EMDR Therapists in Grandview, OH

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Alisa Farkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISWS
Verified Verified
Grandview, OH 43212
Waitlist for new clients
My scope of practice includes EMDR, CBT, and IFS to address all mental health concerns.
Immediate openings via Telehealth I believe in people and encourage a mindfulness approach to life. It takes one phone call to change the rest of your life. I believe that people can triumph and feel better and I want to help someone on their journey to do just that.
My scope of practice includes EMDR, CBT, and IFS to address all mental health concerns.
Immediate openings via Telehealth I believe in people and encourage a mindfulness approach to life. It takes one phone call to change the rest of your life. I believe that people can triumph and feel better and I want to help someone on their journey to do just that.
(614) 524-5306 View (614) 524-5306
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Mirela Fodor-Nagy
Counselor, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
I specialize in the treatment of chronic emotional dysregulation using EMDR, somatic experiencing and parts work to assist you in understanding how your nervous system works based on your relational experiences.
Engaging in the process of psychotherapy invites you to become more self-aware. This heightened awareness can inspire and encourage you to seek changes in your relationship with yourself and others. I join in collaboration with my clients to better understand past and present experiences and how they currently affect life options, choices, and decisions. As a therapist, I draw upon clients’ emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual resilience to support healing and engagement in life.
I specialize in the treatment of chronic emotional dysregulation using EMDR, somatic experiencing and parts work to assist you in understanding how your nervous system works based on your relational experiences.
Engaging in the process of psychotherapy invites you to become more self-aware. This heightened awareness can inspire and encourage you to seek changes in your relationship with yourself and others. I join in collaboration with my clients to better understand past and present experiences and how they currently affect life options, choices, and decisions. As a therapist, I draw upon clients’ emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual resilience to support healing and engagement in life.
(614) 382-8948 View (614) 382-8948
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LIVE Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
Whether you're looking for individual or marital therapy, EMDR, kids or other specialties we have a spot for you.
Live Wellness Center's diverse group of Clinical Therapists are focused on outstanding treatment in Christian Clinical Counseling and Traditional Counseling. Whether you're looking for help with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, or other issues, our clients are provided with extraordinary care, along with the support of our administrative team. Our Therapists have a variety of specialties, and we work to match you with the best fit for your situation. We also have EMDR specialists as well as a team of interns who are highly trained and specialized in working with children and families.
Whether you're looking for individual or marital therapy, EMDR, kids or other specialties we have a spot for you.
Live Wellness Center's diverse group of Clinical Therapists are focused on outstanding treatment in Christian Clinical Counseling and Traditional Counseling. Whether you're looking for help with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, or other issues, our clients are provided with extraordinary care, along with the support of our administrative team. Our Therapists have a variety of specialties, and we work to match you with the best fit for your situation. We also have EMDR specialists as well as a team of interns who are highly trained and specialized in working with children and families.
(614) 437-9910 View (614) 437-9910
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Intrinsic Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Grandview, OH 43212
Hello! Thank you for reading, and for valuing your mental health—you are important, and it takes a lot of help, skills, and spirit to be you. This wild world - I don't know how anyone could do it alone these days. Everyone can benefit from therapy - from having a designated person and a specific hour to sit down and unfold the many arenas of your life, to examine your strengths, weaknesses, fears and hopes, and see how to be happy. I work with people dealing with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and relationship issues using EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and meditation.
Hello! Thank you for reading, and for valuing your mental health—you are important, and it takes a lot of help, skills, and spirit to be you. This wild world - I don't know how anyone could do it alone these days. Everyone can benefit from therapy - from having a designated person and a specific hour to sit down and unfold the many arenas of your life, to examine your strengths, weaknesses, fears and hopes, and see how to be happy. I work with people dealing with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and relationship issues using EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and meditation.
(380) 207-1401 View (380) 207-1401
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Kennidy Souza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212  (Online Only)
Some of the modalities I am trained in include DBT and EMDR.
Each individual’s path to mental well-being is as personal as it is unique. No matter the challenges you’re navigating, remember, you don’t have to face them alone. In my counseling sessions, I offer a soft-spoken and empathetic approach. I believe that therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. My priority lies in creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, process their experiences, and develop healthy coping strategies.
Some of the modalities I am trained in include DBT and EMDR.
Each individual’s path to mental well-being is as personal as it is unique. No matter the challenges you’re navigating, remember, you don’t have to face them alone. In my counseling sessions, I offer a soft-spoken and empathetic approach. I believe that therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. My priority lies in creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, process their experiences, and develop healthy coping strategies.
(614) 470-2950 View (614) 470-2950
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Ashleigh Roosz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
I am trained in EMDR and utilize this form of treatment to assist clients in reducing trauma symptoms.
I am a licensed independent social worker and my clinical emphasis lies in treating trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and life transitions. In addition to private practice, I have provided psychotherapy in various settings such as in home; inpatient for co-occurring disorders and in an outpatient setting for general mental health and domestic violence.
I am trained in EMDR and utilize this form of treatment to assist clients in reducing trauma symptoms.
I am a licensed independent social worker and my clinical emphasis lies in treating trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and life transitions. In addition to private practice, I have provided psychotherapy in various settings such as in home; inpatient for co-occurring disorders and in an outpatient setting for general mental health and domestic violence.
(614) 618-4309 View (614) 618-4309
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Reclaim Your Path LLC
LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from my evidence-based “toolkit” based on your needs, and may integrate: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Perhaps your life seems to check all the boxes from an outside perspective. But inside you feel stuck, struggling to experience the life you want. Maybe you’re reconciling with traumas from your past, coping with the chronic stress of work or school, or dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, or depression. Life may have thrown you an unexpected detour or significant loss, finding yourself at a crossroads in your career or at the end of a significant relationship. Or, things might be going well, but you know you have the potential for more. If any of this resonates, I can work with you to explore, define, and reclaim your path.
I draw from my evidence-based “toolkit” based on your needs, and may integrate: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Perhaps your life seems to check all the boxes from an outside perspective. But inside you feel stuck, struggling to experience the life you want. Maybe you’re reconciling with traumas from your past, coping with the chronic stress of work or school, or dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, or depression. Life may have thrown you an unexpected detour or significant loss, finding yourself at a crossroads in your career or at the end of a significant relationship. Or, things might be going well, but you know you have the potential for more. If any of this resonates, I can work with you to explore, define, and reclaim your path.
(380) 207-1261 View (380) 207-1261
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Michelle Crow-Yeatts
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
I take a practical, yet compassionate approach to therapy, drawing from my training in CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Finally- freedom, healing, and peace. If you struggle with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, or trauma, I can help. I also provide relationship counseling to couples to improve communication, reconnect to one another, and help heal past wounds. I am passionate about equipping individuals and couples with practical solutions to have the life and relationships they desire.
I take a practical, yet compassionate approach to therapy, drawing from my training in CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Finally- freedom, healing, and peace. If you struggle with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, or trauma, I can help. I also provide relationship counseling to couples to improve communication, reconnect to one another, and help heal past wounds. I am passionate about equipping individuals and couples with practical solutions to have the life and relationships they desire.
(380) 210-3329 View (380) 210-3329
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Heather Haringa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
Do you feel overwhelmed and need support through the complexities of life? There are many difficult transitions and stages in life - you don't have to do it alone. As a dedicated therapist, I am deeply committed to helping you overcome your toughest obstacles. For years I have supported individuals in quieting mental chaos while gaining clarity about themselves and their true desires. Whether taking a closer look at the important relationships in your life, healing from past trauma or better understanding the why behind behaviors, it is my honor to help you piece together your story to create a life full of meaning and purpose.
Do you feel overwhelmed and need support through the complexities of life? There are many difficult transitions and stages in life - you don't have to do it alone. As a dedicated therapist, I am deeply committed to helping you overcome your toughest obstacles. For years I have supported individuals in quieting mental chaos while gaining clarity about themselves and their true desires. Whether taking a closer look at the important relationships in your life, healing from past trauma or better understanding the why behind behaviors, it is my honor to help you piece together your story to create a life full of meaning and purpose.
(614) 476-6065 View (614) 476-6065
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Heather Willey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
Waitlist for new clients
Thanks for visiting this profile - indeed there are quite a few therapists to sift through when trying to find a good match! I've been a practicing therapist since 2009, and I enjoy counseling adolescents, adults, families and couples. I find that most people are searching for a therapist because they want to be happier. Perhaps this manifests through symptoms of worry or sadness, broken relationships, or simply feeling stuck or struggling to overcome something. Most of us want to be happier or for things in life to be better, and I feel honored to help my clients strive to achieve this. I truly believe it is possible.  
Thanks for visiting this profile - indeed there are quite a few therapists to sift through when trying to find a good match! I've been a practicing therapist since 2009, and I enjoy counseling adolescents, adults, families and couples. I find that most people are searching for a therapist because they want to be happier. Perhaps this manifests through symptoms of worry or sadness, broken relationships, or simply feeling stuck or struggling to overcome something. Most of us want to be happier or for things in life to be better, and I feel honored to help my clients strive to achieve this. I truly believe it is possible.  
(614) 412-6057 View (614) 412-6057
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Wild Hope Columbus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Grandview, OH 43212
At Wild Hope Therapy, we believe that therapy can be impactful and enriching while still feeling down-to-earth and accessible. We value collaboration, cultural humility, and seeing you as the expert of your own experience. Our style is warm and relaxed, but we will always be working diligently with you to develop the tools you need to meet your self-defined goals. We intend to create a space where you feel like you can be yourself, and trust us to hold you to whatever values and objectives we uncover.
At Wild Hope Therapy, we believe that therapy can be impactful and enriching while still feeling down-to-earth and accessible. We value collaboration, cultural humility, and seeing you as the expert of your own experience. Our style is warm and relaxed, but we will always be working diligently with you to develop the tools you need to meet your self-defined goals. We intend to create a space where you feel like you can be yourself, and trust us to hold you to whatever values and objectives we uncover.
(614) 992-7903 View (614) 992-7903
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Patricia Ringold
Counselor, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Grandview, OH 43212
Sometimes people arrive at counseling with the thought that something is wrong with them or that they are somehow broken. There is a line in a Leonard Cohen song which goes, “There is a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in.” I appreciate this observation because it points toward re-examining and re-assessing major life experiences and allows growth. As a clinician, I highly respect the courage and honesty that my clients bring to the counseling relationship. It is an honor for me to engage with others in this work of moving closer to the person they wish to be.
Sometimes people arrive at counseling with the thought that something is wrong with them or that they are somehow broken. There is a line in a Leonard Cohen song which goes, “There is a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in.” I appreciate this observation because it points toward re-examining and re-assessing major life experiences and allows growth. As a clinician, I highly respect the courage and honesty that my clients bring to the counseling relationship. It is an honor for me to engage with others in this work of moving closer to the person they wish to be.
(614) 957-2845 View (614) 957-2845
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Jon McCormick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
From young kids to aging adults, we will partner together to find the best course of treatment. Together we will build trust and write a personalized treatment plan that follows your own timeline. I believe in a "wholistic" approach (whole person - environmental, psychological, vocational, physiological, social, emotional, and spiritual) using innovative ways to promote personal wellness. I appreciate the diversity and individuality of all people, recognizing the rights of all human beings to be treated with respect and dignity.
From young kids to aging adults, we will partner together to find the best course of treatment. Together we will build trust and write a personalized treatment plan that follows your own timeline. I believe in a "wholistic" approach (whole person - environmental, psychological, vocational, physiological, social, emotional, and spiritual) using innovative ways to promote personal wellness. I appreciate the diversity and individuality of all people, recognizing the rights of all human beings to be treated with respect and dignity.
(614) 532-4520 View (614) 532-4520
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Ashley McNamara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Grandview, OH 43212
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m so glad you are here. I know searching for the right therapist can be overwhelming and getting started can be the hardest part. I am here to help! Being part of someone’s therapeutic journey is a privilege and helping people heal is my passion. I am a 2008 graduate of The Ohio State University with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The time I’ve spent providing Individual/ Family Therapy, Hospice, Crisis and Trauma Treatment has taught me the power of a solid therapeutic relationship and ongoing collaboration. I place a strong emphasis on both, as well as understanding your needs and goals.
Hi, I’m so glad you are here. I know searching for the right therapist can be overwhelming and getting started can be the hardest part. I am here to help! Being part of someone’s therapeutic journey is a privilege and helping people heal is my passion. I am a 2008 graduate of The Ohio State University with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The time I’ve spent providing Individual/ Family Therapy, Hospice, Crisis and Trauma Treatment has taught me the power of a solid therapeutic relationship and ongoing collaboration. I place a strong emphasis on both, as well as understanding your needs and goals.
(614) 714-3847 View (614) 714-3847
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Madison Getz
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grandview, OH 43212
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes people just need someone to listen - to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can be themselves. When people are struggling with hopelessness and helplessness, they also need someone to walk alongside them as a guide toward the solutions that work for their individualized struggles and goals. I work with a broad range of clientele, but I have extensive experience in working with the following clinical populations: eating disorders, substance abuse, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Sometimes people just need someone to listen - to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can be themselves. When people are struggling with hopelessness and helplessness, they also need someone to walk alongside them as a guide toward the solutions that work for their individualized struggles and goals. I work with a broad range of clientele, but I have extensive experience in working with the following clinical populations: eating disorders, substance abuse, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
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Renee McCallion
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43222  (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and am IFS informed (Internal Family Systems).
Welcome! Choosing a therapist is a thoughtful experience, and I hope to offer you comfort in sharing a bit about my background. I have been practicing since 2012 and have owned my own therapy practice since 2020 - Coral Canopy Counseling. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. Outside of my clinical work, I am passionate about advocacy and creating change systemically-including social injustices involving racial & economic inequality, and the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Being a therapist is understanding that no one exists in a vacuum and that environment impacts mental health.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and am IFS informed (Internal Family Systems).
Welcome! Choosing a therapist is a thoughtful experience, and I hope to offer you comfort in sharing a bit about my background. I have been practicing since 2012 and have owned my own therapy practice since 2020 - Coral Canopy Counseling. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. Outside of my clinical work, I am passionate about advocacy and creating change systemically-including social injustices involving racial & economic inequality, and the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Being a therapist is understanding that no one exists in a vacuum and that environment impacts mental health.
(614) 702-2573 View (614) 702-2573
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Dylan Crum
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, SWT
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
In my practice, I provide EMDR therapy while also drawing upon Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
If you’re looking at my profile, then you’ve already taken the first - and likely hardest - step towards becoming the best version of yourself. While the path forward may appear frightening and downright impossible, I can assure you that you already have the strength within yourself to overcome it. Our work together will help you to identify the best way to tackle this path – the one that is right for you and you only. This is your journey, and you deserve to have one full of growth and optimism
In my practice, I provide EMDR therapy while also drawing upon Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
If you’re looking at my profile, then you’ve already taken the first - and likely hardest - step towards becoming the best version of yourself. While the path forward may appear frightening and downright impossible, I can assure you that you already have the strength within yourself to overcome it. Our work together will help you to identify the best way to tackle this path – the one that is right for you and you only. This is your journey, and you deserve to have one full of growth and optimism
(614) 714-1183 View (614) 714-1183
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Emily Combes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
I use evidence based and trauma informed practices in therapy and trained in EMDR to address trauma.
I believe great strides can be made through a strong therapeutic relationship. When you walk into my office you will be stepping into a judgement free space and met with compassion and support. Come as you are with everything you have. I have a passion for working with women throughout their journey to motherhood and parenting. Motherhood has been one of the most dramatic life transitions in my life. Whether you are trying to conceive, anxious during pregnancy, or walking through the throes of the fourth trimester (and beyond) I will walk by your side and help you to find who you are in this new stage of life.
I use evidence based and trauma informed practices in therapy and trained in EMDR to address trauma.
I believe great strides can be made through a strong therapeutic relationship. When you walk into my office you will be stepping into a judgement free space and met with compassion and support. Come as you are with everything you have. I have a passion for working with women throughout their journey to motherhood and parenting. Motherhood has been one of the most dramatic life transitions in my life. Whether you are trying to conceive, anxious during pregnancy, or walking through the throes of the fourth trimester (and beyond) I will walk by your side and help you to find who you are in this new stage of life.
(380) 201-9689 View (380) 201-9689
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Jill Marie Lam
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43201
I specialize in a variety of therapies (Animal-Assisted, CBT, Nature, EMDR, Psychotherapy), life coaching, and psycho-educational assessments.
Are you experiencing challenges in your life? Have you ever thought that depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, or learning disabilities were preventing you from reaching your potential? Or maybe you have a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, behavior issues, ADHD, low self-esteem, or possibly a learning disability. If this sounds like you or your loved one, I can help. Many things can affect our ability to perform in our daily lives, yet often we don't know what is wrong.
I specialize in a variety of therapies (Animal-Assisted, CBT, Nature, EMDR, Psychotherapy), life coaching, and psycho-educational assessments.
Are you experiencing challenges in your life? Have you ever thought that depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, or learning disabilities were preventing you from reaching your potential? Or maybe you have a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, behavior issues, ADHD, low self-esteem, or possibly a learning disability. If this sounds like you or your loved one, I can help. Many things can affect our ability to perform in our daily lives, yet often we don't know what is wrong.
(614) 467-4111 View (614) 467-4111
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Dr. Jennifer Lape Kaiser
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, CPT
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43201
Through somatic therapies, EMDR, and traditional talk therapy, we will blend together work on the body and mind.
Something isn't working; maybe nothing is working. You are likely in a difficult moment in your life and looking for help. If you are an athlete or exerciser, you may be experiencing disruptions to your performance, losing your focus or your mental edge, having difficulty sleeping or maintaining your nutrition plan. Perhaps relationships, work, substances, or mental health symptoms are throwing you off your game. You want to be in charge of your life and your goals again and you need someone who gets it. Your work with me will steer you back to yourself and toward reaching the goals of who you want to be as your best self.
Through somatic therapies, EMDR, and traditional talk therapy, we will blend together work on the body and mind.
Something isn't working; maybe nothing is working. You are likely in a difficult moment in your life and looking for help. If you are an athlete or exerciser, you may be experiencing disruptions to your performance, losing your focus or your mental edge, having difficulty sleeping or maintaining your nutrition plan. Perhaps relationships, work, substances, or mental health symptoms are throwing you off your game. You want to be in charge of your life and your goals again and you need someone who gets it. Your work with me will steer you back to yourself and toward reaching the goals of who you want to be as your best self.
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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.