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Darby Creek Counseling
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, OH 43140
Our clients have access to a wide variety of treatment options including Play Therapy, EMDR, and Poly-Vagal Informed Trauma Counseling.
We provide trauma-informed mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work with our clients from our first interaction to make sure their treatment is individualized to meet their mental health needs and personal goals. Our staff of over 30 diverse and skilled therapists provide the highest quality care to serve diverse communities with respect to their spiritual, cultural, and individual differences. Our offices in Hilliard, Ohio and London, Ohio are available to work in-person with community members in Central, Ohio or we are available for Telehealth services throughout the State.
Our clients have access to a wide variety of treatment options including Play Therapy, EMDR, and Poly-Vagal Informed Trauma Counseling.
We provide trauma-informed mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work with our clients from our first interaction to make sure their treatment is individualized to meet their mental health needs and personal goals. Our staff of over 30 diverse and skilled therapists provide the highest quality care to serve diverse communities with respect to their spiritual, cultural, and individual differences. Our offices in Hilliard, Ohio and London, Ohio are available to work in-person with community members in Central, Ohio or we are available for Telehealth services throughout the State.
(740) 845-8652 View (740) 845-8652

Online Therapists

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Ruth Ellerbusch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDRII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45241
I have specialized in the healing of trauma for the last 31 years through individual, group, couples work. My expertise is EMDR. After 18 years of using this tool I am still amazed at how profoundly and quickly clients heal from tremendous pain and struggles. EMDR is often considered to be used only and primarily for a discreet trauma like a car accident. In fact, however, EMDR is a tool that incorporates how the brain processes information every night during REM sleep. Since our brains have REM daily, EMDR is a magnificient way to address most of life's problems.
I have specialized in the healing of trauma for the last 31 years through individual, group, couples work. My expertise is EMDR. After 18 years of using this tool I am still amazed at how profoundly and quickly clients heal from tremendous pain and struggles. EMDR is often considered to be used only and primarily for a discreet trauma like a car accident. In fact, however, EMDR is a tool that incorporates how the brain processes information every night during REM sleep. Since our brains have REM daily, EMDR is a magnificient way to address most of life's problems.
(513) 280-8856 View (513) 280-8856
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Robert Nathan Adams
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45429
I offer CBT interventions, Motivational Interviewing, focus on the 40 Developmental Assets, EMDR, concepts of Play Therapy, Expressive Therapy, ACT.
Immediate openings I enjoy working with a variety of clients with many presenting problems. I work alongside my clients to help them meet their goals while motivating them to continue to grow in their therapeutic and personal journeys.
I offer CBT interventions, Motivational Interviewing, focus on the 40 Developmental Assets, EMDR, concepts of Play Therapy, Expressive Therapy, ACT.
Immediate openings I enjoy working with a variety of clients with many presenting problems. I work alongside my clients to help them meet their goals while motivating them to continue to grow in their therapeutic and personal journeys.
(937) 230-8425 View (937) 230-8425
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Jordan McNeely, EMDR, Trauma, Sex Addiction
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, CSAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45240
My training in EMDR can help you get past these issues and empower you to move on with your life.
Are you stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you have recurring thoughts or behaviors from which you can't break free? It doesn't have to be that way, and I'd love to help you take charge again. I am now offering full-day intensive programs to get your life under control now! The Jumpstart To Healing (tm) program gives you the equivalent of two months of therapy in a single day, and each intensive is customized to fit your individual needs. You can control your life again and I can help put you back in the driver's seat
My training in EMDR can help you get past these issues and empower you to move on with your life.
Are you stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you have recurring thoughts or behaviors from which you can't break free? It doesn't have to be that way, and I'd love to help you take charge again. I am now offering full-day intensive programs to get your life under control now! The Jumpstart To Healing (tm) program gives you the equivalent of two months of therapy in a single day, and each intensive is customized to fit your individual needs. You can control your life again and I can help put you back in the driver's seat
(513) 613-3842 View (513) 613-3842
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Mindfully - Montgomery, OH
Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LISW, LMFT, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, group skills classes, psychiatry services, and peer support services. Mindfully uses specialized high quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more.
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, group skills classes, psychiatry services, and peer support services. Mindfully uses specialized high quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more.
(513) 399-8811 View (513) 399-8811
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Sharon Doering
Art Therapist, PhD, ATR-BC, LPAT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45249
You may be at a place in life you never expected or wanted, but you are taking the brave step to make a change by seeking help. I'm Sharon, and I believe no one should ever feel alone while journeying through the inevitable hard times, nor should anyone go without trying clinically effective interventions that promote growth. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, value-driven, services to address your current needs. I am EMDR trained and use a variety of approaches, from verbal psychotherapies to creative therapies, with children, adolescents, and adults to uncover barriers to experiencing a more gratifying and meaningful life.
You may be at a place in life you never expected or wanted, but you are taking the brave step to make a change by seeking help. I'm Sharon, and I believe no one should ever feel alone while journeying through the inevitable hard times, nor should anyone go without trying clinically effective interventions that promote growth. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, value-driven, services to address your current needs. I am EMDR trained and use a variety of approaches, from verbal psychotherapies to creative therapies, with children, adolescents, and adults to uncover barriers to experiencing a more gratifying and meaningful life.
(513) 808-4417 View (513) 808-4417
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Heather Lynn Coulson Counseling
Counselor, LPCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45212
I am trained in EMDR, a treatment modality proven very effective in dealing with trauma.
I believe in a holistic approach, meaning that mental, emotional and physical health should be addressed in order to help an individual heal. I am solution focused, and believe my role is to help assist you in working through the issues that will allow you to becoming healthier and happier, achieving a fulfilling life that has purpose and meaning. I am extremely passionate about people and relationships. I have been working as a therapist since 2007, when I completed my graduate degree. My undergraduate degree was obtained in 1997 from San Diego State University in Health Education.
I am trained in EMDR, a treatment modality proven very effective in dealing with trauma.
I believe in a holistic approach, meaning that mental, emotional and physical health should be addressed in order to help an individual heal. I am solution focused, and believe my role is to help assist you in working through the issues that will allow you to becoming healthier and happier, achieving a fulfilling life that has purpose and meaning. I am extremely passionate about people and relationships. I have been working as a therapist since 2007, when I completed my graduate degree. My undergraduate degree was obtained in 1997 from San Diego State University in Health Education.
(435) 580-8103 View (435) 580-8103
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Barbara J Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Specialized training includes EMDR for trauma, Gottman Counseling for couples, and advanced perinatal mental health by PSI.
Like so many of us, life has had some unexpected twists and turns. Whether you are grieving, sensing a growing distance with your spouse, having trouble taking care of your family, struggling to form meaningful relationships, recovering from a divorce or break up, unsure how to help your adult children, experiencing mood swings, struggling with work or school, relocating, struggling with pregnancy or learning that being a mom or dad is a lot harder than you imagined, I can help you feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled. My goal is to help you feel better by providing direct, honest, respectful, and supportive feedback.
Specialized training includes EMDR for trauma, Gottman Counseling for couples, and advanced perinatal mental health by PSI.
Like so many of us, life has had some unexpected twists and turns. Whether you are grieving, sensing a growing distance with your spouse, having trouble taking care of your family, struggling to form meaningful relationships, recovering from a divorce or break up, unsure how to help your adult children, experiencing mood swings, struggling with work or school, relocating, struggling with pregnancy or learning that being a mom or dad is a lot harder than you imagined, I can help you feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled. My goal is to help you feel better by providing direct, honest, respectful, and supportive feedback.
(513) 854-7173 View (513) 854-7173
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Nicole Savage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delaware, OH 43015
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Though we may not always wish it to be so, we are human before we are anything else. We are human before we are therapists, employees, parents, or family members, and with that being said, we experience challenges and faults. As your individual therapist, I look forward to connecting with you, human to human. This way, you can feel better supported and understood. I have worked with clients from a variety backgrounds and life experiences; My approach is to be down-to-earth and professional to earn your trust and best help you grow. I look forward to learning through working with you and supporting you.
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Though we may not always wish it to be so, we are human before we are anything else. We are human before we are therapists, employees, parents, or family members, and with that being said, we experience challenges and faults. As your individual therapist, I look forward to connecting with you, human to human. This way, you can feel better supported and understood. I have worked with clients from a variety backgrounds and life experiences; My approach is to be down-to-earth and professional to earn your trust and best help you grow. I look forward to learning through working with you and supporting you.
(614) 683-5496 View (614) 683-5496
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Aligning Intimacy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mason, OH 45040
I specialize in EMDR; however, I also use techniques from CBT, DBT, and the therapies of Narrative and Gestalt.
I love working with individuals, couples, or families, and my approach is warmly personalized, collaborative, and open-minded. I work to create a brain and body approach to healing for each individual I help. I encourage seeking balance in life and helping people feel emotionally and mentally inspired. I also take a trauma-informed approach in helping others improve an understanding of themselves, their behavioral obstacles, and how these instances have affected their lives.
I specialize in EMDR; however, I also use techniques from CBT, DBT, and the therapies of Narrative and Gestalt.
I love working with individuals, couples, or families, and my approach is warmly personalized, collaborative, and open-minded. I work to create a brain and body approach to healing for each individual I help. I encourage seeking balance in life and helping people feel emotionally and mentally inspired. I also take a trauma-informed approach in helping others improve an understanding of themselves, their behavioral obstacles, and how these instances have affected their lives.
(513) 494-8822 View (513) 494-8822
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Santel and Kerr, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LPCC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43212
Many of us are certified in EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, attachment-focused therapy, hypnotherapy, and many other humanistic-based therapies.
Are you suffering emotionally? Have you been through difficult or traumatic life experiences that have left wounds? Learning to deal with life's challenges and finding your way out of deep emotional pain can be overwhelming. The decision to attend counseling is not always easy and choosing the right therapist to partner with you is important. Our group practice in Grandview is made up of therapists committed to helping you move through the difficult experiences you have encountered and help connect to a more embodied sense of self; bringing meaning back to life. The secondary wounding that occurs in life deserves attention and care.
Many of us are certified in EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, attachment-focused therapy, hypnotherapy, and many other humanistic-based therapies.
Are you suffering emotionally? Have you been through difficult or traumatic life experiences that have left wounds? Learning to deal with life's challenges and finding your way out of deep emotional pain can be overwhelming. The decision to attend counseling is not always easy and choosing the right therapist to partner with you is important. Our group practice in Grandview is made up of therapists committed to helping you move through the difficult experiences you have encountered and help connect to a more embodied sense of self; bringing meaning back to life. The secondary wounding that occurs in life deserves attention and care.
(614) 892-9985 View (614) 892-9985
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LifeWay Counseling Centers
Psychologist, PhD, MD, LPCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
(513) 769-4600 View (513) 769-4600
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Columbus Women's Wellness - Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43221
Expert Counseling Services for Women & Teen Girls - Counseling marks a pivotal moment in your life journey, one deserving of expertise and support. Here for you since 2017, Columbus Women’s Wellness (CWW) offers the most experienced therapists for women and teen girls in Central Ohio and beyond. With 3 locations (Gahanna, Powell, & Upper Arlington) and statewide telehealth, CWW makes access to expert services easy. The CWW group includes 35 therapists who practice across a range of specialties. When you are ready, we are here (and we really mean that).
Expert Counseling Services for Women & Teen Girls - Counseling marks a pivotal moment in your life journey, one deserving of expertise and support. Here for you since 2017, Columbus Women’s Wellness (CWW) offers the most experienced therapists for women and teen girls in Central Ohio and beyond. With 3 locations (Gahanna, Powell, & Upper Arlington) and statewide telehealth, CWW makes access to expert services easy. The CWW group includes 35 therapists who practice across a range of specialties. When you are ready, we are here (and we really mean that).
(614) 418-6930 View (614) 418-6930
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Stephanie Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43017
My theoretical orientation is eclectic and integrative incorporating interpersonal process therapy (IPT) (here and now), psychodynamic, relational and CBT models. I approach therapy from a strengths based approach, focusing on client’s inherent strengths and resiliencies rather than their weaknesses. I also utilize CBT to focus on changing negative core beliefs and cognitive distortions and DBT to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal assertiveness skills. Lastly, I am very relational in my approach in order to provide clients with a corrective emotional experience and holding environment for them to feel safe, secure, empowered and validated.
My theoretical orientation is eclectic and integrative incorporating interpersonal process therapy (IPT) (here and now), psychodynamic, relational and CBT models. I approach therapy from a strengths based approach, focusing on client’s inherent strengths and resiliencies rather than their weaknesses. I also utilize CBT to focus on changing negative core beliefs and cognitive distortions and DBT to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal assertiveness skills. Lastly, I am very relational in my approach in order to provide clients with a corrective emotional experience and holding environment for them to feel safe, secure, empowered and validated.
(614) 656-1840 View (614) 656-1840
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Jennifer Gobel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45241  (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Jennifer (Jen) Gobel. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing virtually via teletherapy in Ohio. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have worked in a variety of settings since becoming a counselor and have found my niche in private practice. I have worked with individuals ranging in ages from 5 to 65+ with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and much more. I have enjoyed the unique characteristics that each person brings as we are all such interesting individuals.
Hello. My name is Jennifer (Jen) Gobel. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing virtually via teletherapy in Ohio. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have worked in a variety of settings since becoming a counselor and have found my niche in private practice. I have worked with individuals ranging in ages from 5 to 65+ with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and much more. I have enjoyed the unique characteristics that each person brings as we are all such interesting individuals.
(513) 613-4382 View (513) 613-4382
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Serenity Christian Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Fostoria, OH 44830
Born and raised in the beautiful Mojave Desert of Southern California, I am a Small Town Girl with a Big Passionate Heart! I am the proud wife of a Disabled Marine Corps Veteran who is also an Ordained Minister. I am a mom, a daughter, an aunt, a sister, a friend, and a grandma (or 'Mimi' as I prefer). I am an Ordained Minister with The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, and I have an identical twin sister! (I was the surprise baby Noone knew about) I have a 'Down-To-Earth'' Approach in my therapy and offer Professional Clinical Counseling for both Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders-from a Christian Worldview!
Born and raised in the beautiful Mojave Desert of Southern California, I am a Small Town Girl with a Big Passionate Heart! I am the proud wife of a Disabled Marine Corps Veteran who is also an Ordained Minister. I am a mom, a daughter, an aunt, a sister, a friend, and a grandma (or 'Mimi' as I prefer). I am an Ordained Minister with The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, and I have an identical twin sister! (I was the surprise baby Noone knew about) I have a 'Down-To-Earth'' Approach in my therapy and offer Professional Clinical Counseling for both Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders-from a Christian Worldview!
(419) 909-3741 View (419) 909-3741
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Julie H Richards
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Worthington, OH 43085
The challenges of life offer us incredible opportunities for healing and growth. Julie creates a safe space of attuned therapeutic support to explore the depths of unresolved places. As an adoptive parent who is familiar with adoption trauma, grief, and loss, Julie is able to empathically come alongside adoptive families with steadfast support and compassionate care. Julie is a passionate learner and teacher, focusing on empowering clients with deeper understanding to live a vibrant and fulfilling life with meaningful interpersonal relationships. If you have felt unsettled or conflicted, come experience making sense together.
The challenges of life offer us incredible opportunities for healing and growth. Julie creates a safe space of attuned therapeutic support to explore the depths of unresolved places. As an adoptive parent who is familiar with adoption trauma, grief, and loss, Julie is able to empathically come alongside adoptive families with steadfast support and compassionate care. Julie is a passionate learner and teacher, focusing on empowering clients with deeper understanding to live a vibrant and fulfilling life with meaningful interpersonal relationships. If you have felt unsettled or conflicted, come experience making sense together.
(614) 907-4277 View (614) 907-4277
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Dana Moody
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
Westerville, OH 43082
Our mental/emotional health is often overlooked despite being central to our well-being. Sometimes we can feel suffocated by the pain of our life experiences. Counseling offers hope and a pathway for healing so that the brokenness in our past doesn't negatively affect our present and future. Decide to invest in yourself and improve your enjoyment of life regardless of your past or current circumstances. Getting the help you need is something you'll never regret.
Our mental/emotional health is often overlooked despite being central to our well-being. Sometimes we can feel suffocated by the pain of our life experiences. Counseling offers hope and a pathway for healing so that the brokenness in our past doesn't negatively affect our present and future. Decide to invest in yourself and improve your enjoyment of life regardless of your past or current circumstances. Getting the help you need is something you'll never regret.
(614) 918-4364 View (614) 918-4364
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Margaret Pennington
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45236  (Online Only)
Life is a journey. Where are you in your journey? Are wounds from the past holding you back? Are you in a stage of growth or transitions, or struggling to manage and cope with today’s stresses? Maybe you are looking ahead in your journey and facing life choices, looking for directions, or just want to move forward in a healthier way. Counseling can help empower you to navigate your journey.
Life is a journey. Where are you in your journey? Are wounds from the past holding you back? Are you in a stage of growth or transitions, or struggling to manage and cope with today’s stresses? Maybe you are looking ahead in your journey and facing life choices, looking for directions, or just want to move forward in a healthier way. Counseling can help empower you to navigate your journey.
(513) 434-6629 View (513) 434-6629
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Telehealth Positive Perspectives Inc. Online
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LISW, LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
Springfield, OH 45502  (Online Only)
Are you looking for counseling sessions at the touch of a button? You can find what you need at Positive Perspectives Counseling Online. We offer you mental health care from the comfort of your Ohio home or office. Our Telehealth psychologists, social workers, and counselors will work with you to design a unique counseling plan that will work best for your circumstances. Applying to become a PPInc. Client is as easy as checking out our website ( ppinc.group ) and clicking on our Home Page's "Online Form." Just clicking the button will take you to our HIPAA-secure digital form: Application to Become a PPInc. Client. Check us out!
Are you looking for counseling sessions at the touch of a button? You can find what you need at Positive Perspectives Counseling Online. We offer you mental health care from the comfort of your Ohio home or office. Our Telehealth psychologists, social workers, and counselors will work with you to design a unique counseling plan that will work best for your circumstances. Applying to become a PPInc. Client is as easy as checking out our website ( ppinc.group ) and clicking on our Home Page's "Online Form." Just clicking the button will take you to our HIPAA-secure digital form: Application to Become a PPInc. Client. Check us out!
(937) 900-9214 x10 View (937) 900-9214 x10

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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.