EMDR Therapists in Stanwood, WA

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Teresa LaFleur
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Stanwood, WA 98292
Specialized Training: DBT Linehan Board of Certification Certified, (DBT-LBC) and EMDR certified.
My goal is to serve as a resource and a point of intervention for you on a path toward healthy self-efficacy, healthy self-concept and healthy relationships. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive place to explore these concerns and gain the tools necessary in pursuit of the very best Self. It is my belief that through increased self-awareness, people are empowered to change, and empowered people are positioned to take responsibility for their own lives, emerging with greater clarity, purpose, and happiness.
Specialized Training: DBT Linehan Board of Certification Certified, (DBT-LBC) and EMDR certified.
My goal is to serve as a resource and a point of intervention for you on a path toward healthy self-efficacy, healthy self-concept and healthy relationships. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive place to explore these concerns and gain the tools necessary in pursuit of the very best Self. It is my belief that through increased self-awareness, people are empowered to change, and empowered people are positioned to take responsibility for their own lives, emerging with greater clarity, purpose, and happiness.
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Betsy Wright Loving
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Stanwood, WA 98282
I also employ EMDR, mindfulness, cognitive approaches, humor, creativity, body-focused work, breath work, and others -- depending on your needs.
My focus is to help people explore their depression, anxiety, or grief -- to help them better connect emotionally to themselves, and to alleviate the resulting distress and personal problems that get in the way of living satisfying, fulfilling lives. I take an affirming stance toward my clients, and strive to create a warm, supportive environment for exploration of the more painful experiences or trauma that may be interfering with relationships, work, and the ability to be truly happy. My approach is holistic, including physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects.
I also employ EMDR, mindfulness, cognitive approaches, humor, creativity, body-focused work, breath work, and others -- depending on your needs.
My focus is to help people explore their depression, anxiety, or grief -- to help them better connect emotionally to themselves, and to alleviate the resulting distress and personal problems that get in the way of living satisfying, fulfilling lives. I take an affirming stance toward my clients, and strive to create a warm, supportive environment for exploration of the more painful experiences or trauma that may be interfering with relationships, work, and the ability to be truly happy. My approach is holistic, including physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects.
(425) 312-6291 View (425) 312-6291
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Camano Counseling, Consulting, and Wellness
Mental Health Counselor, NCC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Stanwood, WA 98292
I have specialized training in EMDR, anxiety treatment, and mutli-cultural instruction.
Looking for a therapist who understands you, and the problems you’re facing? Everyone is different, and the challenges we face are complex, which is why I offer therapies that suit your needs while integrating sleep, diet, fitness, relationships, and careers. I provide stress, communication, and social and emotional training for organizations; and specialize in supporting veterans, students, and their families.
I have specialized training in EMDR, anxiety treatment, and mutli-cultural instruction.
Looking for a therapist who understands you, and the problems you’re facing? Everyone is different, and the challenges we face are complex, which is why I offer therapies that suit your needs while integrating sleep, diet, fitness, relationships, and careers. I provide stress, communication, and social and emotional training for organizations; and specialize in supporting veterans, students, and their families.
(360) 525-2759 View (360) 525-2759
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Laura Mote
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Stanwood, WA 98292
A wise mentor once explained to me that emotions were (E)nergy in (Motion). And that was all the aha I needed to start developing a therapeutic practice focused on the movement of stuck trauma, unhelpful thoughts and poor relationships through the brain and body to develop healing or what Dr. Bruce Perry calls rhythm. One approach to developing rhythm is EMDR. It is an approach that moves us through stuck trauma as quickly as possible. EMDR creates rhythm by building confidence, clarity, self-compassion, and healthy connection with the self and others.
A wise mentor once explained to me that emotions were (E)nergy in (Motion). And that was all the aha I needed to start developing a therapeutic practice focused on the movement of stuck trauma, unhelpful thoughts and poor relationships through the brain and body to develop healing or what Dr. Bruce Perry calls rhythm. One approach to developing rhythm is EMDR. It is an approach that moves us through stuck trauma as quickly as possible. EMDR creates rhythm by building confidence, clarity, self-compassion, and healthy connection with the self and others.
(360) 995-1039 View (360) 995-1039
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Dawn Ideker
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Stanwood, WA 98292
I am trained in insight-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR).
I will assist you in processing traumatic memories, depression, anxiety, anger.
I am trained in insight-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR).
I will assist you in processing traumatic memories, depression, anxiety, anger.
(360) 228-2632 View (360) 228-2632
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Andrea Maldonado
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stanwood, WA 98292
Deciding to engage in a therapeutic relationship is an important step, and one that can be scary to take. As a therapist, my goal is to create a comfortable environment to help you navigate the changes and challenges in your life and relationships. My approach is client-centered therapy, which is often informed by principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, and strengths-based theory.
Deciding to engage in a therapeutic relationship is an important step, and one that can be scary to take. As a therapist, my goal is to create a comfortable environment to help you navigate the changes and challenges in your life and relationships. My approach is client-centered therapy, which is often informed by principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, and strengths-based theory.
(360) 934-1558 View (360) 934-1558
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Soundview Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Stanwood, WA 98292  (Online Only)
Olivia and Alyssa are licensed clinical social work associates (LSWAIC) who work with adults and adolescents. To learn more about their specific styles, please visit our website at www.soundviewwellnesswa.com
Olivia and Alyssa are licensed clinical social work associates (LSWAIC) who work with adults and adolescents. To learn more about their specific styles, please visit our website at www.soundviewwellnesswa.com
(360) 443-5706 View (360) 443-5706
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Warm Hearts Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Stanwood, WA 98292
Healing hearts and relationships one day at a time, including your relationship with yourself. I have been a Mental Health Therapist for 14 years. I offer telehealth to anyone in the State of Washington. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Relationships have a significant impact on our lives—relationships with self-first and with our interpersonal relationships second.
Healing hearts and relationships one day at a time, including your relationship with yourself. I have been a Mental Health Therapist for 14 years. I offer telehealth to anyone in the State of Washington. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Relationships have a significant impact on our lives—relationships with self-first and with our interpersonal relationships second.
(253) 525-5514 View (253) 525-5514
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Jeanne Jankus Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stanwood, WA 98292
Not accepting new clients
I integrate evidence based therapies such as EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), couples and family systems therapies, narrative therapy, and attachment therapies, along with other neuroscience based modalities.
It is hard for many of us to reach out to someone for help. It may be embarrassment, or being unsure how therapy would help heal you. Our journey together will be a compassionate, nonjudgemental classroom where you will learn more of your pure self and its ability to heal. It is important that we both see clearly in our work together: "There’s one skill at the center of any healthy family, company, classroom, community, university or nation — the ability to see someone else deeply, to know another person profoundly, to make them feel heard and understood.” David Brooks, New York Times
I integrate evidence based therapies such as EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), couples and family systems therapies, narrative therapy, and attachment therapies, along with other neuroscience based modalities.
It is hard for many of us to reach out to someone for help. It may be embarrassment, or being unsure how therapy would help heal you. Our journey together will be a compassionate, nonjudgemental classroom where you will learn more of your pure self and its ability to heal. It is important that we both see clearly in our work together: "There’s one skill at the center of any healthy family, company, classroom, community, university or nation — the ability to see someone else deeply, to know another person profoundly, to make them feel heard and understood.” David Brooks, New York Times
(360) 685-7552 View (360) 685-7552
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H Roksan Biktimir
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CTTS
Verified Verified
Stanwood, WA 98282
Not accepting new clients
It is a given that by being human we must deal with challenges in life. How we do that depends on the skills learned and adaptations made during our growing up years. We establish patterns of behavior and thinking that often interfere with our relationships and happiness. My goal in therapy is to help others identify their problem-causing patterns and learn to use effective life-management skills. My specialty is working with the present-day effects of childhood traumatic experiences, with a primary focus on relationship management skills.
It is a given that by being human we must deal with challenges in life. How we do that depends on the skills learned and adaptations made during our growing up years. We establish patterns of behavior and thinking that often interfere with our relationships and happiness. My goal in therapy is to help others identify their problem-causing patterns and learn to use effective life-management skills. My specialty is working with the present-day effects of childhood traumatic experiences, with a primary focus on relationship management skills.
(855) 844-5383 View (855) 844-5383

More Therapists Nearby

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Coastal Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Camano Island, WA 98282
I am currently accepting new clients and take most insurances. These are stressful times for nearly everyone. We need each other more than ever, for company, for comfort, and for compassion about the particular ways life stressors affect our health, happiness, mood, financial security, relationships, substance use, and more.
I am currently accepting new clients and take most insurances. These are stressful times for nearly everyone. We need each other more than ever, for company, for comfort, and for compassion about the particular ways life stressors affect our health, happiness, mood, financial security, relationships, substance use, and more.
(360) 233-8660 View (360) 233-8660
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Steve Dulaney
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Camano Island, WA 98282
Not accepting new clients
For 14+ years I’ve had the privilege of specializing in helping men (and couples) get un-stuck from patterns of destructive behavior and move from frustration, isolating pain and shame toward a life of renewal and satisfying relationships. Wherever your starting point, I’m honored to help you identify the underlying issues, which may have developed from dysfunctional family of origin dynamics, childhood trauma or abuse, or having never learned the coping skills to handle life’s stressors in a healthy way. Our experience of freedom and forward momentum expands when we face our hidden behaviors and choose honesty with those we love.
For 14+ years I’ve had the privilege of specializing in helping men (and couples) get un-stuck from patterns of destructive behavior and move from frustration, isolating pain and shame toward a life of renewal and satisfying relationships. Wherever your starting point, I’m honored to help you identify the underlying issues, which may have developed from dysfunctional family of origin dynamics, childhood trauma or abuse, or having never learned the coping skills to handle life’s stressors in a healthy way. Our experience of freedom and forward momentum expands when we face our hidden behaviors and choose honesty with those we love.
(425) 286-8986 View (425) 286-8986
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Rebecca Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marysville, WA 98271  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My focus is healing trauma. I know how much strength it requires to make the decision to seek a therapist. It’s important to make time for mental self-care just like you would schedule a workout or physical. Sometimes we all need a little extra help or an outside perspective. My goal is you feel welcomed, accepted, and validated by being your true self with me. If you are seeking to heal toxic patterns or to implement positive changes toward new growth, I provide a non-judgmental, safe place for you to explore the changes that are healthiest and doable for you. I am a skilled listener who offers unconditional acceptance and hope.
My focus is healing trauma. I know how much strength it requires to make the decision to seek a therapist. It’s important to make time for mental self-care just like you would schedule a workout or physical. Sometimes we all need a little extra help or an outside perspective. My goal is you feel welcomed, accepted, and validated by being your true self with me. If you are seeking to heal toxic patterns or to implement positive changes toward new growth, I provide a non-judgmental, safe place for you to explore the changes that are healthiest and doable for you. I am a skilled listener who offers unconditional acceptance and hope.
(360) 233-8052 View (360) 233-8052

Online Therapists

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Nia Kaye
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Port Angeles, WA 98362  (Online Only)
With Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT and energy therapies you can let go of unhelpful patterns of behavior and thought.
My main goal as your therapist is one of collaboration with you in your healing process. I believe all people have an inherent ability to find a path to healing, and that sometimes we need support along that path. Our work together and my expertise can be one of those supports. The therapy process itself can be deeply meaningful and/or simple and solution focused. It can teach you new skills or help you let go of old, outdated patterns. My way of working is warm, connected and compassionate. I have a spiritual and practical focus. I love the outdoors, dogs and cats and enjoy playing saxophone and flute in my city band.
With Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT and energy therapies you can let go of unhelpful patterns of behavior and thought.
My main goal as your therapist is one of collaboration with you in your healing process. I believe all people have an inherent ability to find a path to healing, and that sometimes we need support along that path. Our work together and my expertise can be one of those supports. The therapy process itself can be deeply meaningful and/or simple and solution focused. It can teach you new skills or help you let go of old, outdated patterns. My way of working is warm, connected and compassionate. I have a spiritual and practical focus. I love the outdoors, dogs and cats and enjoy playing saxophone and flute in my city band.
(360) 854-3539 View (360) 854-3539
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Marjorie Rubin
Counselor, MA, CMHS, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
I offer brain based strategies, bringing in the arts & EMDR to help you strengthen, get unstuck moving forward.
Is your child anxious, exhibiting challenging behaviors, or are you struggling with anxiety, feeling down, depressed, barely able to cope? Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by events beyond your control. If you know you need help, but you're uncertain of whom to trust or where to begin, I am here. I offer a safe place along with respect, compassion, and warmth. I listen deeply, providing expert caring help for children and adults. Working with current challenges, past traumas, and future goals, I offer support to help develop inner resources, strengthen your sense of self ,and provide skills to increase resiliency and growth.
I offer brain based strategies, bringing in the arts & EMDR to help you strengthen, get unstuck moving forward.
Is your child anxious, exhibiting challenging behaviors, or are you struggling with anxiety, feeling down, depressed, barely able to cope? Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by events beyond your control. If you know you need help, but you're uncertain of whom to trust or where to begin, I am here. I offer a safe place along with respect, compassion, and warmth. I listen deeply, providing expert caring help for children and adults. Working with current challenges, past traumas, and future goals, I offer support to help develop inner resources, strengthen your sense of self ,and provide skills to increase resiliency and growth.
(206) 966-6266 View (206) 966-6266
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Margarita Lewis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107
One of the many ways I help my clients is through EMDR, via teaching the skills of mindfulness and of self-compassion.
My name is Rita Lewis. I am a clinical psychologist and I provide psychotherapy and assessment services in Seattle (Ballard), in Shoreline and via telehealth in both Washington and Wisconsin. I am a clinical psychologist with 12 plus years of experience providing mental health services to adult individuals and groups. My practice philosophy is firmly based in social justice, feminism, and the idea that people are the experts in their own lives and benefit from feeling empowered.
One of the many ways I help my clients is through EMDR, via teaching the skills of mindfulness and of self-compassion.
My name is Rita Lewis. I am a clinical psychologist and I provide psychotherapy and assessment services in Seattle (Ballard), in Shoreline and via telehealth in both Washington and Wisconsin. I am a clinical psychologist with 12 plus years of experience providing mental health services to adult individuals and groups. My practice philosophy is firmly based in social justice, feminism, and the idea that people are the experts in their own lives and benefit from feeling empowered.
(206) 202-3558 View (206) 202-3558
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Diane Dempcy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MPH
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98005  (Online Only)
Utilizing brain-based tools such as EMDR along with other types of therapy, you will gain the ability to accomplish daily tasks and projects without a lot less procrastination, have confidence in your decisions, and solve your problems easily.
You never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you are falling short. You've spent the last months or years trying to keep everything together, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. Most days you feel so anxious you can barely breathe or you can’t stop crying. Friends reach out but you would rather pull the covers over your head and numb out to social media, food, alcohol or other things you know are not healthy for you. You can’t motivate yourself to do the things you really want to do. “What’s wrong with me” is a thought that goes everywhere with you.
Utilizing brain-based tools such as EMDR along with other types of therapy, you will gain the ability to accomplish daily tasks and projects without a lot less procrastination, have confidence in your decisions, and solve your problems easily.
You never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you are falling short. You've spent the last months or years trying to keep everything together, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. Most days you feel so anxious you can barely breathe or you can’t stop crying. Friends reach out but you would rather pull the covers over your head and numb out to social media, food, alcohol or other things you know are not healthy for you. You can’t motivate yourself to do the things you really want to do. “What’s wrong with me” is a thought that goes everywhere with you.
(425) 307-4582 View (425) 307-4582
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Abby Leach
Counselor, MSE, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hoodsport, WA 98548  (Online Only)
My professional training includes exploration and studies in spirituality including earth based traditions, psychodrama and EMDR certification.
Are you interested in living an authentic life and being true to the visions and callings of your heart? Sometimes that's not easy when unhealthy learned patterns and/or limiting or negative beliefs get in the way. Our work together can be a catalyst which calls out your inner strengths and resources providing the ultimate guidance to experiencing more happiness and contentment. Life doesn't move in a straight line, instead the path twists and turns providing obstacles and hurdles. It's these challenges that present a doorway to living a more authentic life. You are not alone.
My professional training includes exploration and studies in spirituality including earth based traditions, psychodrama and EMDR certification.
Are you interested in living an authentic life and being true to the visions and callings of your heart? Sometimes that's not easy when unhealthy learned patterns and/or limiting or negative beliefs get in the way. Our work together can be a catalyst which calls out your inner strengths and resources providing the ultimate guidance to experiencing more happiness and contentment. Life doesn't move in a straight line, instead the path twists and turns providing obstacles and hurdles. It's these challenges that present a doorway to living a more authentic life. You are not alone.
(360) 558-3399 View (360) 558-3399
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Bonnie Deopp Clinical Supervisor
Counselor, LMHC, CN
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a dual degree in Clinical Psychology and Nutrition with specializations in trauma treatments including Somatics, IFS, EMDR, and DBT.
Hello! And Welcome. We would be a good fit if you are interested in exploring the impact of past experiences on your here and now responses of body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through a mind-body approach. My areas of clinical focus are: 1).Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness. 2).Loss of control when eating in adults and adolescents including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Emotional Eating. 3). LGBTQ+ including gender affirming transitions 4). Addiction Recovery and Chronic Relapses 5). Fertility Issues and PCOS.
I have a dual degree in Clinical Psychology and Nutrition with specializations in trauma treatments including Somatics, IFS, EMDR, and DBT.
Hello! And Welcome. We would be a good fit if you are interested in exploring the impact of past experiences on your here and now responses of body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through a mind-body approach. My areas of clinical focus are: 1).Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness. 2).Loss of control when eating in adults and adolescents including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Emotional Eating. 3). LGBTQ+ including gender affirming transitions 4). Addiction Recovery and Chronic Relapses 5). Fertility Issues and PCOS.
(206) 202-7076 View (206) 202-7076
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Kaitlin Pifer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Waitlist for new clients
Treatment encompasses evidence-based interventions including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Safety Planning, Behavioral Analysis, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Neuropsychology.
I specialize in working with children displaying significant behaviors, teens experiencing mood struggles, and parents navigating childhood mental health. I offer ongoing individual and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, as well as trauma, play, art, and animal therapy.
Treatment encompasses evidence-based interventions including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Safety Planning, Behavioral Analysis, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Neuropsychology.
I specialize in working with children displaying significant behaviors, teens experiencing mood struggles, and parents navigating childhood mental health. I offer ongoing individual and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, as well as trauma, play, art, and animal therapy.
(253) 799-1535 View (253) 799-1535

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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.