Therapists in New York
Nirit Gordon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
I integrate a relationship-focused, trauma-informed treatment, with evidence-based techniques, such as EMDR, AEDP, SE and EFT.
* Currently Accepting Tele Health Clients* Are you feeling anxious or Overwhelmed? Like life should be more fulfilling but you are not as happy as you might be able to? I am here to help. Together we can move towards the changes you want to see, through creating skills and tools that will make your life feel truly gratifying. Am I the right fit for you? Lets speak and find out. Please reach out to me for a free 20 min consultation.
I integrate a relationship-focused, trauma-informed treatment, with evidence-based techniques, such as EMDR, AEDP, SE and EFT.
* Currently Accepting Tele Health Clients* Are you feeling anxious or Overwhelmed? Like life should be more fulfilling but you are not as happy as you might be able to? I am here to help. Together we can move towards the changes you want to see, through creating skills and tools that will make your life feel truly gratifying. Am I the right fit for you? Lets speak and find out. Please reach out to me for a free 20 min consultation.
Tiffany Bombardo
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13088 (Online Only)
Telehealth means you get to show up just as you are—whether that's in your PJs or with your pet curled up beside you. It’s here that I'll meet you, with a smile and a listening ear, ready to dive into the work that feels most pressing for you. From tackling trauma to managing the ebb and flow of anxieties, we’ll chart the course together. I listen with intent and offer support that’s judgment free, tailoring therapy to your personal needs. Our sessions are driven by your objectives, using scientifically proven methods to help you achieve them. Possible treatments include EMDR, DBT, CBT, solution-focused therapy, and coaching.
Telehealth means you get to show up just as you are—whether that's in your PJs or with your pet curled up beside you. It’s here that I'll meet you, with a smile and a listening ear, ready to dive into the work that feels most pressing for you. From tackling trauma to managing the ebb and flow of anxieties, we’ll chart the course together. I listen with intent and offer support that’s judgment free, tailoring therapy to your personal needs. Our sessions are driven by your objectives, using scientifically proven methods to help you achieve them. Possible treatments include EMDR, DBT, CBT, solution-focused therapy, and coaching.
Lilibeth Chauca
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (Online Only)
I have taken Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trainings.
I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental and comfortable environment so clients can focus on being themselves. I hope clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves so they can reach their goals and work through life barriers. I work with clients who have experiences of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, familial issues and histories of trauma.
I have taken Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trainings.
I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental and comfortable environment so clients can focus on being themselves. I hope clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves so they can reach their goals and work through life barriers. I work with clients who have experiences of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, familial issues and histories of trauma.
Sara McCullah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Typically, I use talk therapy combined with the integration of one or some of the following techniques: EMDR, Brain Spotting, Somatic Approach (techniques used to facilitate recovery from Trauma), as well as Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (techniques used to connect patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with present conflicts) .
Sessions are based on your goals and desires and are an invitation for you to explore, experience, heal, transform, and grow. We will work to heal any part of your life that is keeping you stuck or in bondage. Whether it be from your present life, recent past, or childhood, our work together will be focused on bringing you into freedom and clarity. My dedication to serving adults, couples, and teens in the NYC/Brooklyn area, stems from a deep desire to accompany people through and to witness the power of healing, which ultimately leads to freedom.
Typically, I use talk therapy combined with the integration of one or some of the following techniques: EMDR, Brain Spotting, Somatic Approach (techniques used to facilitate recovery from Trauma), as well as Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (techniques used to connect patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with present conflicts) .
Sessions are based on your goals and desires and are an invitation for you to explore, experience, heal, transform, and grow. We will work to heal any part of your life that is keeping you stuck or in bondage. Whether it be from your present life, recent past, or childhood, our work together will be focused on bringing you into freedom and clarity. My dedication to serving adults, couples, and teens in the NYC/Brooklyn area, stems from a deep desire to accompany people through and to witness the power of healing, which ultimately leads to freedom.
Gabriella Zanne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 (Online Only)
I meet my clients goals through the use of evidence-based treatment including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing ( MI) , Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused Therapy and am also trained in EMDR therapy for trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering services to children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, substance abuse disorders, domestic violence, sexual abuse/ assault, variety of mental health disorders and addressing everyday life challenges.
I meet my clients goals through the use of evidence-based treatment including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing ( MI) , Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused Therapy and am also trained in EMDR therapy for trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering services to children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, substance abuse disorders, domestic violence, sexual abuse/ assault, variety of mental health disorders and addressing everyday life challenges.
Carli Koch
Psychologist, PhD, MSEd
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
My work in schools and EMDR training guide my therapy practice.
Are you struggling to balance work and your personal goals? Do you repeat patterns in your relationships that don't work but can't figure out why? I believe that therapy should be collaborative and focused on improving the quality of your life. It should be a place where you can honestly share your stress and find the resources within yourself to cope. Sometimes, we are able to quickly move past negative events in our lives and, other times, we need more skills. I have advanced clinical training in EMDR therapy to help people get past those stuck points and make deep internal changes.
My work in schools and EMDR training guide my therapy practice.
Are you struggling to balance work and your personal goals? Do you repeat patterns in your relationships that don't work but can't figure out why? I believe that therapy should be collaborative and focused on improving the quality of your life. It should be a place where you can honestly share your stress and find the resources within yourself to cope. Sometimes, we are able to quickly move past negative events in our lives and, other times, we need more skills. I have advanced clinical training in EMDR therapy to help people get past those stuck points and make deep internal changes.
Paula Jean Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, EMDR, CRM
Verified Verified
Woodstock, NY 12498 (Online Only)
A Little About Me: I am primarily a Mindful based psychotherapist utilizing Couples Therapy (Developmental Model) and trauma-based interventions:Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Yoga Therapy Skills (No Mat Required).
If you are dealing with Couples Issues or Trauma Issues it is invaluable to have someone to assist you, to listen to you, to remind you of who you really are and most importantly that You Ae Not Alone. It takes courage to contact and see a therapist to assist you in uncovering the real problem(s), to increase knowledge about yourself, to face and apply a new understanding. Together, we can break ineffective patterns in Relationships and Recover. You are here because you would like to develop effective patterns: I believe recovery is a process of rediscovering what is always there-You. Love Is Love. All Are Welcome Here.
A Little About Me: I am primarily a Mindful based psychotherapist utilizing Couples Therapy (Developmental Model) and trauma-based interventions:Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Yoga Therapy Skills (No Mat Required).
If you are dealing with Couples Issues or Trauma Issues it is invaluable to have someone to assist you, to listen to you, to remind you of who you really are and most importantly that You Ae Not Alone. It takes courage to contact and see a therapist to assist you in uncovering the real problem(s), to increase knowledge about yourself, to face and apply a new understanding. Together, we can break ineffective patterns in Relationships and Recover. You are here because you would like to develop effective patterns: I believe recovery is a process of rediscovering what is always there-You. Love Is Love. All Are Welcome Here.
Audrey Grazi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11210
I use evidence based treatments in my private practice. DBT helps individuals with emotion regulation, distress tolerance and effective communication with a blend of mindfulness. I am also a Certified Emotion Focused Therapy couples therapists. In my work with couples I help them to understand their cycle and how they can become more emotionally connected. I use EMDR for individuals with trauma to help process traumatic memories and begin to lead more productive lives. I use CBT and mind body therapy for women who are going through infertility and loss.
I use evidence based treatments in my private practice. DBT helps individuals with emotion regulation, distress tolerance and effective communication with a blend of mindfulness. I am also a Certified Emotion Focused Therapy couples therapists. In my work with couples I help them to understand their cycle and how they can become more emotionally connected. I use EMDR for individuals with trauma to help process traumatic memories and begin to lead more productive lives. I use CBT and mind body therapy for women who are going through infertility and loss.
Sarah J Person, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I have extensive training in trauma treatment, psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a treatment that works with the body in mindfulness to help people heal from trauma and pain.
Psychotherapy is a powerful tool for change, and that thought can inspire hope. I am a psychotherapist with over 10 years experience and training. My passion is to help people address and solve issues in their lives so that they can achieve greater personal fulfillment. I work in a collaborative way with clients, setting personal goals and a plan for achieving them. Each person brings his or her own history and problems to my office, and in an atmosphere of safety and empathy, we work together using inspiration and insight to help uncover each person's unique self.
I have extensive training in trauma treatment, psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a treatment that works with the body in mindfulness to help people heal from trauma and pain.
Psychotherapy is a powerful tool for change, and that thought can inspire hope. I am a psychotherapist with over 10 years experience and training. My passion is to help people address and solve issues in their lives so that they can achieve greater personal fulfillment. I work in a collaborative way with clients, setting personal goals and a plan for achieving them. Each person brings his or her own history and problems to my office, and in an atmosphere of safety and empathy, we work together using inspiration and insight to help uncover each person's unique self.
Natalie Eichhorn- EMDR Therapy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR therapy is an evidenced based model that has proven to help clients rewire their brain to process past events and truly move on with their lives.
Therapy that’s more than just talking - Have you tried talk therapy before but didn’t get the results you were hoping for? Maybe you’ve made some improvement, but you’re still feeling stuck in certain areas. EMDR therapy is a powerful mind-body approach to healing that targets symptoms at the root. Living with trauma is exhausting and takes a toll on every aspect of your life. You want to move on. You want to not think about it anymore. You want to feel better emotionally and physically so you can finally move onto the important things in your life. You’re tired of feeling trapped by your feelings and at the whim of your reactions.
EMDR therapy is an evidenced based model that has proven to help clients rewire their brain to process past events and truly move on with their lives.
Therapy that’s more than just talking - Have you tried talk therapy before but didn’t get the results you were hoping for? Maybe you’ve made some improvement, but you’re still feeling stuck in certain areas. EMDR therapy is a powerful mind-body approach to healing that targets symptoms at the root. Living with trauma is exhausting and takes a toll on every aspect of your life. You want to move on. You want to not think about it anymore. You want to feel better emotionally and physically so you can finally move onto the important things in your life. You’re tired of feeling trapped by your feelings and at the whim of your reactions.
Sophia Soloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Reaching out to a therapist can be a daunting task. It is difficult to make changes and break unhealthy patterns and anxiety and depression can feel crippling. Therapy can play a large role in helping individuals lead happier, more productive lives. We all face challenges but with the proper support, your challenges do not need to define you or stop you from achieving happiness and success. I believe in treating each patient as an individual. While my orientation is primarily psychodynamic I also use Emotionally Focused Tapping (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Reaching out to a therapist can be a daunting task. It is difficult to make changes and break unhealthy patterns and anxiety and depression can feel crippling. Therapy can play a large role in helping individuals lead happier, more productive lives. We all face challenges but with the proper support, your challenges do not need to define you or stop you from achieving happiness and success. I believe in treating each patient as an individual. While my orientation is primarily psychodynamic I also use Emotionally Focused Tapping (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TIYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11230 (Online Only)
I am an EMDR therapist with specialized trainings in Internal Family Systems/parts work, psychedelic integration and intergenerational trauma.
I specialize in working with adults with overwhelmed nervous systems, which includes all of us facing climate catastrophe and rising fascism. I use a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework that sees mental health not as an individual problem, but one rooted in systemic and structural problems. I use historical and material conditions as a context to understand ways systems of oppression are replicated in therapy despite intent, including ways adaptive responses to a hostile social environment are labeled “disordered.”
I am an EMDR therapist with specialized trainings in Internal Family Systems/parts work, psychedelic integration and intergenerational trauma.
I specialize in working with adults with overwhelmed nervous systems, which includes all of us facing climate catastrophe and rising fascism. I use a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework that sees mental health not as an individual problem, but one rooted in systemic and structural problems. I use historical and material conditions as a context to understand ways systems of oppression are replicated in therapy despite intent, including ways adaptive responses to a hostile social environment are labeled “disordered.”
Alyson McCormick
LMSW, SEP, EMDR
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10026
Trauma-informed, somatic-centered practices such as Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR form another facet.
I have the opportunity after years in the mental health field to dedicate more time to doing what I love to do most —help people discover insights and tools for psychological well-being. I've been fortunate to witness transformations in the lives of those I've had the privilege to assist with a treatment strategy that combines three distinct pathways to psychological wellness. Starting with traditional psychodynamic techniques, we understand the "what" and "why" of your experiences. Feeling validated serves as a foundation for healing.
Trauma-informed, somatic-centered practices such as Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR form another facet.
I have the opportunity after years in the mental health field to dedicate more time to doing what I love to do most —help people discover insights and tools for psychological well-being. I've been fortunate to witness transformations in the lives of those I've had the privilege to assist with a treatment strategy that combines three distinct pathways to psychological wellness. Starting with traditional psychodynamic techniques, we understand the "what" and "why" of your experiences. Feeling validated serves as a foundation for healing.
Heather Odum
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14223
Each of the therapies I utilize complement one another in helping us to understand a piece of the puzzle that makes us human, including: EMDR, DBT, CBT, Schema, Mindfulness, ACT, and Somatic Therapy.
Therapy is an opportunity to cultivate resilience and wisdom to develop more balance and fulfillment in your life. I focus on creating a healing space to express your emotions, understand how your life experiences have impacted you, reflect on your behavior and choices, consider new perspectives, and develop personalized tools to navigate your life with more confidence.
Each of the therapies I utilize complement one another in helping us to understand a piece of the puzzle that makes us human, including: EMDR, DBT, CBT, Schema, Mindfulness, ACT, and Somatic Therapy.
Therapy is an opportunity to cultivate resilience and wisdom to develop more balance and fulfillment in your life. I focus on creating a healing space to express your emotions, understand how your life experiences have impacted you, reflect on your behavior and choices, consider new perspectives, and develop personalized tools to navigate your life with more confidence.
Beth Coons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Hurley, NY 12443 (Online Only)
In a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space, I offer a combination of talk therapy and body-mind therapies including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation and Creative Art Therapies to gain insight, learn coping skills and improve daily functioning.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELE-HEALTH. I am a seasoned therapist with over 25 years experience helping children, adolescents and adults to work through life's challenges thereby living happy, fulfilling lives. I am a passionate believer that we all have inner resources and strengths that enable us to reduce anxiety, depression, heal inner wounds, improve relationships and experience personal growth. These are challenging times and I am experienced in grief counseling, particularly related to loss and loneliness due to the COVID pandemic.
In a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space, I offer a combination of talk therapy and body-mind therapies including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation and Creative Art Therapies to gain insight, learn coping skills and improve daily functioning.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELE-HEALTH. I am a seasoned therapist with over 25 years experience helping children, adolescents and adults to work through life's challenges thereby living happy, fulfilling lives. I am a passionate believer that we all have inner resources and strengths that enable us to reduce anxiety, depression, heal inner wounds, improve relationships and experience personal growth. These are challenging times and I am experienced in grief counseling, particularly related to loss and loneliness due to the COVID pandemic.
Katie Mullaney
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14214
I specialize in mindfulness, somatic therapy, art therapy, EMDR, and energy healing (Reiki) to help my clients move through stuck emotions in the body.
Emotions are currents of energy in the body. Energy such as (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, anger and trauma, contract and trigger the "fight or flight" response. This leaves the body in a high alert state. If not expressed, this energy lingers in the body causing imbalance, even illness in the body and mind. Learn to tune into the bodily experience of your emotions, release toxic energy and activate the "rest and digest" response to regain balance. By practicing awareness, expression and intention my clients feel more empowered and in control of their emotions, allowing them to live a more expanded and fulfilled life.
I specialize in mindfulness, somatic therapy, art therapy, EMDR, and energy healing (Reiki) to help my clients move through stuck emotions in the body.
Emotions are currents of energy in the body. Energy such as (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, anger and trauma, contract and trigger the "fight or flight" response. This leaves the body in a high alert state. If not expressed, this energy lingers in the body causing imbalance, even illness in the body and mind. Learn to tune into the bodily experience of your emotions, release toxic energy and activate the "rest and digest" response to regain balance. By practicing awareness, expression and intention my clients feel more empowered and in control of their emotions, allowing them to live a more expanded and fulfilled life.
Janis Kasdin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Woodbury, NY 11797
My specific training is as a licensed clinical social worker and an EMDR certified and Flash Technique trained trauma therapist.
I specialize in helping my clients improve the difficult relationships in their lives, decrease anxiety and stress, and improve self-esteem issues. I understand life can be messy and out of balance. With years of experience and training in communication skills, trauma and symptom reduction, I know these are real and attainable goals. I am a results-oriented therapist, with a kind and empathetic style. If you have a willingness to achieve your goals, we can work together to get there as soon as possible.
My specific training is as a licensed clinical social worker and an EMDR certified and Flash Technique trained trauma therapist.
I specialize in helping my clients improve the difficult relationships in their lives, decrease anxiety and stress, and improve self-esteem issues. I understand life can be messy and out of balance. With years of experience and training in communication skills, trauma and symptom reduction, I know these are real and attainable goals. I am a results-oriented therapist, with a kind and empathetic style. If you have a willingness to achieve your goals, we can work together to get there as soon as possible.
Elise A Franco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Seneca, NY 14224
My knowledge in Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 12 step recovery, EMDR and my most recent journey of Maternal Mental Health have allowed me the opportunity to help individuals heal emotionally.
Have you been struggling with feelings of depression, sadness, anxiety? Do you feel “stuck” in your current patterns and feel like you can’t break them? It takes immense courage to ask for help and I would like to walk that journey with you.
My knowledge in Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 12 step recovery, EMDR and my most recent journey of Maternal Mental Health have allowed me the opportunity to help individuals heal emotionally.
Have you been struggling with feelings of depression, sadness, anxiety? Do you feel “stuck” in your current patterns and feel like you can’t break them? It takes immense courage to ask for help and I would like to walk that journey with you.
Tammy Kling Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Amherst, NY 14051
Whether it be depression, anxiety in general or effects of negative relationships leading to attachment trauma, we can help by providing a safe space for expression and healing through talk therapy or Attachment Focused EMDR and body awareness modalities.
Welcome! My name is Tammy Kling LCSW, founder of Clear Skies Counseling. Are you struggling in your relationship? Feeling depressed, anxious or confused? Have you suffered abuse in your relationship or family/friends/work relationships? Confusion you might feel could possibly be the result of narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse can have delegating effects on your life. It can leave you feeling depleted and broken. Together we can find clarity and learn ways to overcome and heal.
Whether it be depression, anxiety in general or effects of negative relationships leading to attachment trauma, we can help by providing a safe space for expression and healing through talk therapy or Attachment Focused EMDR and body awareness modalities.
Welcome! My name is Tammy Kling LCSW, founder of Clear Skies Counseling. Are you struggling in your relationship? Feeling depressed, anxious or confused? Have you suffered abuse in your relationship or family/friends/work relationships? Confusion you might feel could possibly be the result of narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse can have delegating effects on your life. It can leave you feeling depleted and broken. Together we can find clarity and learn ways to overcome and heal.
Rachel Kurland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
I’m a holistic psychotherapist trained to provide high quality, compassionate support to children, teens, and young adults navigating challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, self esteem, and disordered eating. I have a particular passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community and work from a gender- and sexuality-affirming perspective. My experience in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness, allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique goals and needs.
I’m a holistic psychotherapist trained to provide high quality, compassionate support to children, teens, and young adults navigating challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, self esteem, and disordered eating. I have a particular passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community and work from a gender- and sexuality-affirming perspective. My experience in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness, allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique goals and needs.
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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.