EMDR Therapists in Arlington, VA
In my counseling sessions, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR), Trauma-Informed, and Psychodynamic approaches.
Are you in search of support? Are you struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, personal growth, life transitions, relationship conflict, multicultural issues, religion, spirituality, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or bipolar/mood disorders?
In my counseling sessions, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR), Trauma-Informed, and Psychodynamic approaches.
Are you in search of support? Are you struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, personal growth, life transitions, relationship conflict, multicultural issues, religion, spirituality, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or bipolar/mood disorders?
Also, as an EMDRIA-approved Consultant-in-Training I offer professional EMDR consultations.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
Also, as an EMDRIA-approved Consultant-in-Training I offer professional EMDR consultations.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
Renewed Resilience, PLLC | Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
Renewed Resilience, PLLC specializes in EMDR therapy for people who look, live, and love like us.
You're doing all of the things that should make you feel happy, whole and healthy, yet, you just can't get it together. You're still disconnected from yourself. You're haunted by loneliness. And you're constantly overwhelmed by your emotions. We get it! It's nearly impossible to stay present, to live and love fully when no one has ever shown you how. If you ever felt abandoned or unloved by the adults who raised you, that leaves a void that anyone would want to numb. Come work with us. We will help you heal your childhood trauma, master your emotions, and create the relationships you never thought were possible.
Renewed Resilience, PLLC specializes in EMDR therapy for people who look, live, and love like us.
You're doing all of the things that should make you feel happy, whole and healthy, yet, you just can't get it together. You're still disconnected from yourself. You're haunted by loneliness. And you're constantly overwhelmed by your emotions. We get it! It's nearly impossible to stay present, to live and love fully when no one has ever shown you how. If you ever felt abandoned or unloved by the adults who raised you, that leaves a void that anyone would want to numb. Come work with us. We will help you heal your childhood trauma, master your emotions, and create the relationships you never thought were possible.
Terri Ann Pilkerton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22203
I help individuals with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties using a holistic approach, which emphasizes the mind-body relationship. My primary therapy models include an evidence-based fusion to include Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness.
I help individuals with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties using a holistic approach, which emphasizes the mind-body relationship. My primary therapy models include an evidence-based fusion to include Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness.
Andrew E. Colsky, JD, LLM, LPC, LMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, LLM, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with OCD, Tourettes, insomnia, anxiety, phobias or trauma? These issues can be distressing and debilitating. The good news is that there are effective treatments that work relatively quickly. I am specially trained and certified to treat patients with these disorders. I use exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) and Inference-based CBT for anxiety and OCD, CBIT for Tourettes, CBT-I for insomnia and EMDR for trauma. I work with patients who have these disorders as well as family members and loved ones. Serving Florida & Virginia through Telehealth statewide.
Are you struggling with OCD, Tourettes, insomnia, anxiety, phobias or trauma? These issues can be distressing and debilitating. The good news is that there are effective treatments that work relatively quickly. I am specially trained and certified to treat patients with these disorders. I use exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) and Inference-based CBT for anxiety and OCD, CBIT for Tourettes, CBT-I for insomnia and EMDR for trauma. I work with patients who have these disorders as well as family members and loved ones. Serving Florida & Virginia through Telehealth statewide.
Training in EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy, & Gottman's Method allow me to repair connections and improve relationships.
Teletherapy Available! Difficulties coping with change, loss, or relationships? Is trauma preventing your progress? I am a Certified Gottman Therapist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with training in relational therapy, grief, identity issues, infertility, sexual addictions & dysfunctions, and couple therapy to bring about success and promote active healing. This is especially effective for adults struggling with identity crises, anxiety & mood disorders, and co-dependent relationships. Moreover, other therapists and EMT personnel benefit from therapy with me.
Training in EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy, & Gottman's Method allow me to repair connections and improve relationships.
Teletherapy Available! Difficulties coping with change, loss, or relationships? Is trauma preventing your progress? I am a Certified Gottman Therapist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with training in relational therapy, grief, identity issues, infertility, sexual addictions & dysfunctions, and couple therapy to bring about success and promote active healing. This is especially effective for adults struggling with identity crises, anxiety & mood disorders, and co-dependent relationships. Moreover, other therapists and EMT personnel benefit from therapy with me.
I treat from a person centered perspective and utilize many treatment interventions including: CBT, DBT, Floortime/DIR, EMDR/Polyvagal and Play Therapy.
Many adolescents and children today struggle in their day-to-day lives. They may struggle to deal with school stress, social anxiety or even to understand themselves. These mood regulation or core ego struggles impact personal relationships and the ability to operate successfully from a position of strength. External pressures are greater than ever on school aged children. Many do not yet have the capacity or coping mechanisms to deal with all that is coming their way. Group therapy or individual sessions are a great way to begin to build capacity and gain tools to navigate both the challenges of everyday life and adverse events.
I treat from a person centered perspective and utilize many treatment interventions including: CBT, DBT, Floortime/DIR, EMDR/Polyvagal and Play Therapy.
Many adolescents and children today struggle in their day-to-day lives. They may struggle to deal with school stress, social anxiety or even to understand themselves. These mood regulation or core ego struggles impact personal relationships and the ability to operate successfully from a position of strength. External pressures are greater than ever on school aged children. Many do not yet have the capacity or coping mechanisms to deal with all that is coming their way. Group therapy or individual sessions are a great way to begin to build capacity and gain tools to navigate both the challenges of everyday life and adverse events.
Cathy Becker
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CSAC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
I integrate EMDR and DBT into my work, tailoring my approach to fit what you need.
I believe healing happens through relationships. When we can share all parts of ourselves with another and be truly seen. Witnessed. Understood. The messy, the dark, the confusing and the seemingly unlovable. All parts of you are welcome here. You’re invited to bring your whole self to each session where you will be seen, heard, and validated. From a place of openness and curiosity, I provide a warm and affirming space for you to heal and grow. You don’t have to do it alone, I would be honored and humbled to join you.
I integrate EMDR and DBT into my work, tailoring my approach to fit what you need.
I believe healing happens through relationships. When we can share all parts of ourselves with another and be truly seen. Witnessed. Understood. The messy, the dark, the confusing and the seemingly unlovable. All parts of you are welcome here. You’re invited to bring your whole self to each session where you will be seen, heard, and validated. From a place of openness and curiosity, I provide a warm and affirming space for you to heal and grow. You don’t have to do it alone, I would be honored and humbled to join you.
Samantha Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
She uses Brainspotting, EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, struggling with trusting themselves, and/or interpersonal relationship problems (narcissistic parents or past partners, unhealthy/toxic relationships). She specializes with adults 21 and up in using years of study and personal experience to assist clients in boundary-setting, healing, and thriving within themselves and their personal relationships.
She uses Brainspotting, EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, struggling with trusting themselves, and/or interpersonal relationship problems (narcissistic parents or past partners, unhealthy/toxic relationships). She specializes with adults 21 and up in using years of study and personal experience to assist clients in boundary-setting, healing, and thriving within themselves and their personal relationships.
David Rothman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
I utilize evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Exposure Therapy (for anxiety), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and more.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Are you looking for more effective ways to manage stress from work and relationships? With a depth of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, I bring a unique blend of practicality, authenticity, warmth, and humor to my therapeutic approach. I'll work with you develop more insight into your thoughts/feelings/behavior, and help transform that insight into effective action in your everyday life. I'll help you learn a variety of practical, easy-to-use tools to use when you're struggling with your thoughts and/or emotions.
I utilize evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Exposure Therapy (for anxiety), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and more.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Are you looking for more effective ways to manage stress from work and relationships? With a depth of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, I bring a unique blend of practicality, authenticity, warmth, and humor to my therapeutic approach. I'll work with you develop more insight into your thoughts/feelings/behavior, and help transform that insight into effective action in your everyday life. I'll help you learn a variety of practical, easy-to-use tools to use when you're struggling with your thoughts and/or emotions.
Nabila Hassan Seeking Clarity Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22204 (Online Only)
I draw from evidenced based modalities of EMDR, CBT, somatic, relational (attachment based & family system), IFS informed, sensorimotor, physiobiological & polyvagal informed perspective.
Welcome! Therapy is an investment you choose for yourself! Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, thoughts of past & don't know how to control or change this pattern? Do you feel paralyzed with emotions, judgement, fear, regrets, shame? Are you struggling with never feeling good enough? Have you experienced childhood trauma or neglect? Do you have a pattern of dissociating or engage in self-destructive behavioral pattern? Are life circumstances, thoughts or emotions causing you to shutdown, disconnect, sad or angry? Are your symptoms impacting your relationships? Do you feel lonely or empty? I may be able to help!
I draw from evidenced based modalities of EMDR, CBT, somatic, relational (attachment based & family system), IFS informed, sensorimotor, physiobiological & polyvagal informed perspective.
Welcome! Therapy is an investment you choose for yourself! Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, thoughts of past & don't know how to control or change this pattern? Do you feel paralyzed with emotions, judgement, fear, regrets, shame? Are you struggling with never feeling good enough? Have you experienced childhood trauma or neglect? Do you have a pattern of dissociating or engage in self-destructive behavioral pattern? Are life circumstances, thoughts or emotions causing you to shutdown, disconnect, sad or angry? Are your symptoms impacting your relationships? Do you feel lonely or empty? I may be able to help!
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His modalities include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT / CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Calvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing holistic psychotherapy. He offers a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and Western training to help you overcome life's challenges, such as feeling stuck, difficulty changing old habits, or maintaining healthy relationships. Calvin provides compassionate support, free of judgment to promote healing and growth. A cornerstone of his approach is helping you address past experiences and heal in order to cultivate empowerment and find the confidence to meet your life goals.
His modalities include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT / CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Calvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing holistic psychotherapy. He offers a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and Western training to help you overcome life's challenges, such as feeling stuck, difficulty changing old habits, or maintaining healthy relationships. Calvin provides compassionate support, free of judgment to promote healing and growth. A cornerstone of his approach is helping you address past experiences and heal in order to cultivate empowerment and find the confidence to meet your life goals.
Rachelle Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22201 (Online Only)
With 25+ years of experience, I bring a depth of knowledge of common internal and relational struggles and effective interventions, including EMDR, CBT, DBT and PCIT.
Breaking free from unhealthy patterns in our lives can be difficult. Emotions may feel out-of-control at times and self-defeating thoughts may run amok in our minds. We might feel trapped in isolation, unhealthy relationship cycles or struggle to move beyond past hurts, traumatic experiences or our own mistakes. There is hope. It is possible to heal from the past, gain control of our emotions and develop new ways of thinking and relating to others. I would be honored to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey towards increased peace of mind, meaningful connections and renewed purpose.
With 25+ years of experience, I bring a depth of knowledge of common internal and relational struggles and effective interventions, including EMDR, CBT, DBT and PCIT.
Breaking free from unhealthy patterns in our lives can be difficult. Emotions may feel out-of-control at times and self-defeating thoughts may run amok in our minds. We might feel trapped in isolation, unhealthy relationship cycles or struggle to move beyond past hurts, traumatic experiences or our own mistakes. There is hope. It is possible to heal from the past, gain control of our emotions and develop new ways of thinking and relating to others. I would be honored to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey towards increased peace of mind, meaningful connections and renewed purpose.
The modalities I work in are DBT, EMDR, IFS informed, CBT and TF-CBT.
During uncertain times people may experience an increase in anxiety and depression. Though we are living in isolation there is no need to "go it alone". If you need help, even short term, please reach out to a mental health professional. I am licensed in Virginia, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Patricia Dean, LCSW, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults using an approach tailored to the individual needs of each new client.
The modalities I work in are DBT, EMDR, IFS informed, CBT and TF-CBT.
During uncertain times people may experience an increase in anxiety and depression. Though we are living in isolation there is no need to "go it alone". If you need help, even short term, please reach out to a mental health professional. I am licensed in Virginia, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Patricia Dean, LCSW, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults using an approach tailored to the individual needs of each new client.
Nicole Cathell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22203 (Online Only)
Please feel free to reach out! Also, I'm currently working on completing a certification in EMDR.
Hi, I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, work stressors, trauma, life changes, and challenges in relationships with loved ones or others. I build my work with clients around their goals and needs by being attentive, caring, and open. I’m very helpful for clients needing genuine support, wanting a sounding board, looking for new perspectives, and seeking gentle guidance. I work with clients from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.
Please feel free to reach out! Also, I'm currently working on completing a certification in EMDR.
Hi, I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, work stressors, trauma, life changes, and challenges in relationships with loved ones or others. I build my work with clients around their goals and needs by being attentive, caring, and open. I’m very helpful for clients needing genuine support, wanting a sounding board, looking for new perspectives, and seeking gentle guidance. I work with clients from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.
Parker Bowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 20301 (Online Only)
I am ACT and IFS-informed and currently training in EMDR.
Our mental health doesn't exist in a bubble: we are all deeply impacted by our increasingly turbulent world of systemic injustice, political instability and climate change. This turbulence is exacerbated if we're also struggling with depression, anxiety, developmental trauma, substance use, relationship challenges or life transitions. My approach to therapy meets at the intersection of your inner and outer worlds. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the root causes of your symptoms so that we can co-create an actionable path towards healing and a living a more meaningful day-to-day life.
I am ACT and IFS-informed and currently training in EMDR.
Our mental health doesn't exist in a bubble: we are all deeply impacted by our increasingly turbulent world of systemic injustice, political instability and climate change. This turbulence is exacerbated if we're also struggling with depression, anxiety, developmental trauma, substance use, relationship challenges or life transitions. My approach to therapy meets at the intersection of your inner and outer worlds. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the root causes of your symptoms so that we can co-create an actionable path towards healing and a living a more meaningful day-to-day life.
I am certified in EMDR as well as a treatment option for those wanting to work through past trauma.
Emotional suffering, while it can be scary and challenging, usually represents an enormous opportunity for growth. Embarking on psychotherapy represents an important step towards that growth. Although this process may seem daunting, psychotherapy represents a unique opportunity to learn about yourself, your relationships and your history and their impact on your life. We will work with the here-and-now experience to more deeply understand your relational patterns and their origins. Working through your unique experiences and patterns, will generate self-acceptance, compassion, greater insight and clarity and help you navigate life and relationships with greater authenticity, integrity and wisdom.
I am certified in EMDR as well as a treatment option for those wanting to work through past trauma.
Emotional suffering, while it can be scary and challenging, usually represents an enormous opportunity for growth. Embarking on psychotherapy represents an important step towards that growth. Although this process may seem daunting, psychotherapy represents a unique opportunity to learn about yourself, your relationships and your history and their impact on your life. We will work with the here-and-now experience to more deeply understand your relational patterns and their origins. Working through your unique experiences and patterns, will generate self-acceptance, compassion, greater insight and clarity and help you navigate life and relationships with greater authenticity, integrity and wisdom.
My specialties are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR for trauma.
How would it feel if we could turn the volume down on the emotional pain you’re struggling with right now? I see therapy as a way to help you better understand the nature of what you’re currently experiencing in a safe environment and to collaboratively find the solutions to create the life you want to live. Yet, change isn’t easy. My role as a therapist is to help effectively facilitate positive changes while reducing the emotional toll on you. Together, I’m confident that we can improve your quality of life and set you on a viable path to achieving your life goals.
My specialties are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR for trauma.
How would it feel if we could turn the volume down on the emotional pain you’re struggling with right now? I see therapy as a way to help you better understand the nature of what you’re currently experiencing in a safe environment and to collaboratively find the solutions to create the life you want to live. Yet, change isn’t easy. My role as a therapist is to help effectively facilitate positive changes while reducing the emotional toll on you. Together, I’m confident that we can improve your quality of life and set you on a viable path to achieving your life goals.
I am certified in EMDR and the Myers Briggs.
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Someone who knows how to ask the right questions and really listen to your answers. I think counseling should be like talking to a really good friend, one who has knowledge of you and the connections which may be at work in your life, and who has permission to confront you and ask you hard questions. I am candid and direct with my clients, pointing out things that need to be looked at, and then helping them process and live out new insights. Integrating faith and values is important to me.
I am certified in EMDR and the Myers Briggs.
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Someone who knows how to ask the right questions and really listen to your answers. I think counseling should be like talking to a really good friend, one who has knowledge of you and the connections which may be at work in your life, and who has permission to confront you and ask you hard questions. I am candid and direct with my clients, pointing out things that need to be looked at, and then helping them process and live out new insights. Integrating faith and values is important to me.
Grace Higa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22201 (Online Only)
I take an integrative approach reflecting my honed expertise with two powerful modalities, Schema and EMDR.
I believe therapy means making you feel deeply known and accepted. My approach centers on harnessing your unique strengths in building the bridge between where you are and where you want to be. I appreciate how some old habits you have picked up at an earlier point may no longer serve you now. The process of understanding yourself with compassion and learning new ways of being in the world isn't always easy, but I'll be with you every step of the way.
I take an integrative approach reflecting my honed expertise with two powerful modalities, Schema and EMDR.
I believe therapy means making you feel deeply known and accepted. My approach centers on harnessing your unique strengths in building the bridge between where you are and where you want to be. I appreciate how some old habits you have picked up at an earlier point may no longer serve you now. The process of understanding yourself with compassion and learning new ways of being in the world isn't always easy, but I'll be with you every step of the way.
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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.