EMDR Therapists in Salisbury, NC
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I have been trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, proven effective for anxiety, depression and pain management, and EMDR, proven helpful for issues from trauma.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience, my goal is to provide a safe, accepting environment to foster healing and transformation. I have a holistic practice in which body, mind and spirit are addressed as part of the counseling process. I believe within each of us is already the wisdom we need to move through our pain and to be healed. My role is that of a facilitator in assisting you to access that inner knowing.
I have been trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, proven effective for anxiety, depression and pain management, and EMDR, proven helpful for issues from trauma.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience, my goal is to provide a safe, accepting environment to foster healing and transformation. I have a holistic practice in which body, mind and spirit are addressed as part of the counseling process. I believe within each of us is already the wisdom we need to move through our pain and to be healed. My role is that of a facilitator in assisting you to access that inner knowing.
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Cere Counseling and Wellness
Counselor, MABC, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28144
When it comes to counseling, Cere takes a person-by-person approach. Every individual is unique. Each of us comes to counseling for nuanced reasons. In order to best serve you, we will get to know each other and identify and address your specific needs. At Cere, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach. We work to serve you best, exactly where and as you are. Specific care emphases include: family background as personal influence in decision- making, view of self, and initial relation to others; Christian insight drawn from Scripture with application to help you heal, grow in your spiritual life.
When it comes to counseling, Cere takes a person-by-person approach. Every individual is unique. Each of us comes to counseling for nuanced reasons. In order to best serve you, we will get to know each other and identify and address your specific needs. At Cere, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach. We work to serve you best, exactly where and as you are. Specific care emphases include: family background as personal influence in decision- making, view of self, and initial relation to others; Christian insight drawn from Scripture with application to help you heal, grow in your spiritual life.
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RedBud Legacy offers refuge for anyone seeking to find healing and comfort in a setting of nature and quiet farm surroundings. I am a licensed professional counselor with 25+ years of experience in the mental health field. As a retired Military spouse I am using my experience and farm to help others find peace, acceptance, change, and a place to strengthen their mind, body and spirit as well as their legacy. I offer faith based counseling but always seek to meet my clients wherever they may be on their spiritual journey.
RedBud Legacy offers refuge for anyone seeking to find healing and comfort in a setting of nature and quiet farm surroundings. I am a licensed professional counselor with 25+ years of experience in the mental health field. As a retired Military spouse I am using my experience and farm to help others find peace, acceptance, change, and a place to strengthen their mind, body and spirit as well as their legacy. I offer faith based counseling but always seek to meet my clients wherever they may be on their spiritual journey.
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My ideal client would be a person who is motivated for change, however one of my main specialties is the ablilty to work with unmotivated and even hostile clients who have been court ordered or adolescents who are forced to come by their parents. I can work with a client on a myriad of issues including anixiety, depression, low self-esteem, complusions and addictions.
My ideal client would be a person who is motivated for change, however one of my main specialties is the ablilty to work with unmotivated and even hostile clients who have been court ordered or adolescents who are forced to come by their parents. I can work with a client on a myriad of issues including anixiety, depression, low self-esteem, complusions and addictions.
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Carole F Bombardier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CHT, HCHI
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28146
It is my passion to help people help themselves using a holistic approach to address the whole person. Sometimes we get so caught up in the details of life that we have difficulty seeing the big picture. Counseling can help you get more out of life, help you reach your goals and work through challenges and move forward to create and live the life you desire. Stress, anxiety, phobias, depression and life transitions are just some of the issues that I typically address within my practice.
It is my passion to help people help themselves using a holistic approach to address the whole person. Sometimes we get so caught up in the details of life that we have difficulty seeing the big picture. Counseling can help you get more out of life, help you reach your goals and work through challenges and move forward to create and live the life you desire. Stress, anxiety, phobias, depression and life transitions are just some of the issues that I typically address within my practice.
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Felicia McParland- Trauma Specialist
Counselor, MEd, MSW, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Granite Quarry, NC 28146 (Online Only)
As a Trauma Specialist, I will take you on a journey of healing using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Brainspotting, and I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, Mind-Body techniques, and Mindfulness to help you heal and feel at peace.
You may have been emotionally, sexually, verbally, physically abused and/or neglected. You may be a survivor of Parental Alienation, another form of abuse; a child or the targeted parent. You want to be healed, not just struggling in life. You want your terrifying panic attacks that no one understands to be gone. You want to stop struggling and live the life you were meant to. You want your relationship with yourself and others to be healthier. Is the abuse/neglect you survived still affecting your life? It doesn't have to anymore. There is hope and healing. PTSD, Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), Agoraphobia, and panic can be healed forever.
As a Trauma Specialist, I will take you on a journey of healing using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Brainspotting, and I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, Mind-Body techniques, and Mindfulness to help you heal and feel at peace.
You may have been emotionally, sexually, verbally, physically abused and/or neglected. You may be a survivor of Parental Alienation, another form of abuse; a child or the targeted parent. You want to be healed, not just struggling in life. You want your terrifying panic attacks that no one understands to be gone. You want to stop struggling and live the life you were meant to. You want your relationship with yourself and others to be healthier. Is the abuse/neglect you survived still affecting your life? It doesn't have to anymore. There is hope and healing. PTSD, Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), Agoraphobia, and panic can be healed forever.
Online Therapists
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Tausha G Watson
Psychologist, PsyD, RPT, TCTSY-F, SEP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I utilize different techniques to help my clients, such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic experiencing (SE), mindfulness, biofeedback, Internal Family Systems (IFS), yoga, and more.
We often feel lost, stuck, and helpless when we struggle to find solutions to our everyday problems. At this point, our problems can become obstacles blocking us from living the best days of our lives. However, psychotherapy can help us overcome these obstacles by teaching us how to cope better with our emotions and thoughts, gain insight into our problems, make impactful changes, communicate effectively, find solutions, and stop engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors.
I utilize different techniques to help my clients, such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic experiencing (SE), mindfulness, biofeedback, Internal Family Systems (IFS), yoga, and more.
We often feel lost, stuck, and helpless when we struggle to find solutions to our everyday problems. At this point, our problems can become obstacles blocking us from living the best days of our lives. However, psychotherapy can help us overcome these obstacles by teaching us how to cope better with our emotions and thoughts, gain insight into our problems, make impactful changes, communicate effectively, find solutions, and stop engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors.
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Jacqueline Van Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655 (Online Only)
I use a client-centered approach with all of my clients and I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, and other complementary approaches, allowing me to tailor sessions to your needs.
Asking for help can be scary, but taking that first step can change your life for the better. If you are ready to start taking control of your life, I am here to help. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients create the life they envision for themselves. For some, that may be having stronger and healthier relationships. For others, it may be developing a deeper love for oneself. You may wish to advance in your career, be a better parent, or heal the wounds of trauma. If you are picturing a different life for yourself, now may the time to start making that picture a reality.
I use a client-centered approach with all of my clients and I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, and other complementary approaches, allowing me to tailor sessions to your needs.
Asking for help can be scary, but taking that first step can change your life for the better. If you are ready to start taking control of your life, I am here to help. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients create the life they envision for themselves. For some, that may be having stronger and healthier relationships. For others, it may be developing a deeper love for oneself. You may wish to advance in your career, be a better parent, or heal the wounds of trauma. If you are picturing a different life for yourself, now may the time to start making that picture a reality.
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Mike Vannoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral, MET, Gestalt, Experiential, Integrated, Family Systems, Person Centered, DBT, Substance Abuse Family Interventions, and EMDR.
I am well versed in a number of theoretical approaches, utilizing an integrated strategy designed to meet your needs best. I treat adults, and families. I am very well suited to work with a wide spectrum of populations including both mental health and addiction issues. Most of my patients find that I am a good listener with empathic and genuine qualities. I am dedicated to my work and believe in meeting my patients where they are in relation to our work together. If you are looking for a therapist who is versatile, experienced, and open to a variety of issues I might be a good fit for you.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral, MET, Gestalt, Experiential, Integrated, Family Systems, Person Centered, DBT, Substance Abuse Family Interventions, and EMDR.
I am well versed in a number of theoretical approaches, utilizing an integrated strategy designed to meet your needs best. I treat adults, and families. I am very well suited to work with a wide spectrum of populations including both mental health and addiction issues. Most of my patients find that I am a good listener with empathic and genuine qualities. I am dedicated to my work and believe in meeting my patients where they are in relation to our work together. If you are looking for a therapist who is versatile, experienced, and open to a variety of issues I might be a good fit for you.
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I am an EMDR Certified + Brainspotting Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, dissociation, and BPD.
Trauma doesn’t often show it's effects immediately or plainly. It is often hidden in patterns of sleepless nights, negative thinking, anxious worry, and feelings of despair and emptiness. It casts a long shadow that begins to de-color every aspect of life. Activities that were previously enjoyed are scheduled less often. You've noticed not only effects but that it has changed who you are. You’ve noticed that the way you feel about the world & others is very different. The thoughts you have about yourself are no better. And every part of life is categorized by whether it happened “before”. “Before the accident, before the bullying".
I am an EMDR Certified + Brainspotting Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, dissociation, and BPD.
Trauma doesn’t often show it's effects immediately or plainly. It is often hidden in patterns of sleepless nights, negative thinking, anxious worry, and feelings of despair and emptiness. It casts a long shadow that begins to de-color every aspect of life. Activities that were previously enjoyed are scheduled less often. You've noticed not only effects but that it has changed who you are. You’ve noticed that the way you feel about the world & others is very different. The thoughts you have about yourself are no better. And every part of life is categorized by whether it happened “before”. “Before the accident, before the bullying".
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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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McKenzie Huggins Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28054 (Online Only)
I utilize two specific trauma modalities - EMDR, and Lifespan Integration.
If you are wanting to make a change and wondering where to begin, it may be time to reach out for help. As your therapist, I will work alongside you and take a collaborative approach to identify the steps necessary to achieving your desired outcomes. My goal is to create a compassionate, authentic, and comfortable environment for individuals to explore their current circumstances and build the life they want to live.
I utilize two specific trauma modalities - EMDR, and Lifespan Integration.
If you are wanting to make a change and wondering where to begin, it may be time to reach out for help. As your therapist, I will work alongside you and take a collaborative approach to identify the steps necessary to achieving your desired outcomes. My goal is to create a compassionate, authentic, and comfortable environment for individuals to explore their current circumstances and build the life they want to live.
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Olivia uses a client-centered approach by using therapeutic interventions such as Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Olivia is passionate about working with children and families to better understand family dynamics, and behavioral and emotional issues occurring within the family system. She utilizes play therapy techniques to step into the child’s world and make sense of what your child is feeling. Olivia enjoys working with teens that are finding their path in life by exploring their values, self-worth, and growth. When the path seems winding and unpredictable, she will work with teens to find the coping strategies that work for their journey.
Olivia uses a client-centered approach by using therapeutic interventions such as Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Olivia is passionate about working with children and families to better understand family dynamics, and behavioral and emotional issues occurring within the family system. She utilizes play therapy techniques to step into the child’s world and make sense of what your child is feeling. Olivia enjoys working with teens that are finding their path in life by exploring their values, self-worth, and growth. When the path seems winding and unpredictable, she will work with teens to find the coping strategies that work for their journey.
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Megan Jordan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27617 (Online Only)
Megan Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She earned her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Elon University. Her professional experience includes counseling in the mental health, legal and higher education fields. Megan is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Processing (EMDR-C), and trained in CPT as well as CBT. She assists adults in all stages of life through counseling for anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, life transitions, self-worth. By client request, she also incorporates faith based counseling.
Megan Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She earned her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Elon University. Her professional experience includes counseling in the mental health, legal and higher education fields. Megan is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Processing (EMDR-C), and trained in CPT as well as CBT. She assists adults in all stages of life through counseling for anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, life transitions, self-worth. By client request, she also incorporates faith based counseling.
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Lindley Cherry
Licensed Professional Counselor, QS, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27617 (Online Only)
I am neurodiversity affirming, trauma informed, and EMDR trained.
Life threw you a curveball, and you caught it… with your face. I specialize in working with individuals who have faced extraordinary challenges, offering them the space to unpack their experiences, heal, and move forward with power. If you are looking for someone who specializes in Neurodivergent Adults (including Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments), EMDR/Trauma, Professionals in High Stress Careers, Couples & Poly/Kink Relationships, or LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Counseling, then schedule a free 20 minute consultation and let’s figure this shit out!
I am neurodiversity affirming, trauma informed, and EMDR trained.
Life threw you a curveball, and you caught it… with your face. I specialize in working with individuals who have faced extraordinary challenges, offering them the space to unpack their experiences, heal, and move forward with power. If you are looking for someone who specializes in Neurodivergent Adults (including Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments), EMDR/Trauma, Professionals in High Stress Careers, Couples & Poly/Kink Relationships, or LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Counseling, then schedule a free 20 minute consultation and let’s figure this shit out!
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Freedom Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (Online Only)
I am also trained in EMDR technique.
Everyone experience’s struggles in their lives that can feel too overwhelming at times. Even though you are doing the best you can to cope, you just might need a little help getting things on track. I am interested in providing you with the tools to understand your issues and to reach your life goals.
I am also trained in EMDR technique.
Everyone experience’s struggles in their lives that can feel too overwhelming at times. Even though you are doing the best you can to cope, you just might need a little help getting things on track. I am interested in providing you with the tools to understand your issues and to reach your life goals.
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I am EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) trained, a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the emotional distress that results from those experiences.
You’re struggling. Your relationships feel complicated. There are parts of life that feel stuck. Maybe you know there are ways you could start moving in a direction that feels better, but you can’t see the path or take the steps. Maybe you don’t even know what those steps might look like. The change you’re craving is possible! Together, we’ll work to understand you better—the stories you tell yourself, the choices you make, the relationships you love, and the behaviors that are holding you back. We’ll strengthen your connection to yourself and others.
I am EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) trained, a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the emotional distress that results from those experiences.
You’re struggling. Your relationships feel complicated. There are parts of life that feel stuck. Maybe you know there are ways you could start moving in a direction that feels better, but you can’t see the path or take the steps. Maybe you don’t even know what those steps might look like. The change you’re craving is possible! Together, we’ll work to understand you better—the stories you tell yourself, the choices you make, the relationships you love, and the behaviors that are holding you back. We’ll strengthen your connection to yourself and others.
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Kathleen J. McFadden
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, MTS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Do you struggle with your relationships? Do you have trouble asking for what you want in relationships and at work? Is it difficult for you to set boundaries and feel okay about it? Are you living the life you desire? If so, you are struggling with relationship issues and possibly relationship trauma symptoms. Developmental trauma (CPTSD) can set deeply entrenched patterns of behavior and beliefs about yourself that are hard to shake. I practice using evidenced-based effective therapies, such as NARM, EMDR 2.0, Psychodrama and CBT.
Do you struggle with your relationships? Do you have trouble asking for what you want in relationships and at work? Is it difficult for you to set boundaries and feel okay about it? Are you living the life you desire? If so, you are struggling with relationship issues and possibly relationship trauma symptoms. Developmental trauma (CPTSD) can set deeply entrenched patterns of behavior and beliefs about yourself that are hard to shake. I practice using evidenced-based effective therapies, such as NARM, EMDR 2.0, Psychodrama and CBT.
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Amy Carmen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
I specialize in CBT, DBT, interpersonal work, and interpersonal EMDR.
All clients are ideal to me. The journey of life places us all exactly where we need to be to heal and grow. As humans, we are exquisitely designed for this sometimes painful, sometimes joyful path. I am privileged to be able to join my clients in this work and lead them to where they want to go. I look forward to talking with you about what you would like to change in your life. For over 30 years, I have been helping a diverse clientele with a vast array of mental health, substance use, and trauma concerns in a variety of settings.
I specialize in CBT, DBT, interpersonal work, and interpersonal EMDR.
All clients are ideal to me. The journey of life places us all exactly where we need to be to heal and grow. As humans, we are exquisitely designed for this sometimes painful, sometimes joyful path. I am privileged to be able to join my clients in this work and lead them to where they want to go. I look forward to talking with you about what you would like to change in your life. For over 30 years, I have been helping a diverse clientele with a vast array of mental health, substance use, and trauma concerns in a variety of settings.
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I use evidenced-based treatment modalities (IFS, AEDP, ACT, EMDR) that help to heal the root cause and create lasting change.
Do you ever feel like it's your own brain that's making life so much harder? Parts of you want to practice self love and grace while other parts of you are self critical and shaming. Maybe you're experiencing unwanted thoughts or traumatic memories that scare you and make you feel out of control. Sometimes our own minds feel unsafe and full of conflict and pain. It is so hard to cope with the challenges of life while managing loud and distressing thoughts and emotions. We feel isolated, anxious, hopeless and ashamed. I want to tell you that you are not alone, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
I use evidenced-based treatment modalities (IFS, AEDP, ACT, EMDR) that help to heal the root cause and create lasting change.
Do you ever feel like it's your own brain that's making life so much harder? Parts of you want to practice self love and grace while other parts of you are self critical and shaming. Maybe you're experiencing unwanted thoughts or traumatic memories that scare you and make you feel out of control. Sometimes our own minds feel unsafe and full of conflict and pain. It is so hard to cope with the challenges of life while managing loud and distressing thoughts and emotions. We feel isolated, anxious, hopeless and ashamed. I want to tell you that you are not alone, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
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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.