EMDR Therapists in Bristol, TN
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Jenna has years of working with children and adolescents that have endured complex trauma where she now utilizes EMDR to help.
Jenna Terry is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider Designation in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a concentration in Community Mental Health. Jenna believes you have to meet the client where they are and help guide them on their journey of healing. It is like the therapist is the guiding post on the light house and the client steers where it needs to go. She approaches therapy from an attachment and acceptance theory.
Jenna has years of working with children and adolescents that have endured complex trauma where she now utilizes EMDR to help.
Jenna Terry is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider Designation in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a concentration in Community Mental Health. Jenna believes you have to meet the client where they are and help guide them on their journey of healing. It is like the therapist is the guiding post on the light house and the client steers where it needs to go. She approaches therapy from an attachment and acceptance theory.
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She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which can be used to address a myriad of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
Sydney Peltier is a licensed professional counselor who has spent her career passionately serving the mental health needs of her community through counseling, training and teaching, and advocating for quality care. With a variety of skills and expertise Sydney enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families to feel better, experience more joy in life, and have meaningful relationships that work. She believes wholeheartedly that health and healing are possible, especially when people recognize their own value, purpose, and strengths in partnership with professional and experienced clinical care.
She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which can be used to address a myriad of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
Sydney Peltier is a licensed professional counselor who has spent her career passionately serving the mental health needs of her community through counseling, training and teaching, and advocating for quality care. With a variety of skills and expertise Sydney enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families to feel better, experience more joy in life, and have meaningful relationships that work. She believes wholeheartedly that health and healing are possible, especially when people recognize their own value, purpose, and strengths in partnership with professional and experienced clinical care.
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Sara Jane Carico-Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, TN 37620
I utilize a variety of techniques to accomplish healing such as CBT, DBT, trauma focused, EMDR, somatic therapy, polyvagal theory informed therapy, mindfulness (nature, meditation, etc.
There is a reason we do the things that we do and feel the way that we feel. All mental health issues are caused by us surviving and navigating this world to the best of our abilities given all the obstacles that can get in the way. Therapy is a science and an art. In better understanding the science and the question of “why” we do the things that we do can be a powerful tool in starting your healing journey. Once having this level of insight, therapy aims to not only heal you in the present but heal the deeper underlying issues that have caused things to get to this point.
I utilize a variety of techniques to accomplish healing such as CBT, DBT, trauma focused, EMDR, somatic therapy, polyvagal theory informed therapy, mindfulness (nature, meditation, etc.
There is a reason we do the things that we do and feel the way that we feel. All mental health issues are caused by us surviving and navigating this world to the best of our abilities given all the obstacles that can get in the way. Therapy is a science and an art. In better understanding the science and the question of “why” we do the things that we do can be a powerful tool in starting your healing journey. Once having this level of insight, therapy aims to not only heal you in the present but heal the deeper underlying issues that have caused things to get to this point.
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Aubrey Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bristol, TN 37620
As an EMDR therapist, Aubrey enjoys exploring concerns and trauma with safety and care.
The Living Room Counseling Services: where people are welcome. People who find themselves overwhelmed, suffering, and without support are welcome here. People who crave connection with others and change in their lives are welcome here. People longing for wellness and a journey with themselves are welcome here. Bring your most authentic and genuine self to The Living Room and settle in. Allow Aubrey to welcome and affirm who you are while challenging and giving you space to explore. Growth is ready to meet you.
As an EMDR therapist, Aubrey enjoys exploring concerns and trauma with safety and care.
The Living Room Counseling Services: where people are welcome. People who find themselves overwhelmed, suffering, and without support are welcome here. People who crave connection with others and change in their lives are welcome here. People longing for wellness and a journey with themselves are welcome here. Bring your most authentic and genuine self to The Living Room and settle in. Allow Aubrey to welcome and affirm who you are while challenging and giving you space to explore. Growth is ready to meet you.
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Using a number of different therapeutic techniques, such as mindfulness, CBT interventions, DBT interventions, EMDR, and trauma-informed care, we can develop concrete steps to take to reach your goals.
I'm currently accepting new clients! We all struggle with finding just the right balance in our lives. Maybe anxiety, depression, and outside stressors are keeping you from feeling present in your life. Maybe significant events from your past are intruding in your thoughts and hijacking your present experience. Perhaps your marriage is suffering and the two of you are having difficulty in finding compromise and balance. If you want to work on developing a real, dynamic, and balanced life, I can help you to find a path forward to achieving the reality that you want.
Using a number of different therapeutic techniques, such as mindfulness, CBT interventions, DBT interventions, EMDR, and trauma-informed care, we can develop concrete steps to take to reach your goals.
I'm currently accepting new clients! We all struggle with finding just the right balance in our lives. Maybe anxiety, depression, and outside stressors are keeping you from feeling present in your life. Maybe significant events from your past are intruding in your thoughts and hijacking your present experience. Perhaps your marriage is suffering and the two of you are having difficulty in finding compromise and balance. If you want to work on developing a real, dynamic, and balanced life, I can help you to find a path forward to achieving the reality that you want.
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Summer Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristol, TN 37620
Specializing in holistic practices of EMDR, mindfulness, bodywork, and inner child connection, I can provide personalized support for trauma healing, stress reduction, and self-discovery.
Are you someone who is grappling with life’s struggles, seeking to untangle the knots of anxiety and self-doubt, and yearning for a deeper connection with your authentic self? Someone who's endured trauma, from childhood, relationships, or life events, burdened by unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs. Your goal is not just to heal wounds but to emerge stronger, more resilient, and empowered to live a fulfilling life. You want to break free from the chains of your past, reclaim inner peace, and step into a future filled with purpose and joy. Seeking understanding, validation, and compassionate guidance, you aim to feel empowered.
Specializing in holistic practices of EMDR, mindfulness, bodywork, and inner child connection, I can provide personalized support for trauma healing, stress reduction, and self-discovery.
Are you someone who is grappling with life’s struggles, seeking to untangle the knots of anxiety and self-doubt, and yearning for a deeper connection with your authentic self? Someone who's endured trauma, from childhood, relationships, or life events, burdened by unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs. Your goal is not just to heal wounds but to emerge stronger, more resilient, and empowered to live a fulfilling life. You want to break free from the chains of your past, reclaim inner peace, and step into a future filled with purpose and joy. Seeking understanding, validation, and compassionate guidance, you aim to feel empowered.
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As a warm, welcoming therapist, I specialize in EMDR psychotherapy, helping you reprocess trauma so it no longer holds you back.
Are you struggling with the aftermath of trauma, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or navigating a challenging life transition? Whether you’re dealing with the lingering effects of sexual abuse, childhood trauma, or adult-onset abuse, it can be difficult to find a path forward. You may also be a college student facing unique pressures, or someone experiencing grief and loss, unsure of how to move through the pain. Whatever you’re going through, it’s okay to seek help—you don’t have to do this alone.
As a warm, welcoming therapist, I specialize in EMDR psychotherapy, helping you reprocess trauma so it no longer holds you back.
Are you struggling with the aftermath of trauma, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or navigating a challenging life transition? Whether you’re dealing with the lingering effects of sexual abuse, childhood trauma, or adult-onset abuse, it can be difficult to find a path forward. You may also be a college student facing unique pressures, or someone experiencing grief and loss, unsure of how to move through the pain. Whatever you’re going through, it’s okay to seek help—you don’t have to do this alone.
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EMDR is effective in treating PTSD, reducing the effects of guilt and shame, and increasing self-awareness.
Thank you for taking time to view my profile. Being a mental health care provider is a calling and a passion. Healing from the effects of trauma, perinatal and postpartum mental health concerns, anxiety, and depression is possible. The healing journey is different for each person and I will patiently walk alongside my clients each step of the way. I also provide premarital counseling, family therapy, and have experience with parenting assistance and spiritual health.
EMDR is effective in treating PTSD, reducing the effects of guilt and shame, and increasing self-awareness.
Thank you for taking time to view my profile. Being a mental health care provider is a calling and a passion. Healing from the effects of trauma, perinatal and postpartum mental health concerns, anxiety, and depression is possible. The healing journey is different for each person and I will patiently walk alongside my clients each step of the way. I also provide premarital counseling, family therapy, and have experience with parenting assistance and spiritual health.
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Cathy Blake
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, TN 37620
Accepting New In-Person and Virtual Clients: Are you struggling with being your own personal bully, putting yourself down with constant criticism? Do you wish you could find peace and treat yourself with the kindness that you so easily bestow upon others? Do you struggle with emotions that feel overwhelming or out of control? Or maybe you have been avoiding your emotions all together. Do you attempt to control your body and/or food, socially isolate, self-harm or experience emotional outburst? You have been trying to break free from these patterns but feel stuck or even controlled.
Accepting New In-Person and Virtual Clients: Are you struggling with being your own personal bully, putting yourself down with constant criticism? Do you wish you could find peace and treat yourself with the kindness that you so easily bestow upon others? Do you struggle with emotions that feel overwhelming or out of control? Or maybe you have been avoiding your emotions all together. Do you attempt to control your body and/or food, socially isolate, self-harm or experience emotional outburst? You have been trying to break free from these patterns but feel stuck or even controlled.
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Sunny Path Counseling, PLLC is a child and adolescent counseling center located in Johnson City, TN. Sunny Path Counseling consists of licensed professional counselors and intern (supervised, pre-licensed) counselors. *We are coming soon to Bristol, TN. If you are interested in being added to our waiting list for services in Bristol, give us a call and let us know!
Sunny Path Counseling, PLLC is a child and adolescent counseling center located in Johnson City, TN. Sunny Path Counseling consists of licensed professional counselors and intern (supervised, pre-licensed) counselors. *We are coming soon to Bristol, TN. If you are interested in being added to our waiting list for services in Bristol, give us a call and let us know!
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Hi! Do you find yourself feeling like you aren't good enough, don't deserve what you want or need, lost your sense of safety or control? I'd love to explore this with you!
Hi! Do you find yourself feeling like you aren't good enough, don't deserve what you want or need, lost your sense of safety or control? I'd love to explore this with you!
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Christopher Lee Belcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S, CFT-I
Verified Verified
Bristol, TN 37620 (Online Only)
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation - Plato
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation - Plato
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Ginger Ketron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, TN 37620 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with patients from a variety of walks of life: 4 years of age to 75 years of age. I walk alongside those that deal with anxiety, ADHD, marital challenges, behavior issues, depression, bi-polar, PTSD, substance use, and trauma for those who desire to make their goals a reality. I provide counseling for children ages 6 and up for those struggling with behaviors in school, at home and in the community. I provide a safe place where children can be themselves, adapt their life skills or "tools" and learn more to add to their toolbox in order to increase positive, healthy behaviors that assist them as they maneuver life.
I have worked with patients from a variety of walks of life: 4 years of age to 75 years of age. I walk alongside those that deal with anxiety, ADHD, marital challenges, behavior issues, depression, bi-polar, PTSD, substance use, and trauma for those who desire to make their goals a reality. I provide counseling for children ages 6 and up for those struggling with behaviors in school, at home and in the community. I provide a safe place where children can be themselves, adapt their life skills or "tools" and learn more to add to their toolbox in order to increase positive, healthy behaviors that assist them as they maneuver life.
![Photo of Michael Cooper, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7beaaec0-a113-4132-9e30-ec737931cb69/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be challenging and stressful and we sometimes get "stuck". Therapy can help us get unstuck. Whatever your goals may be , my hope is as a therapist I can help you reach those . Overcoming the challenges and obstacles through the process of finding your own path and answers is ultimately the goal of therapy . I provide a non judgmental place for my clients to find those answers. Note- Initial Session in Person. Inquires answered by administration staff of agency and dependent upon business hours.
Life can be challenging and stressful and we sometimes get "stuck". Therapy can help us get unstuck. Whatever your goals may be , my hope is as a therapist I can help you reach those . Overcoming the challenges and obstacles through the process of finding your own path and answers is ultimately the goal of therapy . I provide a non judgmental place for my clients to find those answers. Note- Initial Session in Person. Inquires answered by administration staff of agency and dependent upon business hours.
Online Therapists
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I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in person and with Telehealth.
How have you been speaking to yourself lately? Taking a moment to check in and explore our thoughts can give us good insight to our relationship to self. Therapy can provide that space, to slow down, to explore, & to feel. Together we can interact with those thoughts and emotions you’ve been bottling up for some time. Together we spend time exploring your anxiety, life changes, depressed mood, trauma history, avoidance, relationship cycles, reactive behaviors, hypervigilance, and overwhelming thoughts.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in person and with Telehealth.
How have you been speaking to yourself lately? Taking a moment to check in and explore our thoughts can give us good insight to our relationship to self. Therapy can provide that space, to slow down, to explore, & to feel. Together we can interact with those thoughts and emotions you’ve been bottling up for some time. Together we spend time exploring your anxiety, life changes, depressed mood, trauma history, avoidance, relationship cycles, reactive behaviors, hypervigilance, and overwhelming thoughts.
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Harold Leonard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37660
I have also been trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma.
The clients I work with range in age from 14 and up. They have many different stories but some things in common. They all want someone who will listen and understand them. Together we can get through anything.
I have also been trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma.
The clients I work with range in age from 14 and up. They have many different stories but some things in common. They all want someone who will listen and understand them. Together we can get through anything.
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Amy McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR allows us to get to the root cause of your issues so that you can move forward with your life.
Is the past influencing your present life? I have discovered that so many of us have a hard time living in the present because of things from our past... or we struggle because we don't believe we are "good enough." I have been practicing for 13 years. I am trained in EMDR and believe everyone can grow, heal, and live fulfilling lives. My greatest joy is seeing my clients redefine who they are according to their values...Being able to be authentic. No longer confined to the pressures, ideals and expectations of others or shackled to the past.
EMDR allows us to get to the root cause of your issues so that you can move forward with your life.
Is the past influencing your present life? I have discovered that so many of us have a hard time living in the present because of things from our past... or we struggle because we don't believe we are "good enough." I have been practicing for 13 years. I am trained in EMDR and believe everyone can grow, heal, and live fulfilling lives. My greatest joy is seeing my clients redefine who they are according to their values...Being able to be authentic. No longer confined to the pressures, ideals and expectations of others or shackled to the past.
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We are trained in IFS, EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, ACT and other trauma and person-centered treatments.
Compassion, trust and balance are at the heart of the work that we do. We approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration. We strive to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment where you can navigate your concerns and align yourself with your goals. Treatment is customized and unique, as each person who we work with is special and has distinct strengths, needs and preferences. We value diversity and foster inclusivity as an ally and as a partner on your individual path. We are direct and thoughtful, supportive and empathic. We work with clients to develop strengths and achieve life goals.
We are trained in IFS, EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, ACT and other trauma and person-centered treatments.
Compassion, trust and balance are at the heart of the work that we do. We approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration. We strive to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment where you can navigate your concerns and align yourself with your goals. Treatment is customized and unique, as each person who we work with is special and has distinct strengths, needs and preferences. We value diversity and foster inclusivity as an ally and as a partner on your individual path. We are direct and thoughtful, supportive and empathic. We work with clients to develop strengths and achieve life goals.
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Emily Hand
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
If you decide to reach out, I will be honored to work with you through a trauma-informed lens of EMDR or traditional talk therapy.
Existing can be tough, especially if you're part of a marginalized community, going through a difficult time, or have faced adversity and/or trauma. Our brains want to experience fulfillment and peace, but at times the familiar patterns or approaches we've tried aren't getting us the life we desire. Often we believe there's something wrong with us, when in reality it's what happened to us and the ripple effects of that which are causing us pain and suffering.
If you decide to reach out, I will be honored to work with you through a trauma-informed lens of EMDR or traditional talk therapy.
Existing can be tough, especially if you're part of a marginalized community, going through a difficult time, or have faced adversity and/or trauma. Our brains want to experience fulfillment and peace, but at times the familiar patterns or approaches we've tried aren't getting us the life we desire. Often we believe there's something wrong with us, when in reality it's what happened to us and the ripple effects of that which are causing us pain and suffering.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor & Mental Health Service Provider (LPC, MHSP) with over 28 years in the field of counseling. I offer EMDR & EMDR Intensives for Accelerated healing. I am certified in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), OK Corral-Equine therapy, Equilateral: Equine-Assisted EMDR & DBT. I can help offer a different perspective to help you grow through what is bringing you to therapy. I also provide individual & group Supervision for counselors wanting to obtain their LPC-MHSP. I look forward to meeting you and coming up with a plan together!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor & Mental Health Service Provider (LPC, MHSP) with over 28 years in the field of counseling. I offer EMDR & EMDR Intensives for Accelerated healing. I am certified in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), OK Corral-Equine therapy, Equilateral: Equine-Assisted EMDR & DBT. I can help offer a different perspective to help you grow through what is bringing you to therapy. I also provide individual & group Supervision for counselors wanting to obtain their LPC-MHSP. I look forward to meeting you and coming up with a plan together!
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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.