EMDR Therapists in 53562

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Haven M McClure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CAPSW
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reevaluation), as well as other tools for addressing anxiety and trauma.
Does your life feels unsettled because of changes in your job or home, a relationship ending, loss of a loved one. uncertain times, or another difficult transition? Are past traumas haunting you? Do you walk on eggshells because people around you insist that you should be someone other than who you are? Do you feel overwhelmed by the events of the last several years? These have been difficult years, and the ground we walk on feels unsteady for many people.
I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reevaluation), as well as other tools for addressing anxiety and trauma.
Does your life feels unsettled because of changes in your job or home, a relationship ending, loss of a loved one. uncertain times, or another difficult transition? Are past traumas haunting you? Do you walk on eggshells because people around you insist that you should be someone other than who you are? Do you feel overwhelmed by the events of the last several years? These have been difficult years, and the ground we walk on feels unsteady for many people.
(608) 399-2519 View (608) 399-2519
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Casey-Ann R Dohse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
I use the following tools for stress management, trauma, anxiety, burn-out, and depression: EMDR, The Safe & Sound Protocol, Bellicon rebounding, yoga therapy, sound therapy, and Holistic Health Coaching.
Not currently accepting new clients. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a plan with you that Awakens your Vitality.
I use the following tools for stress management, trauma, anxiety, burn-out, and depression: EMDR, The Safe & Sound Protocol, Bellicon rebounding, yoga therapy, sound therapy, and Holistic Health Coaching.
Not currently accepting new clients. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a plan with you that Awakens your Vitality.
(608) 650-5357 View (608) 650-5357
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Dana Mosling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
I use play, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed therapy models, mindfulness, EMDR, and strength based therapy interventions, and I adapt my approach to the individual needs of my clients and/or families.
For over 20 years, I have provided therapy services to individuals ranging from age 8 to adults. Additionally, I work with couples and whole families. I support and treat a wide range of issues and concerns, including (but not limited to) adjustment disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, ADHD, behavioral concerns and parenting challenges. I am a strong local advocate for the Transgender community and I provide gender affirming therapy for all ages and LGBTQIA+ specific support. I am a member of WPATH and can write letters for established clients to support them in their gender journey.
I use play, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed therapy models, mindfulness, EMDR, and strength based therapy interventions, and I adapt my approach to the individual needs of my clients and/or families.
For over 20 years, I have provided therapy services to individuals ranging from age 8 to adults. Additionally, I work with couples and whole families. I support and treat a wide range of issues and concerns, including (but not limited to) adjustment disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, ADHD, behavioral concerns and parenting challenges. I am a strong local advocate for the Transgender community and I provide gender affirming therapy for all ages and LGBTQIA+ specific support. I am a member of WPATH and can write letters for established clients to support them in their gender journey.
(608) 496-8655 View (608) 496-8655
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Jennie R` Bowyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
As a person who faced trauma, I strive to help those who are struggling so that everyone can find enjoyment in life. Trauma is my specialty and I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT to just name a few. I love working with teenagers but also enjoy working with adults. I will see clients from the age of 13 and up. I want to be your partner in meeting your goals.
As a person who faced trauma, I strive to help those who are struggling so that everyone can find enjoyment in life. Trauma is my specialty and I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT to just name a few. I love working with teenagers but also enjoy working with adults. I will see clients from the age of 13 and up. I want to be your partner in meeting your goals.
(608) 336-5175 View (608) 336-5175
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Bonnie Dilley (Lubet)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC, RN, EMDR
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
Specialty areas include: PTSD, EMDR, Brain Spotting, individual couples, relationship, healing fr& grief counseling.
There are many reasons for seeking guidance and today, you have taken the first courageous step by looking for help. I invite you to take the next step and call 608-577-4222 for a NO COST “get acquainted” phone consult. Maybe your current coping strategies are not working, or you haven't healed from emotionally painful life experiences/trauma that are negatively impacting you today. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship and learn effective communication skills. Together we can work to find effective solutions and coping strategies that work for you. I am honored to partner with you on your journey to your best self.
Specialty areas include: PTSD, EMDR, Brain Spotting, individual couples, relationship, healing fr& grief counseling.
There are many reasons for seeking guidance and today, you have taken the first courageous step by looking for help. I invite you to take the next step and call 608-577-4222 for a NO COST “get acquainted” phone consult. Maybe your current coping strategies are not working, or you haven't healed from emotionally painful life experiences/trauma that are negatively impacting you today. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship and learn effective communication skills. Together we can work to find effective solutions and coping strategies that work for you. I am honored to partner with you on your journey to your best self.
(608) 844-2117 View (608) 844-2117
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David Langford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleton, WI 53562
I also offer EMDR, a type of therapy which helps the brain reprocess trauma and other distress.
Here is how I help: I offer grounded and compassionate therapy that is open, present, and realistic. You will be understood and accepted as you are so we can work toward resolving the problems that stand in your way, whether they are challenges you want to face on your own, or relationship issues you want to resolve with your partner or family. With couples, Meshel Langford is my co-therapist. Having both of us provides balance, perspective, and support (please see our website, linked on this page).
I also offer EMDR, a type of therapy which helps the brain reprocess trauma and other distress.
Here is how I help: I offer grounded and compassionate therapy that is open, present, and realistic. You will be understood and accepted as you are so we can work toward resolving the problems that stand in your way, whether they are challenges you want to face on your own, or relationship issues you want to resolve with your partner or family. With couples, Meshel Langford is my co-therapist. Having both of us provides balance, perspective, and support (please see our website, linked on this page).
(608) 200-2163 View (608) 200-2163
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Mary P Moskoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, DMin, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
Mary works with individuals, couples and children with goal of building coping skills, emotional intelligence and self empowerment. Her specialties include, grief and trauma counseling, divorce adjustment for adults and children. She is a trained mediator and offers collaborative divorce services. She is trained in EMDR,DBT and offers clinical supervision to therapists. Her training in spiritual traditions, mindfulness and walking meditation brings high levels of empathy and insight to her clients. She has been practicing for many years and is able to offer tele health sessions as we'll as in person.
Mary works with individuals, couples and children with goal of building coping skills, emotional intelligence and self empowerment. Her specialties include, grief and trauma counseling, divorce adjustment for adults and children. She is a trained mediator and offers collaborative divorce services. She is trained in EMDR,DBT and offers clinical supervision to therapists. Her training in spiritual traditions, mindfulness and walking meditation brings high levels of empathy and insight to her clients. She has been practicing for many years and is able to offer tele health sessions as we'll as in person.
(608) 291-5203 View (608) 291-5203
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Scott L Fenton, PsyD, LLC
PsyD
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
Do you sense that you are "just getting by" in life? Do you feel weighed down by a sadness, restricted by anxieties, or just a sense of detachment and numbness? Are you concerned about a relationship or lack thereof? Or perhaps there are old, unattended wounds still hurting from long-ago. Eastern philosophies remind us that suffering is universal, but not necessary, and that it emerges from a disconnection from our essential nature. Therapy with me uses mindfulness practices and trauma-informed therapy (EMDR) to reconnect with that nature and inquire into the barriers that resist such connection to ourselves and others.
Do you sense that you are "just getting by" in life? Do you feel weighed down by a sadness, restricted by anxieties, or just a sense of detachment and numbness? Are you concerned about a relationship or lack thereof? Or perhaps there are old, unattended wounds still hurting from long-ago. Eastern philosophies remind us that suffering is universal, but not necessary, and that it emerges from a disconnection from our essential nature. Therapy with me uses mindfulness practices and trauma-informed therapy (EMDR) to reconnect with that nature and inquire into the barriers that resist such connection to ourselves and others.
(608) 247-5111 View (608) 247-5111
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Anesis Center for Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleton, WI 53562
We hold specialities in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for youth, substance abuse counseling, child-parent psychotherapy, EMDR and BrainSpotting.
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.
We hold specialities in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for youth, substance abuse counseling, child-parent psychotherapy, EMDR and BrainSpotting.
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.
(608) 802-7669 View (608) 802-7669
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Dr. Jaime Voss [Fortitude Psychology]
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middleton, WI 53562  (Online Only)
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other psychological distress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to feel better? Individual therapy can help you reduce painful emotions, learn to recognize and change unhealthy behaviors, and improve your relationships. My name is Jaime Voss and I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Fortitude Psychology, LLC in Madison, WI. I provide psychotherapy services to individuals who are ready to make significant changes in their lives. I believe people are incredibly resilient in the face of adversity. My goal is to help you grow and thrive as you create a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other psychological distress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to feel better? Individual therapy can help you reduce painful emotions, learn to recognize and change unhealthy behaviors, and improve your relationships. My name is Jaime Voss and I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Fortitude Psychology, LLC in Madison, WI. I provide psychotherapy services to individuals who are ready to make significant changes in their lives. I believe people are incredibly resilient in the face of adversity. My goal is to help you grow and thrive as you create a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(608) 400-0276 View (608) 400-0276
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Annmarie Geiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC, DARTT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
I utilize techniques from DBT, CBT, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, EMDR, and various holistic processes.
I am a therapist and the director of a small group therapy practice, Waypoint Counseling & Wellness (waypointwi.com). Our team works with individuals 18 and older and offers a variety of specializations and approaches to improve mental health and wellbeing. We believe people hold unique qualities, characteristics, beliefs, and experiences. We work with clients to identify and cultivate their innate strengths and resources to inspire positive changes towards a more balanced and meaningful life. Please view our site to learn more about our team.
I utilize techniques from DBT, CBT, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, EMDR, and various holistic processes.
I am a therapist and the director of a small group therapy practice, Waypoint Counseling & Wellness (waypointwi.com). Our team works with individuals 18 and older and offers a variety of specializations and approaches to improve mental health and wellbeing. We believe people hold unique qualities, characteristics, beliefs, and experiences. We work with clients to identify and cultivate their innate strengths and resources to inspire positive changes towards a more balanced and meaningful life. Please view our site to learn more about our team.
(608) 530-6237 View (608) 530-6237
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Vicky Frue
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
I will listen with 30 years of experience to help guide you from trauma and transitions in your life. I'm trained in transpersonal psychology, EMDR, and somatic experiencing all while blending indigenous teachings to allow the freedom of natural healing. I have a special focus on those who are curious about their inner wisdom and spirit that is ready for the next step of exploration and growth.
I will listen with 30 years of experience to help guide you from trauma and transitions in your life. I'm trained in transpersonal psychology, EMDR, and somatic experiencing all while blending indigenous teachings to allow the freedom of natural healing. I have a special focus on those who are curious about their inner wisdom and spirit that is ready for the next step of exploration and growth.
(608) 292-5064 View (608) 292-5064
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Jennifer Fortune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleton, WI 53562
I use several treatment modalities for individualized care to empower and create lasting change, including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and CBT.
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
I use several treatment modalities for individualized care to empower and create lasting change, including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and CBT.
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
(608) 344-6755 View (608) 344-6755
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Robin Kinney
Pre-Licensed Professional, APSW
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
I am an Internal Family Systems informed therapist and I am training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Becoming a parent as well as other life transitions and traumatic events can cause you to feel overwhelmed, isolated, filled with anger, frustration, shame, worry, sadness, and/or doubt. Life feels flipped upside-down and you hardly recognize yourself, you body, thoughts, moods, or behaviors, and your lived experiences do not match what you anticipated. You are not alone in your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe you are a good person having a hard time. You are brave and resilient.
I am an Internal Family Systems informed therapist and I am training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Becoming a parent as well as other life transitions and traumatic events can cause you to feel overwhelmed, isolated, filled with anger, frustration, shame, worry, sadness, and/or doubt. Life feels flipped upside-down and you hardly recognize yourself, you body, thoughts, moods, or behaviors, and your lived experiences do not match what you anticipated. You are not alone in your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe you are a good person having a hard time. You are brave and resilient.
(608) 400-4435 View (608) 400-4435
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Stephanie Payne Capecchi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Middleton, WI 53562
I practice multiple types of therapy that can help: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps to learn skills to help you cope through those seemingly excruciating moments; EMDR for trauma that is often at the root of BPD, and lots of compassion.
Having borderline personality disorder can be excruciating. Relationships feel scary and unpredictable, and like you might not survive another rejection. Sometimes things feel amazing and sometimes they feel so bad you don’t even want to be alive. It can be hard to find a therapist who understands, and who has the training to work with your specific needs. Together, we can work towards feeling more confident, peaceful, and sure of who you are.
I practice multiple types of therapy that can help: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps to learn skills to help you cope through those seemingly excruciating moments; EMDR for trauma that is often at the root of BPD, and lots of compassion.
Having borderline personality disorder can be excruciating. Relationships feel scary and unpredictable, and like you might not survive another rejection. Sometimes things feel amazing and sometimes they feel so bad you don’t even want to be alive. It can be hard to find a therapist who understands, and who has the training to work with your specific needs. Together, we can work towards feeling more confident, peaceful, and sure of who you are.
(608) 570-7924 View (608) 570-7924
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Amberly Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleton, WI 53562
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression? Do you struggle with negative beliefs about yourself? Is it hard for you to make sense of your emotions? I have experience working with people with depression and anxiety disorders, complex-PTSD and trauma. I focus on emotions with my clients and can help you get curious about the information your emotions are trying to communicate. I approach my work with a trauma lens, I am trained in EMDR and I am IFS-informed (Internal Family Systems or Parts work).
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression? Do you struggle with negative beliefs about yourself? Is it hard for you to make sense of your emotions? I have experience working with people with depression and anxiety disorders, complex-PTSD and trauma. I focus on emotions with my clients and can help you get curious about the information your emotions are trying to communicate. I approach my work with a trauma lens, I am trained in EMDR and I am IFS-informed (Internal Family Systems or Parts work).
(608) 938-8355 View (608) 938-8355
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Callie Fox
Counselor, PCTL, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to assist exploring inner peace and healing through embodiment and a deeper understanding of your inner experience.
Waitlist for new clients! Hello and welcome to my practice where we can embark on your therapeutic journey together in a safe and compassionate space. In my practice, I'm dedicated to providing a space where you can feel truly seen and understood. My primary goal is to create a supportive and safe environment so we can explore the signs that point toward healing, inner wisdom and self-honoring. My approach is trauma-sensitive and collaborative, grounded in Person-Centered counseling. Drawing from an attachment-based lens, I integrate elements of mindfulness, interpersonal processing, and cognitive/narrative therapies.
I have training in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to assist exploring inner peace and healing through embodiment and a deeper understanding of your inner experience.
Waitlist for new clients! Hello and welcome to my practice where we can embark on your therapeutic journey together in a safe and compassionate space. In my practice, I'm dedicated to providing a space where you can feel truly seen and understood. My primary goal is to create a supportive and safe environment so we can explore the signs that point toward healing, inner wisdom and self-honoring. My approach is trauma-sensitive and collaborative, grounded in Person-Centered counseling. Drawing from an attachment-based lens, I integrate elements of mindfulness, interpersonal processing, and cognitive/narrative therapies.
(608) 650-6185 View (608) 650-6185
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Kiki Engle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW-C, EXAT-IT
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
For others, it means addressing trauma with EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
Welcome! You deserve good things from life. To feel better when you're hurting. To turn mistakes into growth, not self-hate. To find people who accept you as you are. To become who you truly want to be. Sometimes these things may feel impossible. I'll help you find what you seek, whether it's your path, your people or your passion. I can also help you discover your unique strengths and turn them into superpowers.
For others, it means addressing trauma with EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
Welcome! You deserve good things from life. To feel better when you're hurting. To turn mistakes into growth, not self-hate. To find people who accept you as you are. To become who you truly want to be. Sometimes these things may feel impossible. I'll help you find what you seek, whether it's your path, your people or your passion. I can also help you discover your unique strengths and turn them into superpowers.
(608) 602-3331 View (608) 602-3331
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Endeavor Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
I have worked for over 20 years in inpatient mental health facilities and in the community serving individuals with a range of psychological issues and sexually problematic behaviors. I have experience assessing and treating people with sex offending histories, sexually compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I have worked for over 20 years in inpatient mental health facilities and in the community serving individuals with a range of psychological issues and sexually problematic behaviors. I have experience assessing and treating people with sex offending histories, sexually compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(608) 820-8183 View (608) 820-8183
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Yolanda Crouch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
Yolanda Crouch is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2004. She started her education journey at Concordia University, River Forest, IL, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management. After that she graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois with a Master of Science in Rehabilitation. Yolanda's primary focus is to assist clients with developing new coping strategies and tools to perhaps reframe your story. Yolanda specializes in helping individuals who are feeling the distresses of life.
Yolanda Crouch is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2004. She started her education journey at Concordia University, River Forest, IL, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management. After that she graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois with a Master of Science in Rehabilitation. Yolanda's primary focus is to assist clients with developing new coping strategies and tools to perhaps reframe your story. Yolanda specializes in helping individuals who are feeling the distresses of life.
(608) 200-2310 View (608) 200-2310
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.