Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) relies on a client's own rapid, rhythmic eye movements, and is founded on the belief that these eye movements can weaken the intensity of emotionally charged memories. EMDR is most often used to treat PTSD or other traumas, but is also sometimes used for panic attacks, eating disorders, addictions, and anxiety. EMDR sessions can last up to 90 minutes, and usually starts with a client rating their level of distress. A therapist then typically moves their fingers in front of your face (or sometimes toe tapping or musical tones), asking you to follow along with your eyes, while you recall a traumatic event and all the sensations that come with it. You will gradually be guided by the therapist to shift thoughts from the traumatic experience to a more comforting one. The goal of EMDR is to make disturbing memories less immobilizing. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s EMDR specialists today.
I have been trained in EMDR and have been working in with clients to address both straightforward and complex traumatic experiences with clients since 2015 from issues ranging from car accidents to childhood sexual abuse.
— Maria Turner-Carney, Clinical Social Worker in TACOMA, WAI have completed advanced training in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy through the Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), https://www.emdria.org/. I receive ongoing consultation with an EMDRIA specialist and am working towards EMDRIA certification which involves ongoing case consultation and assessment of implementation of EMDR therapy.
— Georgiana Peters, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerAs an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist, Jody Morgan has demonstrated expertise in effectively guiding clients through the EMDR process. Certification by EMDRIA requires rigorous training, supervision, and proven proficiency in the technique, ensuring the therapist's skill . With extensive experience working with clients who have faced past traumas, Jody is adept at using EMDR to facilitate healing by allowing clients to process distressing experiences.
— Jody Morgan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Boca Raton, FLWe will use EMDR to help process disturbing and/or traumatic events that cause distress to decrease the disturbance of these events.
— Kamitra Scott, Clinical Social WorkerCompleted EMDR Basic Training Levels 1, 2, & 3 with Laurel Parnell of the Parnell Institute in 2022. The use of resource tapping for self-regulation is a focus of my practice.
— Aly Dearborn, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CATrauma can have significant impacts on our daily lives. Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a highly effective approach to relieving one of the symptoms caused by PTSD.
— Amy K. Cummings-Aponte, Counselor in Gainesville, FLI have been trained in EMDR, and am EMDRIA member and am continuing my training with ongoing clinical supervision in order to obtain certification.
— Alexandra Krass, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Sunnyvale, CAAs an EMDR therapist trained by the EMDR International Association, I am skilled in utilizing this innovative therapeutic approach to help individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, and negative thought patterns. With a deep understanding of EMDR's evidence-based techniques, I guide clients through a transformative process to process distressing memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
— Julia Spinolo, Student Therapist in Atlanta, GAI specialize in Attachment-Focused EMDR, designed for healing trauma resulting from adverse childhood experiences – abuse, neglect, loss of loved ones, childhood illness and so on. If the past stayed in the past, we could just leave these behind and move on. But when we're under stress, the past can intrude into the present – as anxiety, depression, freezing, dissociation. These present-day experiences are our key to the healing process, and as they resolve, they're our best measure of success.
— Bob Fischer, Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WAI use this evidence-based therapy to help clients like you process difficult memories and emotions that may be holding you back. Whether you are dealing with past trauma, anxiety, or other challenges, EMDR can help you reframe these experiences, reduce their impact, and create space for healing. Through this process, you can regain control over your thoughts and feelings, ultimately helping you reclaim your life and well-being.
— Kristine Madu, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Richmond, VAI am an Emdria trained EMDR clinician and am extremely honored to assist people in healing from the symptoms and emotional distress that comes from disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy is an evidenced based treatment that focuses on assisting you in reprocessing memories/past traumas that ultimately result in alleviating the distress associated with them.
— Amy Brinkman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Naperville, ILI have been providing EMDR since 1994 after attending trainings in Level I and Level II with the EMDR Institute in 1994 and 1995. I have also attended additional EMDR training since then. I use this approach often in my practice and it has allowed me to provide much of the psychotherapy I offer for clients with ptsd. I usually provide five to six sessions evaluating client history, self-care, any other counseling needs, and community support before beginning this work.
— Theresa Nuccio, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Seattle, WAI attended an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training in 2020 and outside EMDR consultations outside of my regular clinical supervision. I have experience providing EMDR in person and virtually to children and adults.
— Casey Brasfield, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Winston Salem, NCEMDR is a highly effective approach for helping individuals process traumatic memories and experiences. EMDR involves guiding clients through bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to help them reprocess distressing memories. This technique helps to reduce the emotional charge associated with trauma and allows clients to integrate these experiences in a healthier way. By using EMDR, I can guide you in their healing journey and empower you to regain control of your life.
— Emily Morgan, Marriage & Family Therapist in Carlsbad, FLEye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) uses eye movements and other forms of stimulation to activate the brain’s ability to resolve current concerns and past traumas. The ultimate result we feel better, not just think we are better!
— Denise Harlan, Clinical Social Worker in Riverside, CAEMDR was developed to help clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, eating disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia, sexual dysfunction, chronic illness-related stress, disturbing experience, and traumatic events. Do you need support in your journey to process & heal from trauma and improve your mental health? Grief Recovery Center in Houston, TX can help.
— Grief Recovery Center, Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, TXEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy is a brain based therapy that taps into jnresolved trauma and processes it and releases it, causing an innate shift in one's state of mind. It brings the client naturally to a healthier, happier perspective on themselves and their lives. It is science based and very effective. Much faster and more effective than talk therapy. It is typically done in the same format as regular therapy.
— Suzanne McColl, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Branford, CTI am trained in EMDR, utilize it frequently with clients when appropriate, and attend clinical consultation to strengthen these skills.
— Elisa Colera, Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, TXEye movement desensitization and Reprocessing is form of psychotherapy used to relieve psychological stress. This therapy helps patients process challenging memories, thoughts and feelings which in turn helps you towards your journey to healing.
— Fatemah Dhirani, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY