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Karen McCoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC), MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97504
I offer assistance in mindful self-exploration and my training in Attachment-focused EMDR and Hakomi (somatic psychotherapy); and have been teaching and utilizing DBT skills as a part of counseling since 2014.
Do you wish to find greater ease of mind and heart? Do you wish to change your relationship with a harsh inner critic or painful emotions? Or bring clarity to confusion? With therapy, I believe you can find a way to make sense of your inner world and behaviors, heal from childhood and adult wounds, heal from trauma, and increase your sense of a healthier and happy life.
I offer assistance in mindful self-exploration and my training in Attachment-focused EMDR and Hakomi (somatic psychotherapy); and have been teaching and utilizing DBT skills as a part of counseling since 2014.
Do you wish to find greater ease of mind and heart? Do you wish to change your relationship with a harsh inner critic or painful emotions? Or bring clarity to confusion? With therapy, I believe you can find a way to make sense of your inner world and behaviors, heal from childhood and adult wounds, heal from trauma, and increase your sense of a healthier and happy life.
(541) 722-2829 View (541) 722-2829
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Denise M Hutter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
Some modalities/treatments used in the practice are EMDR, hypnosis,therapy dogs, mindfulness practice and nature.
Some people seek therapy for basic life issues and personal growth, while others come with serious trauma and psychiatric issues. I am a seasoned Psychologist and have extensive experience and training in both traditional and alternative modalities of therapy. I address the "whole person" not just presenting symptoms, having the belief that the human organism has the capacity to grow and heal. I work collaboratively with each person to create meaningful treatment experiences. visit my website at www.aps-wellness.com. Free 15 min informational phone contact
Some modalities/treatments used in the practice are EMDR, hypnosis,therapy dogs, mindfulness practice and nature.
Some people seek therapy for basic life issues and personal growth, while others come with serious trauma and psychiatric issues. I am a seasoned Psychologist and have extensive experience and training in both traditional and alternative modalities of therapy. I address the "whole person" not just presenting symptoms, having the belief that the human organism has the capacity to grow and heal. I work collaboratively with each person to create meaningful treatment experiences. visit my website at www.aps-wellness.com. Free 15 min informational phone contact
(541) 526-5441 View (541) 526-5441
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Connie Burnett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
North Bend, OR 97459
Examples of these include: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Play Therapy, and Trauma Focused.
Welcome to my BLOG! Feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty focusing? Distracted on the job? Suffering from insomnia or sleeping too much? Have you lost interest in activities that you once found enjoyable or find yourself withdrawing from family? These are signs that you may need help managing anxiety or stress which I am here to help you with. I have over 20 years’ experience working with adults, couples, children and families, and specializing in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Abuse and Neglect, Grief and Loss, and Crisis Intervention.
Examples of these include: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Play Therapy, and Trauma Focused.
Welcome to my BLOG! Feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty focusing? Distracted on the job? Suffering from insomnia or sleeping too much? Have you lost interest in activities that you once found enjoyable or find yourself withdrawing from family? These are signs that you may need help managing anxiety or stress which I am here to help you with. I have over 20 years’ experience working with adults, couples, children and families, and specializing in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Abuse and Neglect, Grief and Loss, and Crisis Intervention.
(541) 366-6299 View (541) 366-6299
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Cynthia Levesque: EMDR Intensives
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CADCIII
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
EMDR intensives are like doing weeks, months, or years of therapy in short bursts of extended sessions.
My clients are busy professionals who don't have time for therapy but would benefit from the relief it can provide. If your schedule is demanding and finding time every week to go to therapy seems impossible, working in an intensive format can be a much more efficient and effective approach. I specialize in anxiety, trauma and preverbal (early childhood) trauma, addictions, and performance, and frequently work with other health care professionals and folks in high stress, high demand positions. Because EMDR intensive sessions are not billed to insurance, no diagnosis is necessary.
EMDR intensives are like doing weeks, months, or years of therapy in short bursts of extended sessions.
My clients are busy professionals who don't have time for therapy but would benefit from the relief it can provide. If your schedule is demanding and finding time every week to go to therapy seems impossible, working in an intensive format can be a much more efficient and effective approach. I specialize in anxiety, trauma and preverbal (early childhood) trauma, addictions, and performance, and frequently work with other health care professionals and folks in high stress, high demand positions. Because EMDR intensive sessions are not billed to insurance, no diagnosis is necessary.
(458) 224-1161 View (458) 224-1161
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Bridges to Well-Being, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97501
Our therapists are trained in modalities such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, Solution- Focused Therapy and many more.
Bridges to Well-Being is a group behavioral health practice serving children, adults, couples, and families. We offer in person and virtual behavioral health.  Bridges to Well-Being is dedicated to serving community members throughout Oregon with a physical location in Medford. We care for people in a holistic manner; taking into consideration your cultural and spiritual beliefs, your financial and resource needs and what is most meaningful for you at this time in your life. Our clinical team consists of a diverse group of licensed behavioral health clinicians who offer client centered care to encourage outcome change.
Our therapists are trained in modalities such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, Solution- Focused Therapy and many more.
Bridges to Well-Being is a group behavioral health practice serving children, adults, couples, and families. We offer in person and virtual behavioral health.  Bridges to Well-Being is dedicated to serving community members throughout Oregon with a physical location in Medford. We care for people in a holistic manner; taking into consideration your cultural and spiritual beliefs, your financial and resource needs and what is most meaningful for you at this time in your life. Our clinical team consists of a diverse group of licensed behavioral health clinicians who offer client centered care to encourage outcome change.
(541) 920-0645 View (541) 920-0645
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Celeste Hettman
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP-R, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Central Point, OR 97502  (Online Only)
I've received advanced training in treating post traumatic stress and complex trauma from the Arizona Trauma Institute and EMDR (Eye Motion Desensitization and Reprocessing) from EMDR Consulting.
Congratulations on taking a courageous step towards your goals! It's my mission to help you realize those goals. Imagine a day where you trust yourself. You trust your body. You eat and move your body intuitively. You effectively cope with the stresses of life, unimpeded by past trauma or experiences of anxiety or depression. You enjoy supportive relationships and are actively achieving your life goals. You are living a life in alignment with your values instead of doubts. This is the future I envision for you and what I would like to help you work towards.
I've received advanced training in treating post traumatic stress and complex trauma from the Arizona Trauma Institute and EMDR (Eye Motion Desensitization and Reprocessing) from EMDR Consulting.
Congratulations on taking a courageous step towards your goals! It's my mission to help you realize those goals. Imagine a day where you trust yourself. You trust your body. You eat and move your body intuitively. You effectively cope with the stresses of life, unimpeded by past trauma or experiences of anxiety or depression. You enjoy supportive relationships and are actively achieving your life goals. You are living a life in alignment with your values instead of doubts. This is the future I envision for you and what I would like to help you work towards.
(541) 209-3672 View (541) 209-3672
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Karie Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, and have some training in play therapy techniques and CBT.
I am here to help support you through active listening, validation and reflection so that you can accomplish your goals and become the strongest, healthiest, most successful you!
I am trained in EMDR, and have some training in play therapy techniques and CBT.
I am here to help support you through active listening, validation and reflection so that you can accomplish your goals and become the strongest, healthiest, most successful you!
(458) 203-7139 View (458) 203-7139
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Dr. Thaen Saelee
Psychologist, PsyD, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roseburg, OR 97471  (Online Only)
I offer a mixture of EMDR, somatic awareness, mindfulness training, poly-vagal regulation, acceptance commitment therapy, reality testing, non-violent communication, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I operate from a trauma-informed lens. I use evidence-based, holistic, and indigenous healing practices in working through trauma. We all deserve safety in our connection to others, the world and ourselves. As a third-culture psychologist, my empathy well runs deep. I am here to support anyone working on acceptance, belonging, compassion and safety. My method targets stuck places in your past that still interfere with your life today. I have been a counselor for over 15 years. I find meaning in the stability I’ve co-created with folx. I would love to hear from you if these are themes that resonate with you.
I offer a mixture of EMDR, somatic awareness, mindfulness training, poly-vagal regulation, acceptance commitment therapy, reality testing, non-violent communication, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I operate from a trauma-informed lens. I use evidence-based, holistic, and indigenous healing practices in working through trauma. We all deserve safety in our connection to others, the world and ourselves. As a third-culture psychologist, my empathy well runs deep. I am here to support anyone working on acceptance, belonging, compassion and safety. My method targets stuck places in your past that still interfere with your life today. I have been a counselor for over 15 years. I find meaning in the stability I’ve co-created with folx. I would love to hear from you if these are themes that resonate with you.
(458) 237-4979 View (458) 237-4979
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Lisa B Izadpanah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 25 years and have worked in the mental health field for over 35 years. In my private practice, I specialize in Trauma Play Therapy with children 2 yrs-10 yrs, EMDR, Ego State Therapy/Structural Dissociation, high conflict custody cases, and foster/adoption cases. I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist, Register Play Therapist, Certified Experiential Play Therapist, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Therapist, and Ego State Therapy . I also have extensive training in Art and Sand Tray Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Pet Assisted Therapy.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 25 years and have worked in the mental health field for over 35 years. In my private practice, I specialize in Trauma Play Therapy with children 2 yrs-10 yrs, EMDR, Ego State Therapy/Structural Dissociation, high conflict custody cases, and foster/adoption cases. I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist, Register Play Therapist, Certified Experiential Play Therapist, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Therapist, and Ego State Therapy . I also have extensive training in Art and Sand Tray Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Pet Assisted Therapy.
(541) 275-6062 View (541) 275-6062
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Marjorie Beck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97501  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I combine somatic awareness, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and a creative approach to trauma healing which allows for deep embodied change. I am passionate about offering integrative techniques that will illuminate the deeper underpinnings of the issues that you struggle with. I bring a soft, yet powerful, presence to my work, focusing on the relational container of therapy and offering attunement from my system to yours. Together, side by side, we will uncover ways to move toward your goals while maintaining a specific focus on returning to the Self. Without meeting you, I already believe in you and the changes you want to make!
I combine somatic awareness, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and a creative approach to trauma healing which allows for deep embodied change. I am passionate about offering integrative techniques that will illuminate the deeper underpinnings of the issues that you struggle with. I bring a soft, yet powerful, presence to my work, focusing on the relational container of therapy and offering attunement from my system to yours. Together, side by side, we will uncover ways to move toward your goals while maintaining a specific focus on returning to the Self. Without meeting you, I already believe in you and the changes you want to make!
(458) 258-8128 View (458) 258-8128
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Caelin Johnson-Lupes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
Waitlist for new clients
To heal trauma or loss, I offer EMDR to break down barriers that lock us in old patterns.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinician of 13 years, and a trauma and anxiety specialist. Safety, trust, and warmth are essential in my process. While stress and difficult changes are facts of modern life, they do not have to be a life sentence. I'm curious: Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck and wish something would change? Are you an HSP? Whether you are seeking a warm, trustworthy guide to explore your patterns and unlock your potential, or you already know exactly what you want to overcome, I'm here to partner with you. Let's chart a new course towards confidence, joy, and a future you are excited to discover!
To heal trauma or loss, I offer EMDR to break down barriers that lock us in old patterns.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinician of 13 years, and a trauma and anxiety specialist. Safety, trust, and warmth are essential in my process. While stress and difficult changes are facts of modern life, they do not have to be a life sentence. I'm curious: Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck and wish something would change? Are you an HSP? Whether you are seeking a warm, trustworthy guide to explore your patterns and unlock your potential, or you already know exactly what you want to overcome, I'm here to partner with you. Let's chart a new course towards confidence, joy, and a future you are excited to discover!
(541) 708-3902 View (541) 708-3902
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Celeste Eckman Himanek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCCMHC
Verified Verified
Grants Pass, OR 97526
I use EMDR to help people change their lives. It is a safe, powerful, and effective way to work together NOW.
I use EMDR to help people change their lives. It is a safe, powerful, and effective way to work together NOW.
(458) 219-8009 View (458) 219-8009
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Giovanna (Gina) Messina Peitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle Point, OR 97524  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize techniques backed by research, and I am trained in EMDR to address trauma.
Everyone, at some point in our lives, experiences challenges and difficulty. Sometimes those difficulties become too challenging to try to navigate alone. Or, you may feel a need to increase, or adjust, the tools you have to navigate your experiences. Maybe you have a difficult past that is hard to overcome. Maybe you feel stuck, depressed, anxious, or struggle in your connection to others. By seeking mental health support you are taking a powerful step towards breaking down the barriers that keep you from experiencing a full, authentic life; regardless of if you have been managing hardship for a short time, or for quite a while.
I utilize techniques backed by research, and I am trained in EMDR to address trauma.
Everyone, at some point in our lives, experiences challenges and difficulty. Sometimes those difficulties become too challenging to try to navigate alone. Or, you may feel a need to increase, or adjust, the tools you have to navigate your experiences. Maybe you have a difficult past that is hard to overcome. Maybe you feel stuck, depressed, anxious, or struggle in your connection to others. By seeking mental health support you are taking a powerful step towards breaking down the barriers that keep you from experiencing a full, authentic life; regardless of if you have been managing hardship for a short time, or for quite a while.
(541) 697-4902 View (541) 697-4902
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Justine Cuthbertson (Accepting New Clients)
Clinical Social Work Associate
Verified Verified
Myrtle Point, OR 97458  (Online Only)
Using, EMDR, Attachment, Somatic, and Trauma-Informed modalities, we explore mind/body connections, identify root causes, and develop long-term solutions.
I help people who have been considered "non-traditional" in many ways, people who have been "othered", and felt like outsiders their whole lives. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns, at a crossroads, hitting a wall, desiring change or needing nonjudgmental guidance. You don't have to do this alone. Prioritizing your healing is a powerful way we positively impact ourselves and others. Together we create a supported container for whatever you bring, to facilitate deep understanding and create workable sustainable solutions. I specialize in trauma, transgender identities and ADHD. Offering ASD/ADHD assessments.
Using, EMDR, Attachment, Somatic, and Trauma-Informed modalities, we explore mind/body connections, identify root causes, and develop long-term solutions.
I help people who have been considered "non-traditional" in many ways, people who have been "othered", and felt like outsiders their whole lives. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns, at a crossroads, hitting a wall, desiring change or needing nonjudgmental guidance. You don't have to do this alone. Prioritizing your healing is a powerful way we positively impact ourselves and others. Together we create a supported container for whatever you bring, to facilitate deep understanding and create workable sustainable solutions. I specialize in trauma, transgender identities and ADHD. Offering ASD/ADHD assessments.
(564) 225-2450 View (564) 225-2450
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Center Of Balance Counseling-Kaijah Bjorklund, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Through cutting-edge therapies like EMDR and Internal Family Systems, your struggle will morph into something powerful – resilience, growth and well-being.
I specialize in working with unique adults who are overwhelmed, stressed or feeling lost and disoriented. If you’re here, you've taken a powerful step towards finding the clarity and resilience you deserve. You are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, uncover your true potential and are seeking guidance toward a more authentic life. You need to find the right support to fit your needs. I use a collaborative approach rooted in empowerment to provide support and tools for navigating challenging times. We focus on what matters most to you: relationships, work, and self-esteem, helping you reclaim control and find balance.
Through cutting-edge therapies like EMDR and Internal Family Systems, your struggle will morph into something powerful – resilience, growth and well-being.
I specialize in working with unique adults who are overwhelmed, stressed or feeling lost and disoriented. If you’re here, you've taken a powerful step towards finding the clarity and resilience you deserve. You are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, uncover your true potential and are seeking guidance toward a more authentic life. You need to find the right support to fit your needs. I use a collaborative approach rooted in empowerment to provide support and tools for navigating challenging times. We focus on what matters most to you: relationships, work, and self-esteem, helping you reclaim control and find balance.
(541) 604-7036 View (541) 604-7036
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Cydne Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97504
Waitlist for new clients
I use evidence-based practices, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Reflective Listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and somatic processing therapies such as Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR for trauma and attachment repair.
I work with people who are open to making changes to meet life's challenges. I see people experiencing relational trauma, grief, and loss, who are in the midst of life transitions. I prefer to work with adults, including elders, and teenagers. I practice person to person therapy. I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal and that we can be helped to use our inner resources and strengthen the relationships we have with others and with ourselves. I respect and honor all spiritual orientations and religious practice. I have experience with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I use evidence-based practices, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Reflective Listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and somatic processing therapies such as Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR for trauma and attachment repair.
I work with people who are open to making changes to meet life's challenges. I see people experiencing relational trauma, grief, and loss, who are in the midst of life transitions. I prefer to work with adults, including elders, and teenagers. I practice person to person therapy. I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal and that we can be helped to use our inner resources and strengthen the relationships we have with others and with ourselves. I respect and honor all spiritual orientations and religious practice. I have experience with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
(458) 217-8425 View (458) 217-8425
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Michelle Dague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Life has become very challenging for so many and I am committed to helping adults cope in a rapidly changing world. I have years of experience with a wide variety of people and problems, focusing primarily on trauma, anxiety and depression along with a variety of other challenges. I take a collaborative approach and use a variety of treatment options, specializing in EMDR and ACT.
Life has become very challenging for so many and I am committed to helping adults cope in a rapidly changing world. I have years of experience with a wide variety of people and problems, focusing primarily on trauma, anxiety and depression along with a variety of other challenges. I take a collaborative approach and use a variety of treatment options, specializing in EMDR and ACT.
(541) 722-2656 View (541) 722-2656
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Shabd Khalsa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CET
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
I received my Masters in Counseling with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2012, I became a Certified Core Energetics Therapist in 2016, and I was trained in EMDR in 2019.
Therapy is an invaluable tool for gaining insight into painful experiences, transforming patterns that no longer serve you, and finding peace of mind. Whether you need help with a specific issue or a space to do ongoing healing work, having an objective and trusted guide to stand beside you can be essential. I offer a safe space for you to feel whatever is alive in you.
I received my Masters in Counseling with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2012, I became a Certified Core Energetics Therapist in 2016, and I was trained in EMDR in 2019.
Therapy is an invaluable tool for gaining insight into painful experiences, transforming patterns that no longer serve you, and finding peace of mind. Whether you need help with a specific issue or a space to do ongoing healing work, having an objective and trusted guide to stand beside you can be essential. I offer a safe space for you to feel whatever is alive in you.
(512) 900-7602 View (512) 900-7602
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Robin Hutchins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, QMHP
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97501
I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and offer Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma intervention that can help reduce the processing needed to resolve adverse life experiences.
Are you a teen, adult or parent with a child seeking to resolve trauma-related symptoms, increase emotional regulation, reduce anxiety or depression and wanting to improve your relationships? It can be valuable to explore your story openly with someone who is fully present to listen, who honors your individuality, inner wisdom and personal strengths, and who strives to create an environment of calm acceptance, trust and support where you can feel safe to work toward your goals for personal & familial health and wellbeing.
I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and offer Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma intervention that can help reduce the processing needed to resolve adverse life experiences.
Are you a teen, adult or parent with a child seeking to resolve trauma-related symptoms, increase emotional regulation, reduce anxiety or depression and wanting to improve your relationships? It can be valuable to explore your story openly with someone who is fully present to listen, who honors your individuality, inner wisdom and personal strengths, and who strives to create an environment of calm acceptance, trust and support where you can feel safe to work toward your goals for personal & familial health and wellbeing.
(458) 236-5360 View (458) 236-5360
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Alexander Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle Point, OR 97524  (Online Only)
Individually tailored, these include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Psychodynamic (Insight-Oriented) Therapy, Motivational Therapy, and EMDR therapy.
Emotional and psychological suffering often prevents a person from achieving happiness and experiencing a more rewarding outlook on life. Our therapists are highly skilled in addressing a wide variety of mental wellness concerns to help remove blocks to your happiness. Current therapists on staff are: Gina Messina Peitz, Shelby Hale, Melinda Lanning, Miranda Wheeler, and RuthAnne Alexander.
Individually tailored, these include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Psychodynamic (Insight-Oriented) Therapy, Motivational Therapy, and EMDR therapy.
Emotional and psychological suffering often prevents a person from achieving happiness and experiencing a more rewarding outlook on life. Our therapists are highly skilled in addressing a wide variety of mental wellness concerns to help remove blocks to your happiness. Current therapists on staff are: Gina Messina Peitz, Shelby Hale, Melinda Lanning, Miranda Wheeler, and RuthAnne Alexander.
(541) 526-5431 View (541) 526-5431
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.