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Professionals Who Specialize in EMDR
Yitzchok Wagshul, Ph.D.
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D
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Brooklyn
- $200
- Insurance
- 7 reviews
"One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s no “one size fits all” in psychotherapy, because every person has their own personality and life experience. I respect that, so I’ve put in a lot of time …
Perel Goldstein, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Cedarhurst
- $175 - $225
"I bring an empathic and gentle presence to my work with individuals and families navigating a wide range of life transitions and adversities. At the heart of my approach is a deep respect for the therapeutic relationship—I believe …
Shoshana Ort, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to carry life’s challenges alone. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration—I don’t see myself as the expert on your life, but …
Rafi Smith, Psychotherapist
Therapists, Psychotherapist
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Jerusalem
- $120
- 2 reviews
"I often describe my approach as helping people move from simply surviving to genuinely thriving. My goal is to create a warm, open, and safe space where you can feel fully seen, heard, and accepted. In that space, …
Elisheva Eliach, LMSW
Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker
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Brooklyn
- $225
- Insurance
- 1 review
"My approach is warm, depth-oriented, relational, and focused on meaningful change. I draw from trauma-informed, somatic, EMDR, family systems, Jungian, narrative, and mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring therapy to the person rather than following a single formula. I work with …
Shira Silber, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clincal Social Worker
"My approach to therapy is very holistic, grounded in the belief that each person is more than their symptoms or struggles. I work from a humanistic foundation, integrating ACT, CBT, and mindfulness based techniques to support the whole …
Rivky Weiss
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
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Brooklyn
- $220 - $250
- 4 reviews
"My therapy style is warm and compassionate. I focus on listening to your story and helping you hear your story as well so that you can develop self-compassion as well. I am trained in various trauma modalities including …
Ari Hoffman, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Tzur Hadassa
- $160 - $250
"With training and experience in many different approaches to therapy, I offer an integrated and grounded approach to couples and family counseling. My work draws on humor, directness, nurturing, and appropriately challenging support, along with creative somatic exercises …
Chani Kahn, LPC
Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor
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Lakewood
- $135 - $200
- 1 review
"I believe that many of us carry deep-seated shame from long-held beliefs and early experiences. These messages often shape the way we make decisions, react to challenges, and view ourselves, keeping the adult self stuck in the past …
Rocheli Sternheim, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
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Toms River
- $215 - $250
- 3 reviews
"As a client-centered therapist, I wholeheartedly embrace an approach that centers around the aspirations and objectives of the individual at the core of our therapeutic journey. My methodology is deeply rooted in the dynamic collaboration with the client, …
Therapy in the City
WHERE MENTAL HEALTH MEETS THE MODERN MIND
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Manhattan
- 4 reviews
"Therapy in the City supports clients experiencing ADD and ADHD, anxiety, chronic worry, depression, grief, insomnia, panic disorder, perfectionism, social anxiety, trauma, and borderline personality disorder. We also treat obsessive-compulsive disorder across all subtypes, illness anxiety, phobias and …
Mendel Toron, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Aventura
- $225 - $350
- 4 reviews
"Through my work with clients, I began to notice a trend. While traditional talk therapy can be helpful, there often comes a point where people feel stuck in the same patterns, beliefs, and ways of responding, and struggle …
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Understanding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. EMDR uses techniques like moving your eyes to help your brain work through and ease the impact of difficult memories.
Application and Scope of EMDR:
EMDR is used to help with problems like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and strong reactions to tough memories. It's really good for people who have had things happen to them that still bother them a lot. EMDR is a proven way to help deal with these kinds of issues.
What to Expect in EMDR Sessions:
In EMDR sessions, you work with a therapist who guides you through different steps. You talk about the tough memories while doing things like moving your eyes or tapping your hands. This helps your brain process the memories in a new way, so they aren't as upsetting. The therapist helps you feel safe while doing this, and over time, it can make those tough memories feel less intense and easier to handle.