EMDR Therapists in Pflugerville, TX

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Stephanie Mata
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I'm also EMDR & ETT trained to treat relational & sexual trauma.
You are exhausted and want to stop falling into negative cycles in your relationships or marriage. You want to feel understood & respected. You want to feel the love, desire and passion in your marriage. I'd love to support you. I offer relationship and sex therapy with a specialized focus on couples, including high conflict couples. I work with these couples together and as individuals to discover their values, needs, and desires individually and in the relationship. I also work with adult individuals struggling to maintain healthy relationships rooted in childhood trauma or dysfunction within their family of origin.
I'm also EMDR & ETT trained to treat relational & sexual trauma.
You are exhausted and want to stop falling into negative cycles in your relationships or marriage. You want to feel understood & respected. You want to feel the love, desire and passion in your marriage. I'd love to support you. I offer relationship and sex therapy with a specialized focus on couples, including high conflict couples. I work with these couples together and as individuals to discover their values, needs, and desires individually and in the relationship. I also work with adult individuals struggling to maintain healthy relationships rooted in childhood trauma or dysfunction within their family of origin.
(737) 312-4777 View (737) 312-4777
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Jennifer Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which focuses on thoughts, emotions , and behavior, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) - which is teaching good daily coping skills, EMDR (trauma reprocessing), and incorporate mindfulness into my sessions as deemed appropriate.
I like to help my client's build resiliency, gain good daily coping skills to manage their symptoms and offer a safe , non-judgmental space to allow them to work through any issues they are struggling with in life.
I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which focuses on thoughts, emotions , and behavior, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) - which is teaching good daily coping skills, EMDR (trauma reprocessing), and incorporate mindfulness into my sessions as deemed appropriate.
I like to help my client's build resiliency, gain good daily coping skills to manage their symptoms and offer a safe , non-judgmental space to allow them to work through any issues they are struggling with in life.
(737) 530-7864 View (737) 530-7864
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Isabel Velazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I'm also trained in EMDR and CPT to treat trauma.
You may have been a pro at "white knuckling" through all the chaos life threw your way, but now find yourself feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and unable to express or control your emotions. Maybe you never thought you would "need" therapy, but now you find yourself searching for help, unsure where to start, and let's be real, most of our therapy profiles seem the same. I get how overwhelming this is, but it doesn't need to be. I'll meet you where you're at, whether you need to ease into this therapy process or you want to cut straight to the source of whatever is disturbing you.
I'm also trained in EMDR and CPT to treat trauma.
You may have been a pro at "white knuckling" through all the chaos life threw your way, but now find yourself feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and unable to express or control your emotions. Maybe you never thought you would "need" therapy, but now you find yourself searching for help, unsure where to start, and let's be real, most of our therapy profiles seem the same. I get how overwhelming this is, but it doesn't need to be. I'll meet you where you're at, whether you need to ease into this therapy process or you want to cut straight to the source of whatever is disturbing you.
(512) 548-8551 View (512) 548-8551
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Tracey Parthé
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I have training in EMDR and Gottman Level I Couples Therapy.
We sometimes feel stuck in the “spin cycle” of life causing us to feel overwhelmed and helpless. Often, we feel ready to change but aren’t sure of how or where to begin. My approach in therapy is to help you recognize your strengths, increase self-compassion, and adopt a curious approach to your current thoughts and beliefs which perpetuate the current patterns you are seeking to change. I use a variety of lenses in my approach including: Attachment theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Trauma informed, and Family Systems. This is your journey and my role is to meet you where you are and travel with you at a pace that you set.
I have training in EMDR and Gottman Level I Couples Therapy.
We sometimes feel stuck in the “spin cycle” of life causing us to feel overwhelmed and helpless. Often, we feel ready to change but aren’t sure of how or where to begin. My approach in therapy is to help you recognize your strengths, increase self-compassion, and adopt a curious approach to your current thoughts and beliefs which perpetuate the current patterns you are seeking to change. I use a variety of lenses in my approach including: Attachment theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Trauma informed, and Family Systems. This is your journey and my role is to meet you where you are and travel with you at a pace that you set.
(855) 419-2714 View (855) 419-2714
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Kelley Jean Broadaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, play therapy, expressive arts and family systems.
I am a trauma and attachment therapist. I am currently utilizing telehealth and in-office visits. I specialize in trauma and post-adopt family work, but also enjoy working with individual children, teens, adults and therapists. I have 26 years of experience in community mental health and with a Foster Care Agency .I believe that all family members deserve to feel safe, trusted, loved and understood. My passion is helping traumatized, abused and neglected ones heal and thrive.
I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, play therapy, expressive arts and family systems.
I am a trauma and attachment therapist. I am currently utilizing telehealth and in-office visits. I specialize in trauma and post-adopt family work, but also enjoy working with individual children, teens, adults and therapists. I have 26 years of experience in community mental health and with a Foster Care Agency .I believe that all family members deserve to feel safe, trusted, loved and understood. My passion is helping traumatized, abused and neglected ones heal and thrive.
(512) 580-9808 View (512) 580-9808
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Pflugerville Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Some of what we at PCC specialize in: Sandtray, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Circle of Security, Theraplay (level 1 trained), PACT (level 1 trained), TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention), Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Counseling, & Supervision .
Pflugerville Counseling Center offers a wide range of counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and children/teens. Though each of us specializes in different areas, we all hold a belief that counseling is most helpful when it is about having a safe relationship to more fully explore, understand, and accept self and the choices we make. We believe that everyone has a story and the more we can own our stories, the more choice and control we have over writing the next chapters. We all love working with the brain/body/relationship connection we all hold within ourselves and between each other.
Some of what we at PCC specialize in: Sandtray, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Circle of Security, Theraplay (level 1 trained), PACT (level 1 trained), TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention), Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Counseling, & Supervision .
Pflugerville Counseling Center offers a wide range of counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and children/teens. Though each of us specializes in different areas, we all hold a belief that counseling is most helpful when it is about having a safe relationship to more fully explore, understand, and accept self and the choices we make. We believe that everyone has a story and the more we can own our stories, the more choice and control we have over writing the next chapters. We all love working with the brain/body/relationship connection we all hold within ourselves and between each other.
(512) 843-8613 View (512) 843-8613
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Anita Sheridan-Normann
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660  (Online Only)
I can assist you with building skills to cope and offer EMDR therapy to lessen emotional discomfort.
We all face challenges in life that can be hard to deal with and change that can seem overwhelming. Or are certain people in your life the source of stress and anxiety? Are there relationships you would like to improve? If talking to family members or friends is not getting you the results you want; maybe turning to a therapist can help.
I can assist you with building skills to cope and offer EMDR therapy to lessen emotional discomfort.
We all face challenges in life that can be hard to deal with and change that can seem overwhelming. Or are certain people in your life the source of stress and anxiety? Are there relationships you would like to improve? If talking to family members or friends is not getting you the results you want; maybe turning to a therapist can help.
(512) 942-0794 View (512) 942-0794
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Enlighten Counseling and Therapy Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use multiple theoretical approaches; some include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, Rogerian Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in TX as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in NM. I graduated from a CACREP accredited Counseling and Educational Psychology program. I have experience working with all types of mental health disorders in various settings (individual, group, couples, family); more specifically working with any issues of depression, anxiety, stress, grief, career and life changes, relationship issues, substance misuse, and any trauma (emotional, sexual, physical). I approach a therapeutic relationship as an equal relationship and always in a non judgmental and safe environment.
I use multiple theoretical approaches; some include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, Rogerian Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in TX as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in NM. I graduated from a CACREP accredited Counseling and Educational Psychology program. I have experience working with all types of mental health disorders in various settings (individual, group, couples, family); more specifically working with any issues of depression, anxiety, stress, grief, career and life changes, relationship issues, substance misuse, and any trauma (emotional, sexual, physical). I approach a therapeutic relationship as an equal relationship and always in a non judgmental and safe environment.
(512) 862-0624 View (512) 862-0624
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Liz Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I have training in Hakomi, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and enjoy working in collaboration with other health professionals.
Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.
I have training in Hakomi, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and enjoy working in collaboration with other health professionals.
Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.
(512) 607-7987 View (512) 607-7987
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Janice Lee Hurt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, EdD
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
My experience is with adolescents and adult issues, including anxiety, grief, relationships, suicidal ideation, depression, anger, trauma and family conflict using EMDR and CBT.
I have been working with adolescents and parents in the school system for over 19 years as a school counselor, and have held my LPC license for over 14 years. I am an LPC supervisor. I enjoy working with adolescents, helping them to work through their issues, ranging from underachieving to relationship conflict (and everything in between). I also enjoy working with adults, helping them to understand their roles as parents so that they are better able to help support their children in a positive, healthy manner. In addition to parenting, I also provide marriage and family counseling.
My experience is with adolescents and adult issues, including anxiety, grief, relationships, suicidal ideation, depression, anger, trauma and family conflict using EMDR and CBT.
I have been working with adolescents and parents in the school system for over 19 years as a school counselor, and have held my LPC license for over 14 years. I am an LPC supervisor. I enjoy working with adolescents, helping them to work through their issues, ranging from underachieving to relationship conflict (and everything in between). I also enjoy working with adults, helping them to understand their roles as parents so that they are better able to help support their children in a positive, healthy manner. In addition to parenting, I also provide marriage and family counseling.
(512) 643-6260 View (512) 643-6260
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Carol Greenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) revisits, past painful memories.
Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired? My passion is for whole, healthy living, through whole, healthy relationships with God and others. Conflict with your spouse or parenting issues, children? I have a passion for marriages and families to thrive, not just survive. God's plan for marriage is couched in a "Divine Conspiracy," opposites do attract! Difficult? Yes, but learning to do it His way and making those differences work for you instead of against you, will be the most rewarding thing you will ever do. Is your marriage struggling? Do you find the past is showing up in the present? Ready for change? Call me. I can help.
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) revisits, past painful memories.
Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired? My passion is for whole, healthy living, through whole, healthy relationships with God and others. Conflict with your spouse or parenting issues, children? I have a passion for marriages and families to thrive, not just survive. God's plan for marriage is couched in a "Divine Conspiracy," opposites do attract! Difficult? Yes, but learning to do it His way and making those differences work for you instead of against you, will be the most rewarding thing you will ever do. Is your marriage struggling? Do you find the past is showing up in the present? Ready for change? Call me. I can help.
(512) 351-4430 View (512) 351-4430
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Anna Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660  (Online Only)
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
(512) 201-4773 View (512) 201-4773
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Michael Bonner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I am trained in EMDR, and have significant experience working with adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families.
Riverstone Counseling Center, PLLC, located in Round Rock, Texas, is a counseling practice dedicated to bringing renewal, restoration, and transformation to individuals, couples, and families. We all know life can be hard, and sometimes we need help navigating the ebb and flow of life's changes. Our hope is to come alongside our clients and assist them with life-changing options. Many times folks go to a counselor, talk about their issues, and make no real progress. There is definitely value in voicing problems, and healing takes time. But along the way, you should be experiencing - and celebrating - small successes.
I am trained in EMDR, and have significant experience working with adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families.
Riverstone Counseling Center, PLLC, located in Round Rock, Texas, is a counseling practice dedicated to bringing renewal, restoration, and transformation to individuals, couples, and families. We all know life can be hard, and sometimes we need help navigating the ebb and flow of life's changes. Our hope is to come alongside our clients and assist them with life-changing options. Many times folks go to a counselor, talk about their issues, and make no real progress. There is definitely value in voicing problems, and healing takes time. But along the way, you should be experiencing - and celebrating - small successes.
(512) 961-1529 View (512) 961-1529
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Christina Marie Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I use a combination of CBT, Mindfulness, Client Centered and EMDR.
Plagued with constant negative thoughts? Feel like you're in a fog or find yourself on autopilot? If these questions seem all too familiar, don't panic there is hope... I have a passion for working with individuals who have lost their drive, that fire and sense of hope that makes life exciting and worthwhile. I would like to help you move forward to find that spark deep inside. I will tailor the counseling experience to meet your specific needs and unique personality. I will work in collaboration with you to identify problematic areas and help you achieve your personal goals.
I use a combination of CBT, Mindfulness, Client Centered and EMDR.
Plagued with constant negative thoughts? Feel like you're in a fog or find yourself on autopilot? If these questions seem all too familiar, don't panic there is hope... I have a passion for working with individuals who have lost their drive, that fire and sense of hope that makes life exciting and worthwhile. I would like to help you move forward to find that spark deep inside. I will tailor the counseling experience to meet your specific needs and unique personality. I will work in collaboration with you to identify problematic areas and help you achieve your personal goals.
(512) 843-7068 View (512) 843-7068
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Rainey Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660  (Online Only)
Some interventions offered are CBT, DBT Person-Centered, SFBT, EMDR, and Psychoeducation.
Lorraine “Rainey” Hellman’s therapeutic philosophy centers around creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can openly explore their experiences. By employing a range of therapeutic approaches, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies for coping, healing, and achieving their goals. Clients are drawn to her empathetic nature, her ability to adapt therapy to individual needs, and her dedication to fostering positive change. Embarking on a therapeutic journey with Rainey means embarking on a path of empowerment, healing, and resilience. Together we overcome challenges!
Some interventions offered are CBT, DBT Person-Centered, SFBT, EMDR, and Psychoeducation.
Lorraine “Rainey” Hellman’s therapeutic philosophy centers around creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can openly explore their experiences. By employing a range of therapeutic approaches, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies for coping, healing, and achieving their goals. Clients are drawn to her empathetic nature, her ability to adapt therapy to individual needs, and her dedication to fostering positive change. Embarking on a therapeutic journey with Rainey means embarking on a path of empowerment, healing, and resilience. Together we overcome challenges!
(406) 416-5598 View (406) 416-5598
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Bela K Quinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSSP, RYT200
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I am an EMDR trained therapist and I have extensive training in acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, trauma-informed practice, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
We are not meant to figure everything out in life on our own. Sometimes we get lost, or overwhelmed or stuck, and we need some help. I believe that there is nothing “wrong” with any of us. You’re not broken; you don’t need to be fixed. It is part of the human condition to experience pain and suffering – and there are times, throughout life, we all lose contact with pieces of ourselves. When we get stuck in a cycle of harmful thoughts and ineffective coping strategies, it prevents us from accessing and experiencing positive events in the here-and-now.
I am an EMDR trained therapist and I have extensive training in acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, trauma-informed practice, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
We are not meant to figure everything out in life on our own. Sometimes we get lost, or overwhelmed or stuck, and we need some help. I believe that there is nothing “wrong” with any of us. You’re not broken; you don’t need to be fixed. It is part of the human condition to experience pain and suffering – and there are times, throughout life, we all lose contact with pieces of ourselves. When we get stuck in a cycle of harmful thoughts and ineffective coping strategies, it prevents us from accessing and experiencing positive events in the here-and-now.
(737) 232-6180 View (737) 232-6180
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Mike Downing, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I am certified in EMDR and also utilize Research-Based Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness therapies to assist my clients in improving their emotional regulation skills and build a greater sense of hope for their future.
My areas of focus are: traumatic experiences and PTSD, adoption & foster care, couple & family life challenges, Depression, drug and alcohol problems, LGBT youth and families, ADHD, parenting enhancement, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, adolescent issues, subtle neuropsychological issues, Mood Disorders, youth and the criminal justice system, and CPS involvement with families. In April of 2017, I was honored with the Heart of the Home award for my career working with the abused children of Texas.
I am certified in EMDR and also utilize Research-Based Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness therapies to assist my clients in improving their emotional regulation skills and build a greater sense of hope for their future.
My areas of focus are: traumatic experiences and PTSD, adoption & foster care, couple & family life challenges, Depression, drug and alcohol problems, LGBT youth and families, ADHD, parenting enhancement, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, adolescent issues, subtle neuropsychological issues, Mood Disorders, youth and the criminal justice system, and CPS involvement with families. In April of 2017, I was honored with the Heart of the Home award for my career working with the abused children of Texas.
(512) 666-3958 View (512) 666-3958
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Amy N. Schmoyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I use EMDR to help process not only trauma but anxiety, OCD and other mental health issues.
I'm grateful to be able to serve others during difficult times and honored to help inspire personal growth. You have already taken the first step to gaining awareness by searching for a counselor. In counseling we will work collaboratively through the complications of life and relationships in order to make lasting and meaningful changes in your life.
I use EMDR to help process not only trauma but anxiety, OCD and other mental health issues.
I'm grateful to be able to serve others during difficult times and honored to help inspire personal growth. You have already taken the first step to gaining awareness by searching for a counselor. In counseling we will work collaboratively through the complications of life and relationships in order to make lasting and meaningful changes in your life.
(512) 582-2412 View (512) 582-2412
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Malia Hagen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I use EMDR to help my clients reprocess the traumas they've been through in order to have a more complete picture of their experience.
My clients have experienced Religious Trauma or Spiritual Abuse. We may struggle with the impact of negative religious experiences. Was I the problem? Am I not good enough? Some of us feel conflicted about our faith or past religious involvement? I help individuals process their experiences to find what was helpful, what was hurtful, and find a way to move forward in health. We navigate the complex emotions and challenges associated with religious trauma, while finding ways to stay connected and protected with the important people in your life. You can book a free conversation with me now by going to my website
I use EMDR to help my clients reprocess the traumas they've been through in order to have a more complete picture of their experience.
My clients have experienced Religious Trauma or Spiritual Abuse. We may struggle with the impact of negative religious experiences. Was I the problem? Am I not good enough? Some of us feel conflicted about our faith or past religious involvement? I help individuals process their experiences to find what was helpful, what was hurtful, and find a way to move forward in health. We navigate the complex emotions and challenges associated with religious trauma, while finding ways to stay connected and protected with the important people in your life. You can book a free conversation with me now by going to my website
(737) 264-5863 View (737) 264-5863
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Lauren McKay - Grief And Trauma Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Trauma, abuse, & grief can greatly impact how we function on a daily basis. Everyone's experiences are unique & individual. There may be times where you cannot explain why this or that happened and that can feel both confusing & frustrating. Has something like this ever happened to you before? Through counseling, we can explore the roots of your confusion and frustration through different research-backed techniques with my training in EMDR, IFS, TBRI, & the Gottman method. We can work ongoing to integrate what you learn about yourself into your everyday life.
Trauma, abuse, & grief can greatly impact how we function on a daily basis. Everyone's experiences are unique & individual. There may be times where you cannot explain why this or that happened and that can feel both confusing & frustrating. Has something like this ever happened to you before? Through counseling, we can explore the roots of your confusion and frustration through different research-backed techniques with my training in EMDR, IFS, TBRI, & the Gottman method. We can work ongoing to integrate what you learn about yourself into your everyday life.
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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.