EMDR Therapists in Conroe, TX

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Marla Neely
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77301
In addition to talk therapy, I am trained in EMDR to address trauma, PIT training by Pia Melody to address co-dependency and relationships and expressive arts to provide experiential methods of expression.
After 30 years as an occupational therapist helping individuals overcome physical challenges, I returned to school to pursue my desire to become a licensed counselor. I believe that mental health is as important as physical ability and that it is never too late to pursue a dream. I believe that asking for help is a sign of strength rather than one of weakness.
In addition to talk therapy, I am trained in EMDR to address trauma, PIT training by Pia Melody to address co-dependency and relationships and expressive arts to provide experiential methods of expression.
After 30 years as an occupational therapist helping individuals overcome physical challenges, I returned to school to pursue my desire to become a licensed counselor. I believe that mental health is as important as physical ability and that it is never too late to pursue a dream. I believe that asking for help is a sign of strength rather than one of weakness.
(936) 243-5114 View (936) 243-5114
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April Nefe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77301
I draw upon a diverse range of counseling strategies to ensure personalized support using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, IFS and EMDR.
Hi, I'm April, a professional specializing in anxiety, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am well-versed in trauma-informed care and have received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). My practice is tailored to individuals aged 18 and above, and I possess a particular expertise in working with neurodiverse clients, including those with Autism and ADHD. My background includes a Master's degree in Education/Counseling, and I bring 14 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher to my counseling work.
I draw upon a diverse range of counseling strategies to ensure personalized support using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, IFS and EMDR.
Hi, I'm April, a professional specializing in anxiety, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am well-versed in trauma-informed care and have received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). My practice is tailored to individuals aged 18 and above, and I possess a particular expertise in working with neurodiverse clients, including those with Autism and ADHD. My background includes a Master's degree in Education/Counseling, and I bring 14 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher to my counseling work.
(936) 220-3239 View (936) 220-3239
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Ashley F Ward-Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Dr. Ashley Ward, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment so you can rediscover your strengths. I am EMDR-trained and CBT certified.
Hi, my name is Dr. Ashley Ward, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment so you can rediscover your strengths. I am EMDR-trained and CBT certified.
(281) 532-8494 View (281) 532-8494
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Michel R. Stamper, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77301
Talk tberapies, EMDR, guided meditation, self calming exercises.
My focus is to help provide peace, lower stressful anxiety, depression and other areas of discomfort and build self-confidence. Life is needs to be happy and easily adjustable. Therapies and techniques/modalities are used to help relieve the unwanted self-defeating negative thoughts. Positive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused therapies plus more are utilized to help replace the old with new creative life goals. Equine Assisted, Sand Tray and talk therapies will help to recreate new thoughts and feelings: EMDR, guided meditation; self calming; and recognizing self defeating thoughts all spiritually based.
Talk tberapies, EMDR, guided meditation, self calming exercises.
My focus is to help provide peace, lower stressful anxiety, depression and other areas of discomfort and build self-confidence. Life is needs to be happy and easily adjustable. Therapies and techniques/modalities are used to help relieve the unwanted self-defeating negative thoughts. Positive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused therapies plus more are utilized to help replace the old with new creative life goals. Equine Assisted, Sand Tray and talk therapies will help to recreate new thoughts and feelings: EMDR, guided meditation; self calming; and recognizing self defeating thoughts all spiritually based.
(832) 305-5983 View (832) 305-5983
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Amber L Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77384  (Online Only)
The treatment approaches I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eclectic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with Veterans and Active Duty Service Members as well as others who have faced traumatic events of all sorts during their deployments, in their childhood or adult lives. This experience has deeply informed my practice, and I specialize in trauma-focused approaches with those in need.
The treatment approaches I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eclectic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with Veterans and Active Duty Service Members as well as others who have faced traumatic events of all sorts during their deployments, in their childhood or adult lives. This experience has deeply informed my practice, and I specialize in trauma-focused approaches with those in need.
(936) 230-8852 View (936) 230-8852
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Capstone Connect-- Rise and Shine
LPC Associate, MEd, CSC, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304
With this mindset, I counsel using an integrative approach with Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and Child Centered Play Therapy.
Hello! I AM Iesha Sylvester, a Counselor who Cares! Are you struggling to manage the stresses or changes in work/school, marriage, family? Are you at a place in life where you seem out of balance? Are you stuck in an unwanted pattern? Are you tired of your past repeating itself? Well, I am here to meet you where you are to help you get to where YOU want to BE! As a professional helper, I have served as an educator and certified school counselor for over 17 years. I have educated and counseled individuals: children/adolescents/adults and families with a dedicated heart with the goal to help everyone be their best.
With this mindset, I counsel using an integrative approach with Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and Child Centered Play Therapy.
Hello! I AM Iesha Sylvester, a Counselor who Cares! Are you struggling to manage the stresses or changes in work/school, marriage, family? Are you at a place in life where you seem out of balance? Are you stuck in an unwanted pattern? Are you tired of your past repeating itself? Well, I am here to meet you where you are to help you get to where YOU want to BE! As a professional helper, I have served as an educator and certified school counselor for over 17 years. I have educated and counseled individuals: children/adolescents/adults and families with a dedicated heart with the goal to help everyone be their best.
(936) 226-0194 View (936) 226-0194
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Capstone Magnolia Soul Care
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304
Through authentic connection and visualization processing utilizing EMDR, which helps neutralizes high emotional voltage memories, let's get you on the road to a freer you.
Hi I'm Lisa Wooldridge, whether you're seeking a healthier mindset, a better communication ability with your spouse or others, processing emotional pain, trauma processing, a better marital relationship, or simply desiring a balanced life. Having the right support system makes a major difference in how you handle life's difficulties. I am here to help you assess your current situation, clarify your goals, and create a roadmap to getting where you want to be in life.
Through authentic connection and visualization processing utilizing EMDR, which helps neutralizes high emotional voltage memories, let's get you on the road to a freer you.
Hi I'm Lisa Wooldridge, whether you're seeking a healthier mindset, a better communication ability with your spouse or others, processing emotional pain, trauma processing, a better marital relationship, or simply desiring a balanced life. Having the right support system makes a major difference in how you handle life's difficulties. I am here to help you assess your current situation, clarify your goals, and create a roadmap to getting where you want to be in life.
(281) 603-9215 View (281) 603-9215
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Brianna Dorris
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77303  (Online Only)
I work from a relational, person-centered and psychodynamic framework, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR) and parts work.
Life is hard. All of us deserve someone in our corner helping us navigate it. That is my hope to be for you. I offer trauma-informed therapy to a wide range of populations and ages. My focus is working with those with childhood trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, relationship dysfunction, and chronic illnesses. I've been honored to have clinical experience working with combat veterans and their spouses, first responders, teen survivors of sex trafficking, and victims of childhood abuse. In addition to providing virtual therapy, I work in the Mental Health department at a county jail.
I work from a relational, person-centered and psychodynamic framework, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR) and parts work.
Life is hard. All of us deserve someone in our corner helping us navigate it. That is my hope to be for you. I offer trauma-informed therapy to a wide range of populations and ages. My focus is working with those with childhood trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, relationship dysfunction, and chronic illnesses. I've been honored to have clinical experience working with combat veterans and their spouses, first responders, teen survivors of sex trafficking, and victims of childhood abuse. In addition to providing virtual therapy, I work in the Mental Health department at a county jail.
(936) 245-8417 View (936) 245-8417
Cynthia Ann Traylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CART
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77304  (Online Only)
Using EMDR, together, we can work to give you the tools necessary for nurturing personal growth and to help you, cross that busy street.
Have you ever seen a turtle trying to cross a busy street, with Its head bobbing in-and-out of its shell as the cars whiz by? Well, I'm that someone who will stop their car, get out, and help that turtle cross the street without injuring itself. If you feel like that turtle, and are having a difficult time navigating your way through life, then you have come to the right place.
Using EMDR, together, we can work to give you the tools necessary for nurturing personal growth and to help you, cross that busy street.
Have you ever seen a turtle trying to cross a busy street, with Its head bobbing in-and-out of its shell as the cars whiz by? Well, I'm that someone who will stop their car, get out, and help that turtle cross the street without injuring itself. If you feel like that turtle, and are having a difficult time navigating your way through life, then you have come to the right place.
(281) 942-4104 View (281) 942-4104
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Angela Doolittle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301
I am trained in EMDR therapy, and utilize artistic/creative techniques to enhance its benefits.
We all struggle with difficulties in our lives, and most have experienced some sort of trauma (big or small) that has affected our functioning at one time or another. My desire is to help people through these issues so they are able to to switch from surviving mode to thriving mode.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, and utilize artistic/creative techniques to enhance its benefits.
We all struggle with difficulties in our lives, and most have experienced some sort of trauma (big or small) that has affected our functioning at one time or another. My desire is to help people through these issues so they are able to to switch from surviving mode to thriving mode.
(281) 393-4517 View (281) 393-4517
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Ailyne Juarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301  (Online Only)
I have been in practice for eight years and have training in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Therapy should provide a safe space for people to be themselves without fear of judgement. I love working with people who are recovering from trauma, struggling with life transitions, or dealing with anxiety or depression. I provide a positive learning environment where teens and young adults can learn how to manage difficult emotions.
I have been in practice for eight years and have training in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Therapy should provide a safe space for people to be themselves without fear of judgement. I love working with people who are recovering from trauma, struggling with life transitions, or dealing with anxiety or depression. I provide a positive learning environment where teens and young adults can learn how to manage difficult emotions.
(281) 305-1044 View (281) 305-1044
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Priscilla Carrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEdS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77384
Waitlist for new clients
I tend to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to work with clients but tailor my approach to each individual client.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have always known that helping people was what I wanted to do. I believe that we all do the best that we can with what is presented to us but can get stuck trying to manage life's challenges and dealing with past, impactful experiences. I believe that, with a willingness to reflect on self and to try new skills, anyone can change and regain control of his or her life. I really enjoy helping clients work through traumatic experiences but also work with general anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and everyday stress.
I tend to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to work with clients but tailor my approach to each individual client.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have always known that helping people was what I wanted to do. I believe that we all do the best that we can with what is presented to us but can get stuck trying to manage life's challenges and dealing with past, impactful experiences. I believe that, with a willingness to reflect on self and to try new skills, anyone can change and regain control of his or her life. I really enjoy helping clients work through traumatic experiences but also work with general anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and everyday stress.
(281) 954-3685 View (281) 954-3685
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Eileen Borski
MEd, LPC, NCC, NPT-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77304
Specially, I am a certified EMDR therapist, a certified IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback provider and hold a certificate in neurocounseling.
Are you or your loved ones struggling to get through the day (and night)? Grappling with anxiety or depression? Reliving painful events over and over again? Wrestling with insomnia or craving a good night’s sleep? Having brain fog or difficulty focusing and completing tasks? Experiencing outbursts, irritability, or impulse control problems? Feeling stuck, lost, or not your best? But no medication or quick fix seems to do the trick. So, what can you do? Where do you start? I offer in-person therapy in Montgomery, TX, and telehealth throughout Texas, Florida and South Carolina.
Specially, I am a certified EMDR therapist, a certified IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback provider and hold a certificate in neurocounseling.
Are you or your loved ones struggling to get through the day (and night)? Grappling with anxiety or depression? Reliving painful events over and over again? Wrestling with insomnia or craving a good night’s sleep? Having brain fog or difficulty focusing and completing tasks? Experiencing outbursts, irritability, or impulse control problems? Feeling stuck, lost, or not your best? But no medication or quick fix seems to do the trick. So, what can you do? Where do you start? I offer in-person therapy in Montgomery, TX, and telehealth throughout Texas, Florida and South Carolina.
(936) 227-4062 View (936) 227-4062
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Alina Garbuz
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, EMDR, CCTP, CPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301
Alina Garbuz, is an LPC in Texas (82206), Colorado (17947) and Oklahoma (5861); a Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist, a modality that focuses on healing traumatic life events, Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Coach, Professional Coach, and Certified in Applied Neuroscience.
Are you unmotivated, hopeless, depressed, anxious, stuck, disconnected? Have you experienced trauma or emotional distress through an experience that does not make sense? I provide effective therapy as a Certified EMDR Therapist, specializing in PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Brain Health Coaching. Working through trauma and distressful emotional accounts enhances performance, mental vitality and stability, relational attunement and connection, and increases effectiveness in areas of life, including personal, spiritual, social, and professional. Sign up for a free consultation at alinagarbuz.com. Services are virtual.
Alina Garbuz, is an LPC in Texas (82206), Colorado (17947) and Oklahoma (5861); a Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist, a modality that focuses on healing traumatic life events, Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Coach, Professional Coach, and Certified in Applied Neuroscience.
Are you unmotivated, hopeless, depressed, anxious, stuck, disconnected? Have you experienced trauma or emotional distress through an experience that does not make sense? I provide effective therapy as a Certified EMDR Therapist, specializing in PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Brain Health Coaching. Working through trauma and distressful emotional accounts enhances performance, mental vitality and stability, relational attunement and connection, and increases effectiveness in areas of life, including personal, spiritual, social, and professional. Sign up for a free consultation at alinagarbuz.com. Services are virtual.
(918) 558-2465 View (918) 558-2465
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Karen R. Gresham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77384
Waitlist for new clients
I also have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing( EMDR), used for people with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, and PTSD.
Hi! I'm Karen and I am here to help. Finding a counselor seems like an easy task, but it can be challenging. It's like trying to find that perfect shoe that fits you like a glove! That's where I come in. I am here to help you rediscover yourself, connect with others, and get on with life. I want to help you become the best version of YOU. I am here to help you realize that we all are going, have been, or will go through...something and it's going to be okay. Life is about learning and sometimes you will be faced with puzzles that aren't easily solved. Stick with it, stay the course, and we will figure it out...Together!
I also have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing( EMDR), used for people with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, and PTSD.
Hi! I'm Karen and I am here to help. Finding a counselor seems like an easy task, but it can be challenging. It's like trying to find that perfect shoe that fits you like a glove! That's where I come in. I am here to help you rediscover yourself, connect with others, and get on with life. I want to help you become the best version of YOU. I am here to help you realize that we all are going, have been, or will go through...something and it's going to be okay. Life is about learning and sometimes you will be faced with puzzles that aren't easily solved. Stick with it, stay the course, and we will figure it out...Together!
(936) 227-4960 View (936) 227-4960
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Charles Michael King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77305  (Online Only)
Using a holistic approach to therapy, Charlie integrates mindfulness and meditation with traditional therapy methods to help people create lasting change in their lives. He has training and experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and various modalities of group therapy.
Using a holistic approach to therapy, Charlie integrates mindfulness and meditation with traditional therapy methods to help people create lasting change in their lives. He has training and experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and various modalities of group therapy.
(832) 402-7483 View (832) 402-7483
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Healing Insight
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77384
We offer a safe, welcoming space, with a direct and integrated approach, including EMDR, to help you on your healing journey.
Do you struggle with PTSD, an eating disorder or infertility? Is this interfering with your relationships and day-to-day life? Do you feel exhausted just getting through the day, or worried by the thought “there’s no light at the end of the tunnel”? Do you hope that you could be more present with your loved one? Now more than ever, people are feeling betrayed by their body as they work on healing from abuse, infertility or an eating disorder. We believe it’s possible to find peace and feel whole.
We offer a safe, welcoming space, with a direct and integrated approach, including EMDR, to help you on your healing journey.
Do you struggle with PTSD, an eating disorder or infertility? Is this interfering with your relationships and day-to-day life? Do you feel exhausted just getting through the day, or worried by the thought “there’s no light at the end of the tunnel”? Do you hope that you could be more present with your loved one? Now more than ever, people are feeling betrayed by their body as they work on healing from abuse, infertility or an eating disorder. We believe it’s possible to find peace and feel whole.
(936) 245-8689 View (936) 245-8689
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Mirna Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Conroe, TX 77303  (Online Only)
Mirna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with couples, families, teens, and children. She uses family systemic approaches, and EMDR to offer a personalized approach to each client. She also has experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma-related events such as domestic violence or sexual assault. With compassion and understanding, she will join you in your unique journey.
Mirna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with couples, families, teens, and children. She uses family systemic approaches, and EMDR to offer a personalized approach to each client. She also has experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma-related events such as domestic violence or sexual assault. With compassion and understanding, she will join you in your unique journey.
(832) 583-2201 View (832) 583-2201
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Susie D. Novak
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77304
I hold a PhD in Counseling Studies and am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Tele-Mental Health provider, and trained in EMDR.
Therapy is often sought when there is a discrepancy between where you see yourself currently in life and where you would like to be. I will work collaboratively with you to develop a unique treatment plan that will help close this gap and create balance and wellness in your life. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore challenges and struggles and begin to make positive changes. A strong therapeutic relationship, I believe, helps individuals recognize the unique strengths they possess and take an active role in the transformation process.
I hold a PhD in Counseling Studies and am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Tele-Mental Health provider, and trained in EMDR.
Therapy is often sought when there is a discrepancy between where you see yourself currently in life and where you would like to be. I will work collaboratively with you to develop a unique treatment plan that will help close this gap and create balance and wellness in your life. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore challenges and struggles and begin to make positive changes. A strong therapeutic relationship, I believe, helps individuals recognize the unique strengths they possess and take an active role in the transformation process.
(936) 202-3714 View (936) 202-3714
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Heather Kaminski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77302
Along with EMDR, I take a holistic, person centered, empathetic, integrative, LGBTQ+ affirming approach utilizing ACT, DBT, EFT (tapping), and somatic work.
EMDR Trained - Certified Trauma Professional: Welcome to my Psychology Today page! The effects of trauma are varied and can show up as anxiety, depression, dissociation, grief, intrusive negative thoughts, disturbing memories and dreams, engagement in unhealthy relationship patterns, and low self-esteem. What you are experiencing is a NORMAL reaction to trauma, and healing is possible. As a former educator, I have found that developing an understanding of the effects of trauma on the nervous system is a good way to begin fostering self-compassion, which is the first step in developing resilience and beginning the healing process.
Along with EMDR, I take a holistic, person centered, empathetic, integrative, LGBTQ+ affirming approach utilizing ACT, DBT, EFT (tapping), and somatic work.
EMDR Trained - Certified Trauma Professional: Welcome to my Psychology Today page! The effects of trauma are varied and can show up as anxiety, depression, dissociation, grief, intrusive negative thoughts, disturbing memories and dreams, engagement in unhealthy relationship patterns, and low self-esteem. What you are experiencing is a NORMAL reaction to trauma, and healing is possible. As a former educator, I have found that developing an understanding of the effects of trauma on the nervous system is a good way to begin fostering self-compassion, which is the first step in developing resilience and beginning the healing process.
(936) 226-3498 View (936) 226-3498
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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.