Finding a Reputable EMDR Therapist

Sometimes, trauma such as sexual physical or emotional abuse lies at the root of our chemical dependency problems. A relatively new therapy, known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), allows therapists to guide patients back through traumatic experiences in order to find freedom from traumatized responses. Through the use of gentle, painless external stimuli and compassionate therapy, patients can finally reprocess buried emotional pain and repressed trauma. While EMDR has been shown to be extremely effective in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and other trauma and panic responses, dealing with trauma is a sensitive issue, making finding the right EMDR practitioner critical to successful treatment.

Finding a Reputable EMDR Therapist

Here are a few straightforward tips to help you find a reputable EMDR practitioner.

• Seek EMDR Certified Therapists
  It is important to seek out clinicians who are licensed to practice EMDR. There are many therapists who incorporate some EMDR methods into their treatment and who may even state that they provide EMDR therapy. However, unless they are legitimately licensed, they may not be trained in the proper methodologies of EMDR. Find out whether or not a clinician is certified by visiting the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) website and using their online search tool to ensure that your therapist has attended both parts of the official training program.
• Ask for Referrals
  Word of mouth is often one of the best indicators of a practitioner's reputation. Ask a current therapist or other trusted medical professional for a recommendation to an already licensed EMDR practitioner. Also, ask friends and associates about their EMDR experiences and whether or not they would recommend the clinician they used.
• Evaluate Your EMDR Therapist
  A comfortable match is important in any therapeutic relationship. Make sure you are at ease and able to trust and be honest with your EMDR therapist. Be sure to ask about their success rates when treating people with similar traumas, as well as those chemical dependency issues. Ask if they believe in a cure for chemical dependency. Also, don't be afraid to ask for references to individuals who they have worked with. Utilize any free consultation time whether over the phone or in person to answer your questions regarding EMDR, the practitioner, or the process.

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