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Susan Jane Hohmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coquille, OR 97423
I work with clients, providing sex therapy and/or trauma therapy, using EMDR and CBT.
Past trauma and sexuality struggles seem to be more common that most people believe. Many of us have experienced trauma (and/or sexual trauma) in our past...it is time to escape from that prison. We need more therapists trained to handle these struggles. As a sex-positive therapist I can help you grow and thrive in your chosen environment as you navigate the shifts and transitions we all experience in this life. I also supervise new therapists as they gain experience in this helping profession
I work with clients, providing sex therapy and/or trauma therapy, using EMDR and CBT.
Past trauma and sexuality struggles seem to be more common that most people believe. Many of us have experienced trauma (and/or sexual trauma) in our past...it is time to escape from that prison. We need more therapists trained to handle these struggles. As a sex-positive therapist I can help you grow and thrive in your chosen environment as you navigate the shifts and transitions we all experience in this life. I also supervise new therapists as they gain experience in this helping profession
(541) 275-5308 View (541) 275-5308
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Rogue Holistic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97501
Our practice has many solution-focused interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance/commitment therapy, EMDR, massage, nutritional coaching, psychedelic prep/integration, somatic, and gestalt methods; all while encompassing your spiritual and personal belief systems, to create a holistic health plan that fits you.
Tambien tenemos servicios en espanol. Seeking help can be very difficult. We're here to walk alongside you on your personal journey towards your fullest potential with care and compassion. Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment to people from all walks of life where we focus on the mind-body-spirit relationship by using a unique approach for each individual. It's our belief that you're the healer and our job is to shine a light on it.
Our practice has many solution-focused interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance/commitment therapy, EMDR, massage, nutritional coaching, psychedelic prep/integration, somatic, and gestalt methods; all while encompassing your spiritual and personal belief systems, to create a holistic health plan that fits you.
Tambien tenemos servicios en espanol. Seeking help can be very difficult. We're here to walk alongside you on your personal journey towards your fullest potential with care and compassion. Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment to people from all walks of life where we focus on the mind-body-spirit relationship by using a unique approach for each individual. It's our belief that you're the healer and our job is to shine a light on it.
(541) 625-1507 View (541) 625-1507
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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)
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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Kimberly Azure Samuels
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCA
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, OR 97530  (Online Only)
I am certified in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
My mission is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to express their most authentic self. My therapeutic focus lies in exploring how relational wounds reverberate through our lives, shaping our interactions with others, our self-perception, and our belief systems. Through the exploration of interpersonal and behavioral patterns, clients come to understand how their historical experiences have programmed their nervous system in trapped patterns of fight, flight, or freeze; a reactionary loop that impedes personal growth. A dysregulated nervous system can cause anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and more.
I am certified in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
My mission is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to express their most authentic self. My therapeutic focus lies in exploring how relational wounds reverberate through our lives, shaping our interactions with others, our self-perception, and our belief systems. Through the exploration of interpersonal and behavioral patterns, clients come to understand how their historical experiences have programmed their nervous system in trapped patterns of fight, flight, or freeze; a reactionary loop that impedes personal growth. A dysregulated nervous system can cause anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and more.
(541) 919-5213 View (541) 919-5213
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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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Meg Tinsley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
Some of my approaches include talk therapy, unwinding trauma using AF- EMDR, mindfulness, exploring dreams, and listening to the body's signals.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self esteem? Do you have unresolved traumas, big or little T? Do you wish you had a better body image, or could control emotional eating? Have difficulty setting boundaries and find yourself resentful because of it? Many people who didn't get their needs met in the past struggle to be truly kind to themselves and need a compassionate witness in that process. These are some of the issues I work with on a regular basis in my practice. I see people new to therapy, as well as those who are continuing their journey towards greater authenticity, healing, and meaning.
Some of my approaches include talk therapy, unwinding trauma using AF- EMDR, mindfulness, exploring dreams, and listening to the body's signals.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self esteem? Do you have unresolved traumas, big or little T? Do you wish you had a better body image, or could control emotional eating? Have difficulty setting boundaries and find yourself resentful because of it? Many people who didn't get their needs met in the past struggle to be truly kind to themselves and need a compassionate witness in that process. These are some of the issues I work with on a regular basis in my practice. I see people new to therapy, as well as those who are continuing their journey towards greater authenticity, healing, and meaning.
(541) 204-2381 View (541) 204-2381
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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 focus on trauma informed interventions such as EMDR & Internal Family Systems to guide our process.
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 focus on trauma informed interventions such as EMDR & Internal Family Systems to guide our process.
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
Photo of Kat Smith, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kat Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
I use evidence-based therapeutic modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and MI and hold a certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research through the California Institute of Integral Studies.
I'm honored to walk the healing journey alongside my clients and offer support to those navigating life's challenges. I use a strengths-based, client-centered approach that allows individuals to guide their self-exploration and growth at a pace that is true and authentic for them.
I use evidence-based therapeutic modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and MI and hold a certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research through the California Institute of Integral Studies.
I'm honored to walk the healing journey alongside my clients and offer support to those navigating life's challenges. I use a strengths-based, client-centered approach that allows individuals to guide their self-exploration and growth at a pace that is true and authentic for them.
(541) 398-5782 View (541) 398-5782
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Daniel Paul Sternberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a variety of emotional and psychological issues that include anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, stress disorders, pain, physical problems related to stress and other issues, problems with relationships, and performance enhancement. I have taught thousands of people how to relax, reduce their stress, and release the emotions that prevent them from realizing and putting into action their true potential. My focus now is upon helping people quickly dissolve and/or release negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs that get in the way of living with a sense of fun and joy.
I work with a variety of emotional and psychological issues that include anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, stress disorders, pain, physical problems related to stress and other issues, problems with relationships, and performance enhancement. I have taught thousands of people how to relax, reduce their stress, and release the emotions that prevent them from realizing and putting into action their true potential. My focus now is upon helping people quickly dissolve and/or release negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs that get in the way of living with a sense of fun and joy.
(541) 378-6759 View (541) 378-6759
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Maria A Connolly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, FP, PCC, CMC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
Are you overwhelmed by life's pressures and seeking a deeper connection with yourself and others? As a somatic therapist, I guide clients through body-centered practices to navigate today's stressful world. Our bodies hold wisdom for emotional healing and expanded consciousness. Together, we'll attune to your body's stories, uncovering core beliefs that shape your experiences and relationships. Through mindful, embodied exploration, we'll transform limiting patterns, integrate mind-body awareness, and cultivate resilience.
Are you overwhelmed by life's pressures and seeking a deeper connection with yourself and others? As a somatic therapist, I guide clients through body-centered practices to navigate today's stressful world. Our bodies hold wisdom for emotional healing and expanded consciousness. Together, we'll attune to your body's stories, uncovering core beliefs that shape your experiences and relationships. Through mindful, embodied exploration, we'll transform limiting patterns, integrate mind-body awareness, and cultivate resilience.
(541) 859-3203 View (541) 859-3203
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Howard Healing Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSWA, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Point, OR 97502  (Online Only)
I believe that everyone has the power within themselves to change their circumstances and improve their lives. The struggle to navigate the world trying to cope with mental illness is difficult, but with the right support and guidance, you can overcome your struggles by learning new coping skills that can drastically improve your daily life. I approach every client being trauma-informed by meeting the client’s needs in a safe, compassionate, empathetic, and collaborative manner. Through this partnership, we will walk your path to recovery together.
I believe that everyone has the power within themselves to change their circumstances and improve their lives. The struggle to navigate the world trying to cope with mental illness is difficult, but with the right support and guidance, you can overcome your struggles by learning new coping skills that can drastically improve your daily life. I approach every client being trauma-informed by meeting the client’s needs in a safe, compassionate, empathetic, and collaborative manner. Through this partnership, we will walk your path to recovery together.
(541) 833-7095 View (541) 833-7095
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Tom Pugel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
Waitlist for new clients
Sources of life, stress, on a community, and day to day level, are continually evolving. In order to keep up, with these ‘wheels of change', we must learn to adapt, on a level that is ahead, of the ‘wheel change’ levels. I can help you do this, by giving you, ‘level up’ tools. To give you, the supportive edge that you need, On an emotional, mental, and multi dimensional level.
Sources of life, stress, on a community, and day to day level, are continually evolving. In order to keep up, with these ‘wheels of change', we must learn to adapt, on a level that is ahead, of the ‘wheel change’ levels. I can help you do this, by giving you, ‘level up’ tools. To give you, the supportive edge that you need, On an emotional, mental, and multi dimensional level.
(541) 262-0798 View (541) 262-0798
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Autumn Stoutenburgh - Neurodivergence Affirming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
Come as you are to this space and be accepted. While the goals of therapy for each individual vary, a common goal is to be able to experience a range of emotions and have the tools and skills to cope with them. I am here to support you in this journey, regardless of what place you are starting from. I work with two main groups of people. The first being children aged 1-10 and their families, usually on the topics of neurodivergence (specifically ADHD and OCD), attachment and relationship, foster care and adoption. The second group being adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, chronic health challenges, and parenting.
Come as you are to this space and be accepted. While the goals of therapy for each individual vary, a common goal is to be able to experience a range of emotions and have the tools and skills to cope with them. I am here to support you in this journey, regardless of what place you are starting from. I work with two main groups of people. The first being children aged 1-10 and their families, usually on the topics of neurodivergence (specifically ADHD and OCD), attachment and relationship, foster care and adoption. The second group being adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, chronic health challenges, and parenting.
(541) 845-8094 View (541) 845-8094
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Sky Snogren, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
As a body-centered psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can change the way the past impacts your present. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Whether you are struggling with depression, trauma, relationship issues, identity crisis or other issues making you feel stuck, I am here to help. I am person-centered and utilize mindfulness practices, body-centered psychotherapy and Brain Spotting as well as Cognitive Behavioral in my practice.
As a body-centered psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can change the way the past impacts your present. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Whether you are struggling with depression, trauma, relationship issues, identity crisis or other issues making you feel stuck, I am here to help. I am person-centered and utilize mindfulness practices, body-centered psychotherapy and Brain Spotting as well as Cognitive Behavioral in my practice.
(505) 392-3280 View (505) 392-3280
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Amirah K David
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
Waitlist for new clients
I love people, and I love my work. I believe we are all in deep need of understanding and feeling our innate worth, separate from what we do or prove to the world. I seek to gently support clients in finding the true source of this worth. I employ an eclectic and integrated approach depending on individual client needs, and seek to support the whole person in a collaborative, compassionate, and relational manner. I specialize in perinatal mental health, faith-based counseling, and women seeking deeper meaning in life and fulfilling creative expression. Please see my website at www.amirahdavid.com.
I love people, and I love my work. I believe we are all in deep need of understanding and feeling our innate worth, separate from what we do or prove to the world. I seek to gently support clients in finding the true source of this worth. I employ an eclectic and integrated approach depending on individual client needs, and seek to support the whole person in a collaborative, compassionate, and relational manner. I specialize in perinatal mental health, faith-based counseling, and women seeking deeper meaning in life and fulfilling creative expression. Please see my website at www.amirahdavid.com.
(458) 214-8578 View (458) 214-8578
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Merri L Seegrist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coos Bay, OR 97420  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Through the establishment of realistic goals, boundaries and expectations. I will help you gain a new level of self-compassion to promote healing, and ultimately, to restore peace in your life. I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, First responders, Substance abuse, Suicidal ideation, Narcissistic abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Post-partum, Faith crises Religious trauma, Betrayal trauma, Relationships, Negative core beliefs, Negative coping skills, LGBT+, Grief & loss, Eating disorders, Parenting, Mindfulness based therapy, ADHD, and Dissociative Disorders.
Through the establishment of realistic goals, boundaries and expectations. I will help you gain a new level of self-compassion to promote healing, and ultimately, to restore peace in your life. I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, First responders, Substance abuse, Suicidal ideation, Narcissistic abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Post-partum, Faith crises Religious trauma, Betrayal trauma, Relationships, Negative core beliefs, Negative coping skills, LGBT+, Grief & loss, Eating disorders, Parenting, Mindfulness based therapy, ADHD, and Dissociative Disorders.
(458) 235-4392 View (458) 235-4392
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Ana J Ramos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97504
Have you ever noticed a pattern of behavior that feels rooted in something deeper than you could identify? Fueled by a rich background of social work, teaching, and therapy, I've developed a profound passion for helping people find the "roots" of their difficulties and joining them to make life-changing realizations about themselves and their world.
Have you ever noticed a pattern of behavior that feels rooted in something deeper than you could identify? Fueled by a rich background of social work, teaching, and therapy, I've developed a profound passion for helping people find the "roots" of their difficulties and joining them to make life-changing realizations about themselves and their world.
(458) 203-3141 View (458) 203-3141
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Miranda Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
White City, OR 97503  (Online Only)
My therapy approach is tailored to the individual and their needs and goals. My approach will typically include one, or a combination of, the following; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), as well as Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I also utilize EMD Therapy to assist clients in processing through trauma as well as anxiety/depression. I work with clients to address a variety of areas including; depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, domestic violence, among others including attachment related issues. I also work with clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
My therapy approach is tailored to the individual and their needs and goals. My approach will typically include one, or a combination of, the following; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), as well as Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I also utilize EMD Therapy to assist clients in processing through trauma as well as anxiety/depression. I work with clients to address a variety of areas including; depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, domestic violence, among others including attachment related issues. I also work with clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
(833) 236-9219 View (833) 236-9219
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Quality Counseling Services LLC
LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97504
At Quality Counseling Services we offer individual and family counseling for every sort of issue that you and your loved ones are dealing with. Our goal is to provide a space for you and/or your family to work through difficulties in a manner that brings insight and resolution.
At Quality Counseling Services we offer individual and family counseling for every sort of issue that you and your loved ones are dealing with. Our goal is to provide a space for you and/or your family to work through difficulties in a manner that brings insight and resolution.
(541) 640-5292 View (541) 640-5292
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Boyd Sherbourne
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97504
Let me help you live your life with purpose and fulfillment. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to the therapeutic process. I have over twenty years of experience in the field of psychology. I have experience treating a number of emotional and behavioral issues. My ideal client is one who is motivated in regard to the psychotherapy process. An individual who is open and willing to commit an agreed amount of time to participate in some intense psychotherapy to reduce symptoms or gain insight.
Let me help you live your life with purpose and fulfillment. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to the therapeutic process. I have over twenty years of experience in the field of psychology. I have experience treating a number of emotional and behavioral issues. My ideal client is one who is motivated in regard to the psychotherapy process. An individual who is open and willing to commit an agreed amount of time to participate in some intense psychotherapy to reduce symptoms or gain insight.
(541) 516-1643 View (541) 516-1643
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.