EMDR Treatment Centers in North Palm Beach, FL

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Milton Palm Beach Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
At Milton Recovery Centers, we know that true healing extends beyond just medical care. We strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals feel safe, supported, and valued throughout their recovery journey. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives, and we are honored to be your trusted partner in providing exceptional care.
At Milton Recovery Centers, we know that true healing extends beyond just medical care. We strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals feel safe, supported, and valued throughout their recovery journey. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives, and we are honored to be your trusted partner in providing exceptional care.
(561) 556-6799 View (561) 556-6799
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Hanley Center Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Hanley Center Counseling (HCC), a branch of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programs, offers several treatment options that allow our team to match patients with the care they need most. HCC offers partial hospitalization (day/night treatment), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient services to treat substance use disorders. We also provide intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and outpatient care for those diagnosed with primary mental health disorders. As with other serious illnesses, patients often start at a high-intensity level of care (such as detox or residential treatment) and move to lower, more flexible levels of care as they progress to wellness. Each patient has different needs on the path to recovery, so treatment varies from person to person. Like other health conditions, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to treating substance use or mental health disorders. Our programming takes into account each person's individual needs and creates a personalized plan toward long-term healing and wellness.
Hanley Center Counseling (HCC), a branch of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programs, offers several treatment options that allow our team to match patients with the care they need most. HCC offers partial hospitalization (day/night treatment), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient services to treat substance use disorders. We also provide intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and outpatient care for those diagnosed with primary mental health disorders. As with other serious illnesses, patients often start at a high-intensity level of care (such as detox or residential treatment) and move to lower, more flexible levels of care as they progress to wellness. Each patient has different needs on the path to recovery, so treatment varies from person to person. Like other health conditions, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to treating substance use or mental health disorders. Our programming takes into account each person's individual needs and creates a personalized plan toward long-term healing and wellness.
(561) 898-0186 View (561) 898-0186
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We Level Up MCW Thrive Palm Beach Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
North Palm Beach, FL 33410
Free 24/7 hotline & assessments. Get help, take your first step to get better Now! While you're motivated. Your call is FREE. We're top addiction & behavioral experts backed by the Joint Commission's Accreditation held by only the top 10% of treatment centers. We specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse along with dual diagnosis mental health cases like depression, mood and thought disorders. We treat using cutting-edge therapy programs using advanced evidence-base care for improved recovery results. Offering, on-site medical detox programs via world-class specialists enabling clients to safely withdraw. Each drug has its own unique withdrawal discomforts. Our medical specialists use the most up-to-date protocols to lessen the pain and discomfort of withdrawal. After detox, clients encounter the most vulnerable point in their recovery and are well supported in our residential program offering treatment to recover and heal, without outside disruptions or distractions. Through counseling patients develop long-term bonds with their doctors and their peers providing a great source of support for clients to complete treatment and stay connected beyond.
Free 24/7 hotline & assessments. Get help, take your first step to get better Now! While you're motivated. Your call is FREE. We're top addiction & behavioral experts backed by the Joint Commission's Accreditation held by only the top 10% of treatment centers. We specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse along with dual diagnosis mental health cases like depression, mood and thought disorders. We treat using cutting-edge therapy programs using advanced evidence-base care for improved recovery results. Offering, on-site medical detox programs via world-class specialists enabling clients to safely withdraw. Each drug has its own unique withdrawal discomforts. Our medical specialists use the most up-to-date protocols to lessen the pain and discomfort of withdrawal. After detox, clients encounter the most vulnerable point in their recovery and are well supported in our residential program offering treatment to recover and heal, without outside disruptions or distractions. Through counseling patients develop long-term bonds with their doctors and their peers providing a great source of support for clients to complete treatment and stay connected beyond.
(561) 532-1210 View (561) 532-1210
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Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
North Palm Beach, FL 33403
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is Joint Commission Accredited and has been one of the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare organizations for over 20 years. Located in South Florida, we offer expert treatment, support, advocacy and assistance to patients suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and mental health disorders. We specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders, mood and thought disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We develop cutting-edge treatment programs using premier evidence-based practices.
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is Joint Commission Accredited and has been one of the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare organizations for over 20 years. Located in South Florida, we offer expert treatment, support, advocacy and assistance to patients suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and mental health disorders. We specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders, mood and thought disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We develop cutting-edge treatment programs using premier evidence-based practices.
(561) 556-9847 View (561) 556-9847
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Therapeutic Oasis of Jupiter and Treasure Coast
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
North Palm Beach, FL 33403
Your Needs Are Our Top Priority Whether you need a little support adjusting to a recent event or are battling chronic depression, addiction or eating disorder - where you turn to for help can make all the difference in your recovery. At the Oasis, we see things differently - we are not treating your 'condition', we are treating you as a person. We accept you just where you are - right now - and we are confident that we can make a difference in your life.
Your Needs Are Our Top Priority Whether you need a little support adjusting to a recent event or are battling chronic depression, addiction or eating disorder - where you turn to for help can make all the difference in your recovery. At the Oasis, we see things differently - we are not treating your 'condition', we are treating you as a person. We accept you just where you are - right now - and we are confident that we can make a difference in your life.
(561) 781-5931 View (561) 781-5931

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Florida Oasis Residential Mental Health Center
Treatment Center, MS, MBA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lake Park, FL 33403
Imagine being in a treatment environment with people you come to see as family. People who take the time to get to know you, see your struggles and react in real time to give you the support you need. People dedicated and passionate about teaching you how to embrace your mental health symptoms as signals that inform us rather than something to be ashamed of experiencing. People who earn your trust and believe in your ability to advocate for yourself. A place far away from the fancy accommodations that only serve to distract you from your true purpose of treatment, recovery, education and wellness. Imagine what it would be like to set a foundation for the independence you deserve, gained by an awareness of when you're symptoms begin. This awareness allows you to act on your own to lessen the intensity of those symptoms before they become overwhelming. Imagine, no more. The Florida Oasis provides this and so much more.
Imagine being in a treatment environment with people you come to see as family. People who take the time to get to know you, see your struggles and react in real time to give you the support you need. People dedicated and passionate about teaching you how to embrace your mental health symptoms as signals that inform us rather than something to be ashamed of experiencing. People who earn your trust and believe in your ability to advocate for yourself. A place far away from the fancy accommodations that only serve to distract you from your true purpose of treatment, recovery, education and wellness. Imagine what it would be like to set a foundation for the independence you deserve, gained by an awareness of when you're symptoms begin. This awareness allows you to act on your own to lessen the intensity of those symptoms before they become overwhelming. Imagine, no more. The Florida Oasis provides this and so much more.
(561) 763-4719 View (561) 763-4719
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We Level Up Lake Worth FL
Treatment Center, LMFT, MCAP, QS
Not Verified Not Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
Free 24/7 hotline & assessments. Get help, take your first step to get better Now! While you're motivated. Your call is FREE. Find Holistic Addiction Treatment at We Level Up Lake Worth FL. Level Up Treatment Lake Worth which may be referred to as We Level Up Lake Worth FL is one of our substance abuse treatment facilities in Florida, offering a holistic approach to overcoming substance abuse, including alcohol and drugs. Our Lake Worth Florida drug rehab services range from detox to residential care, incorporating holistic therapy, dual diagnosis, evidence-based therapies, and 12-step programs. Accredited by the Joint Commission, we aim to guide individuals towards a life without limitations, serving clients from the US and abroad with a high standard of care. Reach out to us at We Level Up Lake Worth FL, where your journey towards a fulfilling, addiction-free life begins.
Free 24/7 hotline & assessments. Get help, take your first step to get better Now! While you're motivated. Your call is FREE. Find Holistic Addiction Treatment at We Level Up Lake Worth FL. Level Up Treatment Lake Worth which may be referred to as We Level Up Lake Worth FL is one of our substance abuse treatment facilities in Florida, offering a holistic approach to overcoming substance abuse, including alcohol and drugs. Our Lake Worth Florida drug rehab services range from detox to residential care, incorporating holistic therapy, dual diagnosis, evidence-based therapies, and 12-step programs. Accredited by the Joint Commission, we aim to guide individuals towards a life without limitations, serving clients from the US and abroad with a high standard of care. Reach out to us at We Level Up Lake Worth FL, where your journey towards a fulfilling, addiction-free life begins.
(561) 468-3071 View (561) 468-3071
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Futures Recovery Healthcare
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Tequesta, FL 33469
Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex chronic medical conditions requiring comprehensive and coordinated care and long-term management. Futures helps individuals establish a foothold in recovery and a plan to sustain lasting health and wellbeing. Adults from surrounding communities and around the world come to our treatment facilities in Tequesta, Florida to receive comprehensive, coordinated care for the complex disease of addiction and its co-occurring mental health disorders. Futures’ therapies, curriculum, wellness offerings, and setting are all designed to help adult patients address the physical and psychological health effects of substance use and mental health disorders.
Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex chronic medical conditions requiring comprehensive and coordinated care and long-term management. Futures helps individuals establish a foothold in recovery and a plan to sustain lasting health and wellbeing. Adults from surrounding communities and around the world come to our treatment facilities in Tequesta, Florida to receive comprehensive, coordinated care for the complex disease of addiction and its co-occurring mental health disorders. Futures’ therapies, curriculum, wellness offerings, and setting are all designed to help adult patients address the physical and psychological health effects of substance use and mental health disorders.
(561) 277-0622 View (561) 277-0622
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Therapeutic Oasis of the Palm Beaches
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Jupiter, FL 33458
Whether you need a little support adjusting to a recent event or are battling chronic depression, addiction or eating disorder - who you turn to for help can make all the difference in your recovery. At the Oasis, we see things differently - we are not treating your 'condition', we are treating you as a person. We accept you just where you are - right now - and we are confident that we can make a difference in your life.
Whether you need a little support adjusting to a recent event or are battling chronic depression, addiction or eating disorder - who you turn to for help can make all the difference in your recovery. At the Oasis, we see things differently - we are not treating your 'condition', we are treating you as a person. We accept you just where you are - right now - and we are confident that we can make a difference in your life.
(561) 766-1072 View (561) 766-1072
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Evolutions Treament Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Having held clinical and senior management positions at several leading drug and alcohol treatment centers, the Founders of Evolutions Treatment Center saw not only a gap in care, but also an opportunity to essentially redefine what addiction treatment could be. Today, Evolutions Treatment Center offers a full continuum of addiction treatment from inpatient detoxification and residential treatment through an array of outpatient programs. Evolutions takes clinically proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques for combating addiction and combines them with advanced approaches being pioneered by the best and brightest minds in addiction treatment today. Setting Evolutions apart from the rest - along with our innovative treatment program and advanced level clinicians - is the unmatched luxury in which our Clients recover, as well as a range of holistic approaches that feed the mind, body and spirit. The result is truly an Evolution in addiction treatment that is both innovative and effective.
Having held clinical and senior management positions at several leading drug and alcohol treatment centers, the Founders of Evolutions Treatment Center saw not only a gap in care, but also an opportunity to essentially redefine what addiction treatment could be. Today, Evolutions Treatment Center offers a full continuum of addiction treatment from inpatient detoxification and residential treatment through an array of outpatient programs. Evolutions takes clinically proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques for combating addiction and combines them with advanced approaches being pioneered by the best and brightest minds in addiction treatment today. Setting Evolutions apart from the rest - along with our innovative treatment program and advanced level clinicians - is the unmatched luxury in which our Clients recover, as well as a range of holistic approaches that feed the mind, body and spirit. The result is truly an Evolution in addiction treatment that is both innovative and effective.
(866) 830-7470 View (866) 830-7470
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Headwaters
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Hanley Foundation's Headwaters is a center of excellence in addiction treatment that emphasizes the restoration of health and well-being. Headwaters' expert medical and clinical staff understand the unique needs of men and women in positions of great responsibility and commensurate wealth, visibility, and stature.
Hanley Foundation's Headwaters is a center of excellence in addiction treatment that emphasizes the restoration of health and well-being. Headwaters' expert medical and clinical staff understand the unique needs of men and women in positions of great responsibility and commensurate wealth, visibility, and stature.
(561) 816-6741 View (561) 816-6741
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Promises Five Palms
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Jupiter, FL 33458  (Online Only)
Five Palms is proud to be a trusted mental health and addiction treatment center in Ormond Beach, FL. Our trusted team is ready to help you or your loved one overcome your struggles with mental health issues and substance abuse.
Five Palms is proud to be a trusted mental health and addiction treatment center in Ormond Beach, FL. Our trusted team is ready to help you or your loved one overcome your struggles with mental health issues and substance abuse.
(833) 641-0645 View (833) 641-0645
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CooperRiis Healing Community
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ progressive residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers six levels of treatment, The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support), and a Partial Hospitalization Program or "PHP" (outpatient care).
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ progressive residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers six levels of treatment, The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support), and a Partial Hospitalization Program or "PHP" (outpatient care).
(828) 521-0265 View (828) 521-0265
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Beachway Therapy Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
At Beachway we understand that there may not be a second chance at recovery so we strive to be the last treatment program you will need. By providing a continuum of care, from Residential to Outpatient services, we can offer a fully individualized treatment plan that meets the clinical and medical needs of each client. Length of stay will vary for each client, most of our clients stay between 30 and 90 days, determined on an individualized basis. By providing an extremely low client to therapist ratio we can identify and address underlying, co-occuring disorders. Under such professional supervision clients can begin to recover in a safe, residential-like environment.
At Beachway we understand that there may not be a second chance at recovery so we strive to be the last treatment program you will need. By providing a continuum of care, from Residential to Outpatient services, we can offer a fully individualized treatment plan that meets the clinical and medical needs of each client. Length of stay will vary for each client, most of our clients stay between 30 and 90 days, determined on an individualized basis. By providing an extremely low client to therapist ratio we can identify and address underlying, co-occuring disorders. Under such professional supervision clients can begin to recover in a safe, residential-like environment.
(561) 713-6872 View (561) 713-6872
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Comprehensive Wellness Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
(800) 844-4673 View (800) 844-4673
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Hanley Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Hanley Center, part of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programming, provides a broad range of care for those seeking healing from addiction. From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized therapies and continuing care planning, Hanley is proud to offer innovative and effective addiction treatment programs for every demographic. We understand how addiction affects the entire family system, and we take every individual’s unique life circumstances into account when creating our personalized treatment plans. Regardless of your situation, we can help. Our team provides a broad range of programming, combining decades of experience with the most advanced research on the disease of addiction. Each plan for recovery includes proven, evidence-based therapies designed to treat the various dimensions of health — body, mind, and spirit. Hanley Center provides age and gender-specific residential primary addiction treatment for men (ages 18+), women (ages 18+), and older adults.
Hanley Center, part of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programming, provides a broad range of care for those seeking healing from addiction. From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized therapies and continuing care planning, Hanley is proud to offer innovative and effective addiction treatment programs for every demographic. We understand how addiction affects the entire family system, and we take every individual’s unique life circumstances into account when creating our personalized treatment plans. Regardless of your situation, we can help. Our team provides a broad range of programming, combining decades of experience with the most advanced research on the disease of addiction. Each plan for recovery includes proven, evidence-based therapies designed to treat the various dimensions of health — body, mind, and spirit. Hanley Center provides age and gender-specific residential primary addiction treatment for men (ages 18+), women (ages 18+), and older adults.
(561) 567-8996 View (561) 567-8996
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Seaside Palm Beach
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
Seaside Palm Beach is the premier, all-inclusive recovery destination for individuals battling addiction and mental health-related issues. Specializing in holistic approaches and executive treatment programs for over 10 years, our luxury drug and alcohol rehab was designed to cater to the unique needs of each one of our patients. Established based on the belief that patients should not have to sacrifice their standard of living while undergoing treatment, Seaside Palm Beach offers cutting-edge, state-of-the-art addiction treatment care, while providing patients with an atmosphere that rivals many high-end vacation destinations.
Seaside Palm Beach is the premier, all-inclusive recovery destination for individuals battling addiction and mental health-related issues. Specializing in holistic approaches and executive treatment programs for over 10 years, our luxury drug and alcohol rehab was designed to cater to the unique needs of each one of our patients. Established based on the belief that patients should not have to sacrifice their standard of living while undergoing treatment, Seaside Palm Beach offers cutting-edge, state-of-the-art addiction treatment care, while providing patients with an atmosphere that rivals many high-end vacation destinations.
(561) 220-1343 View (561) 220-1343
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The Haven Detox
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
The Haven is a medical detox facility focused on breaking your chemical dependence in a peaceful environment. Your comfort and safety are of the utmost importance to our 24/7 medical staff. Our clinical staff will help you safely manage the trauma and mental health issues that may have led to your drug or alcohol dependence. You will work hand in hand with a licensed therapist to sort through all of the emotions that come along with getting clean and sober. You will leave The Haven Detox ready to take charge of your life!
The Haven is a medical detox facility focused on breaking your chemical dependence in a peaceful environment. Your comfort and safety are of the utmost importance to our 24/7 medical staff. Our clinical staff will help you safely manage the trauma and mental health issues that may have led to your drug or alcohol dependence. You will work hand in hand with a licensed therapist to sort through all of the emotions that come along with getting clean and sober. You will leave The Haven Detox ready to take charge of your life!
(561) 770-8531 View (561) 770-8531
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Peace Club
Treatment Center, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
We help individuals and communities recover from the effects of opioid addiction. Peace Club was started out of necessity. Too many of our friends and neighbors have died from opioid-related deaths or find themselves stuck in a cycle of dependency. Our goal is to take the best from the addiction industry and add the pieces we believe are missing: quality over convenience, innovation over conventions, and people over profits.
We help individuals and communities recover from the effects of opioid addiction. Peace Club was started out of necessity. Too many of our friends and neighbors have died from opioid-related deaths or find themselves stuck in a cycle of dependency. Our goal is to take the best from the addiction industry and add the pieces we believe are missing: quality over convenience, innovation over conventions, and people over profits.
(321) 732-8952 View (321) 732-8952
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Beachside Rehab
Treatment Center, LMHC, MCAP, QS
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Beachside Rehab is a private mental health and addiction treatment center as well as medical inpatient detox program located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our new, modern facility is a carefully designed recovery environment that ensures you or your loved one feel relaxed and safe, from your darkest days to the dawn of your new life.
Beachside Rehab is a private mental health and addiction treatment center as well as medical inpatient detox program located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our new, modern facility is a carefully designed recovery environment that ensures you or your loved one feel relaxed and safe, from your darkest days to the dawn of your new life.
(772) 742-5349 View (772) 742-5349

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EMDR Treatment Centers

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.