EMDR Therapists in Spanish Harlem, New York, NY

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The Good Healing Firm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10037  (Online Only)
Our therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and EMDR.
Accepting therapy vouchers & Private Pay only at this time. "Perceptive, insightful, intuitive and empathetic are some of the words our clients, our colleagues and our students use to describe our work with them". Our firm's services are unique as we offer psychotherapy for clients and clinical supervision and courses for therapists. Our clinical staff has experience working with adults living with anxiety, depression and trauma. We also have developed a speciality working with individuals, couples and families from the Caribbean, Asian and African Diasporas.
Our therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and EMDR.
Accepting therapy vouchers & Private Pay only at this time. "Perceptive, insightful, intuitive and empathetic are some of the words our clients, our colleagues and our students use to describe our work with them". Our firm's services are unique as we offer psychotherapy for clients and clinical supervision and courses for therapists. Our clinical staff has experience working with adults living with anxiety, depression and trauma. We also have developed a speciality working with individuals, couples and families from the Caribbean, Asian and African Diasporas.
(347) 215-3300 View (347) 215-3300
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Bill O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10029
I have had good success treating trauma using a combination of EMDR and psychodynamic therapy.
Are you depressed? Anxious? Sad? Do you feel that life is not as satisfying as it should be? You are not alone! Or if you are, you don't have to be. There is help to be had. Both immediate symptom relief and lasting change can be achieved through psychotherapy. I can help you find your place in the world: in work, in relationships, and in love. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve your goals. Visit billobrientherapy.com for more information.
I have had good success treating trauma using a combination of EMDR and psychodynamic therapy.
Are you depressed? Anxious? Sad? Do you feel that life is not as satisfying as it should be? You are not alone! Or if you are, you don't have to be. There is help to be had. Both immediate symptom relief and lasting change can be achieved through psychotherapy. I can help you find your place in the world: in work, in relationships, and in love. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve your goals. Visit billobrientherapy.com for more information.
(917) 809-5814 View (917) 809-5814
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Abby U. Maitland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
NEW! Now accepting Aetna in OH, NY, NJ. Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield NY (Empire), and OH. Neuroscience-informed Training, healing and growth is my speciality. I provide professional expertise in a warm and personal manner in order to maximize your experience and make the most of your investment in our time together. I tailor my approach to suit your need, not the other way around. I am an advance clinician in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), an advanced facilitator in Nurtured Heart Approach and Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma and an EMDR Certified Clinician.
NEW! Now accepting Aetna in OH, NY, NJ. Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield NY (Empire), and OH. Neuroscience-informed Training, healing and growth is my speciality. I provide professional expertise in a warm and personal manner in order to maximize your experience and make the most of your investment in our time together. I tailor my approach to suit your need, not the other way around. I am an advance clinician in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), an advanced facilitator in Nurtured Heart Approach and Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma and an EMDR Certified Clinician.
(740) 501-7362 View (740) 501-7362
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Ron Murphy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I also believe EMDR is an especially helpful method for moving people towards freedom from debilitating emotional responses.
I really enjoy working with people who want to be helped with painful feelings and experiences that have interfered with their sense of well being. All of us are limited by upsettingly negative emotions that make it harder to accomplish things that would make our lives richer, more comfortable and secure. I base my work on the principles of Mindfulnes Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This approach has been shown to be very successful helping anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, phobias and many other individual and relationship issues. Like most experienced therapists, I also integrate ideas from other approaches whenever appropriate.
I also believe EMDR is an especially helpful method for moving people towards freedom from debilitating emotional responses.
I really enjoy working with people who want to be helped with painful feelings and experiences that have interfered with their sense of well being. All of us are limited by upsettingly negative emotions that make it harder to accomplish things that would make our lives richer, more comfortable and secure. I base my work on the principles of Mindfulnes Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This approach has been shown to be very successful helping anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, phobias and many other individual and relationship issues. Like most experienced therapists, I also integrate ideas from other approaches whenever appropriate.
(212) 288-4660 View (212) 288-4660
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Portia Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I am known to be empathic, insightful, caring and skilled, and have a broad range of training in relational, cognitive-behavioral, and mind-body approaches to therapy ( EMDR, AEDP, psychomotor and hypnosis) that I draw upon as needed to support you in your healing process.
Psychotherapy that is tailored to your needs can help you open the door to many new possibilities. In this process we work together to help you get in touch with what you really want for yourself, gain insight into whatever has been getting in the way of reaching those goals, and rediscover the power that you have within you to move toward a life that is more personally and professionally rewarding. The process is respectful of who you are, mindful of your potential, and responsive to what you really need for personal growth at this time.
I am known to be empathic, insightful, caring and skilled, and have a broad range of training in relational, cognitive-behavioral, and mind-body approaches to therapy ( EMDR, AEDP, psychomotor and hypnosis) that I draw upon as needed to support you in your healing process.
Psychotherapy that is tailored to your needs can help you open the door to many new possibilities. In this process we work together to help you get in touch with what you really want for yourself, gain insight into whatever has been getting in the way of reaching those goals, and rediscover the power that you have within you to move toward a life that is more personally and professionally rewarding. The process is respectful of who you are, mindful of your potential, and responsive to what you really need for personal growth at this time.
(646) 351-1656 View (646) 351-1656
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Susan Pollack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I combine my background as a licensed clinical social worker with psychodynamic psychotherapy, Buddhist philosophy, body psychotherapy Core Energetics, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT and AEDP work (which works with undoing aloneness).
The decision to start therapy is personal and courageous and not always easy. Everyone goes through times when they feel more stressed out, angry, anxious or depressed. It is easier for people to explore their lives and make transformations when they are working with a therapist that they feel comfortable with and trust. My intention is to help you identify the goals you want to work on and to help you understand what is getting in the way of achieving them. I ultimately want to give you a new perspective and look at your underlying belief systems and the repetitive patterns that have been keeping you stuck.
I combine my background as a licensed clinical social worker with psychodynamic psychotherapy, Buddhist philosophy, body psychotherapy Core Energetics, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT and AEDP work (which works with undoing aloneness).
The decision to start therapy is personal and courageous and not always easy. Everyone goes through times when they feel more stressed out, angry, anxious or depressed. It is easier for people to explore their lives and make transformations when they are working with a therapist that they feel comfortable with and trust. My intention is to help you identify the goals you want to work on and to help you understand what is getting in the way of achieving them. I ultimately want to give you a new perspective and look at your underlying belief systems and the repetitive patterns that have been keeping you stuck.
(917) 791-4095 View (917) 791-4095
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EMDR Intensives NY and EMDR Therapy NY
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I've been practicing EMDR for over 25 years, helping many people heal through E.
My name is Linda Kocieniewski, LCSW. I am an experienced, skilled, caring therapist with a warm and supportive style. I specialize in providing EMDR Intensive treatment and EMDR therapy to help my patients overcome the effects of trauma; recent trauma as well as childhood trauma, such as growing up in a family where there was abuse, neglect, substance abuse, or violence. I am also experienced in helping patients with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress-related problems, and issues around life changes. Services can be provided virtually or in person.
I've been practicing EMDR for over 25 years, helping many people heal through E.
My name is Linda Kocieniewski, LCSW. I am an experienced, skilled, caring therapist with a warm and supportive style. I specialize in providing EMDR Intensive treatment and EMDR therapy to help my patients overcome the effects of trauma; recent trauma as well as childhood trauma, such as growing up in a family where there was abuse, neglect, substance abuse, or violence. I am also experienced in helping patients with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress-related problems, and issues around life changes. Services can be provided virtually or in person.
(917) 279-6505 View (917) 279-6505
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Esther Hanoch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I integrate Psycho-dynamic, psychoanalytic and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques with a wide range of healing modalities, such as Relaxation techniques, Imagery, Dream analysis, EMDR.
I am a spiritually oriented psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with many years of experience. I work only on line with adult individuals. I can help you cope with difficulties in relationships at home and at work, and overcome anxiety and depression, low self esteem and shyness, crisis and transition, uprooting and relocation, trauma and loss. I can empower you and guide you in your search for personal identity, meaning and self-growth. I work with all races and religions, especially with the Jewish, the Israeli and the international community.
I integrate Psycho-dynamic, psychoanalytic and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques with a wide range of healing modalities, such as Relaxation techniques, Imagery, Dream analysis, EMDR.
I am a spiritually oriented psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with many years of experience. I work only on line with adult individuals. I can help you cope with difficulties in relationships at home and at work, and overcome anxiety and depression, low self esteem and shyness, crisis and transition, uprooting and relocation, trauma and loss. I can empower you and guide you in your search for personal identity, meaning and self-growth. I work with all races and religions, especially with the Jewish, the Israeli and the international community.
(646) 351-1855 View (646) 351-1855
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Stacy Malin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
Waitlist for new clients
As a relational psychoanalyst, trained couples therapist and Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR-trained practitioner, I offer a multi-dimensional toolkit to meet the needs of each individual or couple.
I enjoy engaging individuals and couples seeking a supportive, active, direct, honest collaboration. My goal is to both address uncomfortable, painful conflict or struggles and facilitate more enlivened, loving connections to self and others. Individuals come in confronting challenges in love, work, family, health, school, trauma or loss. In couples therapy, I work with partners young and old, seeking early relationship or premarital counseling or bumping up against difficulty with intimacy and/or sex, parenting partnership, betrayal, infertility, remarriage, step-parenting, money or retirement, and/or on the brink of a break-up.
As a relational psychoanalyst, trained couples therapist and Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR-trained practitioner, I offer a multi-dimensional toolkit to meet the needs of each individual or couple.
I enjoy engaging individuals and couples seeking a supportive, active, direct, honest collaboration. My goal is to both address uncomfortable, painful conflict or struggles and facilitate more enlivened, loving connections to self and others. Individuals come in confronting challenges in love, work, family, health, school, trauma or loss. In couples therapy, I work with partners young and old, seeking early relationship or premarital counseling or bumping up against difficulty with intimacy and/or sex, parenting partnership, betrayal, infertility, remarriage, step-parenting, money or retirement, and/or on the brink of a break-up.
(646) 386-2256 View (646) 386-2256
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Barbara A Lewis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I also offer EMDR, hypnosis, gestalt work and stress reduction.
I believe that my greatest strength is helping people to empower themselves and to engage life in a meaningful way. I work with individuals, couples and families in a predominantly cognitive/ solution-oriented way. I am very present in our work and deeply believe the relationship with the client is paramount. We focus on strengths and assets, the positive, infused with a large dose of humor and humanism. Together we examine attitudes and beliefs and what works and what doesn't. At its best psychotherapy is a creative collaboration between the client and therapist about the client's issues.
I also offer EMDR, hypnosis, gestalt work and stress reduction.
I believe that my greatest strength is helping people to empower themselves and to engage life in a meaningful way. I work with individuals, couples and families in a predominantly cognitive/ solution-oriented way. I am very present in our work and deeply believe the relationship with the client is paramount. We focus on strengths and assets, the positive, infused with a large dose of humor and humanism. Together we examine attitudes and beliefs and what works and what doesn't. At its best psychotherapy is a creative collaboration between the client and therapist about the client's issues.
(212) 864-0602 View (212) 864-0602
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Dr. Renee McCormick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desenstiization Reprocessing), particularly helpful in resolving problems associated with traumatic events.
Psychology is a life-long passion for me, and I bring three decades of education and experience to help you transform your most important relationship-- your relationship with YourSelf. You will expand your awareness of negative and limiting attitudes and feelings toward yourself, and better understand where these arose in your life story. As your understanding grows, so does your compassion, and you will become your most effective ally, able to provide an emotionally solid homebase. Once your foundation in yourself is strengthened, the sky is the limit in all areas of your life.
I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desenstiization Reprocessing), particularly helpful in resolving problems associated with traumatic events.
Psychology is a life-long passion for me, and I bring three decades of education and experience to help you transform your most important relationship-- your relationship with YourSelf. You will expand your awareness of negative and limiting attitudes and feelings toward yourself, and better understand where these arose in your life story. As your understanding grows, so does your compassion, and you will become your most effective ally, able to provide an emotionally solid homebase. Once your foundation in yourself is strengthened, the sky is the limit in all areas of your life.
(646) 600-8248 View (646) 600-8248
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Nawan Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
As a clinician, I integrate psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches and EMDR with a Gestalt orientation and aim to make psychotherapy practical, flexible, and thoroughly individualized, matching the treatment to the changing needs of the client. I work with adults and couples and also do life coaching, management training, and executive coaching. In addition, I conduct wellness seminars on various topics (e.g., stress management, meditation, healthy eating, alternative healing). An area of expertise includes working with the expatriate community.
As a clinician, I integrate psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches and EMDR with a Gestalt orientation and aim to make psychotherapy practical, flexible, and thoroughly individualized, matching the treatment to the changing needs of the client. I work with adults and couples and also do life coaching, management training, and executive coaching. In addition, I conduct wellness seminars on various topics (e.g., stress management, meditation, healthy eating, alternative healing). An area of expertise includes working with the expatriate community.
(212) 252-5560 View (212) 252-5560
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Dr. Londyn Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, MBA Can, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10029  (Online Only)
Welcome home to yourself. You are a creative, entrepreneur and person of color. You want to obtain inner and outer peace, create fulfilling relationships and stop negative cycles in your relationships. You want to better manage your emotions and become more confident in your decision-making while healing the deeper pain which has been troubling you (and possibly generations before you). Now is the time to become the highest version of yourself.
Welcome home to yourself. You are a creative, entrepreneur and person of color. You want to obtain inner and outer peace, create fulfilling relationships and stop negative cycles in your relationships. You want to better manage your emotions and become more confident in your decision-making while healing the deeper pain which has been troubling you (and possibly generations before you). Now is the time to become the highest version of yourself.
(213) 267-6645 View (213) 267-6645
Mind Speak Inc
LCSW, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10037
Founded by Nina Ythier in 2017, Mind Speak, Inc. is a private psychotherapy practice and certified Woman Minority Owned Business Enterprise that proudly provides specialized in person mental health treatment and advocacy services to people of all ages and stages in life that are dually diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions in New York City and Westchester County. Though we specialize in collaborating with this community, we warmly welcome anyone in need of assistance and support.
Founded by Nina Ythier in 2017, Mind Speak, Inc. is a private psychotherapy practice and certified Woman Minority Owned Business Enterprise that proudly provides specialized in person mental health treatment and advocacy services to people of all ages and stages in life that are dually diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions in New York City and Westchester County. Though we specialize in collaborating with this community, we warmly welcome anyone in need of assistance and support.
(914) 768-4998 View (914) 768-4998
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Shirley Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035  (Online Only)
I have been a psychotherapist for more than 30 years. During my years of practice, my therapeutic approach has evolved into a collaborative and flexible interaction. I make use of psychodynamic as well as contemporary techniques. I do Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) groups. My treatment goals are to increase self-awareness, insight, and a sense of wellbeing, and to empower the individual with useful, comfortable strategies to achieve change. I am now located in midtown and Harlem. I now provide Teletherapy through FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, etc.
I have been a psychotherapist for more than 30 years. During my years of practice, my therapeutic approach has evolved into a collaborative and flexible interaction. I make use of psychodynamic as well as contemporary techniques. I do Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) groups. My treatment goals are to increase self-awareness, insight, and a sense of wellbeing, and to empower the individual with useful, comfortable strategies to achieve change. I am now located in midtown and Harlem. I now provide Teletherapy through FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, etc.
(646) 351-1718 View (646) 351-1718
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Heidi Frieze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I believe that each of us has the potential to experience wholeness. Many of us, early on, were forced to exile parts of ourselves, leaving us feeling constricted, fragmented, less than whole. One element of my work is helping people reclaim these lost aspects of self. Using an experiential psychodynamic approach I help people to deal with problematic issues from their current lives as well as to process difficult experiences from their past.
I believe that each of us has the potential to experience wholeness. Many of us, early on, were forced to exile parts of ourselves, leaving us feeling constricted, fragmented, less than whole. One element of my work is helping people reclaim these lost aspects of self. Using an experiential psychodynamic approach I help people to deal with problematic issues from their current lives as well as to process difficult experiences from their past.
(646) 600-9003 View (646) 600-9003
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Naomi Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IKH
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035
I work deeply and kindly with all life's issues: from despair to the urge to create, from self - hatred to the capacity for love. I have been in practice for thirty years and alive even longer. I have never stopped working on myself. I'm committed to making a place where the patient feels safe. Here you can bring as much of yourself as possible into a compassionate relationship. This is where healing can happen.
I work deeply and kindly with all life's issues: from despair to the urge to create, from self - hatred to the capacity for love. I have been in practice for thirty years and alive even longer. I have never stopped working on myself. I'm committed to making a place where the patient feels safe. Here you can bring as much of yourself as possible into a compassionate relationship. This is where healing can happen.
(646) 386-2150 View (646) 386-2150
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Sabine Paul
LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The work of getting to know ourselves more deeply is courageous, and I truly believe that we don’t have to do it alone. My mission is to help women of color and queer folks peel back the layers of life that are weighing on them, live more balanced lives, and as a result, have more fulfilling relationships with others and themselves. Sometimes we have an idea of what that may be and other times we may not, both are normal places to be.
The work of getting to know ourselves more deeply is courageous, and I truly believe that we don’t have to do it alone. My mission is to help women of color and queer folks peel back the layers of life that are weighing on them, live more balanced lives, and as a result, have more fulfilling relationships with others and themselves. Sometimes we have an idea of what that may be and other times we may not, both are normal places to be.
(332) 263-3296 View (332) 263-3296
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Briana A Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035  (Online Only)
Are things shifting in your life and you find yourself looking for the proper footing to take life by the reins? Are you trying to figure out your purpose, impact, and strengths? Do you find yourself struggling to communicate in your relationships? You are not alone. I am here to relate to you in an authentic way, offering you transparency, and partnering with you through every step of the work. I will help you feel confident knowing and communicating your wants, needs, and desires through your life transitions. I also provide coaching and/or family therapy to help parents and children communicate better.
Are things shifting in your life and you find yourself looking for the proper footing to take life by the reins? Are you trying to figure out your purpose, impact, and strengths? Do you find yourself struggling to communicate in your relationships? You are not alone. I am here to relate to you in an authentic way, offering you transparency, and partnering with you through every step of the work. I will help you feel confident knowing and communicating your wants, needs, and desires through your life transitions. I also provide coaching and/or family therapy to help parents and children communicate better.
(914) 687-5282 View (914) 687-5282
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Ashley Pichardo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Spanish Harlem, New York, NY 10035  (Online Only)
I do not believe that there is a one size fits all in therapy. I will work collaboratively with you to approach goals and changes that feel right for you in your life, because you deserve a life that isn’t burdened with overwhelming feelings.
I do not believe that there is a one size fits all in therapy. I will work collaboratively with you to approach goals and changes that feel right for you in your life, because you deserve a life that isn’t burdened with overwhelming feelings.
(646) 904-5572 View (646) 904-5572
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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.