EMDR Therapists in Allentown, PA

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Liz Younger, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104  (Online Only)
I am a trauma focused therapist trained in EMDR .
My therapeutic philosophy is that Individuals need to be a part of their own solutions. I strive to empower clients to feel that their successes come from themselves and are the result of their own hard work. My experience in social work is deliberately broad to address a wide range of concerns. My background includes child development/behavioral issues, couples counseling, adolescent, geriatric, vocational/employment counseling, chronic disease case management and Life coaching.
I am a trauma focused therapist trained in EMDR .
My therapeutic philosophy is that Individuals need to be a part of their own solutions. I strive to empower clients to feel that their successes come from themselves and are the result of their own hard work. My experience in social work is deliberately broad to address a wide range of concerns. My background includes child development/behavioral issues, couples counseling, adolescent, geriatric, vocational/employment counseling, chronic disease case management and Life coaching.
(610) 708-2376 View (610) 708-2376
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Nicole Tyson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
I use an eclectic, holistic approach that draws from several therapeutic interventions, including being trained in EMDR.
I endeavor to create a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental setting to help individuals find a healthy balance in life, including physical and mental health, finding peace after experiencing trauma and abuse, and improve their sense of purpose and self-worth in life. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, have experienced trauma/abuse, would like to improve your relationships with others, and/or are experiencing or considering a transition in life, I am ready to help. I enjoy working with adolescents (14+), adults, as well as other clinicians and those preparing to enter the field.
I use an eclectic, holistic approach that draws from several therapeutic interventions, including being trained in EMDR.
I endeavor to create a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental setting to help individuals find a healthy balance in life, including physical and mental health, finding peace after experiencing trauma and abuse, and improve their sense of purpose and self-worth in life. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, have experienced trauma/abuse, would like to improve your relationships with others, and/or are experiencing or considering a transition in life, I am ready to help. I enjoy working with adolescents (14+), adults, as well as other clinicians and those preparing to enter the field.
(610) 801-1856 View (610) 801-1856
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Mind Matters
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18106
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
(610) 595-5762 View (610) 595-5762
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Paige Stott-Jung
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
I am an LPC with EMDR training that utilize a holistic, integrative approach, exploring the interplay of mental, emotional, social and physical health.
I strive to help individuals find improved emotional and physical health, along with enhanced pleasure, meaning, and purpose in life. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed and want to feel better? Have you experienced trauma or abuse and want to find healing and peace? Are you dissatisfied in relationships, whether with friends, family or coworkers? Are you feeling bored or trapped in your job or career and looking for more fulfillment? Are you dealing with an illness and wanting support? Are you re-evaluating where you are in life and where you want to go?
I am an LPC with EMDR training that utilize a holistic, integrative approach, exploring the interplay of mental, emotional, social and physical health.
I strive to help individuals find improved emotional and physical health, along with enhanced pleasure, meaning, and purpose in life. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed and want to feel better? Have you experienced trauma or abuse and want to find healing and peace? Are you dissatisfied in relationships, whether with friends, family or coworkers? Are you feeling bored or trapped in your job or career and looking for more fulfillment? Are you dealing with an illness and wanting support? Are you re-evaluating where you are in life and where you want to go?
(610) 854-9356 View (610) 854-9356
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The Calm Space LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
I am trained in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
Do you want a more supportive holistic approach into your mental health struggles? We used to think that mental disorders were not physical disorders. Mind you, this was long ago but the stigma still remains. Some still believe that our symptoms are purely a biochemical imbalance. My belief is focusing on a multidimensional approach exploring all aspects of our current life from our physical and emotional health to our social, spiritual, intellectual, vocational connections and living environment. My hope is to help others reach their full potential by exploring their past traumas, abusive relationships, and grief/loss.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
Do you want a more supportive holistic approach into your mental health struggles? We used to think that mental disorders were not physical disorders. Mind you, this was long ago but the stigma still remains. Some still believe that our symptoms are purely a biochemical imbalance. My belief is focusing on a multidimensional approach exploring all aspects of our current life from our physical and emotional health to our social, spiritual, intellectual, vocational connections and living environment. My hope is to help others reach their full potential by exploring their past traumas, abusive relationships, and grief/loss.
(610) 906-8064 View (610) 906-8064
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Monica Molen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed, sad or anxious? Do you feel like life's challenges are becoming too much? I'm here to help! I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds with various mental health diagnoses, behavioral challenges, and life stressors. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques and Eye Movement Densitazation and Reprocessing (EMDR) in my practice. My goal is to help you realize your potential and strive to meet your individual goals!
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed, sad or anxious? Do you feel like life's challenges are becoming too much? I'm here to help! I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds with various mental health diagnoses, behavioral challenges, and life stressors. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques and Eye Movement Densitazation and Reprocessing (EMDR) in my practice. My goal is to help you realize your potential and strive to meet your individual goals!
(610) 624-6915 View (610) 624-6915
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Mental-Ease
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104  (Online Only)
I am an EMDR trained therapist.
Hi! I'm so glad you're taking steps to your own growth. I'd love to be a part of that journey! My style of therapy is focused in rational thinking and empathetic listening. I like to remind my clients to recognize the power they hold in their own lives. I work collaboratively with my clients to increase self-worth and reframe faulty or problematic narratives and patterns. I try to create and maintain an environment of safety and validation to support individuals in overcoming past and/or current obstacles and creating last change in their lives.
I am an EMDR trained therapist.
Hi! I'm so glad you're taking steps to your own growth. I'd love to be a part of that journey! My style of therapy is focused in rational thinking and empathetic listening. I like to remind my clients to recognize the power they hold in their own lives. I work collaboratively with my clients to increase self-worth and reframe faulty or problematic narratives and patterns. I try to create and maintain an environment of safety and validation to support individuals in overcoming past and/or current obstacles and creating last change in their lives.
(610) 795-9870 View (610) 795-9870
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Alyson Wogenrich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
I work from a trauma informed lens with my EMDR training and utilize Gottman influences with couples.
Struggling to find someone who is the right fit? Therapy is primarily about rapport. You want to feel supported and heard when speaking with your therapist. You want to feel safe during the process of sharing your feelings. Trauma can feel overwhelming. Depression can feel crippling. Anxiety can feel exhausting. Your relationship may not be what it used to be in the communication or intimacy departments. All these factors, plus more, are where therapy start to help in the healing process.
I work from a trauma informed lens with my EMDR training and utilize Gottman influences with couples.
Struggling to find someone who is the right fit? Therapy is primarily about rapport. You want to feel supported and heard when speaking with your therapist. You want to feel safe during the process of sharing your feelings. Trauma can feel overwhelming. Depression can feel crippling. Anxiety can feel exhausting. Your relationship may not be what it used to be in the communication or intimacy departments. All these factors, plus more, are where therapy start to help in the healing process.
(610) 822-9198 View (610) 822-9198
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Ann Friedenheim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
I offer traditional talk therapy techniques and also for those who are interested, LifeForce Yoga® for Depression and Anxiety, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, EMDR Therapy and sandtray therapy.
Over the last 35 years I have worked with adults, teens and children living through many difficult circumstances. I offer a safe and nurturing place to explore situations or problems that are causing you distress. Through therapy, you can connect with your inner strengths, identify your needs and priorities and take steps to greater peace and satisfaction. Many of my clients address depression, anxiety, life changes, unresolved issues of the past, relationships and trauma. Some people use therapy not to problem solve but to find ways to have more joy, greater well being or to gain a clear direction towards the future.
I offer traditional talk therapy techniques and also for those who are interested, LifeForce Yoga® for Depression and Anxiety, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, EMDR Therapy and sandtray therapy.
Over the last 35 years I have worked with adults, teens and children living through many difficult circumstances. I offer a safe and nurturing place to explore situations or problems that are causing you distress. Through therapy, you can connect with your inner strengths, identify your needs and priorities and take steps to greater peace and satisfaction. Many of my clients address depression, anxiety, life changes, unresolved issues of the past, relationships and trauma. Some people use therapy not to problem solve but to find ways to have more joy, greater well being or to gain a clear direction towards the future.
(484) 436-4459 View (484) 436-4459
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Amy Weinsteiger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
Amy is also EMDR-trained to assist those with negative core beliefs& trauma.
I focus on helping individuals feel accepted and safe while supporting them in reaching their goals. I strive to help people find satisfaction in all aspects of their lives and to become the best friend, partner, parent, sibling, and SELF that they can be.
Amy is also EMDR-trained to assist those with negative core beliefs& trauma.
I focus on helping individuals feel accepted and safe while supporting them in reaching their goals. I strive to help people find satisfaction in all aspects of their lives and to become the best friend, partner, parent, sibling, and SELF that they can be.
(610) 822-9047 View (610) 822-9047
Rebecca Kriebel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
I have expanded my social work training to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
The focus of my work as a therapist is now supporting those individuals who are battling mental illness but also people who have experienced grief, loss, and trauma and others who may be struggling with relationship issues and life adjustments. I believe that therapy is a way to “find out who you are and do it on purpose.” (Dolly Parton) When we get lost, emotionally, physically, and spiritually it ends up being easier to believe the negative thoughts or to have the negative thinking. Therapy is a place to be heard, validated, and accepted for who you are and reminded how valuable you can be while providing "tools" to do so,
I have expanded my social work training to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
The focus of my work as a therapist is now supporting those individuals who are battling mental illness but also people who have experienced grief, loss, and trauma and others who may be struggling with relationship issues and life adjustments. I believe that therapy is a way to “find out who you are and do it on purpose.” (Dolly Parton) When we get lost, emotionally, physically, and spiritually it ends up being easier to believe the negative thoughts or to have the negative thinking. Therapy is a place to be heard, validated, and accepted for who you are and reminded how valuable you can be while providing "tools" to do so,
(610) 827-5628 View (610) 827-5628
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Abby Sheneman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18104
I strive to provide therapy with the qualities I would want as a client: the ability to provide space to feel comfortable and supported, cultivate mutual respect, suspend judgement while walking side by side through dark moments, and share honest and compassionate feedback. I aim to listen and point out areas of your story that are important to be attentive to. In fact, as your therapist it is my responsibility to act as a detective for your feelings, thoughts, ideas, and emotions. These qualities have shaped my areas of specialization, including EMDR for trauma as well as general therapy for anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.
I strive to provide therapy with the qualities I would want as a client: the ability to provide space to feel comfortable and supported, cultivate mutual respect, suspend judgement while walking side by side through dark moments, and share honest and compassionate feedback. I aim to listen and point out areas of your story that are important to be attentive to. In fact, as your therapist it is my responsibility to act as a detective for your feelings, thoughts, ideas, and emotions. These qualities have shaped my areas of specialization, including EMDR for trauma as well as general therapy for anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.
(610) 778-2147 x100 View (610) 778-2147 x100
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Arti Maharaj
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18106  (Online Only)
I employ evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR, and other therapeutic modalities to ensure a comprehensive and tailored approach to your mental well-being.
Greetings! In this practice, I provide a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space dedicated to offering support. I believe in a client-led approach, empowering you to find your voice. Progress is celebrated in the small steps that accumulate into significant strides throughout the treatment journey. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to everyone, specializing in providing support to the minority population and thriving in working with intercultural couples and families.
I employ evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR, and other therapeutic modalities to ensure a comprehensive and tailored approach to your mental well-being.
Greetings! In this practice, I provide a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space dedicated to offering support. I believe in a client-led approach, empowering you to find your voice. Progress is celebrated in the small steps that accumulate into significant strides throughout the treatment journey. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to everyone, specializing in providing support to the minority population and thriving in working with intercultural couples and families.
(610) 233-1584 View (610) 233-1584
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Jonathan Egge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18106  (Online Only)
He is certified in EMDR, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Jonathan Egge is a Navy veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience in therapy with veterans while working at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. He works with a wide variety of clients: People suffering or struggling in their lives with their feelings, thoughts, and actions, resulting from their life experiences. People who have struggled to find help, support, and acceptance from family, friends, and even service providers. People, who want to live a normal life, achieve in life, see life through a different lens, and grow as a person.
He is certified in EMDR, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Jonathan Egge is a Navy veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience in therapy with veterans while working at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. He works with a wide variety of clients: People suffering or struggling in their lives with their feelings, thoughts, and actions, resulting from their life experiences. People who have struggled to find help, support, and acceptance from family, friends, and even service providers. People, who want to live a normal life, achieve in life, see life through a different lens, and grow as a person.
(610) 215-2690 View (610) 215-2690
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(610) 840-6566 View (610) 840-6566
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Carolyn Gorski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18106
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed professional counselor, national board certified counselor, EMDRIA certified therapist, & an EMDR consultant for EMDRIA. I have specialized training in evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also trained in recent trauma protocols: R-TEP/RISC & the Flash Technique, which combined with EMDR allows for the rapid & painless resolution of traumatic memories. EMDR, R-TEP/RISC & Flash are also successful in treating anxiety, depression, avoidance, phobias, & panic.
I am a licensed professional counselor, national board certified counselor, EMDRIA certified therapist, & an EMDR consultant for EMDRIA. I have specialized training in evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also trained in recent trauma protocols: R-TEP/RISC & the Flash Technique, which combined with EMDR allows for the rapid & painless resolution of traumatic memories. EMDR, R-TEP/RISC & Flash are also successful in treating anxiety, depression, avoidance, phobias, & panic.
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Kealsey Beecham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103  (Online Only)
Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
I am a passionate therapist whose mission is to help you to achieve emotional wellness. As a licensed clinical social worker, I’ve practiced therapy for over 7 years in a variety of settings. My therapeutic treatment modalities include Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure and Solution Focused Brief Therapy with an understanding of choosing from eclectic, appropriate modalities to meet the client’s needs. I have experience treating a wide variety of mental health diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder and substance abuse.
Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
I am a passionate therapist whose mission is to help you to achieve emotional wellness. As a licensed clinical social worker, I’ve practiced therapy for over 7 years in a variety of settings. My therapeutic treatment modalities include Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure and Solution Focused Brief Therapy with an understanding of choosing from eclectic, appropriate modalities to meet the client’s needs. I have experience treating a wide variety of mental health diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder and substance abuse.
(215) 883-4896 View (215) 883-4896
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Suzanne Rutkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103  (Online Only)
I am a certified EMDR provider with advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and grief therapy.
Are you struggling in the aftermath of trauma? Feeling lost in grief? Finding anxiety and self doubt weighing you down? Whether its recent stress bringing crushing anxiety or a lifetime of challenges, my aim is to help you move toward balance and greater wellbeing. I want to empower you with tools and insights to foster lasting resilience with personalized treatment that will offer practical skills for your real-life situations. In each session, I bring warmth and a genuine human compassion as we work toward what matters most to you.
I am a certified EMDR provider with advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and grief therapy.
Are you struggling in the aftermath of trauma? Feeling lost in grief? Finding anxiety and self doubt weighing you down? Whether its recent stress bringing crushing anxiety or a lifetime of challenges, my aim is to help you move toward balance and greater wellbeing. I want to empower you with tools and insights to foster lasting resilience with personalized treatment that will offer practical skills for your real-life situations. In each session, I bring warmth and a genuine human compassion as we work toward what matters most to you.
(484) 261-1863 View (484) 261-1863
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Jieun Gu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103  (Online Only)
EMDR, Somatic, IFS, Mindfulness, Gestalt Therapy, etc.
Have you found yourself not getting much better from Talk Therapy sessions? Despite all of your efforts and work in progress, are you still struggling with rumination, confusion, exhaustion, numbness, sleeping and eating issues, avoidance, addiction, body image issues, guilt, shame, anger, irritability, sadness, feeling empty or void, loss of interest, self-limiting beliefs (I’m not good enough), and so forth? In over 8 years of clinical experience, I have observed profound healing in my clients by addressing the underlying causes of their distress.
EMDR, Somatic, IFS, Mindfulness, Gestalt Therapy, etc.
Have you found yourself not getting much better from Talk Therapy sessions? Despite all of your efforts and work in progress, are you still struggling with rumination, confusion, exhaustion, numbness, sleeping and eating issues, avoidance, addiction, body image issues, guilt, shame, anger, irritability, sadness, feeling empty or void, loss of interest, self-limiting beliefs (I’m not good enough), and so forth? In over 8 years of clinical experience, I have observed profound healing in my clients by addressing the underlying causes of their distress.
(484) 729-7903 View (484) 729-7903
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Georgia Minor
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103
I use evidence based therapy such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
As a licensed professional counselor, I provide an empathetic approach to counseling. My goal is to create a trusting environment to build a positive therapeutic relationship. By doing this, my client is able to discuss those issues they may have never disclosed before.
I use evidence based therapy such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
As a licensed professional counselor, I provide an empathetic approach to counseling. My goal is to create a trusting environment to build a positive therapeutic relationship. By doing this, my client is able to discuss those issues they may have never disclosed before.
(878) 231-3969 View (878) 231-3969
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.