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EMDR Therapy

Trauma-informed care to help you process distressing experiences and move forward.

What EMDR focuses on

Trauma can affect sleep, mood, relationships, and the ability to feel safe. EMDR is one evidence-based approach that may help reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms.

Your clinician will first work with you to build stability and coping skills, then move into structured processing when you are ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy approach often used for trauma. It helps reduce distress connected to difficult memories while building coping resources.

Who is EMDR a good fit for?

EMDR may help people experiencing trauma-related symptoms, PTSD, panic triggered by past events, or strong emotional reactions connected to memories. Your clinician will help determine fit.

Is EMDR safe?

EMDR is delivered by trained clinicians using a structured approach and pacing. If you have concerns, ask your clinician how sessions are structured and how safety is maintained.

How do I get started?

Call (304) 425-9541 to schedule an evaluation. If you are in crisis, call (304) 431-2869 or dial 988.

Important Numbers and Websites

Direct Children's Crisis Number

(304) 888-2908

FMRS Children's Mobile Crisis Response

(304) 256-7100 fmrs.org

YouthLine

(877) 686-8491

YL Text Line: Text teen2teen to 839863

oregonyouthline.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-7233/SAFENDVH

Text Line: Text START to 88788

thehotline.org

988 Suicide/Crisis Lifeline

988

or (800) 273-8255/TALK

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

988lifeline.org / crisistextline.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline

(800) 656-4673/HOPE rainn.org

National Runaway Safeline

(800) 786-2929/RUNAWAY 1800runaway.org

WV Safe Schools Helpline

(866) 723-3982/SAFEWV wvde.us

SAMHSA National Helpline

(800) 662-4357/HELP samhsa.gov

DHHR Centralized Intake for Abuse/Neglect

(800) 352-6513 dhhr.wv.gov

WV State Police

(304) 746-2100 wvsp.gov