EMDR Therapists in Shawano, WI
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Sweetgrass Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shawano, WI 54166
Techniques I specialize in include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR), Brainspotting, Grief Processing, and Strength-based interventions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help individuals and families restore hope by finding their pathway to resilience and restoring balance in their lives. I am passionate about caring for those in need and honored to be a part of their journey toward healing. My areas of specialty are working with children, teens, and adults, specifically those with a trauma history, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
Techniques I specialize in include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR), Brainspotting, Grief Processing, and Strength-based interventions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help individuals and families restore hope by finding their pathway to resilience and restoring balance in their lives. I am passionate about caring for those in need and honored to be a part of their journey toward healing. My areas of specialty are working with children, teens, and adults, specifically those with a trauma history, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
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I am a trauma trained EMDR therapist.
Hello, I’m Wendy Haddock. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Summit View Counseling. I have over 16 years of experience working with people and families with complex mental health and substances abuse issues. I have a passion for helping people work through events and experiences in life, to find true self, and develop a path for whole person wellness.
I am a trauma trained EMDR therapist.
Hello, I’m Wendy Haddock. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Summit View Counseling. I have over 16 years of experience working with people and families with complex mental health and substances abuse issues. I have a passion for helping people work through events and experiences in life, to find true self, and develop a path for whole person wellness.
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I've had the honor of working with people with a history of trauma throughout my life. PTSD, attachment disorder and dissociative disorders are normal responses to being exposed to Traumatic events. This is the way our brains try to protect us from being overwhelmed. We can get stuck feeling like the world is dangerous or the events are still occuring long after the trauma is over. Trauma Counseling helps our brains let go and heal the overwhelming events of our pasts. I truely believe we can heal from anything with the right treatment. Come and see if I'm the right therapist for you.
I've had the honor of working with people with a history of trauma throughout my life. PTSD, attachment disorder and dissociative disorders are normal responses to being exposed to Traumatic events. This is the way our brains try to protect us from being overwhelmed. We can get stuck feeling like the world is dangerous or the events are still occuring long after the trauma is over. Trauma Counseling helps our brains let go and heal the overwhelming events of our pasts. I truely believe we can heal from anything with the right treatment. Come and see if I'm the right therapist for you.
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Mary Beth King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shawano, WI 54166
As a psychotherapist, I love what I do. I am most passionate about empowering people to tap into their own innate and natural ability to heal and grow. My treatment philosophy is nonjudgmental, strength-based, and trauma informed. My therapeutic style is to help individuals find their inner gifts and challenge them in a compassionate and direct way. Every individual has their own personal journey that is unique to them all that is needed is a foundation of trust, respect, and equality for clients to heal. I believe as a helping professional it is an honor and a privilege to be a part of that path to wellness.
As a psychotherapist, I love what I do. I am most passionate about empowering people to tap into their own innate and natural ability to heal and grow. My treatment philosophy is nonjudgmental, strength-based, and trauma informed. My therapeutic style is to help individuals find their inner gifts and challenge them in a compassionate and direct way. Every individual has their own personal journey that is unique to them all that is needed is a foundation of trust, respect, and equality for clients to heal. I believe as a helping professional it is an honor and a privilege to be a part of that path to wellness.
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New Depth Counseling & Wellness Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shawano, WI 54166
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating trauma, secondary trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating trauma, secondary trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
Online Therapists
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I am also EMDR trained and find that IFS complements EMDR very well.
As a marriage and family therapist, I greatly enjoy working with couples and families, especially those who struggle with communication. I love teaching people how to problem solve and resolve coflict. I am passionate about helping those with trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, depression and anxiety. I also work with those who have experienced racial and/or religious trauma. Additonally, I work with those who struggle with boundaries and saying no. I am particularly interested in working with underserved populations, and strive to offer culturally sensitive and competent services. I am bilingual and can also offer services in Hmong.
I am also EMDR trained and find that IFS complements EMDR very well.
As a marriage and family therapist, I greatly enjoy working with couples and families, especially those who struggle with communication. I love teaching people how to problem solve and resolve coflict. I am passionate about helping those with trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, depression and anxiety. I also work with those who have experienced racial and/or religious trauma. Additonally, I work with those who struggle with boundaries and saying no. I am particularly interested in working with underserved populations, and strive to offer culturally sensitive and competent services. I am bilingual and can also offer services in Hmong.
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Lori Lenhard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Athens, WI 54411 (Online Only)
I have several methods that we can utilize in our counseling sessions such as; EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT and others.
My motivation working with clients is to assist them to live their best life. Whether you are dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, I want to work with you to lessen the amount of energy you are using to cope. They take so much of our energy that they leave us with little to put toward living our best life. It becomes a vicious cycle that seems we can't break, untreated they can take over our lives. Working together we can lessen their effect on our daily lives and have energy to focus on the good in our life.
I have several methods that we can utilize in our counseling sessions such as; EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT and others.
My motivation working with clients is to assist them to live their best life. Whether you are dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, I want to work with you to lessen the amount of energy you are using to cope. They take so much of our energy that they leave us with little to put toward living our best life. It becomes a vicious cycle that seems we can't break, untreated they can take over our lives. Working together we can lessen their effect on our daily lives and have energy to focus on the good in our life.
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Hannah Domasky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
I also incorporate other treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR.
Life can be challenging for all sorts of reasons, and whether they are big or small, I am here to help you navigate them. These challenges can happen with work, school, relationships, childhood/family and with that can come anxiety, depression, anger/low frustration tolerance, etc. My goal is to help you process and problem-solve ways to work through these challenges and get you to a positive and comfortable place with your mental health and well-being.
I also incorporate other treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR.
Life can be challenging for all sorts of reasons, and whether they are big or small, I am here to help you navigate them. These challenges can happen with work, school, relationships, childhood/family and with that can come anxiety, depression, anger/low frustration tolerance, etc. My goal is to help you process and problem-solve ways to work through these challenges and get you to a positive and comfortable place with your mental health and well-being.
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Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Analytical Psychotherapy, Dream Therapy, Mindfulness/meditation practice, Sand Play, HMR, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, supportive environment and have found empathy, understanding and humor are important in building a therapeutic alliance. My abilities are well suited to people with a history of trauma and who are intuitive and creative. Whether you're looking for short term therapy or a deeper process, my skill level applies to both. Each person is unique and I anticipate and enjoy building a relationship that assumes collaboration. I then work with them toward activating their own healing potential, no matter the age. I work well with individuals who have had treatment failures in the past.
Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Analytical Psychotherapy, Dream Therapy, Mindfulness/meditation practice, Sand Play, HMR, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, supportive environment and have found empathy, understanding and humor are important in building a therapeutic alliance. My abilities are well suited to people with a history of trauma and who are intuitive and creative. Whether you're looking for short term therapy or a deeper process, my skill level applies to both. Each person is unique and I anticipate and enjoy building a relationship that assumes collaboration. I then work with them toward activating their own healing potential, no matter the age. I work well with individuals who have had treatment failures in the past.
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In addition to traditional therapies some tools available are art therapy, EMDR, and narrative therapies.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want things to be different than they are and nothing you have tried has worked so far.
I work with individuals of all ages assisting them in managing change in their lives in relation to many events including anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, attachment, and trauma.
I believe in a balance of mind, body, emotions and spirit in working towards wholeness.
In addition to traditional therapies some tools available are art therapy, EMDR, and narrative therapies.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want things to be different than they are and nothing you have tried has worked so far.
I work with individuals of all ages assisting them in managing change in their lives in relation to many events including anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, attachment, and trauma.
I believe in a balance of mind, body, emotions and spirit in working towards wholeness.
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I specialize in treating trauma from a bottom to top perspective, using EMDR.
Hello and welcome to my page. My specialty areas are complex trauma, little T traumas, anxiety, depression and co-occurring conditions including substance use disorders. I look forward to being of service to you. I am accepting new clients at WI Wellness.
I specialize in treating trauma from a bottom to top perspective, using EMDR.
Hello and welcome to my page. My specialty areas are complex trauma, little T traumas, anxiety, depression and co-occurring conditions including substance use disorders. I look forward to being of service to you. I am accepting new clients at WI Wellness.
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Krin Kramer Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Green Lake, WI 54941
I am passionate about using EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to assist clients struggling with performance blocks, PTSD, complex trauma, complicated grief, pet grief, sexual abuse, adjustment, relationship trauma, medical trauma, creative flow and addictions. Shadow work can be incredibly effective when seeking assistance with subconscious blocks.
I am passionate about using EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to assist clients struggling with performance blocks, PTSD, complex trauma, complicated grief, pet grief, sexual abuse, adjustment, relationship trauma, medical trauma, creative flow and addictions. Shadow work can be incredibly effective when seeking assistance with subconscious blocks.
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JCS Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oneida, WI 54155 (Online Only)
Treatment Areas include: Anxiety, Depression, Unresolved Trauma, PTSD, Stress Management, Stages of Life complications/changes, Lifestyle Changes Modalities of Treatment Offered: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Person Centered, Solution Focused.
Hello and welcome, my name is Jodie Skenandore, Psychotherapist/Owner of JCS Counseling LLC. My goal and approach is to provide a warm, safe, accepting and supportive environment for individuals to be heard, seen, validated and understood. My role as a helping professional is to collaborate with you on this journey to heal, grow, build a strong sense of self, cultivate self-compassion and live the life that you want and deserve.
Treatment Areas include: Anxiety, Depression, Unresolved Trauma, PTSD, Stress Management, Stages of Life complications/changes, Lifestyle Changes Modalities of Treatment Offered: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Person Centered, Solution Focused.
Hello and welcome, my name is Jodie Skenandore, Psychotherapist/Owner of JCS Counseling LLC. My goal and approach is to provide a warm, safe, accepting and supportive environment for individuals to be heard, seen, validated and understood. My role as a helping professional is to collaborate with you on this journey to heal, grow, build a strong sense of self, cultivate self-compassion and live the life that you want and deserve.
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Hannah E. Bunting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54403
Waitlist for new clients
I most often use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), but am trained in other modalities.
Seeking out therapy can feel daunting. My work as a therapist is motivated by the understanding that everyone has skills to develop, past hurts to heal, and a strong side of them that has helped them through very difficult times. Everyone could use a supportive environment to grow.
I most often use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), but am trained in other modalities.
Seeking out therapy can feel daunting. My work as a therapist is motivated by the understanding that everyone has skills to develop, past hurts to heal, and a strong side of them that has helped them through very difficult times. Everyone could use a supportive environment to grow.
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Hello! Thanks for taking the time to visit my profile. Whether you are looking to heal past hurts, create better relationships or set a vision for your future I can help. I have helped individuals and couples through each of these stages of their journey. My goal is to offer expert, compassionate care to help you navigate the challenges of your life. I have extensive training and experience in treating relational trauma with individuals, couples and families. I use Family Systems Therapy, IMAGO Relationship Therapy, Brainspotting and EMDR to help you experience healing and change.
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to visit my profile. Whether you are looking to heal past hurts, create better relationships or set a vision for your future I can help. I have helped individuals and couples through each of these stages of their journey. My goal is to offer expert, compassionate care to help you navigate the challenges of your life. I have extensive training and experience in treating relational trauma with individuals, couples and families. I use Family Systems Therapy, IMAGO Relationship Therapy, Brainspotting and EMDR to help you experience healing and change.
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Julie L Decker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, FDN-P
Verified Verified
Neenah, WI 54956 (Online Only)
I offer established clinical practices incorporating holistic strategies including TFCBT, EMDR, Somatic and Movement Therapies, Horse-assisted Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, and Christian based therapy upon request.
I have a master's degree in clinical psychology and 33 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor specializing in Attention Deficit Disorders, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Holistic Stress Resolution, Relational Issues, Christian Counseling, Foster and Adoptive children, and children facing atypical neurological issues. I am also a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and advanced practitioner in training for certification in the Biology of Trauma. My goal is to get to the root of the challenge, with compassion. Where there is a symptom; there is a cause. Where there is a cause; there is a solution.
I offer established clinical practices incorporating holistic strategies including TFCBT, EMDR, Somatic and Movement Therapies, Horse-assisted Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, and Christian based therapy upon request.
I have a master's degree in clinical psychology and 33 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor specializing in Attention Deficit Disorders, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Holistic Stress Resolution, Relational Issues, Christian Counseling, Foster and Adoptive children, and children facing atypical neurological issues. I am also a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and advanced practitioner in training for certification in the Biology of Trauma. My goal is to get to the root of the challenge, with compassion. Where there is a symptom; there is a cause. Where there is a cause; there is a solution.
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Kathy specializes in helping clients cope with transitions and challenging or traumatic life events, ranging from loss of a loved one, divorce, moving, empty nest and retirement to sexual abuse and serious illness. She is an EMDR certified therapist, holds a certificate in grief and loss, and is board certified. Additional trainings include Gottman marital therapy training, Beck Institute CBT training, specialized trauma trainings, Dare to Lead Training, conflict resolution training, among many others. She continually seeks updated training on scientifically proven therapies, flexibly using what works best for each client.
Kathy specializes in helping clients cope with transitions and challenging or traumatic life events, ranging from loss of a loved one, divorce, moving, empty nest and retirement to sexual abuse and serious illness. She is an EMDR certified therapist, holds a certificate in grief and loss, and is board certified. Additional trainings include Gottman marital therapy training, Beck Institute CBT training, specialized trauma trainings, Dare to Lead Training, conflict resolution training, among many others. She continually seeks updated training on scientifically proven therapies, flexibly using what works best for each client.
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Pathways To Connection, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Marshfield, WI 54449
I have over 20 years experience working with children, adults, and families and am certified in EMDR and Sand Tray Therapy.
As a tele-health practitioner, I believe compassion is a powerful force in meeting life’s challenges. Regardless of our position and circumstances, we all have experiences that are challenging, stressful and unfulfilling; often requiring extra support. Whether you are working through mental health issues, having a tough time working through trauma, experiencing relationship dysfunction, or any other stressful situations, I’m here to help you work through it. My core therapeutic values and approach provide guidance for myself and clients as we work together toward peaceful resolutions to some of life’s most challenging obstacles.
I have over 20 years experience working with children, adults, and families and am certified in EMDR and Sand Tray Therapy.
As a tele-health practitioner, I believe compassion is a powerful force in meeting life’s challenges. Regardless of our position and circumstances, we all have experiences that are challenging, stressful and unfulfilling; often requiring extra support. Whether you are working through mental health issues, having a tough time working through trauma, experiencing relationship dysfunction, or any other stressful situations, I’m here to help you work through it. My core therapeutic values and approach provide guidance for myself and clients as we work together toward peaceful resolutions to some of life’s most challenging obstacles.
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Shannon Westphal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hustisford, WI 53034
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment.
Do you have difficulties finding joy in your life, not feeling good enough, or feeling disconnected from those around you? Do the experiences from your past seem to somehow repeat themselves or continue to impact the life you wish to live now? If any of these statements connect with you, I am so glad you are taking this first step to find a therapist. It can take such courage to reach out and try to find someone you can trust to help.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment.
Do you have difficulties finding joy in your life, not feeling good enough, or feeling disconnected from those around you? Do the experiences from your past seem to somehow repeat themselves or continue to impact the life you wish to live now? If any of these statements connect with you, I am so glad you are taking this first step to find a therapist. It can take such courage to reach out and try to find someone you can trust to help.
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Peaceful Pines Healing Practices, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ED, LPC
Verified Verified
Stevens Point, WI 54481
I also have advanced training in EMDR, Marriage Counseling, PSYCH-K and Emotion Code therapies.
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, change and overcome obstacles in their life. Within the nurturing environment of a therapeutic relationship, individuals can deepen their understanding of themselves, while learning new ways to handle life's difficulties. I strive to be compassionate, non-judgmental, genuine and down-to-earth, so individuals feel safe and comfortable sharing their deepest feelings. If this is your first time seeking counseling, please know that I will help you feel as comfortable as possible. Please see my website to watch my introduction video and to learn more about me and my practice.
I also have advanced training in EMDR, Marriage Counseling, PSYCH-K and Emotion Code therapies.
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, change and overcome obstacles in their life. Within the nurturing environment of a therapeutic relationship, individuals can deepen their understanding of themselves, while learning new ways to handle life's difficulties. I strive to be compassionate, non-judgmental, genuine and down-to-earth, so individuals feel safe and comfortable sharing their deepest feelings. If this is your first time seeking counseling, please know that I will help you feel as comfortable as possible. Please see my website to watch my introduction video and to learn more about me and my practice.
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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.