EMDR Therapists in Sewanee, TN
I utilize a variety of approaches, depending on what is needed, but I most often use EMDR and DBT skills, and draw from Polyvagal and Attachment theories.
Update: I am currently on maternity leave until mid-December! - I am passionate about providing a safe and welcoming space for people to receive support and heal. I care deeply about meeting clients where they are and tailoring sessions to their specific needs. In my work with clients, I strive to create a space in which we can become curious about patterns that are no longer working, and how they might have developed in the first place. I help people develop more effective ways of coping, and I support them in changing the ways they relate to themselves and others.
I utilize a variety of approaches, depending on what is needed, but I most often use EMDR and DBT skills, and draw from Polyvagal and Attachment theories.
Update: I am currently on maternity leave until mid-December! - I am passionate about providing a safe and welcoming space for people to receive support and heal. I care deeply about meeting clients where they are and tailoring sessions to their specific needs. In my work with clients, I strive to create a space in which we can become curious about patterns that are no longer working, and how they might have developed in the first place. I help people develop more effective ways of coping, and I support them in changing the ways they relate to themselves and others.
I utilize Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, which both assist in healing nervous system dysregulation, build resilience, support stress management and can be used for trauma resolution.
It is my hope to partner with you in learning how to first be with and then move through life's painful experiences in such a way that feels authentic to you. If you have unresolved grief, trauma or other barriers to your ability to thrive, I would love to join you in opening new doors to embodied and conscious living. I enjoy working with folks from most walks of life, those with body-based concerns such as chronic illness, chronic pain or difficult to diagnose physical symptoms that may be having an impact on mental health.
I utilize Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, which both assist in healing nervous system dysregulation, build resilience, support stress management and can be used for trauma resolution.
It is my hope to partner with you in learning how to first be with and then move through life's painful experiences in such a way that feels authentic to you. If you have unresolved grief, trauma or other barriers to your ability to thrive, I would love to join you in opening new doors to embodied and conscious living. I enjoy working with folks from most walks of life, those with body-based concerns such as chronic illness, chronic pain or difficult to diagnose physical symptoms that may be having an impact on mental health.
I am confident that my academic education and specialized training ( EMDR) combined with my life experience provide the insight and the tools needed to help others.
As an LPC, I will help you discover ways to heal, recover, and thrive. Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Maybe you are experiencing anxiety and need to learn ways to decrease anxiety? Have you survived a traumatic event or are surviving abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, or religious) and feel frozen or stuck or are getting triggered easily. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a pet, or something significant to you, we will work together to find ways for you to process your grief. This counseling space is a confidential and safe space for you to receive help for you to feel better. Please reach out.
I am confident that my academic education and specialized training ( EMDR) combined with my life experience provide the insight and the tools needed to help others.
As an LPC, I will help you discover ways to heal, recover, and thrive. Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Maybe you are experiencing anxiety and need to learn ways to decrease anxiety? Have you survived a traumatic event or are surviving abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, or religious) and feel frozen or stuck or are getting triggered easily. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a pet, or something significant to you, we will work together to find ways for you to process your grief. This counseling space is a confidential and safe space for you to receive help for you to feel better. Please reach out.
We all seek safety, health and happiness in our lives, sometimes supported by, and other times challenged by, our life experiences, relationships and larger environment. Life often provides many resources for safety, health and happiness. When our connection with these resources is somehow block or reduced, we can use a supportive, caring relationship to find our way through worries, depression, dependencies, grief, low self-esteem, relationship disturbances, and spiritual struggles.
We all seek safety, health and happiness in our lives, sometimes supported by, and other times challenged by, our life experiences, relationships and larger environment. Life often provides many resources for safety, health and happiness. When our connection with these resources is somehow block or reduced, we can use a supportive, caring relationship to find our way through worries, depression, dependencies, grief, low self-esteem, relationship disturbances, and spiritual struggles.
Therapy is hard. I want to create a space that is safe where you feel seen and heard to talk about the hard stuff. I use framework that supports individuals in all stages of life facing issues with relationship distress, grief and loss, depression or moodiness, trauma, anxiety, anger issues, self-defeating behaviors, or other life stressors.
Therapy is hard. I want to create a space that is safe where you feel seen and heard to talk about the hard stuff. I use framework that supports individuals in all stages of life facing issues with relationship distress, grief and loss, depression or moodiness, trauma, anxiety, anger issues, self-defeating behaviors, or other life stressors.
Online Therapists
Kevin Bolton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Along with traditional counseling techniques, I also offer EMDR treatment for trauma.
I work with clients from all walks of life. My prefered method of therapy is to get at the root cause of an issue and to provide symptom managment to decrease the impact of mental health issues for my clients.
Along with traditional counseling techniques, I also offer EMDR treatment for trauma.
I work with clients from all walks of life. My prefered method of therapy is to get at the root cause of an issue and to provide symptom managment to decrease the impact of mental health issues for my clients.
Nicki Sindle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, EMDR II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I use EMDR to help clients release trauma, fears, & stored pain from adverse experiences.
Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make personal improvements in lifestyle choices & relationships. I aim to provide an emotionally safe and caring environment for clients to make the positive changes they wish for. It brings me joy to see clients grow and achieve goals .
I use EMDR to help clients release trauma, fears, & stored pain from adverse experiences.
Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make personal improvements in lifestyle choices & relationships. I aim to provide an emotionally safe and caring environment for clients to make the positive changes they wish for. It brings me joy to see clients grow and achieve goals .
Haley Kisner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, TLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I utilize trauma-informed and attachment-based practices such as EMDR, IFS/parts work, somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Has traditional talk therapy fallen short in helping you find the root of the issues you repeatedly face? Are you struggling to understand and change the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and disconnected? You may be struggling to navigate relationships, battle loud negative self-talk, or experience debilitating feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment. If these experiences sound all too familiar, you're in the right place. I aim to equip my clients with the skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, navigate relationship struggles, and heal their trauma from the root.
I utilize trauma-informed and attachment-based practices such as EMDR, IFS/parts work, somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Has traditional talk therapy fallen short in helping you find the root of the issues you repeatedly face? Are you struggling to understand and change the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and disconnected? You may be struggling to navigate relationships, battle loud negative self-talk, or experience debilitating feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment. If these experiences sound all too familiar, you're in the right place. I aim to equip my clients with the skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, navigate relationship struggles, and heal their trauma from the root.
Dave Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS, NCC, MA, EMDR, BSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I specialize in helping adults (age 18 and up) suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma using EMDR, Brainspotting, and other evidence based approaches.
My typical client feels drained at the end of each day due to anxiety or trauma. Trying to appear “normal” can be a full time job if your mind is constantly racing and you haven’t had a good night’s sleep in a long time. Maybe you are tired of overreacting to those around you or you think you just have to live with the trauma of past events.
I specialize in helping adults (age 18 and up) suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma using EMDR, Brainspotting, and other evidence based approaches.
My typical client feels drained at the end of each day due to anxiety or trauma. Trying to appear “normal” can be a full time job if your mind is constantly racing and you haven’t had a good night’s sleep in a long time. Maybe you are tired of overreacting to those around you or you think you just have to live with the trauma of past events.
Debra Knight Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
I also utilize EMDR and am Certified in Brainspotting, used for trauma, anxiety, grief, and other problems.
Is anxiety getting the best of you? Are you feeling depressed, with low energy and motivation? Or, could it be that your most important relationships are suffering from a lack of emotional connection, with frequent arguments or stony silence? We all have times in life where things may not be going the way we envision, but if you feel stuck in a bad place, there is hope. Many people find therapy helps to get them back on track. It can be a bit scary to think about taking this step, but it can make a difference.
I also utilize EMDR and am Certified in Brainspotting, used for trauma, anxiety, grief, and other problems.
Is anxiety getting the best of you? Are you feeling depressed, with low energy and motivation? Or, could it be that your most important relationships are suffering from a lack of emotional connection, with frequent arguments or stony silence? We all have times in life where things may not be going the way we envision, but if you feel stuck in a bad place, there is hope. Many people find therapy helps to get them back on track. It can be a bit scary to think about taking this step, but it can make a difference.
My approach is using a technique called EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an evidence based, worldwide treatment for trauma.
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. That knowledge is what led me to become a therapist ... how effective and life-changing therapy can be. I start where you, the client, are and we make a treatment plan together to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We will develop a working hypothesis that may change over time as new information is obtained. Many mental health issues begin with an event and the mental health issue, be it anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, unrelated phobia, facial tic, chronic pain, avoidant behavior, dysfunctional relationship pattern, stress and/or insomnia is the resulting symptom.
My approach is using a technique called EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an evidence based, worldwide treatment for trauma.
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. That knowledge is what led me to become a therapist ... how effective and life-changing therapy can be. I start where you, the client, are and we make a treatment plan together to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We will develop a working hypothesis that may change over time as new information is obtained. Many mental health issues begin with an event and the mental health issue, be it anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, unrelated phobia, facial tic, chronic pain, avoidant behavior, dysfunctional relationship pattern, stress and/or insomnia is the resulting symptom.
Dr. Lar'Mara Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Waitlist for new clients
We use proven evidence-based practice interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused treatments such as eye movement desensitization & reprocessing ( EMDR), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Scenic City Therapy, LLC. specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms with individuals, couples, and groups. Dr. Henderson has worked with active-duty military and veteran populations over the past 20 years and offers an inclusive environment sensitive to the unique needs of this population.
We use proven evidence-based practice interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused treatments such as eye movement desensitization & reprocessing ( EMDR), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Scenic City Therapy, LLC. specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms with individuals, couples, and groups. Dr. Henderson has worked with active-duty military and veteran populations over the past 20 years and offers an inclusive environment sensitive to the unique needs of this population.
Some of those tools include animal assisted therapy, TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, Mindfulness, CBT etc.
I believe that everyone has the ability within their self to reach their highest potential. I believe that past experiences or negative messages we have received can cause us to lose our way. I want to help people find their way to their highest potential. I am a very caring considerate person but I can also be very direct. If you are someone who is ready to work hard to be the best you, you can be then we will do well together.
Some of those tools include animal assisted therapy, TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, Mindfulness, CBT etc.
I believe that everyone has the ability within their self to reach their highest potential. I believe that past experiences or negative messages we have received can cause us to lose our way. I want to help people find their way to their highest potential. I am a very caring considerate person but I can also be very direct. If you are someone who is ready to work hard to be the best you, you can be then we will do well together.
I often use EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing; I have completed levels 1 and 2 and 40 hours of advanced training), IFS (internal family systems), EFT (emotionally focused therapy), and my trusty companion, Chaucy (therapy dog) to assist in you.
The path to healing is learning to love yourself well. I use love, compassion, curiosity and insight to help guide you on a journey to internal healing and peace. I am doing both in person and video therapy at this time.
I often use EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing; I have completed levels 1 and 2 and 40 hours of advanced training), IFS (internal family systems), EFT (emotionally focused therapy), and my trusty companion, Chaucy (therapy dog) to assist in you.
The path to healing is learning to love yourself well. I use love, compassion, curiosity and insight to help guide you on a journey to internal healing and peace. I am doing both in person and video therapy at this time.
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.
Renee Lackey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, LPC, MHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I often use EMDR and work with children affected by divorce, grief, child sexual abuse, anxiety, and trauma.
Is your child struggling with a lot of "what if" questions, perfectionism, fears, yelling or hitting, trouble with peers, trouble sleeping, clinginess, withdrawn, angry, or mean to others? As a parent, you may feel exhausted, lose patience, unsure of how to help, or want another perspective. I work with your child and family to provide a path for personal growth, learn healthy coping skills, build a stronger connection, improve communication, resolve conflicts, and have fun! Parents will learn how to co-regulate and manage challenging behaviors. I meet your child and family where you are to move toward healing and understanding.
I often use EMDR and work with children affected by divorce, grief, child sexual abuse, anxiety, and trauma.
Is your child struggling with a lot of "what if" questions, perfectionism, fears, yelling or hitting, trouble with peers, trouble sleeping, clinginess, withdrawn, angry, or mean to others? As a parent, you may feel exhausted, lose patience, unsure of how to help, or want another perspective. I work with your child and family to provide a path for personal growth, learn healthy coping skills, build a stronger connection, improve communication, resolve conflicts, and have fun! Parents will learn how to co-regulate and manage challenging behaviors. I meet your child and family where you are to move toward healing and understanding.
Mary Margaret Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, MHSP, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
I have extensive training in trauma informed care, IFS, EMDR and Brainspotting.
It isn't easy to ask for help. It’s easy to get discouraged in life, and in relationships. It’s hard to break patterns that keep us stuck and to move past the pain and anxieties we face. With an integrative approach to therapy, I help clients break destructive patterns, heal wounds, develop better coping strategies, improve relational skills, and gain richer understanding of themselves and others. The common challenges I work with include: sexual intimacy. codependency, anxiety, infidelity, loss, personality growth, trauma, family conflict, parenting, eating disorders, spiritual abuse and Christian spiritual direction.
I have extensive training in trauma informed care, IFS, EMDR and Brainspotting.
It isn't easy to ask for help. It’s easy to get discouraged in life, and in relationships. It’s hard to break patterns that keep us stuck and to move past the pain and anxieties we face. With an integrative approach to therapy, I help clients break destructive patterns, heal wounds, develop better coping strategies, improve relational skills, and gain richer understanding of themselves and others. The common challenges I work with include: sexual intimacy. codependency, anxiety, infidelity, loss, personality growth, trauma, family conflict, parenting, eating disorders, spiritual abuse and Christian spiritual direction.
My practice is trauma based and I offer EMDR to help deal with the trauma in the lives of my clients.
I am a licensed professional counselor who works with adults using cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, with a focus on somatic and experiential approaches to treatment as well. My passion is to help people who have spent their lives helping others.
My practice is trauma based and I offer EMDR to help deal with the trauma in the lives of my clients.
I am a licensed professional counselor who works with adults using cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, with a focus on somatic and experiential approaches to treatment as well. My passion is to help people who have spent their lives helping others.
Jennifer Pascual
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Using evidence-based practice to guide interventions, I am highly trained in Prepare/Enrich couples therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and I am EMDR trained.
I am a Licensed Master's Social Worker and have 20 years of experience with TN Department of Children's Services including extensive training, knowledge, and experience in working with children, couples, and families healing from trauma, abuse, and addiction. It is a sacred experience to hear, believe, and understand my client's experience. I enjoy working with couples and helping them gain new perspectives. Using a practical approach to behavior change, I am committed to helping my clients reach their goals for healthy minds and spirits.
Using evidence-based practice to guide interventions, I am highly trained in Prepare/Enrich couples therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and I am EMDR trained.
I am a Licensed Master's Social Worker and have 20 years of experience with TN Department of Children's Services including extensive training, knowledge, and experience in working with children, couples, and families healing from trauma, abuse, and addiction. It is a sacred experience to hear, believe, and understand my client's experience. I enjoy working with couples and helping them gain new perspectives. Using a practical approach to behavior change, I am committed to helping my clients reach their goals for healthy minds and spirits.
I specialize in early addiction recovery support, grief and trauma counseling along with PTSD of all kinds including combat trauma. I am EMDR trained and also work with chronic pain patients to help reduce or eliminate pain through a specific EMDR protocol.
I specialize in early addiction recovery support, grief and trauma counseling along with PTSD of all kinds including combat trauma. I am EMDR trained and also work with chronic pain patients to help reduce or eliminate pain through a specific EMDR protocol.
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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.