EMDR Therapists in Du Bois, PA

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Stephanie Dixon / Speak Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CPRP, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Du Bois, PA 15801
I specialize in trauma therapy and I am trained in EMDR for those who have survived a wide range of disturbing life events, traumas and stress.
I understand the courage it takes to delve into issues that feel uncomfortable and many times painful. I provide a welcoming, safe, private office to support healing and growth - where honesty is valued and not judged. I approach sessions with empathic listening, compassion, respect and genuine curiosity. My approach to our work together also includes asking questions, offering interpretations, providing psycho-education, skill building, encouragement, honesty and a splash of humor.
I specialize in trauma therapy and I am trained in EMDR for those who have survived a wide range of disturbing life events, traumas and stress.
I understand the courage it takes to delve into issues that feel uncomfortable and many times painful. I provide a welcoming, safe, private office to support healing and growth - where honesty is valued and not judged. I approach sessions with empathic listening, compassion, respect and genuine curiosity. My approach to our work together also includes asking questions, offering interpretations, providing psycho-education, skill building, encouragement, honesty and a splash of humor.
(814) 200-6702 View (814) 200-6702
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Elizabeth Jane Frontz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Du Bois, PA 15801
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience with all age groups and various diverse populations. I provide mental health and behavioral health services to children and their families. I provide couples counseling and marital counseling as well as co-parenting counseling that are mandated or not by the court. I am trauma certified and have extensive experience in this area and in various evidenced based therapies such as EMDR, ACT, CPT, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, etc. I utilize various modalities as well as help people cope with their problem areas.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience with all age groups and various diverse populations. I provide mental health and behavioral health services to children and their families. I provide couples counseling and marital counseling as well as co-parenting counseling that are mandated or not by the court. I am trauma certified and have extensive experience in this area and in various evidenced based therapies such as EMDR, ACT, CPT, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, etc. I utilize various modalities as well as help people cope with their problem areas.
(814) 389-2511 View (814) 389-2511
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Molly Monella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Du Bois, PA 15801  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you've forgotten who you are, or maybe you've never really known? Perhaps you're struggling with dissatisfaction or overwhelm in your life roles. Maybe you've been carrying the burden of pain, shame, regret, or trauma since before you can remember. And despite all of this, maybe you're ready for change, you're looking for fulfillment, or you're seeking healing. I am well versed in the treatment of several mental health diagnoses and find that I have a particular passion and gift for the treatment of trauma, relationship concerns, sexual health and empowerment, eating disorders, the mind-body connection, ADHD,
Do you feel like you've forgotten who you are, or maybe you've never really known? Perhaps you're struggling with dissatisfaction or overwhelm in your life roles. Maybe you've been carrying the burden of pain, shame, regret, or trauma since before you can remember. And despite all of this, maybe you're ready for change, you're looking for fulfillment, or you're seeking healing. I am well versed in the treatment of several mental health diagnoses and find that I have a particular passion and gift for the treatment of trauma, relationship concerns, sexual health and empowerment, eating disorders, the mind-body connection, ADHD,
(814) 787-2142 View (814) 787-2142
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Du Bois, PA 15801
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
(814) 703-4528 View (814) 703-4528
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Du Bois, PA 15801
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
(814) 817-7615 View (814) 817-7615
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Melanie Boyce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Du Bois, PA 15801
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in a private outpatient practice, I specialize in individual, group, and couples counseling for adults. My clinical focus includes a range of mental health diagnoses, particularly partner relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the LGBTQIA community. I am passionate about working with couples and helping trauma patients navigate and process their experiences. I understand that seeking help is a courageous step. My goal is to create an empathetic and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in a private outpatient practice, I specialize in individual, group, and couples counseling for adults. My clinical focus includes a range of mental health diagnoses, particularly partner relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the LGBTQIA community. I am passionate about working with couples and helping trauma patients navigate and process their experiences. I understand that seeking help is a courageous step. My goal is to create an empathetic and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes.
(814) 498-4675 View (814) 498-4675

Online Therapists

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Ryan B O'Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
I am an EMDR therapist.
My ideal client is deeply committed to their healing journey, eager to explore their emotions and experiences in a safe, supportive space. I prioritize creating an environment where clients feel empowered to share their stories, confront fears, and develop skills to manage trauma-related symptoms. I am particularly drawn to those actively seeking help, showing courage to confront their past and move towards healing.
I am an EMDR therapist.
My ideal client is deeply committed to their healing journey, eager to explore their emotions and experiences in a safe, supportive space. I prioritize creating an environment where clients feel empowered to share their stories, confront fears, and develop skills to manage trauma-related symptoms. I am particularly drawn to those actively seeking help, showing courage to confront their past and move towards healing.
(412) 207-3650 View (412) 207-3650
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Dana Henry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beaver, PA 15009
I have clinicial training and experience in EMDR, Flash, and Inner Healing Prayer, which are some of the ways your trauma and pain can be addressed.
Many of my clients come to their first appointment wanting to make changes in their lives and relationships but are waking up every day with same unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck. Difficulty regulating their emotions - they are angry, irritable, and lashing out. People-pleasing. Stuffing and numbing their feelings. A lifetime of trying to get difficult people to be good to them. Feeling sad, panicky and out of control. Find their identity in others and feel as if they have lost themselves. Worries and negative looping thoughts such as "I am a bad person; The world feels unsafe; It's all my fault."
I have clinicial training and experience in EMDR, Flash, and Inner Healing Prayer, which are some of the ways your trauma and pain can be addressed.
Many of my clients come to their first appointment wanting to make changes in their lives and relationships but are waking up every day with same unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck. Difficulty regulating their emotions - they are angry, irritable, and lashing out. People-pleasing. Stuffing and numbing their feelings. A lifetime of trying to get difficult people to be good to them. Feeling sad, panicky and out of control. Find their identity in others and feel as if they have lost themselves. Worries and negative looping thoughts such as "I am a bad person; The world feels unsafe; It's all my fault."
(412) 528-2584 View (412) 528-2584
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Daniella Parrish
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, LBS
Verified Verified
Oakdale, PA 15071
Waitlist for new clients
I am fully trained in EMDR therapy and conduct this with children and adults.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Behavioral Specialist. I have over 10 years experience in providing therapy services to clients from early childhood age to adult. I work with individuals, couples and families in reaching their goals and maximizing their unique strengths and potential. I am focused on providing a supportive, safe and comfortable environment to work with my clients in utilizing their strengths in overcoming challenges they may face. My goal is to help you build confidence, develop a better quality of life, and develop strength based, individualized goals and interventions.
I am fully trained in EMDR therapy and conduct this with children and adults.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Behavioral Specialist. I have over 10 years experience in providing therapy services to clients from early childhood age to adult. I work with individuals, couples and families in reaching their goals and maximizing their unique strengths and potential. I am focused on providing a supportive, safe and comfortable environment to work with my clients in utilizing their strengths in overcoming challenges they may face. My goal is to help you build confidence, develop a better quality of life, and develop strength based, individualized goals and interventions.
(412) 254-8009 View (412) 254-8009
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Kala Cunningham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wexford, PA 15090
At LifeStance Health, Kala focuses on treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, with a particular emphasis on women's issues and substance abuse. Certified in EMDR and anger management, Kala uses evidencebased techniques to assist clients in overcoming trauma and managing emotional distress. Kala's approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples/Marital Counseling, and Christian Counseling, ensuring a holistic and personalized treatment plan for each client. Serving teens, adults, and seniors, Kala is committed to providing highquality care tailored to the needs of each age group.
At LifeStance Health, Kala focuses on treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, with a particular emphasis on women's issues and substance abuse. Certified in EMDR and anger management, Kala uses evidencebased techniques to assist clients in overcoming trauma and managing emotional distress. Kala's approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples/Marital Counseling, and Christian Counseling, ensuring a holistic and personalized treatment plan for each client. Serving teens, adults, and seniors, Kala is committed to providing highquality care tailored to the needs of each age group.
(844) 264-6945 View (844) 264-6945
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Debra Stoll
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CEAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601
I am proficient in the use of Expressive Arts therapy and EMDR therapy seeing remarkable results in traumatized individuals.
We are all born with purpose, meaning and the unique capacity to live abundantly. Yet, life stressors and other environmental factors create obstacles that seem to produce insurmountable barriers to achieving one's dreams of a happy and fulfilling life. Choosing a psychotherapist to help clear the obstacles out of the way is an important first step in discovering one's authentic self and living life purposefully. My approach to therapy is holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed, and depth oriented with the goal being authentic self-discovery.
I am proficient in the use of Expressive Arts therapy and EMDR therapy seeing remarkable results in traumatized individuals.
We are all born with purpose, meaning and the unique capacity to live abundantly. Yet, life stressors and other environmental factors create obstacles that seem to produce insurmountable barriers to achieving one's dreams of a happy and fulfilling life. Choosing a psychotherapist to help clear the obstacles out of the way is an important first step in discovering one's authentic self and living life purposefully. My approach to therapy is holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed, and depth oriented with the goal being authentic self-discovery.
(724) 202-0351 View (724) 202-0351
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Kayla Cochran
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Edinboro, PA 16412
I'm trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR).
A large part of therapy is meeting people where they are at - and I deeply admire those who want to take the time to invest into becoming the best version of themselves. My approach is to meet you where you are at and to help you uncover the things that are compromising you from becoming the best version of yourself.
I'm trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR).
A large part of therapy is meeting people where they are at - and I deeply admire those who want to take the time to invest into becoming the best version of themselves. My approach is to meet you where you are at and to help you uncover the things that are compromising you from becoming the best version of yourself.
(814) 395-6601 View (814) 395-6601
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Josie Albrecht
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.
I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.
(412) 388-2194 View (412) 388-2194
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Assurance Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Windber, PA 15963
Meet our therapists: Julia Dello NCC, LPC, CCTP, Apryle Sweatt NCC, LPC, CBIS, CCTP, NPT-C, Marsha Zablotney NCC, LPC, CAADC, CCDP/D, ICAADC, CTRTC, CCTP, NPT-C, EMDR-PT, Lauren Erickson LPC, Heather Wendekier LPC, Thyra Jacobs, ATR-BC, LPC.
Welcome to Assurance Counseling Services. We are a dedicated team of Licensed Professional Counselors that are focused on providing exemplary therapy to our clients. Assurance therapists are experienced and able to support the issues that clients face. We are committed to our clients and place them as a top priority. We have a passion for helping people and empowering them to make positive change. We hold ourselves to a professional standard that challenges us to grow and learn and to offer therapeutic interventions which best meet the needs of those we serve.
Meet our therapists: Julia Dello NCC, LPC, CCTP, Apryle Sweatt NCC, LPC, CBIS, CCTP, NPT-C, Marsha Zablotney NCC, LPC, CAADC, CCDP/D, ICAADC, CTRTC, CCTP, NPT-C, EMDR-PT, Lauren Erickson LPC, Heather Wendekier LPC, Thyra Jacobs, ATR-BC, LPC.
Welcome to Assurance Counseling Services. We are a dedicated team of Licensed Professional Counselors that are focused on providing exemplary therapy to our clients. Assurance therapists are experienced and able to support the issues that clients face. We are committed to our clients and place them as a top priority. We have a passion for helping people and empowering them to make positive change. We hold ourselves to a professional standard that challenges us to grow and learn and to offer therapeutic interventions which best meet the needs of those we serve.
(814) 619-3164 View (814) 619-3164
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Alicia Norman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canonsburg, PA 15317
I most often use CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR when it is appropriate and can be helpful.
It is really important to me to build a relationship with my clients and develop a healthy, therapeutic alliance with them so we are working together to reach their goals. I believe each individual is unique and important and created to be just who they are, and it's important to be inclusive and meet the client where they are at in their walk. My goal is to help them be the healthiest, happiest version of themselves they can be.
I most often use CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR when it is appropriate and can be helpful.
It is really important to me to build a relationship with my clients and develop a healthy, therapeutic alliance with them so we are working together to reach their goals. I believe each individual is unique and important and created to be just who they are, and it's important to be inclusive and meet the client where they are at in their walk. My goal is to help them be the healthiest, happiest version of themselves they can be.
(412) 643-3297 View (412) 643-3297
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Courtney Pfohlman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15210  (Online Only)
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapy and Parts and Memory therapy which can be used in a collaborative process to help you reach your goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes working with adults and couples. I am an EMDR trained clinician and have a history of working with clients in treatment facilities for substance use disorders, co-occuring disorders including trauma and anxiety, and completing forensic assessments.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapy and Parts and Memory therapy which can be used in a collaborative process to help you reach your goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes working with adults and couples. I am an EMDR trained clinician and have a history of working with clients in treatment facilities for substance use disorders, co-occuring disorders including trauma and anxiety, and completing forensic assessments.
(702) 329-4261 View (702) 329-4261
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Wendy M McSparren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murrysville, PA 15668
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 34+ years of experience, I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
I believe as human beings we all need to feel a sense of hope and we all deserve support during challenging or stressful times. Selecting a therapist can feel overwhelming when we are struggling or feel lost. My approach is to meet you where you are, work together to determine what best meets your needs, and to collaboratively create a plan that helps you achieve your goals.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 34+ years of experience, I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
I believe as human beings we all need to feel a sense of hope and we all deserve support during challenging or stressful times. Selecting a therapist can feel overwhelming when we are struggling or feel lost. My approach is to meet you where you are, work together to determine what best meets your needs, and to collaboratively create a plan that helps you achieve your goals.
(724) 580-4315 View (724) 580-4315
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Terri Fessler LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Reiki
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Waitlist for new clients
I offer Mindfulness, Somatic Informed Practices, EMDR, and Reiki to calm and gain access to healing.
I believe each of us has a gift of Self to unwrap and embrace along life's journey, especially when we've lived through a life threatening event or a series of chronic traumas. I know first hand how impossible connecting to ourselves can seem afterward. We grieve the loss of a sense of safety and often believe that our identity has changed to what has happened to us. We fear life will always be tarnished and feel set apart by our shame. Through my own life journey and my experiences as a Trauma therapist I have witnessed the reclaiming of Self that arises from the ashes of violence when healing begins to happen!
I offer Mindfulness, Somatic Informed Practices, EMDR, and Reiki to calm and gain access to healing.
I believe each of us has a gift of Self to unwrap and embrace along life's journey, especially when we've lived through a life threatening event or a series of chronic traumas. I know first hand how impossible connecting to ourselves can seem afterward. We grieve the loss of a sense of safety and often believe that our identity has changed to what has happened to us. We fear life will always be tarnished and feel set apart by our shame. Through my own life journey and my experiences as a Trauma therapist I have witnessed the reclaiming of Self that arises from the ashes of violence when healing begins to happen!
(412) 567-9375 View (412) 567-9375
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Meagan Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Canonsburg, PA 15317
I primarily use EMDR to treat adverse life events and trauma and The Gottman Method to treat discord within a relationship.
All of our life experiences shape us into the people we become, however, at one point or another in most of our lives, we question the direction that we are going and if our lives are as joyful and enriched as possible. Through self-exploration and addressing unresolved problems, individuals can take control of their futures. Let’s talk about that process!
I primarily use EMDR to treat adverse life events and trauma and The Gottman Method to treat discord within a relationship.
All of our life experiences shape us into the people we become, however, at one point or another in most of our lives, we question the direction that we are going and if our lives are as joyful and enriched as possible. Through self-exploration and addressing unresolved problems, individuals can take control of their futures. Let’s talk about that process!
(724) 338-2292 View (724) 338-2292
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Rebecca Golden-Trist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Murrysville, PA 15668
I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat PTSD and trained in EMDR.
I believe in creating a safe environment where individuals are able to learn, grow, and change. I view my clients not only through the framework of their individual concerns but also in the context of greater social influences.
I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat PTSD and trained in EMDR.
I believe in creating a safe environment where individuals are able to learn, grow, and change. I view my clients not only through the framework of their individual concerns but also in the context of greater social influences.
(724) 308-9248 View (724) 308-9248
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.