? Stop having the same fights over and over again? Communicate and resolve conflicts easily, and mutually meet your needs? Deeply understand yourself and your loved ones, as well as experience warmth, love, and passion again? Feel a strong connection, enjoy reciprocity and synergy with your partner?
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Courtney V. Reynolds
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
I am trained in EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and IFS therapy.
I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to grow and expand beyond their perceived limitations and to transform pain and suffering into pearls of wisdom and kindness. I believe these pearls cultivate greater self-compassion, which I believe is the key to healing and transformation. All humans have the answers within and it is my deep honor as a therapist to assist with midwiving that innate perfection into this world. "The wound is the place where the light enters you."-Rumi
I am trained in EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and IFS therapy.
I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to grow and expand beyond their perceived limitations and to transform pain and suffering into pearls of wisdom and kindness. I believe these pearls cultivate greater self-compassion, which I believe is the key to healing and transformation. All humans have the answers within and it is my deep honor as a therapist to assist with midwiving that innate perfection into this world. "The wound is the place where the light enters you."-Rumi
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Wendyleigh Bodick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I specialize in EMDR (Level 2 Emdria Approved), DBT and related trauma therapies I am an intensively trained DBT therapist, and have advanced trainings in self harming teens and Mindfulness.
Hope. It is essential to our finding our true selves, navigating life's challenges and working through our struggles to find joy and fulfillment. I believe that with hope, all things are possible and I strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can together rediscover the power of Hope and make the powerful changes you want. I have extensive experience working with teenagers and their families as well as adults through a multitude of life transitions, struggles and times of intense emotional turmoil. Together, we can find Hope again and live your best life.
I specialize in EMDR (Level 2 Emdria Approved), DBT and related trauma therapies I am an intensively trained DBT therapist, and have advanced trainings in self harming teens and Mindfulness.
Hope. It is essential to our finding our true selves, navigating life's challenges and working through our struggles to find joy and fulfillment. I believe that with hope, all things are possible and I strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can together rediscover the power of Hope and make the powerful changes you want. I have extensive experience working with teenagers and their families as well as adults through a multitude of life transitions, struggles and times of intense emotional turmoil. Together, we can find Hope again and live your best life.
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I'm trained in the use of EMDR for trauma, self esteem and mood disorders.
Currently I'm only accepting individuals for virtual session. As a marriage and family therapist I work with individuals, couples and family groups.Being an LMFT means being "systemic". I enjoy working with people with a variety of concerns such as: life transitions, relationships, sexual dysfunction, divorce/remarriage and health. I treat mental health issues as well as provide coaching. My focus is integrative, strength-based and client centered, meaning I'll work with you at your speed to achieve your goals. I view coaching and therapy as a collaborate process. Your motivation and our relationship is key.
I'm trained in the use of EMDR for trauma, self esteem and mood disorders.
Currently I'm only accepting individuals for virtual session. As a marriage and family therapist I work with individuals, couples and family groups.Being an LMFT means being "systemic". I enjoy working with people with a variety of concerns such as: life transitions, relationships, sexual dysfunction, divorce/remarriage and health. I treat mental health issues as well as provide coaching. My focus is integrative, strength-based and client centered, meaning I'll work with you at your speed to achieve your goals. I view coaching and therapy as a collaborate process. Your motivation and our relationship is key.
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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.