EMDR Therapists in Lenoir City, TN

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Michelle Portman Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lenoir City, TN 37771
Waitlist for new clients
I offer therapy utilizing Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) ; Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness.
My clients often are experiencing a life that feels without meaning and control. A life that is filled with chronic stress. This stress results from conflict in our relationships and multiple roles in life. At other times,this stress is residue from unresolved life events that have depleted the ability to see through a lens of love. Life then naturally becomes driven by fear. If you are seeking to learn a way to create a life that feels worth living, despite any circumstance. I can teach you the way. The majority of my clients are experiencing anxiety, anger and depression in their daily life.
I offer therapy utilizing Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) ; Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness.
My clients often are experiencing a life that feels without meaning and control. A life that is filled with chronic stress. This stress results from conflict in our relationships and multiple roles in life. At other times,this stress is residue from unresolved life events that have depleted the ability to see through a lens of love. Life then naturally becomes driven by fear. If you are seeking to learn a way to create a life that feels worth living, despite any circumstance. I can teach you the way. The majority of my clients are experiencing anxiety, anger and depression in their daily life.
(865) 269-6125 View (865) 269-6125
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Kendra Hart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP, LADAC 2
Verified Verified
Lenoir City, TN 37771
I am also licensed in substance use counseling and use EMDR, CBT, DBT and Solution Focused Therapy.
Life has brought you here and I believe it is for a reason. Are you ready to start your journey towards healing? I think you are! You have been suffering long enough. Whether you have been tormented by your anxiety, oppressed by your depression, lost in your addiction or felt unsafe from your trauma, I am here to help. Is anger or other uncomfortable emotions controlling your life? Maybe it's the deep pain from the sadness of losing someone you love? Do you want help to stop those racing thoughts? Or maybe you just feel stuck and unmotivated? You are certainly not alone and there are ways to help overcome your struggles.
I am also licensed in substance use counseling and use EMDR, CBT, DBT and Solution Focused Therapy.
Life has brought you here and I believe it is for a reason. Are you ready to start your journey towards healing? I think you are! You have been suffering long enough. Whether you have been tormented by your anxiety, oppressed by your depression, lost in your addiction or felt unsafe from your trauma, I am here to help. Is anger or other uncomfortable emotions controlling your life? Maybe it's the deep pain from the sadness of losing someone you love? Do you want help to stop those racing thoughts? Or maybe you just feel stuck and unmotivated? You are certainly not alone and there are ways to help overcome your struggles.
(865) 217-2508 View (865) 217-2508
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Mary Helen Lyle-Joiner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lenoir City, TN 37772
Effective therapy calls for thoughtful approaches to suit your specific needs. I offer evidence based interventions and tools to build a safe, whole, and happy life. With mindful care, I help clients work through issues related to: anxiety, depression, trauma, violence, abuse, self-esteem, behavioral issues,anger management, reactive attachment, sexual maladaptive behavior, impulse control. I have over a decade of experience in mental health.
Effective therapy calls for thoughtful approaches to suit your specific needs. I offer evidence based interventions and tools to build a safe, whole, and happy life. With mindful care, I help clients work through issues related to: anxiety, depression, trauma, violence, abuse, self-esteem, behavioral issues,anger management, reactive attachment, sexual maladaptive behavior, impulse control. I have over a decade of experience in mental health.
(865) 816-3166 View (865) 816-3166
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Regina Reed-Davis Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Lenoir City, TN 37771
FOCUS: Trauma Recovery, Divorce Recovery, Relationship Counseling, Emotionally Focused Counseling. I am trained in The Gottman Method for Relationship therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for trauma, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, Christian counseling, and Prepare & Enrich Premarital Counseling.
FOCUS: Trauma Recovery, Divorce Recovery, Relationship Counseling, Emotionally Focused Counseling. I am trained in The Gottman Method for Relationship therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for trauma, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, Christian counseling, and Prepare & Enrich Premarital Counseling.
(865) 309-5044 View (865) 309-5044
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Shannon McBride
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lenoir City, TN 37771  (Online Only)
One of the things life has taught me is to not believe everything you think because our mind can really play tricks on us. There is hope even when you think there is none. There are solutions even when you cannot see them, because you have more power than you know.
One of the things life has taught me is to not believe everything you think because our mind can really play tricks on us. There is hope even when you think there is none. There are solutions even when you cannot see them, because you have more power than you know.
(865) 324-0783 View (865) 324-0783
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Esmilsa Alford-Christian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lenoir City, TN 37771  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting clients at this time! Seeking help can be scary, but the decision to initiate therapy is an important step. Often, we struggle in silence, feeling alone, overwhelmed with depression & anxiety.
Not accepting clients at this time! Seeking help can be scary, but the decision to initiate therapy is an important step. Often, we struggle in silence, feeling alone, overwhelmed with depression & anxiety.
(865) 213-9120 View (865) 213-9120

More Therapists Nearby

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Alexander Jose Velez
Pre-Licensed Professional, t-LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I primarily use a combination of evidence based treatment approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR Therapy to deliver a unique and personalized approach to therapy.
Although my background is in trauma, I have clinical experience and training in assisting all people in dealing with the variety of life struggles. We all face different challenges in life and respond to them in our own ways. As such, each approach in treatment should be unique and person centered. My goal is to help each person along their journey in processing and overcoming their unique challenges so that they can thrive on their own.
I primarily use a combination of evidence based treatment approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR Therapy to deliver a unique and personalized approach to therapy.
Although my background is in trauma, I have clinical experience and training in assisting all people in dealing with the variety of life struggles. We all face different challenges in life and respond to them in our own ways. As such, each approach in treatment should be unique and person centered. My goal is to help each person along their journey in processing and overcoming their unique challenges so that they can thrive on their own.
(865) 505-8113 View (865) 505-8113
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Jessica Kyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37934
Jessica utilizes multiple treatment approaches based on the client's individual needs, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Jessica Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider qualification (LPC-MHSP) with 5 years of experience. Jessica is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address challenges to live a better and more meaningful life. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, behavioral issues in children, and major life changes. Jessica completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Milligan University. Her personal mental health experiences coupled with her education and professional experience enable her to give clients the support they seek.
Jessica utilizes multiple treatment approaches based on the client's individual needs, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Jessica Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider qualification (LPC-MHSP) with 5 years of experience. Jessica is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address challenges to live a better and more meaningful life. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, behavioral issues in children, and major life changes. Jessica completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Milligan University. Her personal mental health experiences coupled with her education and professional experience enable her to give clients the support they seek.
(865) 518-4165 View (865) 518-4165
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Ann O'Connor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37932
Waitlist for new clients
I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT, EMDR and the Gottman approach for couples.
Do you feel stuck? Do you struggle with low energy or emotional ups and downs? Are you struggling with your partner or children in this internet-driven era? Life can be hard. Even the most resilient person can struggle, and experience declining emotional & physical health. I would like to help you have more effective relationships, reduce your stress and develop coping skills. I have been privileged to work as a licensed psychologist in Tennessee for 30 years. While I welcome all clients, I integrate faith-based principles with sound psychological strategies if that is important to you.
I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT, EMDR and the Gottman approach for couples.
Do you feel stuck? Do you struggle with low energy or emotional ups and downs? Are you struggling with your partner or children in this internet-driven era? Life can be hard. Even the most resilient person can struggle, and experience declining emotional & physical health. I would like to help you have more effective relationships, reduce your stress and develop coping skills. I have been privileged to work as a licensed psychologist in Tennessee for 30 years. While I welcome all clients, I integrate faith-based principles with sound psychological strategies if that is important to you.
(865) 302-3434 View (865) 302-3434
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Down To Earth Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Farragut, TN 37934
Our clinicians provide services using EMDR, CBT, DBT, AAIT and EFT modalities.
Down To Earth Services is actively accepting new clients for medication management and counseling services! Sometimes, no matter how independent we are, we need help. We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms through outpatient therapy sessions and medication management. We have a "down to earth" group of people who you will find to be genuine and transparent. We currently offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, medication management and group therapy sessions.
Our clinicians provide services using EMDR, CBT, DBT, AAIT and EFT modalities.
Down To Earth Services is actively accepting new clients for medication management and counseling services! Sometimes, no matter how independent we are, we need help. We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms through outpatient therapy sessions and medication management. We have a "down to earth" group of people who you will find to be genuine and transparent. We currently offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, medication management and group therapy sessions.
(865) 375-0786 View (865) 375-0786
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Joe Mixon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I specialize in inner healing by using Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other trauma-informed approaches.
You’ve reached the point in your where you know that you need something else but what? There are so many paths to healing that it’s overwhelming  You know that inner healing is essential, but the mindfulness apps and counting to ten aren’t addressing the issues as promised by the experts on podcasts. You want to uncover the root of the big emotions within. You know the things that have helped in the past but just coping isn’t enough.
I specialize in inner healing by using Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other trauma-informed approaches.
You’ve reached the point in your where you know that you need something else but what? There are so many paths to healing that it’s overwhelming  You know that inner healing is essential, but the mindfulness apps and counting to ten aren’t addressing the issues as promised by the experts on podcasts. You want to uncover the root of the big emotions within. You know the things that have helped in the past but just coping isn’t enough.
(865) 217-2562 View (865) 217-2562
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Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD, BCB
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and hypnosis.
Are you struggling with trauma, addiction, anxiety, or a phobia? As a Health Psychologist, I will help you heal and thrive by relying on proven psychological therapies. I firmly believe in each individual's capacity to overcome obstacles, particularly when provided with the right support to achieve their goals. Fostering a supportive relationship, I am committed to assisting you in alleviating suffering, recovering from past traumas, fostering positive neurological changes, and enhancing overall well-being. Collaboratively, we will delve into the core of your concerns and work towards creating a more fulfilling life.
I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and hypnosis.
Are you struggling with trauma, addiction, anxiety, or a phobia? As a Health Psychologist, I will help you heal and thrive by relying on proven psychological therapies. I firmly believe in each individual's capacity to overcome obstacles, particularly when provided with the right support to achieve their goals. Fostering a supportive relationship, I am committed to assisting you in alleviating suffering, recovering from past traumas, fostering positive neurological changes, and enhancing overall well-being. Collaboratively, we will delve into the core of your concerns and work towards creating a more fulfilling life.
(480) 485-2101 View (480) 485-2101
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Jennifer Schariter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I have worked successfully with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, and family systems. I am skilled in working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, adoptions, foster care, trauma, and abuse. I will help you regain a sense of hope, help create manageable solutions, and aid you in processing trauma, with the goal of achieving a better quality of life. I am person-centered, skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I do not take insurance; however, eligible individuals may qualify for a financial assistance program for access to treatment.
I have worked successfully with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, and family systems. I am skilled in working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, adoptions, foster care, trauma, and abuse. I will help you regain a sense of hope, help create manageable solutions, and aid you in processing trauma, with the goal of achieving a better quality of life. I am person-centered, skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I do not take insurance; however, eligible individuals may qualify for a financial assistance program for access to treatment.
(865) 658-8973 View (865) 658-8973
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Karen Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
If you are seeking relief from the effects of grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, or if you are searching for a deeper meaning in your life, consider allowing me to assist you. I have 25 + years of experience, I frequently use EMDR which is very helpful with the above concerns, and I have a holistic approach meaning attention to the mind/body/spirit as well. We all want better and more meaningful lives, and I would be honored to help you achieve your goals! As Carl Jung said, "It is the privilege of a lifetime to become who you truly are."
If you are seeking relief from the effects of grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, or if you are searching for a deeper meaning in your life, consider allowing me to assist you. I have 25 + years of experience, I frequently use EMDR which is very helpful with the above concerns, and I have a holistic approach meaning attention to the mind/body/spirit as well. We all want better and more meaningful lives, and I would be honored to help you achieve your goals! As Carl Jung said, "It is the privilege of a lifetime to become who you truly are."
(615) 502-0605 View (615) 502-0605
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Carol Omos Crawley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farragut, TN 37934  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I draw on a variety of modalities including EMDR, DBT, Schema Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment Theory, The Gottman Method, Integrative Christian Counseling and mindfulness practices to create a customized treatment plan that is both effective and empowering.
My focus is working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, first responders, and couples looking to recover from infidelity. I see individuals as well as couples and if appropriate, will alternate seeing a couple together and then separately for individual sessions. I use an integrative approach that combines evidence-based practices with a personalized, holistic perspective. Whether you are struggling with infidelity, trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I am here to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and develop the skills and tools you need to achieve your goals.
I draw on a variety of modalities including EMDR, DBT, Schema Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment Theory, The Gottman Method, Integrative Christian Counseling and mindfulness practices to create a customized treatment plan that is both effective and empowering.
My focus is working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, first responders, and couples looking to recover from infidelity. I see individuals as well as couples and if appropriate, will alternate seeing a couple together and then separately for individual sessions. I use an integrative approach that combines evidence-based practices with a personalized, holistic perspective. Whether you are struggling with infidelity, trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I am here to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and develop the skills and tools you need to achieve your goals.
(865) 509-9254 View (865) 509-9254
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Alex Ruh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Farragut, TN 37934  (Online Only)
I have advanced training in DBT, EMDR, and Somatic therapy.
I'm extremely passionate about helping others live to their truest potential. Life has a way of putting many of us in a chronic fight or flight mode, and I strive to bring people back to their space of equilibrium. That place you go when you close your eyes and think about a life without as much chaos doesn't have to be a mere daydream, we can work together to make it reality.
I have advanced training in DBT, EMDR, and Somatic therapy.
I'm extremely passionate about helping others live to their truest potential. Life has a way of putting many of us in a chronic fight or flight mode, and I strive to bring people back to their space of equilibrium. That place you go when you close your eyes and think about a life without as much chaos doesn't have to be a mere daydream, we can work together to make it reality.
(865) 910-8491 View (865) 910-8491
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Lynn Milora Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37934  (Online Only)
I specialize in EMDR, a comprehensive, effective and highly researched therapy.
Life can be stressful, and even oftentimes overwhelming. Stressors and trauma can impact our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our physical and emotional health. I believe the mind has the innate capacity to heal. Therapy can provide the key to unlocking our own power to make positive changes, improving how we respond to life's challenges. The process of change and emotional growth is one that starts with the initial step of reaching out. Therapy can provide a safe, confidential, judgement free environment to explore how to manage stress and live life fully.
I specialize in EMDR, a comprehensive, effective and highly researched therapy.
Life can be stressful, and even oftentimes overwhelming. Stressors and trauma can impact our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our physical and emotional health. I believe the mind has the innate capacity to heal. Therapy can provide the key to unlocking our own power to make positive changes, improving how we respond to life's challenges. The process of change and emotional growth is one that starts with the initial step of reaching out. Therapy can provide a safe, confidential, judgement free environment to explore how to manage stress and live life fully.
(865) 745-0782 View (865) 745-0782
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Brett Gleason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Farragut, TN 37934
I have training in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT) and EMDR.
I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral issues including those who come from hard places and have experienced various types of trauma. I operate from an attachment perspective to help children, parents and families strengthen their relationships to get their deepest needs met. Being an adoptive father I have a particular heart for adoption and foster care.
I have training in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT) and EMDR.
I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral issues including those who come from hard places and have experienced various types of trauma. I operate from an attachment perspective to help children, parents and families strengthen their relationships to get their deepest needs met. Being an adoptive father I have a particular heart for adoption and foster care.
(865) 240-2253 View (865) 240-2253
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Amy L Dilworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, AS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I use EMDR, Expressive Arts, movement, and other techniques.
I serve individuals who have encountered trauma in their lives. They typically struggle with getting easily triggered and being in fight, flight or freeze mode a lot of the time. It often feels like anxiety so many of my clients come in saying they suffer with anxiety. Many of my clients also struggle with making decisions.
I use EMDR, Expressive Arts, movement, and other techniques.
I serve individuals who have encountered trauma in their lives. They typically struggle with getting easily triggered and being in fight, flight or freeze mode a lot of the time. It often feels like anxiety so many of my clients come in saying they suffer with anxiety. Many of my clients also struggle with making decisions.
(865) 346-6015 View (865) 346-6015
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Laura Catherine Eddlemon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR, PET, ICBT & EXRP.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field I strive to provide informed and evidence based treatment to clients of diverse backgrounds in a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Therapy is a unique experience in which we can create the space that we don't often make for ourselves otherwise to stay with and explore our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult and I truly value the positive feedback my clients have provided regarding their feelings of comfort and safety in their work with me.
EMDR, PET, ICBT & EXRP.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field I strive to provide informed and evidence based treatment to clients of diverse backgrounds in a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Therapy is a unique experience in which we can create the space that we don't often make for ourselves otherwise to stay with and explore our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult and I truly value the positive feedback my clients have provided regarding their feelings of comfort and safety in their work with me.
(865) 761-3319 View (865) 761-3319

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.