EMDR Therapists in Bristow, VA
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I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and have completed certification training in Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga.
Accepting new clients located in Ohio and Virginia for secure video sessions. Many of us can find ourselves in a space of discourse throughout our lives. It can be difficult to face these challenges head-on without extra support. Through building a compassionate and supportive therapeutic relationship, we can work together to foster an environment for healthy exploration and seek the change you might want or need. I utilize neuroscience-based approaches to address dysregulation within our nervous systems, bodies, and minds that may be contributing to current and ongoing challenges.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and have completed certification training in Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga.
Accepting new clients located in Ohio and Virginia for secure video sessions. Many of us can find ourselves in a space of discourse throughout our lives. It can be difficult to face these challenges head-on without extra support. Through building a compassionate and supportive therapeutic relationship, we can work together to foster an environment for healthy exploration and seek the change you might want or need. I utilize neuroscience-based approaches to address dysregulation within our nervous systems, bodies, and minds that may be contributing to current and ongoing challenges.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Manassas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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I use various modalities to fit the need of each person, including EMDR, Flash and CPT.
YOU can heal you! It’s not about what's wrong with you, it’s about what happened to you. Finding a safe space that encourages healing can be difficult to find and asking for help can be an intimidating prospect. I aim to help create a space where you can begin to reconnect with yourself, empowering all parts of you to choose the path YOU want. I want to help you approach emotions with curiosity and gentleness. Viewing behavior, thoughts, and feelings as techniques adapted to help us survive, we begin to move towards a place of acceptance. I want you to live a life free from emotional suffering, feeling stable in all areas of life.
I use various modalities to fit the need of each person, including EMDR, Flash and CPT.
YOU can heal you! It’s not about what's wrong with you, it’s about what happened to you. Finding a safe space that encourages healing can be difficult to find and asking for help can be an intimidating prospect. I aim to help create a space where you can begin to reconnect with yourself, empowering all parts of you to choose the path YOU want. I want to help you approach emotions with curiosity and gentleness. Viewing behavior, thoughts, and feelings as techniques adapted to help us survive, we begin to move towards a place of acceptance. I want you to live a life free from emotional suffering, feeling stable in all areas of life.
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Youth For Tomorrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, DBTC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
We provide behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, professional insight, and genuine compassion. Our staff is comprised of therapists with various credentials, backgrounds, trainings, and specialties, so we are able to offer a wide variety of treatment, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral intervention. Our staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, therapists, and nurses.
We provide behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, professional insight, and genuine compassion. Our staff is comprised of therapists with various credentials, backgrounds, trainings, and specialties, so we are able to offer a wide variety of treatment, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral intervention. Our staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, therapists, and nurses.
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Sarah Clarius
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Sarah. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving the Northern Virginia area. I specialize in working with adolescents (16+) and adults with a variety of mental health concerns to include but not limited to trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, life transitions and stressors.
Hi, my name is Sarah. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving the Northern Virginia area. I specialize in working with adolescents (16+) and adults with a variety of mental health concerns to include but not limited to trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, life transitions and stressors.
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Gainesville Professional Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
We realize that this past year has been overwhelming for everyone. We are here to help support you while we all continue to try to navigate uncharted waters. We want to help you find balance in your life.
We realize that this past year has been overwhelming for everyone. We are here to help support you while we all continue to try to navigate uncharted waters. We want to help you find balance in your life.
More Therapists Nearby
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Anxiety and Trauma Recovery Therapist Deborah Vara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Haymarket, VA 20169
Clients come to me looking for a therapist who treats anxiety and trauma using various methods such as CBT, DBT, EMDR and Exposure, because therapy should be a place where you feel safe and heard.
Do you find yourself broken, uncertain with your future and how to heal from your trauma? You second guess your relationships, and have difficulty trusting others? You want to appear like you have it all together, but you are struggling to feel purpose, and life full of peace and happiness. You may be fed up with the inability to move forward from traumatic events, feeling alone or not enough. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to get unstuck and challenge yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to gain acceptance, confidence and peace.
Clients come to me looking for a therapist who treats anxiety and trauma using various methods such as CBT, DBT, EMDR and Exposure, because therapy should be a place where you feel safe and heard.
Do you find yourself broken, uncertain with your future and how to heal from your trauma? You second guess your relationships, and have difficulty trusting others? You want to appear like you have it all together, but you are struggling to feel purpose, and life full of peace and happiness. You may be fed up with the inability to move forward from traumatic events, feeling alone or not enough. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to get unstuck and challenge yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to gain acceptance, confidence and peace.
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I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention, Exposure therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Life can be complex. There are times when a person feels stuck. Sometimes we desire to turn to someone who can help us. I would like to be able to help you on your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in inpatient behavioral health, outpatient substance abuse, and outpatient therapy. I have experience treating PTSD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and other related diagnoses. I have specialized training in treating anxiety disorders and OCD. My main focus is working with adults over the age of 18 on an individual basis.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention, Exposure therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Life can be complex. There are times when a person feels stuck. Sometimes we desire to turn to someone who can help us. I would like to be able to help you on your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in inpatient behavioral health, outpatient substance abuse, and outpatient therapy. I have experience treating PTSD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and other related diagnoses. I have specialized training in treating anxiety disorders and OCD. My main focus is working with adults over the age of 18 on an individual basis.
Acadian Health Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haymarket, VA 20169
We provide trauma care, play therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, child behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, substance abuse counseling, motivational interviewing, LGBTQ community support, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR services and more.
We are dedicated to providing excellence with the highest quality mental health professionals. Each of our providers have specialized in distinct areas of care and provide unique forms of evidenced based techniques. This offers you variety and enables us to tailor to your specific needs. We believe in a multidisciplinary approach to mental health which involves Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers and Acupuncturist.
We provide trauma care, play therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, child behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, substance abuse counseling, motivational interviewing, LGBTQ community support, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR services and more.
We are dedicated to providing excellence with the highest quality mental health professionals. Each of our providers have specialized in distinct areas of care and provide unique forms of evidenced based techniques. This offers you variety and enables us to tailor to your specific needs. We believe in a multidisciplinary approach to mental health which involves Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers and Acupuncturist.
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Clarity Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haymarket, VA 20169
Our therapists on staff hold certifications in therapies like DBT, RODBT, CBT, FBT, CPT, EMDR, and our founder is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
Clarity Counseling is an outpatient treatment center that commits to providing quality treatment to individuals, families and groups in the Northern Virginia and Richmond area. Clarity specializes in providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment for eating disorder recovery and specialized therapies for mental illness. Clarity offers a unique experience where therapists collaborate with the individual and treatment professionals to offer a clear path, free from distortion. Committed to offering quality care, Clarity values working together with their client toward a fuller life that has balance, hope, and a full recovery.
Our therapists on staff hold certifications in therapies like DBT, RODBT, CBT, FBT, CPT, EMDR, and our founder is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
Clarity Counseling is an outpatient treatment center that commits to providing quality treatment to individuals, families and groups in the Northern Virginia and Richmond area. Clarity specializes in providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment for eating disorder recovery and specialized therapies for mental illness. Clarity offers a unique experience where therapists collaborate with the individual and treatment professionals to offer a clear path, free from distortion. Committed to offering quality care, Clarity values working together with their client toward a fuller life that has balance, hope, and a full recovery.
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The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, GV
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-R, LPC-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, VA 20155
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital/precommitment therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, play therapy, trauma therapy, and EMDR.
Accepting new clients - Want to feel whole again? We specialize in the promotion of satisfying, secure, and close relationships, both with ourselves and our loved ones. CCHC focuses on harmonious relationships, emotional calm, and abundant self-worth. We appreciate the impact that connection has on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being - when our relationships are going well, we have the confidence and energy we need to tackle the challenges of life. Sessions can explore ways to heal unresolved issues/pain, know who you are, ask for what you need, and access your resilience in moments of stress.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital/precommitment therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, play therapy, trauma therapy, and EMDR.
Accepting new clients - Want to feel whole again? We specialize in the promotion of satisfying, secure, and close relationships, both with ourselves and our loved ones. CCHC focuses on harmonious relationships, emotional calm, and abundant self-worth. We appreciate the impact that connection has on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being - when our relationships are going well, we have the confidence and energy we need to tackle the challenges of life. Sessions can explore ways to heal unresolved issues/pain, know who you are, ask for what you need, and access your resilience in moments of stress.
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Olivia Sweetnam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, VA 20155 (Online Only)
I am also experienced in evidence-based treatment for Complicated Grief, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Accepting residents for LPC supervision. I believe that every individual has the ability to reach their full potential no matter what stressful experiences they may encounter. Everyone has their own story which is why I tailor treatment by taking a person-centered approach incorporating evidence-based therapies to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients are able to develop skills that promote positive change.
I am also experienced in evidence-based treatment for Complicated Grief, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Accepting residents for LPC supervision. I believe that every individual has the ability to reach their full potential no matter what stressful experiences they may encounter. Everyone has their own story which is why I tailor treatment by taking a person-centered approach incorporating evidence-based therapies to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients are able to develop skills that promote positive change.
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Ruth Ritchie Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing for the past 30 years in the therapeutic profession. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Masters in Social Work. Ruth's approach to your mental wellness is individualized to include several evidenced based approaches. Her main areas of focus include CBT, DBT, Insight, family systems and EMDR. In her spare time, she is an avid reader, enjoys kayaking around NOVA waterways, and spending time with family.
Ruth Ritchie Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing for the past 30 years in the therapeutic profession. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Masters in Social Work. Ruth's approach to your mental wellness is individualized to include several evidenced based approaches. Her main areas of focus include CBT, DBT, Insight, family systems and EMDR. In her spare time, she is an avid reader, enjoys kayaking around NOVA waterways, and spending time with family.
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My clinical style includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Oriented Therapy, both EMDR and narrative therapy for trauma and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working in the field for over 20 years. I have specialized expertise in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationships issues and situational stress in diverse adult populations.
My clinical style includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Oriented Therapy, both EMDR and narrative therapy for trauma and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working in the field for over 20 years. I have specialized expertise in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationships issues and situational stress in diverse adult populations.
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Neurofeedback Therapeutic Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCN, NCC
Verified Verified
Manassas, VA 20109
We specialize in helping individuals heal from past traumas using a variety of interventions to include: Talk-therapy, Neurofeedback Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, Hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - Tapping, Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture).
Have you experienced a traumatic event? Have you felt depressed, anxious, irritable, numb, hopeless, worthless, hypervigilant, shame, mistrust, a loss of self, or emotionally overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, insomnia, headaches, or problems concentrating? Have you thought about or participated in self-destructive behaviors or felt a loss of self? You are not alone most victims of trauma experience some of these symptoms. You can become more present emotionally and psychologically for yourself, your family, and friends.
We specialize in helping individuals heal from past traumas using a variety of interventions to include: Talk-therapy, Neurofeedback Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, Hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - Tapping, Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture).
Have you experienced a traumatic event? Have you felt depressed, anxious, irritable, numb, hopeless, worthless, hypervigilant, shame, mistrust, a loss of self, or emotionally overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, insomnia, headaches, or problems concentrating? Have you thought about or participated in self-destructive behaviors or felt a loss of self? You are not alone most victims of trauma experience some of these symptoms. You can become more present emotionally and psychologically for yourself, your family, and friends.
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Amanda Davis-Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Centreville, VA 20121
In addition, I have training in EMDR, TIR (traumatic incident reduction), and CISM.
My primary focus is working with first responders, veterans, and their families to manage day to day stressors including issues around parenting, work-life balance, and issues including depression and anxiety. I am a perinatal mental health counselor with extensive training in working with individuals (and couples) during the pregnancy and postpartum period and navigating parenting in the early childhood years. In addition, I have a passion for supporting caregivers/parents with children with mental health disorders.
In addition, I have training in EMDR, TIR (traumatic incident reduction), and CISM.
My primary focus is working with first responders, veterans, and their families to manage day to day stressors including issues around parenting, work-life balance, and issues including depression and anxiety. I am a perinatal mental health counselor with extensive training in working with individuals (and couples) during the pregnancy and postpartum period and navigating parenting in the early childhood years. In addition, I have a passion for supporting caregivers/parents with children with mental health disorders.
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Heather Sauceda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, VA 20155
I offer a range of evidence-based services including EMDR, with a strong educational beginning if this is your first time with a counselor.
When faced with questions like "Can I handle this?" or "Why do I keep making these choices?" and statements such as "I don't think I can move past this," it's important to know that you're not alone. Many clients I work with share similar feelings and thoughts. Specializing in trauma, together we will find ways to navigate hardships and build bridges to recovery. With a blend of therapy, laughter, and levity, I help clients reframe and rebuild their personal stories. Whether you're struggling with codependency, trauma, or simply looking for understanding and growth, I am here to support you.
I offer a range of evidence-based services including EMDR, with a strong educational beginning if this is your first time with a counselor.
When faced with questions like "Can I handle this?" or "Why do I keep making these choices?" and statements such as "I don't think I can move past this," it's important to know that you're not alone. Many clients I work with share similar feelings and thoughts. Specializing in trauma, together we will find ways to navigate hardships and build bridges to recovery. With a blend of therapy, laughter, and levity, I help clients reframe and rebuild their personal stories. Whether you're struggling with codependency, trauma, or simply looking for understanding and growth, I am here to support you.
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Barbara Ann Darby Emdr Certified Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20109 (Online Only)
I am a Certified EMDR clinician and a Consultant in Training (CIT).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years of clinical experience. I believe counseling is a partnership to help you heal, change, and grow. This partnership is built on mutual trust and respect. I am an Army veteran and a military spouse and have over 12 years of experience working with active duty service members, veterans and their families around transition, trauma and substance abuse. I am an approved clinical supervisor with the Virginia Board of Counseling. and have training and experience in counseling individuals, groups, families, addictions, and survivors of trauma and disasters.
I am a Certified EMDR clinician and a Consultant in Training (CIT).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years of clinical experience. I believe counseling is a partnership to help you heal, change, and grow. This partnership is built on mutual trust and respect. I am an Army veteran and a military spouse and have over 12 years of experience working with active duty service members, veterans and their families around transition, trauma and substance abuse. I am an approved clinical supervisor with the Virginia Board of Counseling. and have training and experience in counseling individuals, groups, families, addictions, and survivors of trauma and disasters.
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Bethany M Vanderbilt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Haymarket, VA 20169
I am certified in EMDR and Perinatal Mental Health and use ego state interventions in my practice.
I am an LCSW with extensive experience in trauma and attachment work and have a significant history working with children and their caregivers. I have taken a particular interest in working with people in the midst of life transitions and caregivers who are experiencing perinatal mental health challenges. I believe in the power of connection: connection to one's own inner sense of self, connection between caregivers and their infants/children to build healthy attachment patterns, connection between couples in the midst of parenting, and the healing connection that can occur through therapy.
I am certified in EMDR and Perinatal Mental Health and use ego state interventions in my practice.
I am an LCSW with extensive experience in trauma and attachment work and have a significant history working with children and their caregivers. I have taken a particular interest in working with people in the midst of life transitions and caregivers who are experiencing perinatal mental health challenges. I believe in the power of connection: connection to one's own inner sense of self, connection between caregivers and their infants/children to build healthy attachment patterns, connection between couples in the midst of parenting, and the healing connection that can occur through therapy.
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Nova Telemental Health LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20109 (Online Only)
Using a variety of treatment modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Sex Therapy.
Accepting New Clients, immediate openings. Evening availability. Mental wellness is and should be accessible and you deserve highly trained professionals to help you on your journey. NOVA Telemental Health is military spouse owned and veteran operated with experience with military, first responders, medical workers, therapists and their families. Our therapists are trained to help you with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, personality disorders, life transitions and challenges. We are proudly an LGBTQIA+, Kink, Ethical Non-Monogamy Affirming.
Using a variety of treatment modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Sex Therapy.
Accepting New Clients, immediate openings. Evening availability. Mental wellness is and should be accessible and you deserve highly trained professionals to help you on your journey. NOVA Telemental Health is military spouse owned and veteran operated with experience with military, first responders, medical workers, therapists and their families. Our therapists are trained to help you with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, personality disorders, life transitions and challenges. We are proudly an LGBTQIA+, Kink, Ethical Non-Monogamy Affirming.
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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.