EMDR Therapists in Raritan, NJ
I use EMDR therapy within the supportive therapeutic relationship people seek in traditional therapy to hasten distress relief and facilitate healing and growth.
We all want to be healthy, happy, understood. But life often presents unexpected challenges that create stress, resurface old hurts or stir-up painful memories. At these times, a supportive ear and a felt sense of attunement can facilitate moving forward and promote healing. Regardless of what leads you to seek therapy; wanting to gain greater awareness or experience more joy, find a professional with whom you can form a meaningful relationship. I believe that we all strive towards health, and carry with us a set of strengths. Successful therapy draws upon those strengths and endeavors to build even more.
I use EMDR therapy within the supportive therapeutic relationship people seek in traditional therapy to hasten distress relief and facilitate healing and growth.
We all want to be healthy, happy, understood. But life often presents unexpected challenges that create stress, resurface old hurts or stir-up painful memories. At these times, a supportive ear and a felt sense of attunement can facilitate moving forward and promote healing. Regardless of what leads you to seek therapy; wanting to gain greater awareness or experience more joy, find a professional with whom you can form a meaningful relationship. I believe that we all strive towards health, and carry with us a set of strengths. Successful therapy draws upon those strengths and endeavors to build even more.
Embodied Art Therapy & Yoga, LLC
Art Therapist, MS, ATR-BC, EMDR-T, LPAT, ATCS
Verified Verified
Raritan, NJ 08869
Waitlist for new clients
It can be paired with mindfulness, meditation, Yoga, EMDR, verbal processing, or silence.
*I'm accepting clients with am/early pm availability* Unhelpful behaviors, emotions, thoughts, & beliefs sometimes indicate we don't have the words&life experiences on which to reflect and find solutions/hope. These can be an expression of unmet needs, uncommunicated truths, insufficient coping skills, and can be signals that something is not OK. There is hope. People can communicate, heal, grow, understand, empathize, & manage their lives to thrive, succeed, and feel satisfied. Together we can find a way. I also coach parents to help best understand/communicate with their child/teen/developmentally disabled adult child.
It can be paired with mindfulness, meditation, Yoga, EMDR, verbal processing, or silence.
*I'm accepting clients with am/early pm availability* Unhelpful behaviors, emotions, thoughts, & beliefs sometimes indicate we don't have the words&life experiences on which to reflect and find solutions/hope. These can be an expression of unmet needs, uncommunicated truths, insufficient coping skills, and can be signals that something is not OK. There is hope. People can communicate, heal, grow, understand, empathize, & manage their lives to thrive, succeed, and feel satisfied. Together we can find a way. I also coach parents to help best understand/communicate with their child/teen/developmentally disabled adult child.
Elizabeth Arboleda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raritan, NJ 08869
As a Therapist and Life Coach, I understand how difficult and intimidating it can be to reach out for help. However, I can assure you that my compassionate and emphatic approach will help you find the strength to move through this process whether it is healing or focusing on creating your future. It is my goal to create a partnership with you where we together can maximize your potential and growth. I like to collaborate with you in this journey and adapt to suit your needs. My priority is to develop a safe and trusting environment, where we can build a healthy relationship and work together towards your goals.
As a Therapist and Life Coach, I understand how difficult and intimidating it can be to reach out for help. However, I can assure you that my compassionate and emphatic approach will help you find the strength to move through this process whether it is healing or focusing on creating your future. It is my goal to create a partnership with you where we together can maximize your potential and growth. I like to collaborate with you in this journey and adapt to suit your needs. My priority is to develop a safe and trusting environment, where we can build a healthy relationship and work together towards your goals.
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I utilize an eclectic, psychodynamic approach, which may include: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing.
Welcome. I believe it is a great privilege and responsibility to accompany someone on their healing journey. My approach to therapy begins with a firm belief in the inherent dignity of the individual. You aren’t damaged, nor do you need to be fixed. All symptoms—negative thinking, addictions, unhealthy coping strategies—develop to help you survive. Habitual ways of being, therefore, need to be seen through a lens of compassion and curiosity. I strive to create an atmosphere of respect and trust in which clients can safely explore their background, relationships, and inner workings of the mind, to help alleviate their suffering.
I utilize an eclectic, psychodynamic approach, which may include: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing.
Welcome. I believe it is a great privilege and responsibility to accompany someone on their healing journey. My approach to therapy begins with a firm belief in the inherent dignity of the individual. You aren’t damaged, nor do you need to be fixed. All symptoms—negative thinking, addictions, unhealthy coping strategies—develop to help you survive. Habitual ways of being, therefore, need to be seen through a lens of compassion and curiosity. I strive to create an atmosphere of respect and trust in which clients can safely explore their background, relationships, and inner workings of the mind, to help alleviate their suffering.
Healing Reimagined, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, ICSW
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Additionally, I am certified to provide Clinical Supervision for LSW's and EMDR Consultation for therapists who've completed the basic training.
My name is Kim Mackanic and I’ve provided therapeutic services for trauma survivors and individuals facing mental health and addiction issues since 2009. I am also an Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant. My hope is to create a space that feels safe for you to explore your past, present, and future. "Healing Reimagined" means exploring our curiosity about healing as individuals and as a community. It is about hope and possibility, as much as it is about honoring our pain. Taking an intersectional approach, we explore all of the pieces of who you are.
Additionally, I am certified to provide Clinical Supervision for LSW's and EMDR Consultation for therapists who've completed the basic training.
My name is Kim Mackanic and I’ve provided therapeutic services for trauma survivors and individuals facing mental health and addiction issues since 2009. I am also an Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant. My hope is to create a space that feels safe for you to explore your past, present, and future. "Healing Reimagined" means exploring our curiosity about healing as individuals and as a community. It is about hope and possibility, as much as it is about honoring our pain. Taking an intersectional approach, we explore all of the pieces of who you are.
Mind Body Spirit Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Online Only)
I am particularly excited to offer virtual EMDR and Hypnotherapy sessions at this time.
I'm here to help you manifest the life you desire. I am a Psychotherapist, Somatic Coach and Yoga Teacher who combine holistic and modern treatment modalities specializing in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Trauma, OCD, ADHD, Anxiety and more. I provide an empowerment based approach to healing by taking traditional therapeutic techniques, combining them with yoga, mindfulness, polyvagal, sound therapy, breath work, energy medicine and embodied mediation. I believe that by learning to care for your mind, body and soul you do anything. It is my mission to safely guide you through the process as you journey towards wholehearted self-love.
I am particularly excited to offer virtual EMDR and Hypnotherapy sessions at this time.
I'm here to help you manifest the life you desire. I am a Psychotherapist, Somatic Coach and Yoga Teacher who combine holistic and modern treatment modalities specializing in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Trauma, OCD, ADHD, Anxiety and more. I provide an empowerment based approach to healing by taking traditional therapeutic techniques, combining them with yoga, mindfulness, polyvagal, sound therapy, breath work, energy medicine and embodied mediation. I believe that by learning to care for your mind, body and soul you do anything. It is my mission to safely guide you through the process as you journey towards wholehearted self-love.
Lia Hannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Somerville, NJ 08876 (Online Only)
EMDR is another avenue that can help you feel more freedom and hope.
Adulthood is all about making decisions. Decisions about our wellness, our relationships, our careers, our families. At times we question if the path we are on is the right one for us. We may feel stuck or worried that we are behind the goals we set for our lives. I help people unlearn that which no longer serves them and support them as they cultivate a life that nurtures growth, healing, and fulfillment.
EMDR is another avenue that can help you feel more freedom and hope.
Adulthood is all about making decisions. Decisions about our wellness, our relationships, our careers, our families. At times we question if the path we are on is the right one for us. We may feel stuck or worried that we are behind the goals we set for our lives. I help people unlearn that which no longer serves them and support them as they cultivate a life that nurtures growth, healing, and fulfillment.
Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I integrate EMDR with other treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing) to meet the individualized needs of my clients.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
I integrate EMDR with other treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing) to meet the individualized needs of my clients.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
Megan Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876
I have specialized training in treating PTSD, Complex PTSD and Dissociation using a relational approach along with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
My practice is based on the understanding that many clients have suffered overwhelming, traumatic, or adverse childhood experiences regardless of whether they are coming to therapy specifically due to these experiences. With compassion and care, I approach every session from a trauma informed lens. Instead of asking, "What is wrong with you?" I explore, "What have you experienced in your life and how might these symptoms be a response to it?" I am also particularly sensitive to the needs of often undiagnosed adults with ADHD and how trauma and the ADHD brain are interconnected.
I have specialized training in treating PTSD, Complex PTSD and Dissociation using a relational approach along with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
My practice is based on the understanding that many clients have suffered overwhelming, traumatic, or adverse childhood experiences regardless of whether they are coming to therapy specifically due to these experiences. With compassion and care, I approach every session from a trauma informed lens. Instead of asking, "What is wrong with you?" I explore, "What have you experienced in your life and how might these symptoms be a response to it?" I am also particularly sensitive to the needs of often undiagnosed adults with ADHD and how trauma and the ADHD brain are interconnected.
I am trained in EMDR.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome. Starting therapy can feel scary and vulnerable. My goal is to provide an accepting and non-judgmental environment for you to process your feelings. We will work together to find the right approach to meet your goals. Together we will overcome grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ population.
I am trained in EMDR.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome. Starting therapy can feel scary and vulnerable. My goal is to provide an accepting and non-judgmental environment for you to process your feelings. We will work together to find the right approach to meet your goals. Together we will overcome grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ population.
George Askins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876 (Online Only)
My approach to trauma therapy is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Psychology and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques.
Welcome to Higher Purpose Counseling! I'm George Askins, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma. I'm dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and racing thoughts, as well as a wide range of other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating various forms of trauma, including PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence.
My approach to trauma therapy is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Psychology and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques.
Welcome to Higher Purpose Counseling! I'm George Askins, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma. I'm dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and racing thoughts, as well as a wide range of other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating various forms of trauma, including PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Jason Marchitto - Blueprint Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Couples With Kids Therapy, Trauma Therapy & EMDR, ERP, Drop-In Parent Consultations, Drop-In Family Sessions/Couple Sessions, Life Coaching and Adult Individual Counseling.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Couples With Kids Therapy, Trauma Therapy & EMDR, ERP, Drop-In Parent Consultations, Drop-In Family Sessions/Couple Sessions, Life Coaching and Adult Individual Counseling.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
Taylor Elwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Online Only)
My integrative approach utilizes mindfulness, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, cognitive-behavioral tools, interpersonal psychotherapy, and trauma-specific interventions.
You’re not feeling like yourself and struggling in your relationships. Maybe you've experienced loss or a significant life transition. You'd like to feel more connected to yourself and with those around you, but you've found life to be painful and confusing with unexpected challenges and transitions. If you're feeling disconnected, out of control, anxious, or grieving, you are not alone. If you're ready to lean into change and be curious and compassionate with yourself, therapy can support you in strengthening your relationship with yourself and in building safe, authentic, clarifying, and fulfilling connections with others.
My integrative approach utilizes mindfulness, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, cognitive-behavioral tools, interpersonal psychotherapy, and trauma-specific interventions.
You’re not feeling like yourself and struggling in your relationships. Maybe you've experienced loss or a significant life transition. You'd like to feel more connected to yourself and with those around you, but you've found life to be painful and confusing with unexpected challenges and transitions. If you're feeling disconnected, out of control, anxious, or grieving, you are not alone. If you're ready to lean into change and be curious and compassionate with yourself, therapy can support you in strengthening your relationship with yourself and in building safe, authentic, clarifying, and fulfilling connections with others.
Marie Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I combine techniques such as Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and EMDR Therapy to help individuals focus on getting to know themselves in a kind and compassionate way which naturally helps your mind be restored to health.
Hello and welcome, are feelings of not being good enough interfering with you self confidence? Do you hear negative self-talk and believe it? Is striving for perfection interfering with your happiness? I can help you turn down the volume of your inner critic and that can immediately reduce Anxiety and Depression. I can guide you on a path of self discovery that helps you identify and get to know these well meaning parts of yourself that are trying to protect you - but instead seem to block joy, happiness and self-esteem.
I combine techniques such as Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and EMDR Therapy to help individuals focus on getting to know themselves in a kind and compassionate way which naturally helps your mind be restored to health.
Hello and welcome, are feelings of not being good enough interfering with you self confidence? Do you hear negative self-talk and believe it? Is striving for perfection interfering with your happiness? I can help you turn down the volume of your inner critic and that can immediately reduce Anxiety and Depression. I can guide you on a path of self discovery that helps you identify and get to know these well meaning parts of yourself that are trying to protect you - but instead seem to block joy, happiness and self-esteem.
Helen Santana - Blueprint Mental Health
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, NJ 08876
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Couples With Kids Therapy, Trauma Therapy & EMDR, ERP, Drop-In Parent Consultations, Drop-In Family Sessions/Couple Sessions, Life Coaching and Adult Individual Counseling.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Couples With Kids Therapy, Trauma Therapy & EMDR, ERP, Drop-In Parent Consultations, Drop-In Family Sessions/Couple Sessions, Life Coaching and Adult Individual Counseling.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
Growth & Empowerment
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Through education, relaxation, EMDR, Art and other modalities we help clients work through the most difficult memories that keep us stuck in the past and prevent us from moving forward.
"Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it"- This is one of my favorite quotes from the movie Ferris Bueller's Day off because it is so true. Things happen to us throughout our lifetime that make us feel stuck, worthless, guilty, shamed, and like we are never enough. These ideas about ourselves dictate the way we learn, how we do in school and work, and how we love and connect to others. When someone has experienced trauma, these thoughts and feelings can be even more extreme which can cause significant distress. Growth and Empowerment is accepting new clients!
Through education, relaxation, EMDR, Art and other modalities we help clients work through the most difficult memories that keep us stuck in the past and prevent us from moving forward.
"Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it"- This is one of my favorite quotes from the movie Ferris Bueller's Day off because it is so true. Things happen to us throughout our lifetime that make us feel stuck, worthless, guilty, shamed, and like we are never enough. These ideas about ourselves dictate the way we learn, how we do in school and work, and how we love and connect to others. When someone has experienced trauma, these thoughts and feelings can be even more extreme which can cause significant distress. Growth and Empowerment is accepting new clients!
Deborah Kaschak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I use a strengths-based approach to counseling, employing a variety of therapeutic techniques from the following approaches: EMDR, trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, relaxation techniques, psychodynamic, IMAGO, and family systems.
I am an EMDR and DBT trained therapist who has enjoyed working in the mental health field for 20 years. I work with a diverse group of clients, including children, adults, and couples. I am a licensed clinical social worker and hold graduate degrees in both Social Work and Psychology. My focus is mood disorders, panic disorder, stress and anxiety, personality disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, and general relationship issues. I have experience in the field of adoption, helping couples work through loss issues related to infertility and educating families about adoption and parenting issues.
I use a strengths-based approach to counseling, employing a variety of therapeutic techniques from the following approaches: EMDR, trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, relaxation techniques, psychodynamic, IMAGO, and family systems.
I am an EMDR and DBT trained therapist who has enjoyed working in the mental health field for 20 years. I work with a diverse group of clients, including children, adults, and couples. I am a licensed clinical social worker and hold graduate degrees in both Social Work and Psychology. My focus is mood disorders, panic disorder, stress and anxiety, personality disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, and general relationship issues. I have experience in the field of adoption, helping couples work through loss issues related to infertility and educating families about adoption and parenting issues.
I specialize in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to address symptoms of trauma.
I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Anxiety. My ideal client is ready to be open and accepting of the therapeutic process, committed to participating and collaborating. My ideal client is looking to either begin or continue their healing journey from the past to gain a more insightful and healthy perspective on life in the now and future.
I specialize in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to address symptoms of trauma.
I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Anxiety. My ideal client is ready to be open and accepting of the therapeutic process, committed to participating and collaborating. My ideal client is looking to either begin or continue their healing journey from the past to gain a more insightful and healthy perspective on life in the now and future.
It has been my privilege helping people rapidly heal from trauma both past and present, incorporating God's guidance with proven psychological techniques, i.e., EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems and Imago Therapy. I like it when I hear someone say that they can never get over some hurt in their life and then be able, with God's help, to get them past it to a place of peace with what happened. In addition I work with ADHD ( adult & adolescent ), addictions, ACOA, couple counseling, marital problems, divorce recovery , anxiety, depression, unresolved grief issues, interventions, PTSD, DID, panic attacks...
It has been my privilege helping people rapidly heal from trauma both past and present, incorporating God's guidance with proven psychological techniques, i.e., EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems and Imago Therapy. I like it when I hear someone say that they can never get over some hurt in their life and then be able, with God's help, to get them past it to a place of peace with what happened. In addition I work with ADHD ( adult & adolescent ), addictions, ACOA, couple counseling, marital problems, divorce recovery , anxiety, depression, unresolved grief issues, interventions, PTSD, DID, panic attacks...
Christopher Lombardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876
I have experience with several treatment modalities and approaches, including EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT, and DBT.
Worry. Restlessness. Poor Concentration. Intrusive Thoughts. Panic. Our mental health can serve as a major disruption to our lives. I admire your courage in taking this step to seek out help. As your therapist, I will first strive to understand your story. Then, we will collaboratively identify a therapeutic approach that will best fit your goals. Often times, our past impacts our present . Therefore, we can strive to not only address your current symptoms, but attempt to resolve the root causes to your problems, such as unresolved trauma. We don’t always realize how much old emotional wounds are still causing us pain.
I have experience with several treatment modalities and approaches, including EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT, and DBT.
Worry. Restlessness. Poor Concentration. Intrusive Thoughts. Panic. Our mental health can serve as a major disruption to our lives. I admire your courage in taking this step to seek out help. As your therapist, I will first strive to understand your story. Then, we will collaboratively identify a therapeutic approach that will best fit your goals. Often times, our past impacts our present . Therefore, we can strive to not only address your current symptoms, but attempt to resolve the root causes to your problems, such as unresolved trauma. We don’t always realize how much old emotional wounds are still causing us pain.
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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.