EMDR Therapists in Mechanicsburg, PA

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Theo Bucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055  (Online Only)
I also use Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing ( EMDR) and am a board certified EMDR therapist.
Hi - I am Taffie Bucci and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am a person-centered therapist who completely accepts where you are without judgment and where you'd like to be. My role is to empower you as you move forward in life. My focus areas are mood disorders, trauma (all kinds of trauma) and LGBTQ. I primarily work with young adults and adults - anyone over 18! We can discover what you'd like to work on in a collaborative way. I am comfortable treating mood disorders, trauma, LGBTQ and substance use.
I also use Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing ( EMDR) and am a board certified EMDR therapist.
Hi - I am Taffie Bucci and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am a person-centered therapist who completely accepts where you are without judgment and where you'd like to be. My role is to empower you as you move forward in life. My focus areas are mood disorders, trauma (all kinds of trauma) and LGBTQ. I primarily work with young adults and adults - anyone over 18! We can discover what you'd like to work on in a collaborative way. I am comfortable treating mood disorders, trauma, LGBTQ and substance use.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Karen Ann Daigneault
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050  (Online Only)
I am trained in treating trauma and use EMDR and Parts work which has been very successful in my practice.
Hi, my name is Karen Daigneault, MA, LPC and I have been a therapist for 36 years. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and focus on using EMDR and Parts work to help you meet your treatment goals. I look forward to meeting with you and getting started on your journey. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and many disorders. I have worked with Autism and social issues. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples in resolving their issues.
I am trained in treating trauma and use EMDR and Parts work which has been very successful in my practice.
Hi, my name is Karen Daigneault, MA, LPC and I have been a therapist for 36 years. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and focus on using EMDR and Parts work to help you meet your treatment goals. I look forward to meeting with you and getting started on your journey. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and many disorders. I have worked with Autism and social issues. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples in resolving their issues.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Kelly Bishop
Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
I use an integrated approach to celebrate the uniqueness of each person and most commonly utilize techniques from CBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness.
Seeing patients in person in PA and remotely in MD. The journey through life is full of ups and downs and sometimes those downs can create barriers that make us feel stuck and can impact our ability to enjoy the ups. Though it might not feel like it, you have the power and strength to overcome those struggles; it just might take a little help, and hey, we ALL can use a little help navigating the curveballs of life! My mission is to provide that guidance to help unlock the answers within you to create that change you’ve been wishing for.
I use an integrated approach to celebrate the uniqueness of each person and most commonly utilize techniques from CBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness.
Seeing patients in person in PA and remotely in MD. The journey through life is full of ups and downs and sometimes those downs can create barriers that make us feel stuck and can impact our ability to enjoy the ups. Though it might not feel like it, you have the power and strength to overcome those struggles; it just might take a little help, and hey, we ALL can use a little help navigating the curveballs of life! My mission is to provide that guidance to help unlock the answers within you to create that change you’ve been wishing for.
(717) 357-8230 View (717) 357-8230
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Zoë Endicott
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC, PMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050  (Online Only)
I also use highly effective, evidence based tools like EMDR to create lasting change you can feel.
Life is hard (especially right now!). Many of us have encountered loss and disappointment that is oout of our control. But the difference between grief and trauma is very often the support we receive during these periods and the meaning we make of these losses. I work with clients using a highly effective, evidence based treatment called EMDR to help clear away trauma and experience more joy and ease in daily life. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in supporting individuals and couples during the complex transition into parenthood and the losses that may accompany it.
I also use highly effective, evidence based tools like EMDR to create lasting change you can feel.
Life is hard (especially right now!). Many of us have encountered loss and disappointment that is oout of our control. But the difference between grief and trauma is very often the support we receive during these periods and the meaning we make of these losses. I work with clients using a highly effective, evidence based treatment called EMDR to help clear away trauma and experience more joy and ease in daily life. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in supporting individuals and couples during the complex transition into parenthood and the losses that may accompany it.
(704) 270-6643 View (704) 270-6643
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Dr. Marcelle Giovannetti
Licensed Professional Counselor, ACS, LPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
I am a certified Drug & Alcohol counselor (CADC), Approved Clinical Supervisor(ACS), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) , certified EMDR therapist & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
I am a full-time Assistant Professor in Messiah University’s Graduate Counseling Program. I also works part-time as a clinician and am the owner of Courageous Hope Counseling LLC. I identify as an immigrant woman of Indian decent and have lived in several countries. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Elizabethtown College, a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University, a doctoral degree from Shippensburg University in Counselor Education and Supervision. and a postgraduate certificate in Social Justice from Harvard University.
I am a certified Drug & Alcohol counselor (CADC), Approved Clinical Supervisor(ACS), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) , certified EMDR therapist & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
I am a full-time Assistant Professor in Messiah University’s Graduate Counseling Program. I also works part-time as a clinician and am the owner of Courageous Hope Counseling LLC. I identify as an immigrant woman of Indian decent and have lived in several countries. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Elizabethtown College, a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University, a doctoral degree from Shippensburg University in Counselor Education and Supervision. and a postgraduate certificate in Social Justice from Harvard University.
(717) 775-6704 View (717) 775-6704
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Kellyn Barton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055  (Online Only)
I utilize EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic, mindfulness, somatic, and attachment-based therapies, and other evidence-based techniques to help you gain greater awareness of yourself, your experiences, and growth opportunities.
Life is a unique experience for everyone. Seeking therapy is a brave step toward understanding yourself and what has shaped your experience. My therapeutic approach will be tailored to your needs because, like life, what is needed on this journey is unique for everyone. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, empty, fearful, disconnected, misunderstood, dealing with present symptoms of past traumatic experiences, or other challenges, I am here to join and support you on your journey.
I utilize EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic, mindfulness, somatic, and attachment-based therapies, and other evidence-based techniques to help you gain greater awareness of yourself, your experiences, and growth opportunities.
Life is a unique experience for everyone. Seeking therapy is a brave step toward understanding yourself and what has shaped your experience. My therapeutic approach will be tailored to your needs because, like life, what is needed on this journey is unique for everyone. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, empty, fearful, disconnected, misunderstood, dealing with present symptoms of past traumatic experiences, or other challenges, I am here to join and support you on your journey.
(385) 993-4850 View (385) 993-4850
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Cachara and Associates LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
We specialize in trauma focused therapies including TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy and Sand Tray.
We are a small, private psychological practice providing services in both the Carlisle and Chambersburg areas. We are passionate about our work. We view our therapeutic relationship as the medium in which change happens, allowing your time spent in therapy to be beneficial and worthwhile for you and/or your child. We work with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, situational stress, childhood trauma, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders as well as perinatal health.
We specialize in trauma focused therapies including TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy and Sand Tray.
We are a small, private psychological practice providing services in both the Carlisle and Chambersburg areas. We are passionate about our work. We view our therapeutic relationship as the medium in which change happens, allowing your time spent in therapy to be beneficial and worthwhile for you and/or your child. We work with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, situational stress, childhood trauma, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders as well as perinatal health.
(717) 978-0129 View (717) 978-0129
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Donna J Cardinal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BASW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050  (Online Only)
I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities (cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, family systems, strength based, behavioral psychodynamic).
There are times in life when you may need someone to talk to. Do you long for a greater sense of balance in your life? Therapy can help you with making difficult decisions, changing problematic behaviors and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am Donna J Cardinal. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. I am accepting new clients.
I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities (cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, family systems, strength based, behavioral psychodynamic).
There are times in life when you may need someone to talk to. Do you long for a greater sense of balance in your life? Therapy can help you with making difficult decisions, changing problematic behaviors and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am Donna J Cardinal. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. I am accepting new clients.
(717) 502-9741 View (717) 502-9741
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Mary A Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
I am trained in several therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR.
Accepting New Clients Online and in person. Life is a roller coaster. We all experience ups and downs, twists and turns. And at the end of the ride, we survived even though we may have been anxious, scared or excited. I use a strengths based approach with clients to help them achieve their goals. I am passionate about helping clients find their inner strengths and become their own "cheerleader". Clients are not alone on the journey ... we will journey together to discover strength, resilience and manage the stressors that our roller coaster lives bring to us.
I am trained in several therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR.
Accepting New Clients Online and in person. Life is a roller coaster. We all experience ups and downs, twists and turns. And at the end of the ride, we survived even though we may have been anxious, scared or excited. I use a strengths based approach with clients to help them achieve their goals. I am passionate about helping clients find their inner strengths and become their own "cheerleader". Clients are not alone on the journey ... we will journey together to discover strength, resilience and manage the stressors that our roller coaster lives bring to us.
(717) 482-5910 View (717) 482-5910
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Dhanapati Neopaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
I support my client from trauma perspective by addressing negative core beliefs ( EMDR) if there are any.
Hi this is Dhan/DP from Multicultural Counseling and Consulting. When you need a therapist, you need someone who can listen to you wholly and understand cultural sensitivities. I believe in meeting at person-in-environment paradigm and building a therapeutic rapport from there. I will help to manage daily stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. I will offer you choices, clarify issues or provide guidance to lead you on your way. In over all, I’m here to provide you a safe space and listen to you non-judgmentally. I have extensive experience working with clients of different cultural backgrounds since 2010.
I support my client from trauma perspective by addressing negative core beliefs ( EMDR) if there are any.
Hi this is Dhan/DP from Multicultural Counseling and Consulting. When you need a therapist, you need someone who can listen to you wholly and understand cultural sensitivities. I believe in meeting at person-in-environment paradigm and building a therapeutic rapport from there. I will help to manage daily stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. I will offer you choices, clarify issues or provide guidance to lead you on your way. In over all, I’m here to provide you a safe space and listen to you non-judgmentally. I have extensive experience working with clients of different cultural backgrounds since 2010.
(717) 864-6689 View (717) 864-6689
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Kalyani G Broderick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
I understand trauma, having completed advanced training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy.
Life is hard enough, counseling shouldn't be! I provide warm, supportive counseling to people of all ages, both in-person and virtually. Sessions with me are peaceful and nurturing, giving you the time and space to really relax and get in touch with your natural healing capacity. I specialize in families with children under 10, including preschool and younger, offering a variety of play and art activities that help reduce stress and improve coping skills. I actively involve caregivers during sessions and with bonding activities for home.
I understand trauma, having completed advanced training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy.
Life is hard enough, counseling shouldn't be! I provide warm, supportive counseling to people of all ages, both in-person and virtually. Sessions with me are peaceful and nurturing, giving you the time and space to really relax and get in touch with your natural healing capacity. I specialize in families with children under 10, including preschool and younger, offering a variety of play and art activities that help reduce stress and improve coping skills. I actively involve caregivers during sessions and with bonding activities for home.
(717) 775-3380 View (717) 775-3380
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Daryle Marie Gracey-Yohn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
I am trained in EMDR which I integrate with other empirically validated counseling approaches.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression resulting from experiencing trauma from personal or professional exposure. Trauma is complex and can negatively impact your quality of life and relationships. Some effects could include anxiety, inability to focus, shame and guilt, feeling disconnected and detached from loved ones, nightmares, painful memories of an experience that doesn’t fade away with time, numbness, or emptiness that lingers despite your best effort. I want to help you gain insight and learn necessary skills to reclaim control of your life and succeed in moving forward in your healing.
I am trained in EMDR which I integrate with other empirically validated counseling approaches.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression resulting from experiencing trauma from personal or professional exposure. Trauma is complex and can negatively impact your quality of life and relationships. Some effects could include anxiety, inability to focus, shame and guilt, feeling disconnected and detached from loved ones, nightmares, painful memories of an experience that doesn’t fade away with time, numbness, or emptiness that lingers despite your best effort. I want to help you gain insight and learn necessary skills to reclaim control of your life and succeed in moving forward in your healing.
(814) 546-5912 View (814) 546-5912
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Melissa Sauder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
My treatment approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am EMDR trained.
I am passionate about helping women find relief from overwhelming feelings. Women decide to meet with me when they are feeling anxious or sad, lacking energy, feeling ‘stuck’, or wanting positive self-esteem. Also, I meet with women experiencing perinatal health concerns including difficulty with being or becoming a mom, miscarriage support, and fertility treatment support. I am available for one time fertility evaluations for individuals or couples using donor gametes for assisted reproduction as referred by a doctor.
My treatment approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am EMDR trained.
I am passionate about helping women find relief from overwhelming feelings. Women decide to meet with me when they are feeling anxious or sad, lacking energy, feeling ‘stuck’, or wanting positive self-esteem. Also, I meet with women experiencing perinatal health concerns including difficulty with being or becoming a mom, miscarriage support, and fertility treatment support. I am available for one time fertility evaluations for individuals or couples using donor gametes for assisted reproduction as referred by a doctor.
(717) 537-9123 View (717) 537-9123
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Colleen Torrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050  (Online Only)
Are you a neurodivergent woman who feels like you’re living in a world that wasn’t made for you? The parts about yourself that you love—your interest in new hobbies, your tendency to daydream—make you feel like you don’t quite belong. You often feel bored, distracted, and disconnected from others, often analyzing social situations to try and pinpoint where you went wrong. You spend so much time masking your ADHD or autism that you’re not entirely sure who you really are anymore. You want to find a way to go through life that doesn’t force you to change, but instead celebrates the real, authentic version of you.
Are you a neurodivergent woman who feels like you’re living in a world that wasn’t made for you? The parts about yourself that you love—your interest in new hobbies, your tendency to daydream—make you feel like you don’t quite belong. You often feel bored, distracted, and disconnected from others, often analyzing social situations to try and pinpoint where you went wrong. You spend so much time masking your ADHD or autism that you’re not entirely sure who you really are anymore. You want to find a way to go through life that doesn’t force you to change, but instead celebrates the real, authentic version of you.
(267) 313-5683 View (267) 313-5683
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Cheryl E Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Waitlist for new clients
We all have experienced the challenges of life whether we are dealing with something now or from our past. Maybe you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep issues or come from a past experience of abuse or dysfunctional parenting. You want to really see change happen and are longing to make changes in your life but don't know quite how or where to start. You don't want to waste time rehashing things over and over and not see any difference. If you have to go back to the past, lets learn from that experience, heal and move forward, leaving it behind in treatment, once and for all.
We all have experienced the challenges of life whether we are dealing with something now or from our past. Maybe you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep issues or come from a past experience of abuse or dysfunctional parenting. You want to really see change happen and are longing to make changes in your life but don't know quite how or where to start. You don't want to waste time rehashing things over and over and not see any difference. If you have to go back to the past, lets learn from that experience, heal and move forward, leaving it behind in treatment, once and for all.
(717) 923-5804 View (717) 923-5804
Winding Creek Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we are here to help and look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we are here to help and look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(717) 759-4357 View (717) 759-4357
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Emerge Counseling Ministries PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
Emerge Counseling Ministries PA accepts clients 8 yrs and older. We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.
(717) 219-5181 View (717) 219-5181
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Delyara Della Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Does it feel like a vague, lonely experience that is difficult to describe --let alone understand--even though you are experiencing this "internal discomfort" of inexpressible feelings and moods? Perhaps, you fit the general description of the "average, well-adjusted" adult; however, on the inside, it feels as if you are emotionally or mentally "stuck" somewhere in your past? If this resonates with you, please know that there is hope and that this "internal discomfort" stems from a very valid inner emotional space.
Does it feel like a vague, lonely experience that is difficult to describe --let alone understand--even though you are experiencing this "internal discomfort" of inexpressible feelings and moods? Perhaps, you fit the general description of the "average, well-adjusted" adult; however, on the inside, it feels as if you are emotionally or mentally "stuck" somewhere in your past? If this resonates with you, please know that there is hope and that this "internal discomfort" stems from a very valid inner emotional space.
(717) 670-6027 View (717) 670-6027
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Pamela Moran Treatment and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Waitlist for new clients
My current focus is in working with those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD - Bravery, Perseverance, Determination) or have the symptoms of BPD (fear of abandonment, fear of being alone, low self esteem, lack of sense of self, mood swings, splitting, anger, emptiness, impulsivity, and lack of organization and structure), parents of those diagnosed with BPD, and all issues of high conflict divorce including Co-parenting, Reunification, and Custody Evaluation. I also enjoy couples work & use a Polarity framework. Treatments are Relationally-Focused, Trauma-Informed, and Evidence-Based.
My current focus is in working with those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD - Bravery, Perseverance, Determination) or have the symptoms of BPD (fear of abandonment, fear of being alone, low self esteem, lack of sense of self, mood swings, splitting, anger, emptiness, impulsivity, and lack of organization and structure), parents of those diagnosed with BPD, and all issues of high conflict divorce including Co-parenting, Reunification, and Custody Evaluation. I also enjoy couples work & use a Polarity framework. Treatments are Relationally-Focused, Trauma-Informed, and Evidence-Based.
(717) 417-4293 View (717) 417-4293
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Paul Anthony Clements
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Do fears about the future or regrets from the past impact your well-being? Are you longing for more meaningful relationships and deeper connection with others? Do you wish to change certain behaviors having a negative impact on your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are one step closer to making changes and feeling better. For over 20 years, I have helped numerous individuals overcome past hurts, live authentic and joyful lives in the present and feel optimistic about their future.
Do fears about the future or regrets from the past impact your well-being? Are you longing for more meaningful relationships and deeper connection with others? Do you wish to change certain behaviors having a negative impact on your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are one step closer to making changes and feeling better. For over 20 years, I have helped numerous individuals overcome past hurts, live authentic and joyful lives in the present and feel optimistic about their future.
(717) 945-0274 View (717) 945-0274
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EMDR Therapists

Who is EMDR for?

EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.

Why do people need EMDR?

People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.

What problems does EMDR treat?

First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

What happens in EMDR therapy?

First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.