EMDR Therapists in Gallatin, TN

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Shawn Renee Lilly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066
I am certified as a trauma therapist, using TF-CBT, DBT, and EMDR techniques.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or past trauma that affects your ability to enjoy life and have meaningful connections? Do you feel alone or easily frustrated wondering if you are understood by those around you? Do you wonder if the emptiness you feel could change into a life that feels worth living? Now more than ever people are feeling disconnected and uncertain about how to find their place in life or move beyond the hurts they have experienced. I believe that it shouldn’t be so hard to live your best life. I believe there is hope.
I am certified as a trauma therapist, using TF-CBT, DBT, and EMDR techniques.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or past trauma that affects your ability to enjoy life and have meaningful connections? Do you feel alone or easily frustrated wondering if you are understood by those around you? Do you wonder if the emptiness you feel could change into a life that feels worth living? Now more than ever people are feeling disconnected and uncertain about how to find their place in life or move beyond the hurts they have experienced. I believe that it shouldn’t be so hard to live your best life. I believe there is hope.
(615) 527-3060 View (615) 527-3060
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Scott McDougal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
Grounded in mindful & meditative instruction, my approach integrates Nondualism-inspired self-inquiry, MBCT, trauma therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems & Brainspotting.
You feel different than others and there’s so much going on inside. Perhaps your thoughts and emotions are just too much. The people, places and activities that may have been fulfilling and safe in the past, are now what you would prefer to avoid. Others appear happy, but that same happiness feels beyond your reach. Maybe you recognize the need for some change, but enacting change seems impossible. Are you ready for your mind and body to be at peace in this chaotic world and to find your true self again? It is possible to access the wonder and creative energy of youth and to have a new understanding of your life.
Grounded in mindful & meditative instruction, my approach integrates Nondualism-inspired self-inquiry, MBCT, trauma therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems & Brainspotting.
You feel different than others and there’s so much going on inside. Perhaps your thoughts and emotions are just too much. The people, places and activities that may have been fulfilling and safe in the past, are now what you would prefer to avoid. Others appear happy, but that same happiness feels beyond your reach. Maybe you recognize the need for some change, but enacting change seems impossible. Are you ready for your mind and body to be at peace in this chaotic world and to find your true self again? It is possible to access the wonder and creative energy of youth and to have a new understanding of your life.
(615) 422-4615 View (615) 422-4615
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Christine Faith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066  (Online Only)
In addition to offering traditional talk therapy, I am EMDR trained and happy to explain and offer EMDR.
If you're thinking of investing in yourself by choosing therapy, I'd love to be your guide for your journey. Therapy makes a meaningful connection to our inner selves and to enrich our relationships with those we care about most.. I offer Telehealth virtual therapy so connect to me from the comfort and convenience of your home (furbabies welcomed & valued!) My favorite work with clients is highly collaborative, and my clients know that, with me, they get a warm approach, accepting nature, and a safe space in which to do this sacred work.
In addition to offering traditional talk therapy, I am EMDR trained and happy to explain and offer EMDR.
If you're thinking of investing in yourself by choosing therapy, I'd love to be your guide for your journey. Therapy makes a meaningful connection to our inner selves and to enrich our relationships with those we care about most.. I offer Telehealth virtual therapy so connect to me from the comfort and convenience of your home (furbabies welcomed & valued!) My favorite work with clients is highly collaborative, and my clients know that, with me, they get a warm approach, accepting nature, and a safe space in which to do this sacred work.
(629) 289-0200 View (629) 289-0200
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Sara Bowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066  (Online Only)
Whether it's EMDR for trauma resolution or alcohol and substance use training, our team is committed to continued professional development and lifelong learning.
Life is messy, and we all need a safe space at times to talk through it. After 12 years of working with individuals and families, I have begun building a team of talented clinicians who are eager to help people live a fulfilling life. Rewired Health is currently accepting new clients for convenient, online therapy. Our team is trained to handle complex issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and much more. We are dedicated to building safety for our clients and helping them find the freedom and hope that comes with strong mental health.
Whether it's EMDR for trauma resolution or alcohol and substance use training, our team is committed to continued professional development and lifelong learning.
Life is messy, and we all need a safe space at times to talk through it. After 12 years of working with individuals and families, I have begun building a team of talented clinicians who are eager to help people live a fulfilling life. Rewired Health is currently accepting new clients for convenient, online therapy. Our team is trained to handle complex issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and much more. We are dedicated to building safety for our clients and helping them find the freedom and hope that comes with strong mental health.
(615) 640-3403 View (615) 640-3403
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Lauren Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066
Lauren uses EMDR, Parts Work, Somatic Experiencing, and Solution Focused Therapy as her main modalities to assist clients in their healing.
Lauren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her degree from Trevecca University in Nashville. Lauren offers holistic therapy for individuals through a trauma-focused lens. She strives to assist clients in creating change through positive regard, warmth, and safety. Lauren seeks to help clients who have experienced trauma, feel stuck, or struggle to find worth in themselves. She considers it an honor to accompany clients on their journey toward healing. In addition to providing therapy, Lauren is an AAMFT-approved Supervisor in training, under Dr. Laura Anderson, LMFT.
Lauren uses EMDR, Parts Work, Somatic Experiencing, and Solution Focused Therapy as her main modalities to assist clients in their healing.
Lauren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her degree from Trevecca University in Nashville. Lauren offers holistic therapy for individuals through a trauma-focused lens. She strives to assist clients in creating change through positive regard, warmth, and safety. Lauren seeks to help clients who have experienced trauma, feel stuck, or struggle to find worth in themselves. She considers it an honor to accompany clients on their journey toward healing. In addition to providing therapy, Lauren is an AAMFT-approved Supervisor in training, under Dr. Laura Anderson, LMFT.
(615) 908-2616 View (615) 908-2616
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Alexine Batts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC, PMH-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066
Waitlist for new clients
My primary treatment modality is EMDR, a therapy which helps heal the parts of your brain that have been injured by toxic stress, and allows you to develop a new and healthier outlook.
Life tends to pile on, and sometimes the stress gets to the point where it just feels toxic. We question everything, especially when the hurts from our past feel like they're a heavy shroud over our happiness and what we hope to accomplish. I firmly believe that it doesn't have to be this way; that healing and meeting whatever goals you set for your overall well-being can be possible with the right kind of support. I work from the perspective of 'what has happened to lead to this problem, and how can we work through it together?'
My primary treatment modality is EMDR, a therapy which helps heal the parts of your brain that have been injured by toxic stress, and allows you to develop a new and healthier outlook.
Life tends to pile on, and sometimes the stress gets to the point where it just feels toxic. We question everything, especially when the hurts from our past feel like they're a heavy shroud over our happiness and what we hope to accomplish. I firmly believe that it doesn't have to be this way; that healing and meeting whatever goals you set for your overall well-being can be possible with the right kind of support. I work from the perspective of 'what has happened to lead to this problem, and how can we work through it together?'
(615) 420-7376 View (615) 420-7376
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Mallory Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066
Training in EMDR, Brainspotting, TBRI, Theraplay, Circle of Security, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Regulation & Competency, and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy.
Change can be scary. Seeking help and support can be a big step. I will walk beside you through the journey from hard things to a life of hope and healing. There’s nothing more powerful than together. Hope and healing is possible. I am passionate about building trust and working with clients to set achievable goals to work towards together. I help children, adolescents, or adults, through learning regulation and coping skills using art, play, or other experiential means. If you are managing stress, anxiety, depression, need trauma processing, or need attachment work and support through adoption, please inquire.
Training in EMDR, Brainspotting, TBRI, Theraplay, Circle of Security, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Regulation & Competency, and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy.
Change can be scary. Seeking help and support can be a big step. I will walk beside you through the journey from hard things to a life of hope and healing. There’s nothing more powerful than together. Hope and healing is possible. I am passionate about building trust and working with clients to set achievable goals to work towards together. I help children, adolescents, or adults, through learning regulation and coping skills using art, play, or other experiential means. If you are managing stress, anxiety, depression, need trauma processing, or need attachment work and support through adoption, please inquire.
(615) 590-3160 View (615) 590-3160
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Crystal Fondren
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
Crystal has a vast knowledge and training in Evidence-Based Treatment models that include but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR).
Crystal Fondren is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Crystal believes in providing a safe space for her clients to feel comfortable to open up with her. She is an excellent listener and can provide a deep range of interventions ranging from psychoeducation to high-level trauma interventions and reprocessing. Crystal's approach to treatment incorporates exploration of thoughts and behavioral patterns leading to deeper self-awareness.
Crystal has a vast knowledge and training in Evidence-Based Treatment models that include but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR).
Crystal Fondren is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Crystal believes in providing a safe space for her clients to feel comfortable to open up with her. She is an excellent listener and can provide a deep range of interventions ranging from psychoeducation to high-level trauma interventions and reprocessing. Crystal's approach to treatment incorporates exploration of thoughts and behavioral patterns leading to deeper self-awareness.
(865) 345-5187 View (865) 345-5187
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April Bowen Harrison
LSPE, HSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066
I enjoy working with a variety of ages and have a passion for helping others with anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues (including postpartum), adjustment to life changes, and stress management. My approach includes cognitive-behavioral methods, EMDR, and mindfulness along with support and laughter.
I enjoy working with a variety of ages and have a passion for helping others with anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues (including postpartum), adjustment to life changes, and stress management. My approach includes cognitive-behavioral methods, EMDR, and mindfulness along with support and laughter.
(615) 510-1440 View (615) 510-1440
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Jamie Sheppard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, BSP
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
I achieve this through Brainspotting, EMDR, and traditional talk therapy.
Saturday Morning Appointments Available! Currently Accepting New Clients! My ideal client is someone who is searching for change and looking to build a life worth living! I believe that beauty can come from ashes, and no matter what your past may hold, it does not have to define your future possibilities.
I achieve this through Brainspotting, EMDR, and traditional talk therapy.
Saturday Morning Appointments Available! Currently Accepting New Clients! My ideal client is someone who is searching for change and looking to build a life worth living! I believe that beauty can come from ashes, and no matter what your past may hold, it does not have to define your future possibilities.
(615) 908-5259 View (615) 908-5259
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Teryl Fleming
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066
My therapeutic approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered, Psycho dynamic, experiential, Trauma Focus EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Art therapy and Sand tray therapy for adolescents as well as Adults.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I work with Adults and teens. I offer a creative, integrative,compassionate approach. I work with adults who are navigating life's everyday challenges and transitions (e.g., Anxiety/Depression, Self-worth, Career issues, Grief, Parenthood, Relationship issues Marriage/ Divorce and much more. I also, offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy) for Adults EMDR is not only used for PTSD but an array of clinical problems that can have positive life changing results. I work with teens to help with self esteem, social anxiety, ADHD, Autism and other concerns.
My therapeutic approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered, Psycho dynamic, experiential, Trauma Focus EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Art therapy and Sand tray therapy for adolescents as well as Adults.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I work with Adults and teens. I offer a creative, integrative,compassionate approach. I work with adults who are navigating life's everyday challenges and transitions (e.g., Anxiety/Depression, Self-worth, Career issues, Grief, Parenthood, Relationship issues Marriage/ Divorce and much more. I also, offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy) for Adults EMDR is not only used for PTSD but an array of clinical problems that can have positive life changing results. I work with teens to help with self esteem, social anxiety, ADHD, Autism and other concerns.
(615) 590-3303 View (615) 590-3303
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Rena Allgood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma Focused CBT and Attachment Theory.
At The Power of You Counseling, we focus on YOU. What are your goals for therapy? What do you want to change? How do you need help? Often, life happens and we lose ourselves. Or, life has happened and you have never found yourself. I am here to help you find you. There is no issue too big or too small. Everyone has something and it is not a competition about who has it worse. I often hear there are people out there with "real issues". Your issues are real and you deserve to heal. I am here to walk beside you. I want to support you on your journey. Let's figure this out together.
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma Focused CBT and Attachment Theory.
At The Power of You Counseling, we focus on YOU. What are your goals for therapy? What do you want to change? How do you need help? Often, life happens and we lose ourselves. Or, life has happened and you have never found yourself. I am here to help you find you. There is no issue too big or too small. Everyone has something and it is not a competition about who has it worse. I often hear there are people out there with "real issues". Your issues are real and you deserve to heal. I am here to walk beside you. I want to support you on your journey. Let's figure this out together.
(615) 880-9443 View (615) 880-9443
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Joy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
Joy Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2018. She earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Joy is very open-minded and accepting of people from all walks of life, as well as all gender identities and sexual orientations. She has always been drawn to help people who feel as if no one really understands them and what they have been through. Joy uses play therapy with children and teens to help them explore their concerns in a safe and fun environment. She uses CBT when working with adults and is trained in EMDR with clients of all ages.
Joy Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2018. She earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Joy is very open-minded and accepting of people from all walks of life, as well as all gender identities and sexual orientations. She has always been drawn to help people who feel as if no one really understands them and what they have been through. Joy uses play therapy with children and teens to help them explore their concerns in a safe and fun environment. She uses CBT when working with adults and is trained in EMDR with clients of all ages.
(615) 285-5649 View (615) 285-5649
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Mike Miciak
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
I also utilize proven treatment modalities such as EMDR and Image Transformation Therapy to help clients break free from negative emotions, behavioral patterns, and triggered stress responses.
Are you struggling with persistent thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that seem beyond your control? Do you feel trapped in repetitive cycles that you can’t escape? Many people turn to counseling to gain deeper insight into their experiences and discover ways to transform their lives. I specialize in helping adults create real, lasting change, enabling them to build the future they’ve always envisioned. My focus is on uncovering the root causes of your suffering and providing practical tools and techniques to help you overcome these challenges.
I also utilize proven treatment modalities such as EMDR and Image Transformation Therapy to help clients break free from negative emotions, behavioral patterns, and triggered stress responses.
Are you struggling with persistent thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that seem beyond your control? Do you feel trapped in repetitive cycles that you can’t escape? Many people turn to counseling to gain deeper insight into their experiences and discover ways to transform their lives. I specialize in helping adults create real, lasting change, enabling them to build the future they’ve always envisioned. My focus is on uncovering the root causes of your suffering and providing practical tools and techniques to help you overcome these challenges.
(615) 502-0548 View (615) 502-0548
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Kara Fedore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066  (Online Only)
Consider this - You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm. Have you been keeping others warm for far too long at the expense of yourself? Is it finally time to put YOU first? Whether you are struggling with things that have happened in your past, seek to have more fulfilling and lasting relationships, or simply just want to feel better than you did yesterday, I would be honored to walk beside you. I like to think of going to therapy as a scheduled time in your week to invest in yourself – it doesn’t mean that something is wrong with you. Rather, coming to therapy means something is RIGHT with you.
Consider this - You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm. Have you been keeping others warm for far too long at the expense of yourself? Is it finally time to put YOU first? Whether you are struggling with things that have happened in your past, seek to have more fulfilling and lasting relationships, or simply just want to feel better than you did yesterday, I would be honored to walk beside you. I like to think of going to therapy as a scheduled time in your week to invest in yourself – it doesn’t mean that something is wrong with you. Rather, coming to therapy means something is RIGHT with you.
(615) 784-5486 View (615) 784-5486
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Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center is an Elite Integrative Private Practice in Gallatin, TN and Virtual service. Serenity Offers Message Therapy, YOGA, Meditation Classes and much more for holistic healing. We are accepting new clients with insurance for only a few of our counselors and self pay. We are Conflict Resolution Specialist for Family Law/Juvinile/Criminal Courts and Reunification Specialist helping families find solutions. Our providers for COURT matters DO NOT accept insurance. If you find a counselor you like and they do NOT accept insurance we do provide a superbill for reimbursement and also have interns.
Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center is an Elite Integrative Private Practice in Gallatin, TN and Virtual service. Serenity Offers Message Therapy, YOGA, Meditation Classes and much more for holistic healing. We are accepting new clients with insurance for only a few of our counselors and self pay. We are Conflict Resolution Specialist for Family Law/Juvinile/Criminal Courts and Reunification Specialist helping families find solutions. Our providers for COURT matters DO NOT accept insurance. If you find a counselor you like and they do NOT accept insurance we do provide a superbill for reimbursement and also have interns.
(615) 551-5281 View (615) 551-5281
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Ben Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066
Many of my clients are young professionals who are seeking assistance managing emotions and dealing with change. This can involve: helping professionals navigate feelings of "imposture syndrome", understanding self apart from family, or assisting young professional manage feelings of stress, anxiety, or loneliness. Many clients like to involve their faith in session, while utilizing evidence based practices. I have experience working with many different age groups and backgrounds in many different settings. The majority of the people I serve include: Young Professionals, Men, and People of Faith.
Many of my clients are young professionals who are seeking assistance managing emotions and dealing with change. This can involve: helping professionals navigate feelings of "imposture syndrome", understanding self apart from family, or assisting young professional manage feelings of stress, anxiety, or loneliness. Many clients like to involve their faith in session, while utilizing evidence based practices. I have experience working with many different age groups and backgrounds in many different settings. The majority of the people I serve include: Young Professionals, Men, and People of Faith.
(615) 502-4942 View (615) 502-4942
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Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFT, LPC, CLC, Interns
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs
Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs
(629) 302-1426 View (629) 302-1426
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Tim D Lynch
Psychologist, PhD, DCEP, LLC
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
We are all on a challenging journey with COVID-19 + Traumas. Many clients seek short term relevant therapy for anxiety, career, life issues with loss of direction, sadness, & grief/loss. Others come with issue childhood, divorce, worries for their children. Spec goals to learn biofeedback, hypnosis, CBT+ ways to mgn stress, with Energy Psychology (Diplomat ACEP) yearly travels Guatemala with Rotary to serve/treat many orphans + families who suffer from multi-traumas + teaches in 3 Psy grad programs + provide exciting seminars internationally on cutting edge Tx for most relevant use of mindfulness, navigational skills for YOUR life.
We are all on a challenging journey with COVID-19 + Traumas. Many clients seek short term relevant therapy for anxiety, career, life issues with loss of direction, sadness, & grief/loss. Others come with issue childhood, divorce, worries for their children. Spec goals to learn biofeedback, hypnosis, CBT+ ways to mgn stress, with Energy Psychology (Diplomat ACEP) yearly travels Guatemala with Rotary to serve/treat many orphans + families who suffer from multi-traumas + teaches in 3 Psy grad programs + provide exciting seminars internationally on cutting edge Tx for most relevant use of mindfulness, navigational skills for YOUR life.
(615) 697-6446 View (615) 697-6446
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Joanna Dixon & Matters of the Heart Counseling,LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Gallatin, TN 37066
WHICH COUNSELOR IS FOR ME? Well, Let us HELP YOU! We have more than 20 counselors with different gifts and specializations! And, our goal, is to work ourselves out of a job. Plain and simple. We don't want to keep you forever in therapy, we want to help you get through the CRISIS or the troubles that started you looking for help, equip you with the tools to handle challenges on your own, and send you out to live your life in a healthier direction. A healthy person is hands down, the best referral source for a counselor!
WHICH COUNSELOR IS FOR ME? Well, Let us HELP YOU! We have more than 20 counselors with different gifts and specializations! And, our goal, is to work ourselves out of a job. Plain and simple. We don't want to keep you forever in therapy, we want to help you get through the CRISIS or the troubles that started you looking for help, equip you with the tools to handle challenges on your own, and send you out to live your life in a healthier direction. A healthy person is hands down, the best referral source for a counselor!
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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.