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
Trauma, Attachment Styles, and Life Transitions
Meaning, Spirituality, Anxiety
Holistic, Warm, and Collaborative
Anxiety, Stress, Low Mood, and Depression
Self-Compassion, Resiliency, and Personal Growth
Authentic, Relational, and Accepting
EMDR, IFS, IPNB
Addiction, Binge Eating
Trauma, Chronic illness
Life Transitions, Relationships, Painful Experiences
Stress, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Identity
Non-Judgemental, Culturally Sensitive, LGBTQIA+ Ally
Trauma, Dissociation, and Anxiety
Disability and LGBTQQIA+ affirming
Strengths-Based, trauma-Informed, Mindfulness, CBT
Bowen Theory (Family Systems)
EMDR Trained
Bilingual (Spanish-English)
Domestic Violence Prevention, EMDR Trained and Trauma-Inform
Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Stress Management, and Anxiety
Shame, Loss, and Taming the Inner Critic
BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Affirming
EMDR Trained and Trauma-Informed
Relationship and Family Challenges
Person-Centered, Holistic, Trauma-Informed
Trauma, Religion/Spirituality, Identity, LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Warmth, Humor, Authenticity, Acceptance
Grief and Loss
EMDR
Communication Issues
Certified Grief Counselor, Loss, Anxiety and Depression
EMDR and Advanced Mindfulness
Parenting and Relationship Issues, Attachment Theory
Authentic, Relational, and Trauma-Informed
EMDR, DBT, and Family Therapy
Identity Affirming and Supportive
Warm and Accepting
Anxiety & Depression, Trauma, Chronic Illness
EMDR Trained, LGBTQIA + and Neurodivergence Affirming
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Relationship issues.
Holistic, Strength Based, and Mindfulness
Accepting, Empathic, Relational
Trauma-informed, Humanistic, Attachment Theory, and EMDR Trained
Genuine, Warm, Relational
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Domestic Violence, Relationship Abuse
Chronic Illness, Disordered Eating, HAES/IE
Feminist, Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based
Grief and Loss
Family of Origin
Trauma-Informed
Warmth, Curiosity, Humor
Empathy, Connection, Insight
Attachment, Developmental, and Relational Trauma
Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Loss, Trauma
Neurobiology,Science of the Mind, Brain and Relationships
Military Service Members and Veterans
Family Relationships
Anxiety and Stress
Warm and Collaborative
Nonjudgmental, strengths-based, person-centered
Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
CBT, neurodevelopment, and traumatology approach to therapy
People-pleasing and boundary work
Relationships, communication, and love languages
LGBTQIA+ affirming and client-centered
Autism, Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disabilities
Trauma and Crisis (EMDR Trained)
Relationship Issues
