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Shelby Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
As a trained EMDR practitioner and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, one of my specialities is working at the intersection of trauma and LGBTQ+ identities.
Taking in-person & telehealth clients - I’m happy you have made it here and can’t wait to see how therapy might improve your life. I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, and couples. While I work with the full spectrum of mental health difficulties, I have specific experience working with trauma, abuse, anxiety, attachment/relationship dynamics, identity development, and adjustment to life changes. Often people who are seeking therapy are hoping to find a sense of control in their life and assurance that they are not alone in their experiences. No matter what brings you to seek therapy, I am here for your journey.
As a trained EMDR practitioner and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, one of my specialities is working at the intersection of trauma and LGBTQ+ identities.
Taking in-person & telehealth clients - I’m happy you have made it here and can’t wait to see how therapy might improve your life. I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, and couples. While I work with the full spectrum of mental health difficulties, I have specific experience working with trauma, abuse, anxiety, attachment/relationship dynamics, identity development, and adjustment to life changes. Often people who are seeking therapy are hoping to find a sense of control in their life and assurance that they are not alone in their experiences. No matter what brings you to seek therapy, I am here for your journey.
(479) 326-7803 View (479) 326-7803
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Misti Lira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I incorporate EMDR, mindfulness and learning the mind/body connection in sessions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I have a passion to assist people in healing and growing. HOPE is my favorite word. There is no problem too big to be conquered. You are not alone.
I incorporate EMDR, mindfulness and learning the mind/body connection in sessions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I have a passion to assist people in healing and growing. HOPE is my favorite word. There is no problem too big to be conquered. You are not alone.
(870) 259-5203 View (870) 259-5203
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Rachel D Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I have experience working with adults, children, and families, in-home & outpatient settings. Approaches & techniques which may be incorporated into sessions include those found in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), relaxation techniques, and play therapy techniques. As one of a limited number of providers in Northwest Arkansas with training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I assist sufferers of trauma, abuse, neglect, and many other distressing experiences improve functioning and healing relationships.
I have experience working with adults, children, and families, in-home & outpatient settings. Approaches & techniques which may be incorporated into sessions include those found in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), relaxation techniques, and play therapy techniques. As one of a limited number of providers in Northwest Arkansas with training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I assist sufferers of trauma, abuse, neglect, and many other distressing experiences improve functioning and healing relationships.
(479) 689-7874 View (479) 689-7874
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Kailey Buck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I aim to walk beside you in your path to healing while utilizing creative approaches such as sand tray therapy, expressive arts, EMDR, and play therapy that are suitable and allow me to be equipped to help all ages.
I believe that we are all capable of change and am passionate about helping empower individuals to live their most genuine lives. I have focused much of my learned career experiences & training on trauma informed care and attachment to help create a sense of felt safety and understanding in a space that feels authentic while challenging. Sitting in vulnerability and big feelings can require bravery and significant internal motivation and my goal is to help foster your inner resilience and shed the weight of trauma and stressors that inhibit you from living your most satisfied life.
I aim to walk beside you in your path to healing while utilizing creative approaches such as sand tray therapy, expressive arts, EMDR, and play therapy that are suitable and allow me to be equipped to help all ages.
I believe that we are all capable of change and am passionate about helping empower individuals to live their most genuine lives. I have focused much of my learned career experiences & training on trauma informed care and attachment to help create a sense of felt safety and understanding in a space that feels authentic while challenging. Sitting in vulnerability and big feelings can require bravery and significant internal motivation and my goal is to help foster your inner resilience and shed the weight of trauma and stressors that inhibit you from living your most satisfied life.
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Sam Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Waitlist for new clients
Wallace has been trained in the evidence based trauma treatment EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experience.
Dr. Wallace is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Supervisor. His clinical interest areas include trauma, sex therapy, sexual disorders, and clinical and forensic evaluation. Dr. Wallace has worked as a licensed clinician for over twenty years. He is also experienced with treating problems of anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and other adjustment issues in children, adolescents and adults. His treatment approach includes an integration of analytic and cognitive therapies that focus on resolution of problems experienced by his clients.
Wallace has been trained in the evidence based trauma treatment EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experience.
Dr. Wallace is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Supervisor. His clinical interest areas include trauma, sex therapy, sexual disorders, and clinical and forensic evaluation. Dr. Wallace has worked as a licensed clinician for over twenty years. He is also experienced with treating problems of anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and other adjustment issues in children, adolescents and adults. His treatment approach includes an integration of analytic and cognitive therapies that focus on resolution of problems experienced by his clients.
(479) 777-8204 View (479) 777-8204
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Christiane C. Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Waitlist for new clients
At times we need an outside perspective, and maybe just someone to listen to us, when life seems hard or complicated. My counseling style is warm, friendly, and, above all, genuine. I use a holistic/integrative therapy approach; in order to tailor treatment to each client's needs, I tend to pull from various tenets and modalities of evidence-based therapies. I focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and understand the mind-body connection; I am also trained in EMDR for trauma treatment.
At times we need an outside perspective, and maybe just someone to listen to us, when life seems hard or complicated. My counseling style is warm, friendly, and, above all, genuine. I use a holistic/integrative therapy approach; in order to tailor treatment to each client's needs, I tend to pull from various tenets and modalities of evidence-based therapies. I focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and understand the mind-body connection; I am also trained in EMDR for trauma treatment.
(501) 222-4434 View (501) 222-4434
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Michael C. Flowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, TA-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703  (Online Only)
I strongly believe in the POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS! School is hard. Work is stressful. Trauma is destructive. Families need help. I recognize strengths and solutions to validate, empathize, and affirm even when people are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. I provide EMDR for trauma, Solution and Strengths-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and strengthening the family structure. The therapeutic relationship is collaborative and supportive. Educators are my heroes, and I seek to serve them. I have substantial experience working in school settings providing training and interventions.
I strongly believe in the POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS! School is hard. Work is stressful. Trauma is destructive. Families need help. I recognize strengths and solutions to validate, empathize, and affirm even when people are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. I provide EMDR for trauma, Solution and Strengths-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and strengthening the family structure. The therapeutic relationship is collaborative and supportive. Educators are my heroes, and I seek to serve them. I have substantial experience working in school settings providing training and interventions.
(501) 443-8025 View (501) 443-8025
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Kristin Temple
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families who have experienced trauma and loss, offering therapeutic modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you navigating the aftermath of a traumatic experience, feeling paralyzed and overwhelmed by pain? Has your life been shattered by unexpected circumstances? Do you find yourself forever marked by a defining event, which has created a sense of disconnection from those closest to you, leaving you uncertain about how to find your way back to one another? The impact of trauma and loss can leave one feeling paralyzed and disconnected from oneself and others. On one hand, you yearn for comfort and connection from others; yet, on the other hand, your best efforts to seek connection tend to only amplify your pain.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families who have experienced trauma and loss, offering therapeutic modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you navigating the aftermath of a traumatic experience, feeling paralyzed and overwhelmed by pain? Has your life been shattered by unexpected circumstances? Do you find yourself forever marked by a defining event, which has created a sense of disconnection from those closest to you, leaving you uncertain about how to find your way back to one another? The impact of trauma and loss can leave one feeling paralyzed and disconnected from oneself and others. On one hand, you yearn for comfort and connection from others; yet, on the other hand, your best efforts to seek connection tend to only amplify your pain.
(479) 397-4376 View (479) 397-4376
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Diana Beltran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCATP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701  (Online Only)
Estoy capacitada en EMDR y Prevención de Respuesta a la Exposición (el estándar de oro para el tratamiento del TOC).
Let's face it, engaging in compulsions is annoying! Anxiety causes us to avoid life! As a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, I specialize in helping millennial women and first-gen Latinas navigate OCD, anxiety, and trauma. My counseling approach is holistic and person-centered, providing a safe virtual space for you to explore intrusive thoughts. With training in EMDR and Exposure Response Prevention, I help reduce your compulsions and trauma. Embrace discomfort and find comfort within it! Need an immigration evaluation? I also provide assessments for I601A, T-Visas, Cancelation of Removal, VAWA, and U-Visa cases.
Estoy capacitada en EMDR y Prevención de Respuesta a la Exposición (el estándar de oro para el tratamiento del TOC).
Let's face it, engaging in compulsions is annoying! Anxiety causes us to avoid life! As a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, I specialize in helping millennial women and first-gen Latinas navigate OCD, anxiety, and trauma. My counseling approach is holistic and person-centered, providing a safe virtual space for you to explore intrusive thoughts. With training in EMDR and Exposure Response Prevention, I help reduce your compulsions and trauma. Embrace discomfort and find comfort within it! Need an immigration evaluation? I also provide assessments for I601A, T-Visas, Cancelation of Removal, VAWA, and U-Visa cases.
(346) 633-3072 View (346) 633-3072
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Tara Prestridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-S, TAC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72704
Waitlist for new clients
After my Master's, I completed 5 years of doctoral-level coursework and I am trained in EMDR.
I create a respectful, safe, caring, brave, and judgement-free space for my clients through the use of warmth, kindness, empathy, and genuineness. I appreciate and welcome raw, unfiltered honesty from my clients because our problem areas are best addressed with authenticity. There are many places in this world where we feel like we must behave a certain way in order to fit in. I don't want you to feel that way with me. I want you to feel completely comfortable revealing your true self, unmasked, just as you are. I'm here to offer secular, compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming, and LGBTQIA2+ affirming therapy to fellow humans.
After my Master's, I completed 5 years of doctoral-level coursework and I am trained in EMDR.
I create a respectful, safe, caring, brave, and judgement-free space for my clients through the use of warmth, kindness, empathy, and genuineness. I appreciate and welcome raw, unfiltered honesty from my clients because our problem areas are best addressed with authenticity. There are many places in this world where we feel like we must behave a certain way in order to fit in. I don't want you to feel that way with me. I want you to feel completely comfortable revealing your true self, unmasked, just as you are. I'm here to offer secular, compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming, and LGBTQIA2+ affirming therapy to fellow humans.
(479) 888-8206 View (479) 888-8206
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Chris King Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Our therapists have a variety of helpful certifications including play therapy certifications, infant and child certifications, EMDR, and concentrations that include: Clinical social work, Family and Marriage Therapy, and Alcohol and Drug outpatient treatment.
Chris King counseling Services works with all ages and backgrounds of people- aiming to assess needs, build therapeutic relationships and encourage clients to move forward in their behavioral health. Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. Our passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Chris King Counseling Services is a team of counselors working together to empower individuals and families to heal and grow in their mental, emotional, and behavioral health.
Our therapists have a variety of helpful certifications including play therapy certifications, infant and child certifications, EMDR, and concentrations that include: Clinical social work, Family and Marriage Therapy, and Alcohol and Drug outpatient treatment.
Chris King counseling Services works with all ages and backgrounds of people- aiming to assess needs, build therapeutic relationships and encourage clients to move forward in their behavioral health. Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. Our passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Chris King Counseling Services is a team of counselors working together to empower individuals and families to heal and grow in their mental, emotional, and behavioral health.
(479) 777-2536 View (479) 777-2536
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Alisa D Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CFRC, EMDR, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72702
I use EMDR to treat a variety of presenting issues related to trauma to help clients find peace in healing and ability to move forward in their lives.
It’s been said that if we can survive the war that we battle with ourselves, we can survive anything. I genuinely believe that everyone can benefit from therapeutic intervention as a resource for adjusting to life’s unexpected changes and personal growth. I have a passion for bringing healing to individuals who have experienced trauma or are currently facing daily struggles that seem impossible to overcome. I strive to help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and know that no single approach is the right one for every individual. I genuinely aspire to work intensely with clients to find what works best for them.
I use EMDR to treat a variety of presenting issues related to trauma to help clients find peace in healing and ability to move forward in their lives.
It’s been said that if we can survive the war that we battle with ourselves, we can survive anything. I genuinely believe that everyone can benefit from therapeutic intervention as a resource for adjusting to life’s unexpected changes and personal growth. I have a passion for bringing healing to individuals who have experienced trauma or are currently facing daily struggles that seem impossible to overcome. I strive to help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and know that no single approach is the right one for every individual. I genuinely aspire to work intensely with clients to find what works best for them.
(479) 227-2998 View (479) 227-2998
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Aletra Reason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72702
I am able to meet my clients where they are whether through CBT, ACT, EMDR or just “talk therapy”.
Adulting is hard! Parenting is hard! Navigating life is hard! Are you overwhelmed or struggling to cope with life’s twist and turns. Are you plagued with always feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, have trauma, or poor coping. As a therapist I desire to help individuals longing for change, to break generational curses, to improve coping and emotional maturity. ART Services strives to be there for and empower individuals and to become more emotionally prepared for life challenges. Currently accepting new clients. Offering virtual only evening appointments on Monday’s from 9pm-12am
I am able to meet my clients where they are whether through CBT, ACT, EMDR or just “talk therapy”.
Adulting is hard! Parenting is hard! Navigating life is hard! Are you overwhelmed or struggling to cope with life’s twist and turns. Are you plagued with always feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, have trauma, or poor coping. As a therapist I desire to help individuals longing for change, to break generational curses, to improve coping and emotional maturity. ART Services strives to be there for and empower individuals and to become more emotionally prepared for life challenges. Currently accepting new clients. Offering virtual only evening appointments on Monday’s from 9pm-12am
(501) 550-8792 View (501) 550-8792
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Matthew Myatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC AR, LPC, MHSP TN, NCC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I specialize in helping adult individuals overcome addiction, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, and phase of life issues. I understand that life can present many challenges, and it's not always easy to navigate them on your own. That's why I'm here to offer support and guidance. I utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.
I specialize in helping adult individuals overcome addiction, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, and phase of life issues. I understand that life can present many challenges, and it's not always easy to navigate them on your own. That's why I'm here to offer support and guidance. I utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.
(479) 346-0851 View (479) 346-0851
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Tim Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
You may be going through a hard time and need a compassionate listener. If you've been bottling up hard feelings and it only seems to make things worse - leading to stress and feeling alone; I'd like to offer you a safe place to express yourself. Whether you’ve been hurt by loved ones, unfortunate circumstances, or yourself - we can face your fears together. My goal is to empower you to live in ways you didn't think were still possible, ways that respect every part who you are. If you've been feeling stuck and you'd like help; I'm here
You may be going through a hard time and need a compassionate listener. If you've been bottling up hard feelings and it only seems to make things worse - leading to stress and feeling alone; I'd like to offer you a safe place to express yourself. Whether you’ve been hurt by loved ones, unfortunate circumstances, or yourself - we can face your fears together. My goal is to empower you to live in ways you didn't think were still possible, ways that respect every part who you are. If you've been feeling stuck and you'd like help; I'm here
(479) 662-0479 View (479) 662-0479
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Becky Gonelli PLLC
Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Each of us has a story. Our past can influence or shape our lives, but it doesn't define or limit who we are. It doesn't have the power to tell us who we can become. My initial goal is to provide a non-judgmental and safe place for my clients to feel seen, heard and understood. I would like to believe that therapy provides the opportunity to discover and make use of the healing power of our stories to make us stronger. My goal is to help others achieve their potential. I work with ages 18-65. I especially enjoy working with our college population or professionals dealing with work related stress or burnout.
Each of us has a story. Our past can influence or shape our lives, but it doesn't define or limit who we are. It doesn't have the power to tell us who we can become. My initial goal is to provide a non-judgmental and safe place for my clients to feel seen, heard and understood. I would like to believe that therapy provides the opportunity to discover and make use of the healing power of our stories to make us stronger. My goal is to help others achieve their potential. I work with ages 18-65. I especially enjoy working with our college population or professionals dealing with work related stress or burnout.
(479) 282-2868 View (479) 282-2868
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Lisa A. Thompson Ph.D
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, PhD, CASDCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Developing and activating your ability to overcome difficult challenges, healing from painful life experiences and achieving your most valued personal goals is the focus of my practice. Lack of motivation, confusion and inertia regarding career and relationships are obstacles we can address in therapy. Treatment options include both brief-solution focused counseling and longer term in-depth therapy.
Developing and activating your ability to overcome difficult challenges, healing from painful life experiences and achieving your most valued personal goals is the focus of my practice. Lack of motivation, confusion and inertia regarding career and relationships are obstacles we can address in therapy. Treatment options include both brief-solution focused counseling and longer term in-depth therapy.
(479) 802-3208 View (479) 802-3208
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Vashonda Eason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas and have served the mental health needs of the Northwest Arkansas area since 2004. I am clinically trained in building and maintaining relationships and have years of experience providing counseling services in the Northwest Arkansas and River Valley school districts. I have provided therapy to clients of all ages, maintaining the purpose of "meeting the client where they are at" to ensure a foundation of empathy and a safe place to process through life struggles.
I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas and have served the mental health needs of the Northwest Arkansas area since 2004. I am clinically trained in building and maintaining relationships and have years of experience providing counseling services in the Northwest Arkansas and River Valley school districts. I have provided therapy to clients of all ages, maintaining the purpose of "meeting the client where they are at" to ensure a foundation of empathy and a safe place to process through life struggles.
(479) 888-2420 View (479) 888-2420
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Kenneth Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LADAC, ADC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72704
"Over the past few years, the demand for mental health services has increased. The field of mental health, in efforts to meet this demand, has caused the technique of counseling to become commercialized. When I created Harris & Harris my mission was to create a business practice that was ethically driven to get back to the basics of counseling. Customer volume should never be a measurement of success within a business, but providing consistent quality service should always be a measurement standard."
"Over the past few years, the demand for mental health services has increased. The field of mental health, in efforts to meet this demand, has caused the technique of counseling to become commercialized. When I created Harris & Harris my mission was to create a business practice that was ethically driven to get back to the basics of counseling. Customer volume should never be a measurement of success within a business, but providing consistent quality service should always be a measurement standard."
(479) 616-1860 View (479) 616-1860
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Tammy Forcke (Pearson)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Waitlist for new clients
Today, more than ever, we all face changes and challenges on a daily basis. Coping with life stressors, healing from trauma, processing grief & loss, and learning to accept & embrace our unique selves are among the many topics I often address with clients.
Today, more than ever, we all face changes and challenges on a daily basis. Coping with life stressors, healing from trauma, processing grief & loss, and learning to accept & embrace our unique selves are among the many topics I often address with clients.
(479) 282-3071 View (479) 282-3071

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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.