EMDR Therapists in Connecticut

EMDR Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach specifically designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories. By using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation, EMDR enables clients to reprocess traumatic experiences and reduce their emotional impact. With 24 EMDR-trained therapists in Connecticut, individuals can access specialized trauma support that facilitates deep healing. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is accepting new clients, providing timely access to this highly effective trauma therapy.

Availability updated: 6/6/2026

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ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hello! I am a clinician who has worked in many work environments from wilderness programs to therapeutic boarding as as well as public school. I have 38 years of experience working with adolescence and young adults, as well as families and couples counseling. I believe that everyone has a story and within that story there are many situations that occur that can be contributing to the issues. A person is having currently in their life space. If you were looking for Clinician, who’s willing to listen, but also willing to push you gently through some of those issues that continue to create road blocks. I believe I am the clinician for you! I also like to use humor as a way to make my clients more comfortable and more open to discussing many of those difficult subjects and I have the uncanny ability to establish good working relationship relationships, especially with adolescence and young adults.
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Intelligent
Open-minded

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Trauma and PTSD
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Hello. I am Alissa Dillon. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire. I am licensed to treat patients in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maine. I have over twenty years of experience as a therapist and enjoy working with patients who allow me to learn of their traumatic memories, and allow me to help reprocess them, to begin healing. I specialize in treating grief and trauma. Both of these experiences can leave lasting pain, but my treatment will help to alleviate that pain and remove the emotional responses out of your difficult memories.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
I am a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who values creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore, heal, and grow. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges, using approaches such as EMDR, IFS, and CBT. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, build healthier patterns, and feel more connected and empowered in their daily lives.
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Authentic
Warm
Intelligent

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Addiction
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Life can be overwhelming, and it takes courage to seek support. My goal is to create a safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood without judgment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience in Michigan and now also in Connecticut, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey. I am passionate about helping adults heal from the pain of depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use—especially when these struggles are rooted in past trauma. Together, we'll explore what's holding you back, and I will guide you with a blend of evidence-based techniques, empathy, and yes, even laughter. If you’re ready to explore new ways of coping and find more peace in your life, I’m ready to help. Let’s connect and begin this work together.
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Empowering

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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I bring curiosity, empathy, and a genuine interest in understanding each person’s story to every session. I was born in Connecticut, spent a decade living and working in New Orleans, and now reside in Massachusetts. These experiences give me a unique perspective on different communities, cultures, and ways of life, which I bring to my work with clients. I am licensed in these three states and am certified in Trauma-Focused CBT, Grief and Trauma Intervention, and basic trained in EMDR, as well as crisis intervention training. My experience spans clinical social work, school social work, teaching, clinical management, and program development, giving me a broad perspective on supporting clients of all ages and family systems. I take a flexible, creative approach, empowering clients to build skills, gain insight, and make meaningful changes at a pace that works for them.
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Open-minded
Warm

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ADHD
Anxiety
Grief
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Over the past 10 years, I’ve worked with clients navigating life’s plot twists, anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ identity, and grief, basically all the moments where things don’t go as planned and your brain decides to add commentary. My approach is grounded in both clinical experience and lived experience, including the loss of a baby, being late diagnosed with ADHD, and managing chronic illness, all of which pushed me to learn deeply so I could show up more fully for my clients. I tend to meet people in the messy middle, where things are real, a little complicated, and still very workable.
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Challenging
Authentic
Direct

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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi there! It takes strength and courage to begin something new; and with a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment, I believe that this is where it all begins. We're human and go through difficult times which can cause us much confusion and a need for guidance, hope, and support. I strongly believe that with an individualized, strength-based, and motivational approach, you can find a new direction and way of thinking to overcome the challenges that we are faced with in our everyday lives. With 14 years of family therapy experience and working with children, teenagers, and adults, I am convinced that everyone has the ability to take a step in the right direction to live a happier, more fulfilling life. My approach is action-oriented, effective, and based off of your goals. I have extensive experience working with substance abuse and criminal justice issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, loss, ADHD/ADD, and severe mental illness. I have developed a passion for clinical work while working in therapeutic group homes, outpatient therapy, school programs, and intensive in-home settings. I provide EMDR to reduce trauma-related symptoms. I’m eager to work with you and to schedule our first session together. I am incredibly passionate about providing trauma-focused, action-oriented and solution-focused therapy that is individualized and tailored to your vision and needs. I believe in serving as a positive and unconditional force throughout this process and creating a collaborative and warm approach so that you feel safe and in control.
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Warm
Authentic
Humorous

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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hey there! I'm Shirley. We all struggle sometimes. You may need to make a change or a difficult decision. You may feel unsure of how to solve a problem. While family and friends may want to help, they often are unequipped to be truly helpful. Talking with someone unbiased and nonjudgmental can be most helpful when you feel lost or face barriers to achieving your hopes and dreams. I am a compassionate and knowledgeable licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut. I have 10+ years of diverse experience including trauma, substance abuse treatment, and domestic violence counseling and advocacy. I approach each client with an open mind and an open heart. I believe each person is the “expert” on themselves and it is my job to help them find the tools that will work for them. My journey to counseling has been a long and winding road, going back to school at the age of 50 after a successful culinary career. I graduated top of my class with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Bridgeport. In addition to a comprehensive education, I bring a wealth of life experience to the therapy room. I have been through marriage, divorce, parenting challenges, personal loss, and so much more. I love helping my clients find their passion and direction. I am humbled to walk with them as they discover their life path. I look forward to working with you as you begin your own journey.
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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Hello and welcome! My name is Allisia Green, and I have been working in the mental health field for more than 13 years. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to support individuals in a variety of settings including extended day treatment programs, residential programs, school-based services, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient therapy. These experiences have allowed me to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and better understand the many ways life challenges can impact emotional wellbeing. I also have specialized experience supporting individuals who have experienced difficult or overwhelming life experiences and understand the ways past experiences can continue to impact emotions, relationships, self-worth, and day-to-day functioning. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I prioritize safety, trust, emotional regulation, and moving at a pace that feels supportive and manageable for each individual. My approach to therapy is collaborative, empathetic, and person-centered. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing process. At times, therapy may involve gentle challenge not to be difficult, but to help uncover patterns, explore root causes, and identify meaningful ways to move forward. Life’s challenges can sometimes feel like dead ends, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next. I believe that with support, insight, and practical tools, difficult experiences can also become opportunities for healing, growth, and greater self-understanding. My goal is to walk alongside you as we work together toward meaningful and lasting change.
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Authentic
Open-Minded

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Anxiety
Grief
Women's Issues
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Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Connecticut, with over 10 years of experience in the field. I earned my Master's degree from the University of Connecticut. My focus is on helping adults who are navigating grief and feeling stuck in their lives. I guide individuals in moving forward, rediscovering their true selves, and embracing the best versions of themselves.
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Warm
Empowering

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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello there, I'm Liz! I work with clients who are wanting to heal from past trauma experiences and get to the root causes of their struggles. Trauma changes the way you view yourself, others, and the world. It often has lasting impacts that can be manifested in your current struggles with anxiety, depression, true fulfillment in relationships, diminished executive functioning, and difficulty with honoring your needs and boundaries. My goal is to help you gain insight, build self-awareness, and foster personal growth. Some areas of focus I enjoy addressing with my clients include boundary building, negative core beliefs, strengthening internal validation, self-care, identifying trauma responses, addressing attachment wounds, aligning to your values, improving daily functioning, and developing healthy coping strategies. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic models and techniques to help my clients including but not limited to Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Polyvagal Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. For those who desire and request it, I can integrate Christian-based counseling into the therapeutic process. I believe education/knowledge of what you are going through sets the foundation to the therapeutic work you will be doing.
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Challenging
Direct

Specialties

Anxiety
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello, I am Margaret a licensed clinical social worker. First, I'd like to say congratulations on taking the step first brave steps to bettering your life. I have spent the past three years working in community mental health with individuals with dual diagnosis provide a safe space and working collaboratively to identify appropriate coping strategies to help improve your lives.
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Open-minded
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
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I currently work with clients 15 and up who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty leaving a relationship, and/or have experienced trauma. Clients who are experiencing life circumstances such as grief, divorce, personal change, or growth. I empower my clients to become the best versions of themselves through our work together. Whether the client wants to explore past traumas or just vent about day to day stressors I am here to create a safe space.
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Empowering
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
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Hello, My name is Kimberly Taylor. I am a heart-centered therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients to find balance and purpose in their lives. When we open ourselves to the question of "What would love have me do for myself and others?" we begin healing our hearts. When we heal our hearts, we clear out the darkness caused by trauma, limited beliefs, circumstances of birth and the stressors of post-modern living. If given the opportunity, I'd like to be a guide on your journey. As a teaching counselor, I've worked in a variety of settings ranging from community mental health, residential settings, agencies, schools, refugee camps and private practice. I have 12 years of experience counseling teens and adults who are struggling with trauma, OCD, depression, anxiety, codependency, women’s issues, domestic violence, and more. I am also fluent in Spanish. I utilize EMDR, ERP, DBT, Mindfulness, CBT, IFS and holistic practices to create a unique healing experience for you. If you feel drawn to who I am and what I do, please reach out and contact me.
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Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

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Anxiety
Depression
Grief
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I am a compassionate, empathic therapist that seeks to empower clients to find tools to help ground, center and return back to themselves. I believe clients know themselves and what they have experienced, and hope for in the future most of all and wish to help them navigate back to their own inner wisdom and truth. I help clients built a skillset for them to use in future when they no longer need or wish to come to therapy and help client identify triggers and coping skills, explore gifts and need areas and reprocess painful stressors from their past.
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Anxiety
Perinatal Mental Health
Women's Issues
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Motherhood will change everything you thought you knew about yourself. I'm Amanda, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in matrescence, the identity work of becoming a mother. I work with women in pregnancy, postpartum, and the years that follow, when the woman who walked in no longer fits and you are not quite sure who is emerging. My clients are often high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. They are tired of surface-level coping skills and ready to do the deeper work. I bring years of clinical experience, a background in executive healthcare leadership, and specialized training in perinatal mental health and EMDR. I also provide affirming, safe care for members of the gender expansive community. If you are willing to be honest, even when it is uncomfortable, we will do really good work together.
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Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
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I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for adults and geriatric clients navigating behavioral health challenges, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I work with clients to identify their strengths in order to create specific and achievable goals. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders.
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Intelligent
Warm
Authentic

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Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a creative and compassionate psychotherapist who works with clients to unlock previously obscured strengths, untapped potential and energy blocked by behavioral patterns, beliefs that no longer work, and the impacts of grief, loss and trauma. Together we will find ways to enhance what is going well in life, understand what is not and move toward the goals that you aim to achieve.
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Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi! My name is Mimi. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Art Therapist. I attended Albertus Magnus College and SCSU. I have been in practice for 12 years and more in the public sector. I like to help people who struggle with what may feel like great obstacles find positive changes and the best version of themselves. In a non-judgmental environment, we look at the issues and find individual goals, solutions that fit, and your personal change plan in collaboration to increase the quality of your life. Using supportive and motivational therapies to explore issues, I work with you to create positive changes, no matter what issues, short or long-term.
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Authentic
Warm
Direct

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Anxiety
Military/Veterans
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, I’m Jenny! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges in a supportive, relaxed, and judgment-free environment. I’ve worked in community agencies, private practice, and with military families, giving me experience supporting children, teens, and adults through concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions. As a military spouse myself, I understand firsthand how overwhelming transitions, deployments, and constant change can feel. I bring both personal understanding and professional training into my work, including specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique needs, with a focus on helping you feel safe, understood, and empowered while building practical tools for everyday life.
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Intelligent
Authentic

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ADHD
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
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Maggie is a compassionate licensed therapist serving individuals in NY, DE, MA, CT, and FL. With a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, earned in 2020, she has dedicated the past 6 years to helping adults (ages 18 and older) navigate a range of mental health challenges. Her areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, among others. With a warm and empathetic approach, Maggie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her practice. These evidence-based therapeutic modalities empower her clients to explore their feelings, confront their challenges, and foster personal growth. By creating a safe and supportive environment, Maggie encourages individuals to embark on their healing journey, helping them to cultivate resilience and achieve their goals for mental well-being.
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Intelligent
Authentic

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Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
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I have been professionally helping people for over 33 years. During that time I have gained a lot of experience, training and education that I put to work for you to help you get to where you want to be. I am nonjudgmental, compassionate and easy to relate to. I absolutely love what I do and my life has meaning because I see people I council get in with their life and living in healthy and meaningful ways. I am truly here for you. I could have retired a long time ago but I cannot believe that there is anything more satisfying or fulfilling than helping people when they reach out and ask for it.
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Warm
Direct

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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
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Hi, I’m Denise, a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals and couples improve relationships, manage anxiety, overcome self-doubt, and navigate life transitions. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—from your partner or from yourself—you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in relationship counseling, couples therapy, anxiety treatment, and support during major life changes. Whether communication with your partner feels strained, anxiety is impacting your daily life, or you’re unsure how to move forward, therapy can help you gain clarity and relief. My Therapy Approach I use a collaborative, compassionate, and results-oriented approach to therapy. With extensive experience in couples counseling and individual therapy, I help clients: Identify the root causes of relationship challenges and emotional distress Improve communication and emotional connection Develop practical coping tools for anxiety and depression Create lasting change through clear, actionable strategies My goal is to help you feel more confident, grounded, and empowered in your relationships and daily life.
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Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering

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Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
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Welcome! I help insightful, motivated, and sensitive adults, young adults, and teenagers break free from anxiety and low self-esteem so that they can be their authentic selves and build lives they love. I also support those struggling with depression, perfectionism, performance anxiety/enhancement, life stress/transitions, trauma, phobias, grief, and relationships/parenting. Are you ready to slow the chaos, enhance your self confidence, and rebuild your sense of peace and control?
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Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.