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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 Alexandria, the suburbs of Alexandria, other nearby places such as Gaithersburg, Washington DC, or anywhere else in Virginia, 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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renew and rework your relationships and feel happier and healthier as a result. You can move through trauma, conflict, and stressful changes and emerge living a more intentional, satisfying life. Tackle perfectionism, pain, and sadness.

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I provide therapy that goes beyond generic coping strategies and support to help you dive deeper, gain insight, and improve your relationships with yourself and others. You can expect therapy that is high-quality, thoughtful, and tailored to you.

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  • Boundaries
  • Depression
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  • Grief
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  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Acceptance
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Miriam Gerber
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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.


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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.

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I personalize my integrative approach, using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Process as my primary approaches. I respect and incorporate many intersections of clients' identities and strengths.

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  • Faith and Spirituality
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Mind-Body Connection
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Kim Carter
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Together we will identify options to promote healing and answers for the problems you are facing. You will go out of a session with hope and tools to help you cope in your everyday life. You will find support!


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Together we will identify options to promote healing and answers for the problems you are facing. You will go out of a session with hope and tools to help you cope in your everyday life. You will find support!

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I provide services that are selected just for you after listening to your needs. Together we identify what is most helpful and move forward. I am trained in Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT, Art therapy, Play Therapy, EMDR and psychotherapy.

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  • Grief
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Take back your life from PTSD, BPD, anxiety, and depression, and work towards healing emotionally, coping effectively, and creating a life you love living using proven strategies and techniques.


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Take back your life from PTSD, BPD, anxiety, and depression, and work towards healing emotionally, coping effectively, and creating a life you love living using proven strategies and techniques.

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I truly believe in the power of working together as a team. I know how to do effective therapy, and you know yourself and your life - we need each other! Working with me, you will always have a teammate ready to help and motivate you along the way.

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  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Andrea Kamins
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Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.

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My approach to psychotherapy is highly person-centered and collaborative, and I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for my clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and learn new ways of coping with life's challenges.

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  • Communication Skills
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
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  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
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  • Stress
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