EMDR Therapists in Lakewood, Dallas, TX
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Kayla Bryant
LPC Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214 (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR, which is an effective therapy method used to treat PTSD, anxiety, addiction, and grief.
If you endured a traumatic relationship or event, whether recently or in childhood, I can help. I specialize in counseling individuals who have experienced trauma, especially relational abuse or loss. Trauma (or PTSD) can affect your confidence, your current relationships, your mood, or your ability to make changes in your life. You might experience panic attacks, feel persistent fear, feel stuck, or have physical pain. Anxiety is a common symptom of PTSD, but might stand alone. Living with severe anxiety can feel like you have lost control of your life. I can help you regain confidence and manage symptoms associated with PTSD.
I am trained in EMDR, which is an effective therapy method used to treat PTSD, anxiety, addiction, and grief.
If you endured a traumatic relationship or event, whether recently or in childhood, I can help. I specialize in counseling individuals who have experienced trauma, especially relational abuse or loss. Trauma (or PTSD) can affect your confidence, your current relationships, your mood, or your ability to make changes in your life. You might experience panic attacks, feel persistent fear, feel stuck, or have physical pain. Anxiety is a common symptom of PTSD, but might stand alone. Living with severe anxiety can feel like you have lost control of your life. I can help you regain confidence and manage symptoms associated with PTSD.
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Tarina Watson, LCSW. I am committed to helping my clients find the best solution for them. I enjoy building relationships and allowing my clients to feel empowered as they reach and explore their goals or challenges. I have several years of experience working with adolescents as well as all stages of life. Client-Centered, Solution Focused, EMDR, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma focused-CBT.
Tarina Watson, LCSW. I am committed to helping my clients find the best solution for them. I enjoy building relationships and allowing my clients to feel empowered as they reach and explore their goals or challenges. I have several years of experience working with adolescents as well as all stages of life. Client-Centered, Solution Focused, EMDR, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma focused-CBT.
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A Beautiful Mind Behavioral Health, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I provide a confidential, nonjudgmental, and provide an environment that allows you to grow and heal from your trauma. I offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am all about helping one beautiful mind at a time become better than their circumstance or happenstance. Currently seeing clients exclusively via tele-health (secure video platform).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I provide a confidential, nonjudgmental, and provide an environment that allows you to grow and heal from your trauma. I offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am all about helping one beautiful mind at a time become better than their circumstance or happenstance. Currently seeing clients exclusively via tele-health (secure video platform).
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MyLyfe Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
With expertise in Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), EMDR, and CBT, we ensure you receive the most effective support for your healing journey.
We empower creatives, business leaders, working parents, IT professionals, high-functioning teens, and athletes to heal and thrive. As a Black-owned therapy private practice, we understand the unique challenges that diverse communities face. Specializing in trauma, work-related stressors, anxiety, and grief, our mission is to provide compassionate and culturally competent care to teens and adults of all ages. We believe that everyone deserves to feel understood and valued.
With expertise in Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), EMDR, and CBT, we ensure you receive the most effective support for your healing journey.
We empower creatives, business leaders, working parents, IT professionals, high-functioning teens, and athletes to heal and thrive. As a Black-owned therapy private practice, we understand the unique challenges that diverse communities face. Specializing in trauma, work-related stressors, anxiety, and grief, our mission is to provide compassionate and culturally competent care to teens and adults of all ages. We believe that everyone deserves to feel understood and valued.
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James P. Foster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LCDC, EMDR, I-ADC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
I have worked 10+ years in private practice and EMDR trained.
Facing the decision to seek help for a substance use disorder (SUD) can be one of the most fearful places a person visits. My passion is helping individuals/families walk through this dark period. During my 10+ years of clinical practice, I have helped numerous individuals/families achieve their goal of sobriety and recovery. Through my experience, I quickly develop rapport, provide support and compassion, and assist individuals/families to understand root causes that lead to substance misuse. Please reach out if you're thinking you need help! I diligently work to see any/all clients who reach out, in-person or via telehealth.
I have worked 10+ years in private practice and EMDR trained.
Facing the decision to seek help for a substance use disorder (SUD) can be one of the most fearful places a person visits. My passion is helping individuals/families walk through this dark period. During my 10+ years of clinical practice, I have helped numerous individuals/families achieve their goal of sobriety and recovery. Through my experience, I quickly develop rapport, provide support and compassion, and assist individuals/families to understand root causes that lead to substance misuse. Please reach out if you're thinking you need help! I diligently work to see any/all clients who reach out, in-person or via telehealth.
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I am trained to use Brainspotting and EMDR , let's get going!.
You finally said, "make the call." You are able to go find the help you need to untangle the "I'm OK" that you have been sharing with everyone. "I'm not OK." You have held on long enough. Start the process of forgiveness, healing and shedding all the old pain and hurt. You deserve a life of freedom and joy. Let's do this together.
I am trained to use Brainspotting and EMDR , let's get going!.
You finally said, "make the call." You are able to go find the help you need to untangle the "I'm OK" that you have been sharing with everyone. "I'm not OK." You have held on long enough. Start the process of forgiveness, healing and shedding all the old pain and hurt. You deserve a life of freedom and joy. Let's do this together.
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Susan McKelvy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
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.
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Amy Ann Porras
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
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.
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Dr. Tancy C. Horn Johnson Lcsw-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EMDRCIT, SEP, DARTT, CEDS-C, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
ERP Certified for OCD, EMDR-Consultant-In-Training; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a CEDS-C, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with food. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, and Dr. Rick Butts, who were intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.
ERP Certified for OCD, EMDR-Consultant-In-Training; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a CEDS-C, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with food. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, and Dr. Rick Butts, who were intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.
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Zakia Inyang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
I am most passionate in working with couples, adolescent females, and young adults. I am also an EMDR therapist. My goal is to assist individuals and couples on discovering and solidifying aspects of yourselves and your relationships to experience the greatest satisfaction and appreciation of yourself and others. It is my hope that you would enter sessions knowing that you are capable of addressing your problems and will gain more tools and insight by committing to therapy. I strive not to heal my clients, but to help my clients heal themselves.
I am most passionate in working with couples, adolescent females, and young adults. I am also an EMDR therapist. My goal is to assist individuals and couples on discovering and solidifying aspects of yourselves and your relationships to experience the greatest satisfaction and appreciation of yourself and others. It is my hope that you would enter sessions knowing that you are capable of addressing your problems and will gain more tools and insight by committing to therapy. I strive not to heal my clients, but to help my clients heal themselves.
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Rana Amini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
I am an EMDR certified therapist and an EMDR Consultant In Training.
Are you ready to talk with someone? Life can bring many challenges, and you deserve to live the life you want. I know it has been heavy and difficult carrying this for so long. You deserve a life free from all the pressure and weight you carry. I'm sure there are times you think about what your life could or should be, and I'm sure there are moments when it feels out of reach. My goal is to remind you that you can have that life, and together, we will work towards making it a reality.
I am an EMDR certified therapist and an EMDR Consultant In Training.
Are you ready to talk with someone? Life can bring many challenges, and you deserve to live the life you want. I know it has been heavy and difficult carrying this for so long. You deserve a life free from all the pressure and weight you carry. I'm sure there are times you think about what your life could or should be, and I'm sure there are moments when it feels out of reach. My goal is to remind you that you can have that life, and together, we will work towards making it a reality.
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Kathy McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
Among my skills are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gottman Therapy.
I am passionate about helping clients find the awareness, insight, and resilience they need to overcome challenges and live a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life. My approach in counseling is based on ensuring you feel you are in a supportive space so you can explore your current thoughts and feelings, process past experiences, and envision and achieve your goals. Clients describe me as calm, caring, and understanding. My goal is to offer fresh perspectives to those seeking change along with the collaboration, skills, and tools needed to create a path forward.
Among my skills are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gottman Therapy.
I am passionate about helping clients find the awareness, insight, and resilience they need to overcome challenges and live a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life. My approach in counseling is based on ensuring you feel you are in a supportive space so you can explore your current thoughts and feelings, process past experiences, and envision and achieve your goals. Clients describe me as calm, caring, and understanding. My goal is to offer fresh perspectives to those seeking change along with the collaboration, skills, and tools needed to create a path forward.
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I am a collaborative, trauma-informed therapist who has been trained in EMDR and EFT.
My goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are at. All emotions, thoughts and experiences are welcomed in this space. I want to help you realize that you are not alone in your experiences and that you have the capacity to revisit and process those experiences in a safe way. Throughout treatment, my hope is that you are able to find confidence and deeper connections within yourself and your relationships.
I am a collaborative, trauma-informed therapist who has been trained in EMDR and EFT.
My goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are at. All emotions, thoughts and experiences are welcomed in this space. I want to help you realize that you are not alone in your experiences and that you have the capacity to revisit and process those experiences in a safe way. Throughout treatment, my hope is that you are able to find confidence and deeper connections within yourself and your relationships.
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Diana G. Rodriguez
Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214 (Online Only)
I specialize in bilingual and bicultural counseling for Hispanic/Latinx/e youth, young adults, and families by using strength-based approaches like EMDR and Family Therapy.
¡Bienvenidos! As a bicultural and bilingual counselor, I strive to understand your perspective and offer compassionate care. Whether you're facing life transitions, trauma, or everyday stressors, I'm here to help. Together, we'll focus on building resilience, improving family dynamics, and achieving emotional well-being. My goal is to create a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your experiences and feel empowered through strength-based approaches like EMDR and Family Therapy. Let’s work together to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
I specialize in bilingual and bicultural counseling for Hispanic/Latinx/e youth, young adults, and families by using strength-based approaches like EMDR and Family Therapy.
¡Bienvenidos! As a bicultural and bilingual counselor, I strive to understand your perspective and offer compassionate care. Whether you're facing life transitions, trauma, or everyday stressors, I'm here to help. Together, we'll focus on building resilience, improving family dynamics, and achieving emotional well-being. My goal is to create a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your experiences and feel empowered through strength-based approaches like EMDR and Family Therapy. Let’s work together to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
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Deena Harbaugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
I am a trained EMDR clinician.
Hello! I am Deena Harbaugh. My practice focuses on adults struggling with the aftereffects of incest/sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, trauma, family of origin issues, divorce, marriage conflict, and LGBTQ issues.
I am a trained EMDR clinician.
Hello! I am Deena Harbaugh. My practice focuses on adults struggling with the aftereffects of incest/sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, trauma, family of origin issues, divorce, marriage conflict, and LGBTQ issues.
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I am an EMDR and TF-CBT trained therapist.
Trauma of any amount greatly impacts our development and ability to thrive. Creating issues within the family system, depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. My practice holds space to heal and enable growth to cope with these symptoms.
I am an EMDR and TF-CBT trained therapist.
Trauma of any amount greatly impacts our development and ability to thrive. Creating issues within the family system, depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. My practice holds space to heal and enable growth to cope with these symptoms.
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Kelsey Allison
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, M Ed
Verified Verified
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214 (Online Only)
Although I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness and EMDR, your therapy session will be specifically tailored to you and your needs!.
Life can be very complex, and it is no one's job to navigate it alone. Working in collaboration with you, I will help you overcome obstacles that are standing in the way of your personal growth. Many of my clients have felt "stuck" in their lives. Whether that be from: infertility diagnoses, pregnancy loss, postpartum, toxic relationships, or trauma. My goal with all clients is to empower them to set healthy boundaries, make the appropriate life changes for themselves and be direct in expressing their feelings and needs.
Although I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness and EMDR, your therapy session will be specifically tailored to you and your needs!.
Life can be very complex, and it is no one's job to navigate it alone. Working in collaboration with you, I will help you overcome obstacles that are standing in the way of your personal growth. Many of my clients have felt "stuck" in their lives. Whether that be from: infertility diagnoses, pregnancy loss, postpartum, toxic relationships, or trauma. My goal with all clients is to empower them to set healthy boundaries, make the appropriate life changes for themselves and be direct in expressing their feelings and needs.
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Trained in EMDR, IFS and other trauma and general modalities.
Have you gotten stuck or lost and realized you haven't worked through childhood trauma or loss? I can help. Sometimes our lives are shaped around early trauma or loss the way a tree will grow around a rock or a pole. Our beliefs about ourselves, our behaviors, our relationship patterns, our emotional habits- are all shaped around and layered of top of those early experiences.
Trained in EMDR, IFS and other trauma and general modalities.
Have you gotten stuck or lost and realized you haven't worked through childhood trauma or loss? I can help. Sometimes our lives are shaped around early trauma or loss the way a tree will grow around a rock or a pole. Our beliefs about ourselves, our behaviors, our relationship patterns, our emotional habits- are all shaped around and layered of top of those early experiences.
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Ann Meripolski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, Dallas, TX 75214
If you’ve ever felt numb, disconnected, or so overwhelmed by emotion that you act out impulsively, you are not alone. You might feel like you don’t know yourself anymore, or like you never knew yourself. You might feel like you’re losing control or feel hopeless about finding happiness, contentment, or safety. Trauma or other intense life stressors can cause problems for mental well-being in all parts of life. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UNT Dallas and have completed EMDR training. I have experience and training with trauma, abuse, addiction, dissociation, ADHD, and related issues.
If you’ve ever felt numb, disconnected, or so overwhelmed by emotion that you act out impulsively, you are not alone. You might feel like you don’t know yourself anymore, or like you never knew yourself. You might feel like you’re losing control or feel hopeless about finding happiness, contentment, or safety. Trauma or other intense life stressors can cause problems for mental well-being in all parts of life. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UNT Dallas and have completed EMDR training. I have experience and training with trauma, abuse, addiction, dissociation, ADHD, and related issues.
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Rebecca specializes in treating trauma-related mood and anxiety disorders using advanced intervention techniques including EMDR, DBT, and polyvagal-informed interventions.
Rebecca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (licensed in FL, NY, NJ, TX, and SC) with experience working in inpatient hospital, acute emergency room, residential, high-end treatment center, and outpatient clinical settings. Rebecca believes that everyone deserves a life filled with purpose, joy, and peace. Rebecca enjoys helping clients engage in self-exploration so they can shift focus from struggle to creating a life filled with meaning.
Rebecca specializes in treating trauma-related mood and anxiety disorders using advanced intervention techniques including EMDR, DBT, and polyvagal-informed interventions.
Rebecca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (licensed in FL, NY, NJ, TX, and SC) with experience working in inpatient hospital, acute emergency room, residential, high-end treatment center, and outpatient clinical settings. Rebecca believes that everyone deserves a life filled with purpose, joy, and peace. Rebecca enjoys helping clients engage in self-exploration so they can shift focus from struggle to creating a life filled with meaning.
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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.