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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a proven treatment that helps people reduce or even eliminate the distress caused by traumatic memories. It is based on brain science for how memories are stored in the brain and body. Through EMDR, you can create new associations with traumatic memories to lessen the impact those memories have on your life.

During this treatment, you remain safe and in-charge as a licensed therapist guides you through recalling and re-associating your traumatic memories. Through eye movement or tapping, a therapist helps you lessen the emotional impact of stuck memories.

EMDR is primarily used to treat trauma and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), though some therapists may use it to treat conditions such as:

  • Fears and phobias
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Unhealthy relationship patterns
  • Panic attacks
  • Grief

Whether you are located in downtown San Francisco, Bayview, Chinatown, Civic Center, or even Fishermans Wharf, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of EMDR

EMDR is an evidence-based, proven therapy with several benefits, including:

  • Reduction in symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression
  • Cultivating a sense of resolution, or getting unstuck and moving on
  • Reducing fear
  • Processing events and feelings that have been hard to discuss

EMDR May Be the Right Fit For You

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one of many types of therapy. Though EMDR is known to be effective for PTSD, it is starting to become more widely used for treating other mental health issues. It is best to talk to a licensed therapist to see if it could work for you.

If you aren’t sure what type of therapy is right for you, you can learn more about your options in our guide: What type of therapy is right for me?

Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced EMDR therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Dr. Joseph Lancaster
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Being able to help individuals identify a lack of direction in life enables them to address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and suffering. Many people feel lost and in need of guidance; my goal is to help them discover a successful path.


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Being able to help individuals identify a lack of direction in life enables them to address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and suffering. Many people feel lost and in need of guidance; my goal is to help them discover a successful path.

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I had the privilege to be under the wing of mentorship of Dr. Stephan A. Hoeller, the renowned Gnostic-Jungian scholar. With this background, I have created my own method of therapy over the last 18 years; I call it “Gnostic Pneumatherapy”.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Depression
  • Fear of Failure
  • Guilt
  • High Anxiety
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
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Audrey Lee
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help you rebuild the trust in your relationship, heal old wounds, and develop healthy ways of relating to your partner or child. Through therapy, you will make a priceless investment in yourself and come away with skills to make the changes you need


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help you rebuild the trust in your relationship, heal old wounds, and develop healthy ways of relating to your partner or child. Through therapy, you will make a priceless investment in yourself and come away with skills to make the changes you need

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My approach is client-centered, with a focus on deep insight and understanding. In each session, we will work together to understand the root cause of your challenges and develop healthy ways of building connections with your partner, child or self.

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  • Childhood Trauma
  • Couples
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Annie Sankey
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We discuss you and your experiences. Therapy is about you and what has happened to you in your in your life. You set the goals of what you want to get out of this work. I do my best to bring in the clinical support to best meet those goals.


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We discuss you and your experiences. Therapy is about you and what has happened to you in your in your life. You set the goals of what you want to get out of this work. I do my best to bring in the clinical support to best meet those goals.

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I am trained in EMDR and am a Certified Clinician Trauma Professional but I work as an integrative therapist to ensure that you feel deeply understood and supported in a uniquely tailored journey towards reaching their therapeutic goals.

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  • Complex Trauma
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Issues
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  • Sexual Trauma
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Lisette Lahana
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Discuss what success in therapy means to you--I want to hear more about how you will know when you are ready to move on from therapy. We talk about your family, work/school, relationship dynamics, strengths and ongoing struggles.


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Discuss what success in therapy means to you--I want to hear more about how you will know when you are ready to move on from therapy. We talk about your family, work/school, relationship dynamics, strengths and ongoing struggles.

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I have over 25 years of experience helping people with a range of mental health issues. I have help people dealing with common concerns, like life transitions, depression and anxiety. Specialties: LGBTQIA+ and transgender/nb identities & trauma.

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  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Transgender
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Mark Resch
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We will explore your unique experience that got you to where you are today. We'll learn how experiences and environments changed you. Through ideas and experiences we will collaborate to create new habits and instill new behaviors.


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We will explore your unique experience that got you to where you are today. We'll learn how experiences and environments changed you. Through ideas and experiences we will collaborate to create new habits and instill new behaviors.

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I take a structured adaptive approach to therapy, ensuring we're moving in a direction that's productive and tailored to your unique needs. I don't start with a one-size-fits all approach — I will bring methods and modalities that match your needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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