EMDR Therapists in East Dallas, Dallas, TX
Kelly Slaven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75246
Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to look back on past painful experiences and be able to acknowledge that they happened but to not have your body flooded by the memory of that experience? That is what EMDR therapy can provide for you.
All we have to be in the world is kind and brave. Really. And I believe you can do that. Have you ever felt like you were walking on eggshells in your relationship? Do you feel like no matter what you do it is wrong from your partner's perspective? You shouldn't have to feel like this in your relationship. No one should have to feel afraid of the person they love. If you have begun to feel down on yourself because of the way your partner treats you, I would love to help you grow in understanding of present dynamics and experience relief so that you can move forward with confidence.
Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to look back on past painful experiences and be able to acknowledge that they happened but to not have your body flooded by the memory of that experience? That is what EMDR therapy can provide for you.
All we have to be in the world is kind and brave. Really. And I believe you can do that. Have you ever felt like you were walking on eggshells in your relationship? Do you feel like no matter what you do it is wrong from your partner's perspective? You shouldn't have to feel like this in your relationship. No one should have to feel afraid of the person they love. If you have begun to feel down on yourself because of the way your partner treats you, I would love to help you grow in understanding of present dynamics and experience relief so that you can move forward with confidence.
Wendy Watts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75204
I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I'm a compassionate and empathetic therapist who guides my clients with understanding and care. I specialize in EMDR and Family Systems Therapy, tailoring my approach to address each client’s unique needs and goals.
I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I'm a compassionate and empathetic therapist who guides my clients with understanding and care. I specialize in EMDR and Family Systems Therapy, tailoring my approach to address each client’s unique needs and goals.
Antoinette Marie Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75214
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Antoinette Martinez. I founded Nourish Play Therapy LLC in 2015 to give children, teens, and their families a safe place to move towards social and emotional health and wellness. I combine play therapy with art, mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, and SandPlay to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I also help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Hello! My name is Antoinette Martinez. I founded Nourish Play Therapy LLC in 2015 to give children, teens, and their families a safe place to move towards social and emotional health and wellness. I combine play therapy with art, mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, and SandPlay to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and needs. I also help kiddos discover their strengths and grow in self-control and responsibility. I have experience in treating life changes, trauma, abuse, neglect, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adhd, autism spectrum, developmental delays, school adjustment, divorce and separation, and other behavioral concerns.
Ron Gravis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, EMDR, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75223
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA trained), addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
Online therapy is central in my practice. It is effective, convenient and greatly appreciated by my clients. Scheduling sessions works well with almost everyone's calendar. I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA trained), addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
Online therapy is central in my practice. It is effective, convenient and greatly appreciated by my clients. Scheduling sessions works well with almost everyone's calendar. I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
Michelle Spurgeon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSWS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75214
I use EMDR or DBT treatment, education & other tools to support your goals.
Clients I work with may be trying to find their footing after overwhelming experiences, traumatic experiences, experiencing anxiety, or a big change. So much is different, but there are moments when it feels hard- harder than you hoped it would be by now. You’ve wondered how much those challenges have impacted who you are, how you feel, and how you connect in relationships. Even if you’ve found ways to get by- it doesn’t have to keep being this hard. I want to come alongside you on this journey and discover how much better it can become.
I use EMDR or DBT treatment, education & other tools to support your goals.
Clients I work with may be trying to find their footing after overwhelming experiences, traumatic experiences, experiencing anxiety, or a big change. So much is different, but there are moments when it feels hard- harder than you hoped it would be by now. You’ve wondered how much those challenges have impacted who you are, how you feel, and how you connect in relationships. Even if you’ve found ways to get by- it doesn’t have to keep being this hard. I want to come alongside you on this journey and discover how much better it can become.
Susan McKelvy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75246
I have been trained in several evidenced-based treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Reaching out for therapy can be a scary and confusing process and yet we all need support and help at times. Whether it's navigating recent changes in your life or facing life changing or traumatic events, I would love to help you navigate through this process.
I have been trained in several evidenced-based treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Reaching out for therapy can be a scary and confusing process and yet we all need support and help at times. Whether it's navigating recent changes in your life or facing life changing or traumatic events, I would love to help you navigate through this process.
Jennifer Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75204 (Online Only)
She primarily utilizes CBT and EMDR as her main approaches in therapy.
Jennifer specializes in treating adults struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. She equips individuals with essential skills to manage and overcome the challenges posed by overwhelming symptoms. Jennifer is known for her engaging and empathetic approach, and she is dedicated to establishing a therapeutic setting where clients can feel fully accepted, safe, and nurtured.
She primarily utilizes CBT and EMDR as her main approaches in therapy.
Jennifer specializes in treating adults struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. She equips individuals with essential skills to manage and overcome the challenges posed by overwhelming symptoms. Jennifer is known for her engaging and empathetic approach, and she is dedicated to establishing a therapeutic setting where clients can feel fully accepted, safe, and nurtured.
Tara Becker
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75246
EMDR helps to decrease the distress of these experiences, while SSP helps to cultivate a regulated nervous system that promotes calm and connection.
I specialize in supporting trauma healing. Many of my clients are in relationships - they have young children, or are thinking of having children and they want to heal from ways they have been hurt in order to be more present and loving with the people in their lives. I'm trained in EMDR, SSP, and Mindfulness. Through talk therapy we gain insight into the way our past informs our present. Through these other modalities we are able to begin to shift the beliefs we have about ourselves, and the way our nervous system responds to stress.
EMDR helps to decrease the distress of these experiences, while SSP helps to cultivate a regulated nervous system that promotes calm and connection.
I specialize in supporting trauma healing. Many of my clients are in relationships - they have young children, or are thinking of having children and they want to heal from ways they have been hurt in order to be more present and loving with the people in their lives. I'm trained in EMDR, SSP, and Mindfulness. Through talk therapy we gain insight into the way our past informs our present. Through these other modalities we are able to begin to shift the beliefs we have about ourselves, and the way our nervous system responds to stress.
Veronica Ehret
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-TX, LPC-AZ, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75204
I am qualified and have experience in Sexual Addiction Therapy (CSAT), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy ( EMDR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
My job is to help you mend your relationship with yourself so that you can find and grow healthy connections with others. Together, we will work to discover the root of the problem while also investigating other issues often tied to intimacy disorders, such as addiction in all its forms, including substances, workaholism, sex, pornography, poor spending habits, and other addictive behaviors.
I am qualified and have experience in Sexual Addiction Therapy (CSAT), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy ( EMDR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
My job is to help you mend your relationship with yourself so that you can find and grow healthy connections with others. Together, we will work to discover the root of the problem while also investigating other issues often tied to intimacy disorders, such as addiction in all its forms, including substances, workaholism, sex, pornography, poor spending habits, and other addictive behaviors.
Jennifer Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFSW, EMDR-tr
Verified Verified
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75204 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients; EMDR available. Do you struggle with anxiety and depression and can't seem to get a handle on it? Do you have complex past trauma that makes it a bit harder to adjust to your life now? I can help! I utilize evidence-based techniques that engage the body and the mind to quiet those false alarms within you that are creating those uncomfortable feelings. Approaching trauma, anxiety, and other ailments somatically (through the body) is an excellent way to create lasting change.
Accepting new clients; EMDR available. Do you struggle with anxiety and depression and can't seem to get a handle on it? Do you have complex past trauma that makes it a bit harder to adjust to your life now? I can help! I utilize evidence-based techniques that engage the body and the mind to quiet those false alarms within you that are creating those uncomfortable feelings. Approaching trauma, anxiety, and other ailments somatically (through the body) is an excellent way to create lasting change.
Erin Wysong-Warren
Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, CPTT, SEP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75204
Some modalities I use include EMDR and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
If you struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction, or have a partner who has caused devastation in your life, I can help. Trying to stop compulsive behaviors on your own is difficult, and you may find yourself failing and experiencing shame because you don't have the tools you need. Whether these compulsive behaviors come from being betrayed by a partner, experiencing PTSD, being enmeshed with a partner or parent, or grieving a divorce, I can teach you the necessary skills to handle life's challenges. I'm passionate about my work and want to help you.
Some modalities I use include EMDR and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
If you struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction, or have a partner who has caused devastation in your life, I can help. Trying to stop compulsive behaviors on your own is difficult, and you may find yourself failing and experiencing shame because you don't have the tools you need. Whether these compulsive behaviors come from being betrayed by a partner, experiencing PTSD, being enmeshed with a partner or parent, or grieving a divorce, I can teach you the necessary skills to handle life's challenges. I'm passionate about my work and want to help you.
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Jessica Brazeal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75246
I am EMDR Certified and an EMDR Trainer, so I have worked for many years with individuals who are working on addressing trauma and trauma triggers.
I'm ready to be on your team! Therapy should be a collaboration between you and your therapist. YOU are the expert on you. And I would love to be on your team. If you have experienced scary or painful experiences that you just can't seem to move on from, I can help you with this! I have a long background of working with people who have experienced abuse in relationships and significant past childhood traumas. I have also worked with many people who have experienced religious trauma or changes in their faith that have impacted their worldview and would love to help you with this!
I am EMDR Certified and an EMDR Trainer, so I have worked for many years with individuals who are working on addressing trauma and trauma triggers.
I'm ready to be on your team! Therapy should be a collaboration between you and your therapist. YOU are the expert on you. And I would love to be on your team. If you have experienced scary or painful experiences that you just can't seem to move on from, I can help you with this! I have a long background of working with people who have experienced abuse in relationships and significant past childhood traumas. I have also worked with many people who have experienced religious trauma or changes in their faith that have impacted their worldview and would love to help you with this!
Charissa Fry Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MABC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75214
Charissa specializes in attachment and trauma. She works with families and individual clients across the lifespan- ranging from 3-99+. She uses relational psychodynamic theory, play therapy, EMDR, EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy), Theraplay, experiential therapies, and talk therapy. Charissa focuses on healing relationships in any life stage. Her passion is to come alongside those who are hurting and struggling to help them find truth, hope, healing, connection, and growth. She is also a Child Specialist for Collaborative Divorce cases. She is also trained in the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) and loves supervising.
Charissa specializes in attachment and trauma. She works with families and individual clients across the lifespan- ranging from 3-99+. She uses relational psychodynamic theory, play therapy, EMDR, EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy), Theraplay, experiential therapies, and talk therapy. Charissa focuses on healing relationships in any life stage. Her passion is to come alongside those who are hurting and struggling to help them find truth, hope, healing, connection, and growth. She is also a Child Specialist for Collaborative Divorce cases. She is also trained in the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) and loves supervising.
Amy Ann Porras
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75206
My goal for my clients is to guide them from a place of pain and suffering toward growth and healing. I am a LPC who specializes in helping clients navigate challenges of pre and post divorce, infidelity recovery, couples seeking healing, understanding, and intimacy. I also support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma/complex trauma, codependency, anger management, bipolar disorder, self-harm behaviors, and lack of assertiveness by helping them develop a healthier self-concept. I am EMDR trained and work with first responders.
My goal for my clients is to guide them from a place of pain and suffering toward growth and healing. I am a LPC who specializes in helping clients navigate challenges of pre and post divorce, infidelity recovery, couples seeking healing, understanding, and intimacy. I also support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma/complex trauma, codependency, anger management, bipolar disorder, self-harm behaviors, and lack of assertiveness by helping them develop a healthier self-concept. I am EMDR trained and work with first responders.
Melinda J. Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75226
EMDR is also extremely effective for all ages, from children to adults.
Accepting new clients. 5 PM and 6 PM appointments available in-person or online. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or other ongoing stressors? Maybe traditional therapy has not worked for you? Are you ready to try a new way? EMDR therapy will help get to the root of the issue so that you won't just feel better in the moment but continue to feel relief from your stressor long-term. I am offering EMDR therapy at an affordable rate as I am becoming fully certified in EMDR and am under the supervision of highly trained and experienced therapists in this field. I believe that EMDR can absolutely change your life.
EMDR is also extremely effective for all ages, from children to adults.
Accepting new clients. 5 PM and 6 PM appointments available in-person or online. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or other ongoing stressors? Maybe traditional therapy has not worked for you? Are you ready to try a new way? EMDR therapy will help get to the root of the issue so that you won't just feel better in the moment but continue to feel relief from your stressor long-term. I am offering EMDR therapy at an affordable rate as I am becoming fully certified in EMDR and am under the supervision of highly trained and experienced therapists in this field. I believe that EMDR can absolutely change your life.
Hillary Barnard Owen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75246
I have been trained in several specialized modalities of treatment, most related to the treatment of traumatic experiences: EMDR, TF-CBT, TBRI, and DBT.
We all have hurts. Whether you’re experiencing the normal stress of daily living or ready to face something big, my hope is to partner with you in moving toward your goals for health and healing. We are all deserving of support, no matter what. My approach is warm and hospitable, while being directive and solution-focused to empower my clients to harness what has happened and experience the fullness of healing.
I have been trained in several specialized modalities of treatment, most related to the treatment of traumatic experiences: EMDR, TF-CBT, TBRI, and DBT.
We all have hurts. Whether you’re experiencing the normal stress of daily living or ready to face something big, my hope is to partner with you in moving toward your goals for health and healing. We are all deserving of support, no matter what. My approach is warm and hospitable, while being directive and solution-focused to empower my clients to harness what has happened and experience the fullness of healing.
Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75204
I engage clients’ brains natural ability to heal itself from complex trauma through the use of EMDR, Early Attachment Work, Trauma Model Therapy, Ego State Therapy/IFS, and Mindfulness.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others due to trauma? Do you find it difficult to prioritize your own needs amidst the chaos of unresolved past experiences? Do you wonder if life should feel more peaceful, more integrated? Now more than ever, people are grappling with the effects of trauma, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers, and daily lives. Ignoring your needs and not addressing the root causes of your trauma can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues. At Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, we believe healing should be accessible to all.
I engage clients’ brains natural ability to heal itself from complex trauma through the use of EMDR, Early Attachment Work, Trauma Model Therapy, Ego State Therapy/IFS, and Mindfulness.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others due to trauma? Do you find it difficult to prioritize your own needs amidst the chaos of unresolved past experiences? Do you wonder if life should feel more peaceful, more integrated? Now more than ever, people are grappling with the effects of trauma, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers, and daily lives. Ignoring your needs and not addressing the root causes of your trauma can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues. At Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, we believe healing should be accessible to all.
Lexie Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75226
I often incorporate EMDR therapy, a cutting edge treatment that differs from traditional talk therapy for healing from trauma and anxiety.
My primary job as a therapist is to learn your unique story so that I can understand your views and lived experiences. I believe all behavior makes sense in context, and by working together, we can both gain awarenesses and insights as to why you may be struggling. After uncovering the "why", we will work together to find healing, growth, and more adaptive coping skills. I am a firm believer in the mind-body connection and believe that our lifestyle and environment have a huge impact on our mental health. These beliefs inform my work as a therapist.
I often incorporate EMDR therapy, a cutting edge treatment that differs from traditional talk therapy for healing from trauma and anxiety.
My primary job as a therapist is to learn your unique story so that I can understand your views and lived experiences. I believe all behavior makes sense in context, and by working together, we can both gain awarenesses and insights as to why you may be struggling. After uncovering the "why", we will work together to find healing, growth, and more adaptive coping skills. I am a firm believer in the mind-body connection and believe that our lifestyle and environment have a huge impact on our mental health. These beliefs inform my work as a therapist.
Trinity Rising Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC, DCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75204 (Online Only)
I am a trained EMDR counselor.
Accepting Supervisees! Online Scheduling Available. Are you searching for someone that you can connect with. Someone who is authentic, genuine, relatable, and easy to talk to. With over eight years in the mental health field, eleven years in the military, and visiting several countries I have developed a strong sense of awareness for people emotions and feelings. I have learned to hear the issues that aren't being talked about because they are too intense, shameful, embarrassing, or hurtful. I will try to help you restore your life and claim your future.
I am a trained EMDR counselor.
Accepting Supervisees! Online Scheduling Available. Are you searching for someone that you can connect with. Someone who is authentic, genuine, relatable, and easy to talk to. With over eight years in the mental health field, eleven years in the military, and visiting several countries I have developed a strong sense of awareness for people emotions and feelings. I have learned to hear the issues that aren't being talked about because they are too intense, shameful, embarrassing, or hurtful. I will try to help you restore your life and claim your future.
Elizabeth Walsh Busbey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Dallas, Dallas, TX 75204 (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR therapy, and I'm proud to offer this effective, evidence-based treatment as part of my clinical services.
The emotional effects of infertility and loss are overwhelming and far-reaching. Your feelings of guilt, shame, sadness, anger, and frustration are compounded by your sense that no one understands what you're going through. You feel anxious, helpless, and alone. You struggle to function normally at work, at home, and within even your closest relationships. If your experience of infertility or loss is negatively impacting your life, you are not alone. Your journey toward hope and healing begins here.
I am trained in EMDR therapy, and I'm proud to offer this effective, evidence-based treatment as part of my clinical services.
The emotional effects of infertility and loss are overwhelming and far-reaching. Your feelings of guilt, shame, sadness, anger, and frustration are compounded by your sense that no one understands what you're going through. You feel anxious, helpless, and alone. You struggle to function normally at work, at home, and within even your closest relationships. If your experience of infertility or loss is negatively impacting your life, you are not alone. Your journey toward hope and healing begins here.
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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.