EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is different from “talk therapy” in that it changes how distressing experiences are stored in the brain. By “processing” these experiences, distressing emotions, beliefs, and body sensations are reduced and what is useful from the experience is learned and retained. It is a top-choice therapy to heal from trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. EMDR can also help improve future performance in relationships, work, school, and life.

This model is congruent with strengths-based views that our minds have a natural capacity to process what happens to us in a healthy and resilient way. But, that process can be short-circuited by significantly stressful experiences. EMDR works by stimulating the brain in ways that reinstate the resilient circuitry and reduce or “desensitize” the emotional charge which have lead to ongoing pain or suffering. The goal of each EMDR session is to neutralize the triggers and lasting-effects that some people suffer with after a significantly stressful experience. Difficult situations will likely become less upsetting.

This form of treatment has decades of valid research proving its effectiveness and is used to treat not only PTSD, but also all types of anxiety, traumatic events, and disorders, depression, panic, and pain, to name a few.

See the official EMDR site for more information.

EMDR Counselors

Jordan  Weinert Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Trauma, Attachment Styles, and Life Transitions

Meaning, Spirituality, Anxiety

Holistic, Warm, and Collaborative

Victoria Elizarde Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Anxiety, Stress, Low Mood, and Depression

Self-Compassion, Resiliency, and Personal Growth

Authentic, Relational, and Accepting

Catherine Ferguson-Mappus Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

EMDR, IFS, IPNB 

Addiction, Binge Eating 

Trauma, Chronic illness



Sorry! Kitty is not accepting new clients at this time.
Asha Ramkumar Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Life Transitions, Relationships, Painful Experiences

Stress, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Identity

Non-Judgemental, Culturally Sensitive, LGBTQIA+ Ally

William Maria Rain-Shadid Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Trauma, Dissociation, and Anxiety

Disability and LGBTQQIA+ affirming

Strengths-Based, trauma-Informed, Mindfulness, CBT

Irene Perez Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Bowen Theory (Family Systems)

EMDR Trained

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Adam Jimenez Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Domestic Violence Prevention, EMDR Trained and Trauma-Inform

Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Stress Management, and Anxiety

Shame, Loss, and Taming the Inner Critic

Ussama Taha Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Affirming 

EMDR Trained and Trauma-Informed 

Relationship and Family Challenges

Mia Pastel Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Person-Centered, Holistic, Trauma-Informed

Trauma, Religion/Spirituality, Identity, LGBTQIA+ Affirming

Warmth, Humor, Authenticity, Acceptance

Kelly Pajares Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Grief and Loss

EMDR

Communication Issues

Susan Hilton Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Certified Grief Counselor, Loss, Anxiety and Depression

EMDR and Advanced Mindfulness

Parenting and Relationship Issues, Attachment Theory

Sorry! Susan is not accepting new clients at this time.
Ashlyn Simmons Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Authentic, Relational, and Trauma-Informed 

EMDR, DBT, and Family Therapy 

Identity Affirming and Supportive


Evelina Matveyev Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Warm and Accepting 

Anxiety & Depression, Trauma, Chronic Illness 

EMDR Trained, LGBTQIA + and Neurodivergence Affirming


Marcos Salinas Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Relationship issues.

Holistic, Strength Based, and Mindfulness

Accepting, Empathic, Relational

Sorry! Sal is not accepting new clients at this time.
Camila Gomez Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Trauma-informed, Humanistic, Attachment Theory, and EMDR Trained

Genuine, Warm, Relational 

Bilingual (English/Spanish)


Brianna Hamlyn Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Domestic Violence, Relationship Abuse

Chronic Illness, Disordered Eating, HAES/IE

Feminist, Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based

Katherine Collier Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Grief and Loss

Family of Origin

Trauma-Informed

Sorry! Katherine is not accepting new clients at this time.
James  Baker Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Warmth, Curiosity, Humor

Empathy, Connection, Insight

Attachment, Developmental, and Relational Trauma

Melanie Skyler Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor

Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Loss, Trauma

Neurobiology,Science of the Mind, Brain and Relationships

Military Service Members and Veterans

Jill Hokanson Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Family Relationships

Anxiety and Stress

Warm and Collaborative

Sorry! Jill is not accepting new clients at this time.
Tara Stewart Therapy Austin

Nonjudgmental, strengths-based, person-centered 

Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression 

CBT, neurodevelopment, and traumatology approach to therapy

Chloe Rogers Therapy Austin

People-pleasing and boundary work 

Relationships, communication, and love languages 

LGBTQIA+ affirming and client-centered


Anne Johnson Therapy Austin
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed

Autism, Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disabilities

Trauma and Crisis (EMDR Trained)

Relationship Issues

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