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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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Kristen Anderson
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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.


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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.

Something to know about my approach is:

I often use more skills-based therapies as we begin work together to decrease the frequency and intensity of your symptoms. After you feel more stable, we use more insight-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies to create lasting change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Vanessa Glatt
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When we work together, we'll talk about how your specific needs came about and how you're impacted by them. We'll also explore different ways to cope with your emotions and how to build a stronger relationship with yourself and others.


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When we work together, we'll talk about how your specific needs came about and how you're impacted by them. We'll also explore different ways to cope with your emotions and how to build a stronger relationship with yourself and others.

Something to know about my approach is:

To you can better understand your plan for growth and needs, I use CBT, relaxation strategies, and a non-judgmental person-centered approach. You will find useful strategies through reflective questions to help you make positive, long-term changes.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Postpartum Depression
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Stress
  • Stress-Related Disorders
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Elisabeth Box
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Get to know you and your unique strengths and experiences, and we will forge the foundation of your journey into yourself. Elisabeth is a partner, guide and mentor to help you along the way.


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Get to know you and your unique strengths and experiences, and we will forge the foundation of your journey into yourself. Elisabeth is a partner, guide and mentor to help you along the way.

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Elisabeth uses a gentle approach to render modalities including EMDR, EFT, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength Based, and Emotionally Focused treatment approaches. She has almost two decades of experience in serving individuals, youth and families.

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  • Anxiety Management
  • Bicultural
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationship Distress
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Paula Parra
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get to the root of patterns that create suffering in your life; release and calm distressing emotions; improve the way you handle your relationships to repair, deepen, and strengthen bonds; and help you create and be the best version of yourself.


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get to the root of patterns that create suffering in your life; release and calm distressing emotions; improve the way you handle your relationships to repair, deepen, and strengthen bonds; and help you create and be the best version of yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tend to use EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and EFT. My goal is to help you take back power that old or present wounds are holding over you, get unstuck, live life to your full potential, and replenish your life with energy and peace.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Grief
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Julia McGowen-Bienkowski
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I offer an integrated approach that is tailored to meet your specific needs and assist you in creating the life you envision. I also offer substance abuse evaluations, ESA letters and specialize in trauma informed/dual diagnosis treatment.


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I offer an integrated approach that is tailored to meet your specific needs and assist you in creating the life you envision. I also offer substance abuse evaluations, ESA letters and specialize in trauma informed/dual diagnosis treatment.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is evidence based, solution oriented and holistic.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Court-Ordered Therapy
  • Grief
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Julia McGowen-Bienkowski remote and phone therapy in California, Georgia, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Washington