EMDR Therapists in Sebastopol, CA
Wowlvenn Seward-Katzmiller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, an advanced student of Hakomi Method, and fully certified in EMDR.
Nervous system dysregulation can result from life experiences but can become the root of interpersonal conflict and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and fatigue. With warmth and curiosity we'll work experientially to help you feel better faster. We'll use body-mindfulness and trauma resolution modalities to deepen your strengths, increase your resources, and develop skills to reshape your nervous system patterns. Our goal will be to create the kind of change and experience you craved enough to come looking for help.
I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, an advanced student of Hakomi Method, and fully certified in EMDR.
Nervous system dysregulation can result from life experiences but can become the root of interpersonal conflict and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and fatigue. With warmth and curiosity we'll work experientially to help you feel better faster. We'll use body-mindfulness and trauma resolution modalities to deepen your strengths, increase your resources, and develop skills to reshape your nervous system patterns. Our goal will be to create the kind of change and experience you craved enough to come looking for help.
Niki O'Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
My approach to therapy is client-centered while drawing from CBT, attachment theory, solution focused therapy, mindfulness based practices, neuroscience and my training in EMDR.
I invite you to come in for a free twenty minute consultation because finding the right therapist is important. A feeling of safety and trust is paramount in setting the stage for healing. In your search for that therapist, no matter what the issues, healing requires vulnerability, and trust is the foundation for this. I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to promote personal growth and the emotional relief that my clients are seeking. In working with individuals I utilize a multitude of evidence-based practices informed by over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist.
My approach to therapy is client-centered while drawing from CBT, attachment theory, solution focused therapy, mindfulness based practices, neuroscience and my training in EMDR.
I invite you to come in for a free twenty minute consultation because finding the right therapist is important. A feeling of safety and trust is paramount in setting the stage for healing. In your search for that therapist, no matter what the issues, healing requires vulnerability, and trust is the foundation for this. I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to promote personal growth and the emotional relief that my clients are seeking. In working with individuals I utilize a multitude of evidence-based practices informed by over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist.
Diana Breeze Holloway
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Waitlist for new clients
I bring training in hypnotherapy, EMDR, neurobiology, mindfulness, parts work, attachment, parenting and relationship dynamics.
We all come with baggage. It makes us who we are and yet it can be so heavy. My idea of therapy's purpose is to help clients lighten their load. Everybody wants to make healthier choices, to find joy in life. How that is done is individual and to be discovered. I have interest in and respect for the differences in people's experience. I also have faith in each person's ability to find a path to wholeness. If you have experienced trauma, suffer from anxiety, depression, or other disturbances we can find the way to access your own inner healing power.
I bring training in hypnotherapy, EMDR, neurobiology, mindfulness, parts work, attachment, parenting and relationship dynamics.
We all come with baggage. It makes us who we are and yet it can be so heavy. My idea of therapy's purpose is to help clients lighten their load. Everybody wants to make healthier choices, to find joy in life. How that is done is individual and to be discovered. I have interest in and respect for the differences in people's experience. I also have faith in each person's ability to find a path to wholeness. If you have experienced trauma, suffer from anxiety, depression, or other disturbances we can find the way to access your own inner healing power.
Brian G Stricker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I have been trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR (for trauma), AEDP, and most recently, Compassionate Inquiry; I also have a strong orientation towards mindfulness.
Look at birds: they make great sky circles of their freedom. How do they learn to do that? They fall, and in falling, they are given wings. -Rumi ...In the course of being human, we all face losses and traumas of different degrees and in the process, find ourselves abandoning parts of ourselves in order to survive emotionally and interpersonally. Therapy is about reclaiming those parts and finding our way home to who we truly are.
I have been trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR (for trauma), AEDP, and most recently, Compassionate Inquiry; I also have a strong orientation towards mindfulness.
Look at birds: they make great sky circles of their freedom. How do they learn to do that? They fall, and in falling, they are given wings. -Rumi ...In the course of being human, we all face losses and traumas of different degrees and in the process, find ourselves abandoning parts of ourselves in order to survive emotionally and interpersonally. Therapy is about reclaiming those parts and finding our way home to who we truly are.
Mimi Rose Bashaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95473
Depending upon the needs of each client, I utilize EMDR, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, dream work, ceremony, expressive arts and acupressure.
Fulfillment from relationships and the transformation of heartbreak, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and isolation are all possible. Sometimes we need outside support to help us identify our strengths and guide us down a path that leads to healing. With sensitivity and compassion, I integrate the most effective approaches that help my clients heal from the past and realize peace and happiness in their lives. I welcome individuals and couples of any gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and spiritual beliefs. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced altered states of consciousness and those who use cannabis as medicine.
Depending upon the needs of each client, I utilize EMDR, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, dream work, ceremony, expressive arts and acupressure.
Fulfillment from relationships and the transformation of heartbreak, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and isolation are all possible. Sometimes we need outside support to help us identify our strengths and guide us down a path that leads to healing. With sensitivity and compassion, I integrate the most effective approaches that help my clients heal from the past and realize peace and happiness in their lives. I welcome individuals and couples of any gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and spiritual beliefs. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced altered states of consciousness and those who use cannabis as medicine.
Holly Anton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I'm active in session and integrative in my approach, applying mindfulness-based therapies such as ACT, skills-based therapies, CBT, and EMDR - to help you experience both acceptance of who you are and the opportunity for change.
As a clinical psychologist for over 20 years, I help people move through their current challenges and ultimately toward that which matters most to them. Clients often come to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes such as retirement, parenthood, divorce, or serious health problems. Naturally, people want to feel relief from the isolation and suffering that these issues can cause. But I find that people also want therapy to help them feel more resilient, closer to those they love, kinder to themselves and more committed to their well-being. It all begins with a phone call.
I'm active in session and integrative in my approach, applying mindfulness-based therapies such as ACT, skills-based therapies, CBT, and EMDR - to help you experience both acceptance of who you are and the opportunity for change.
As a clinical psychologist for over 20 years, I help people move through their current challenges and ultimately toward that which matters most to them. Clients often come to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes such as retirement, parenthood, divorce, or serious health problems. Naturally, people want to feel relief from the isolation and suffering that these issues can cause. But I find that people also want therapy to help them feel more resilient, closer to those they love, kinder to themselves and more committed to their well-being. It all begins with a phone call.
Beth Krohn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Waitlist for new clients
My approach includes trauma therapy, attachment therapy, EMDR and ego state therapies such as Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy and Internal Family Systems.
I have over 25 years of experience in developing an empowering and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support healing from trauma and childhood abuse---physical, emotional and/or sexual. I also work well with people who have "attachment wounds" (painful or distant relationships with parents/caregivers) which can often result in depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and difficulties in present relationships.This is especially challenging for the child who is highly sensitive and/or has a very different temperament than other family members. I have also worked with many people with Dissociative Disorders.
My approach includes trauma therapy, attachment therapy, EMDR and ego state therapies such as Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy and Internal Family Systems.
I have over 25 years of experience in developing an empowering and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support healing from trauma and childhood abuse---physical, emotional and/or sexual. I also work well with people who have "attachment wounds" (painful or distant relationships with parents/caregivers) which can often result in depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and difficulties in present relationships.This is especially challenging for the child who is highly sensitive and/or has a very different temperament than other family members. I have also worked with many people with Dissociative Disorders.
Karena Slade Weil
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I am a certified yoga and meditation teacher, an artist, and am trained in EMDR and trauma healing.
Welcome! If you are seeking support handling stress and finding more joy, I can help. I love supporting people in healing through creativity, connecting with the body, and opening up to new experiences. My aim is to support clients to work through blind spots, shift limiting beliefs, and live to their full potential- hopefully we will even have some fun along the way. My style is warm, trauma-informed, and goal-oriented. I bring 15+ years of experience as a therapist, with diverse folks around the Bay Area.
I am a certified yoga and meditation teacher, an artist, and am trained in EMDR and trauma healing.
Welcome! If you are seeking support handling stress and finding more joy, I can help. I love supporting people in healing through creativity, connecting with the body, and opening up to new experiences. My aim is to support clients to work through blind spots, shift limiting beliefs, and live to their full potential- hopefully we will even have some fun along the way. My style is warm, trauma-informed, and goal-oriented. I bring 15+ years of experience as a therapist, with diverse folks around the Bay Area.
Roberta Godbe-Tipp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Online Only)
Our sessions are tailored to your unique issues and integrate modalities such as EMDR, Hypnosis, Thought Field Therapy, Conscious Breathwork and Feeding Your Demons.
Tired of talk therapy? Are you looking for a dynamic, empowering approach to counseling? Maybe you are noticing that the natural felt sense of joy, aliveness and peace is eluding you. There are times in life when we all need support. As a seasoned Transpersonal Therapist with over forty years of contemplative practice, I bring an intuitive sensitivity, trained attention and wisdom to our work together and support you in awakening to a deeper awareness of Self, that will radically transform your experience of daily life. This naturally results in greater creativity, aliveness, inner strength and courage.
Our sessions are tailored to your unique issues and integrate modalities such as EMDR, Hypnosis, Thought Field Therapy, Conscious Breathwork and Feeding Your Demons.
Tired of talk therapy? Are you looking for a dynamic, empowering approach to counseling? Maybe you are noticing that the natural felt sense of joy, aliveness and peace is eluding you. There are times in life when we all need support. As a seasoned Transpersonal Therapist with over forty years of contemplative practice, I bring an intuitive sensitivity, trained attention and wisdom to our work together and support you in awakening to a deeper awareness of Self, that will radically transform your experience of daily life. This naturally results in greater creativity, aliveness, inner strength and courage.
Sharon Siegler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
These include: somatic therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, IFS, and much more.
First of all welcome and thank you for reading this. No matter what is the reason that brought you here, I believe part of the solution is to get to know yourself. I am here to help you and to be right there with you in the hard moments as well as the amazing awe provoking ones. Getting to know ourselves could be scary, exciting, magnificent, empowering, and sometimes disappointing. I know, I have been getting to know myself for years now. It's a journey that never ends, but it does get easier and wonderful. To live life fully, tapping into our full potential means getting to know ourselves and I can't wait to get to know you.
These include: somatic therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, IFS, and much more.
First of all welcome and thank you for reading this. No matter what is the reason that brought you here, I believe part of the solution is to get to know yourself. I am here to help you and to be right there with you in the hard moments as well as the amazing awe provoking ones. Getting to know ourselves could be scary, exciting, magnificent, empowering, and sometimes disappointing. I know, I have been getting to know myself for years now. It's a journey that never ends, but it does get easier and wonderful. To live life fully, tapping into our full potential means getting to know ourselves and I can't wait to get to know you.
Sundari Nancy Salman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Online Only)
My unique counseling style is a fusion of many healing modalities studied over 4 decades, with a focus on somatic therapy, parts work & EMDR.
Are you feeling called to open your heart and mind to live in a way that is meaningful and authentic? Would you like to free yourself of well-worn limitations from limiting beliefs, shame, or trauma? We are in the midst of radical, collective transformation and the time is ripe for utilizing that energy to make changes in our lives. Change can shake free some of our deepest fears and most dysfunctional patterns, but it also provides opportunities for new and beautiful growth. When we feel supported, we are better able to navigate change. And when we change as individuals, we help shift the collective consciousness.
My unique counseling style is a fusion of many healing modalities studied over 4 decades, with a focus on somatic therapy, parts work & EMDR.
Are you feeling called to open your heart and mind to live in a way that is meaningful and authentic? Would you like to free yourself of well-worn limitations from limiting beliefs, shame, or trauma? We are in the midst of radical, collective transformation and the time is ripe for utilizing that energy to make changes in our lives. Change can shake free some of our deepest fears and most dysfunctional patterns, but it also provides opportunities for new and beautiful growth. When we feel supported, we are better able to navigate change. And when we change as individuals, we help shift the collective consciousness.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , 96438
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I am also trained in EMDR and EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy).
I believe some of our greatest challenges can reveal themselves to be opportunities for growth and change. Within ourselves we all carry innate wisdom and the ability to heal. As a clinician it is my goal to support you in reconnecting with your Authentic Self and rediscover the answers already within you, which may help ease your pain and suffering. When burdened by depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, or substance abuse, a person's ability to connect to their true self becomes blocked. My focus is to create a safe an nurturing environment to guide you back to your Authentic Self.
I am also trained in EMDR and EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy).
I believe some of our greatest challenges can reveal themselves to be opportunities for growth and change. Within ourselves we all carry innate wisdom and the ability to heal. As a clinician it is my goal to support you in reconnecting with your Authentic Self and rediscover the answers already within you, which may help ease your pain and suffering. When burdened by depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, or substance abuse, a person's ability to connect to their true self becomes blocked. My focus is to create a safe an nurturing environment to guide you back to your Authentic Self.
Katrina Hendricks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Online Only)
My main modalities are Brainspotting, EMDR, and the EMDR Flash Technique.
Hello and welcome. I love helping people figure out what is underneath the things that bother them and get in the way. I specialize in helping people when they feel stuck. Maybe you’ve never tried therapy before or maybe you have been in therapy many times. Either way, I would be happy to help you make more room and space for peace, joy, gratitude, humor, creativity, and contentedness.
My main modalities are Brainspotting, EMDR, and the EMDR Flash Technique.
Hello and welcome. I love helping people figure out what is underneath the things that bother them and get in the way. I specialize in helping people when they feel stuck. Maybe you’ve never tried therapy before or maybe you have been in therapy many times. Either way, I would be happy to help you make more room and space for peace, joy, gratitude, humor, creativity, and contentedness.
Judith Blackbird Joinville
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Online Only)
I have had advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting and Biofeedback, all of which utilize mind/body strategies for reactions that result from extreme grief and traumatic events including those from childhood.
When you are searching for a therapist the many choices may be confusing. There are so many different ways to describe a safe place where one can explore options, learn to communicate more effectively, debrief from previous hurts, exploitations or resolve a current crisis. Achieving a higher standard of life through self awareness and for some, banishing the self talk of shame and low self esteem which brings many to seek help. As your therapist, I incorporate my own personal work, training and supervison and above all, the experience of working with clients for the past 30 years.
I have had advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting and Biofeedback, all of which utilize mind/body strategies for reactions that result from extreme grief and traumatic events including those from childhood.
When you are searching for a therapist the many choices may be confusing. There are so many different ways to describe a safe place where one can explore options, learn to communicate more effectively, debrief from previous hurts, exploitations or resolve a current crisis. Achieving a higher standard of life through self awareness and for some, banishing the self talk of shame and low self esteem which brings many to seek help. As your therapist, I incorporate my own personal work, training and supervison and above all, the experience of working with clients for the past 30 years.
Benjamin John Gustin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I particularly enjoy using EMDR for trauma and anxiety.
I believe the mind knows how to heal. Given the right conditions, our own wisdom guides us back to what makes us feel alive and whole. Therapy can be one of the conditions we need for healing. By becoming familiar with what blocks us and aligning with what we value and love, we begin to untangle the past and create the life we want.
I particularly enjoy using EMDR for trauma and anxiety.
I believe the mind knows how to heal. Given the right conditions, our own wisdom guides us back to what makes us feel alive and whole. Therapy can be one of the conditions we need for healing. By becoming familiar with what blocks us and aligning with what we value and love, we begin to untangle the past and create the life we want.
Karen E. Prosen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I work with a science-based combination of EMDR, somatics, parts therapy, and mindfulness to address the nervous system.
You deserve to live a life of alignment and fulfillment and to receive support as you do so. Taking the step to speak to a therapist is an act of self-honoring as you move in a new direction in your life. My ideal client is motivated and seeks a caring therapist willing to individualize treatment. If this is you, and you are interested in EMDR, parts work/IFS, and a somatic orientation, please don't hesitate to reach out to connect further.
I work with a science-based combination of EMDR, somatics, parts therapy, and mindfulness to address the nervous system.
You deserve to live a life of alignment and fulfillment and to receive support as you do so. Taking the step to speak to a therapist is an act of self-honoring as you move in a new direction in your life. My ideal client is motivated and seeks a caring therapist willing to individualize treatment. If this is you, and you are interested in EMDR, parts work/IFS, and a somatic orientation, please don't hesitate to reach out to connect further.
Judith Tischler
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I provide integrative psychotherapy for adults, couples, teens and families. I incorporate empirically validated methods, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman method for couples and families. Your concerns are my focus as we work together to develop solutions. I offer parenting support, divorce support, and grief support for families. I am also uniquely experienced in working with families and individuals with special needs, especially youth and adults with ADHD and those on the Autism Spectrum.
I provide integrative psychotherapy for adults, couples, teens and families. I incorporate empirically validated methods, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman method for couples and families. Your concerns are my focus as we work together to develop solutions. I offer parenting support, divorce support, and grief support for families. I am also uniquely experienced in working with families and individuals with special needs, especially youth and adults with ADHD and those on the Autism Spectrum.
Carolyn McAleavy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use a variety of approaches to create understanding and to bring about the changes you are seeking, including communication skill-building, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and ways to improve your relationship with yourself.
I provide a safe, caring place to help you find more satisfying ways of being in relationship with your partner, teen, yourself or your life. I believe we all have the capacity to be healthy and whole. Often, our upbringing or harmful experiences leave us with habits that no longer serve our growth and well-being. I bring a warm, compassionate presence to help you locate and heal the sources of suffering. I have worked with teens and parents for 37 years, and adults for 20 years, assisting people in learning self-nurturance, and skillful communication, to honor their heart's desires.
I use a variety of approaches to create understanding and to bring about the changes you are seeking, including communication skill-building, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and ways to improve your relationship with yourself.
I provide a safe, caring place to help you find more satisfying ways of being in relationship with your partner, teen, yourself or your life. I believe we all have the capacity to be healthy and whole. Often, our upbringing or harmful experiences leave us with habits that no longer serve our growth and well-being. I bring a warm, compassionate presence to help you locate and heal the sources of suffering. I have worked with teens and parents for 37 years, and adults for 20 years, assisting people in learning self-nurturance, and skillful communication, to honor their heart's desires.
Lesley Aviva Cantor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I am trained in EMDR as well as EFT.
The bumper sticker on my car says DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK. This statement sums up one of the most important wishes that I have for my clients and supports the work that we will do together. It is my opinion that our beliefs about ourselves and the world are our most powerful tools for change (for good or ill) that we have. At your own pace, we will explore the ways that your beliefs affect your thoughts and feelings, and work toward your goals, both great and small.
I am trained in EMDR as well as EFT.
The bumper sticker on my car says DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK. This statement sums up one of the most important wishes that I have for my clients and supports the work that we will do together. It is my opinion that our beliefs about ourselves and the world are our most powerful tools for change (for good or ill) that we have. At your own pace, we will explore the ways that your beliefs affect your thoughts and feelings, and work toward your goals, both great and small.
Janine Orri (Hoffman Reyes)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist and former hospice grief counselor. I am founder of The Way Through - Grief and Loss Services, in Sebastopol, CA. I offer a multi-dimensional approach to clients facing grief and loss life situations. If you or someone you know is having difficulty with a divorce, separation, death or dying of loved one, or loss of life situation we can help you find The Way Through. Services include crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessment, grief counseling, EMDR treatment, PTSD treatment, support groups and couples counseling. We also work with loss through drug and alcohol addiction and recovery, providing support and community resources.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and former hospice grief counselor. I am founder of The Way Through - Grief and Loss Services, in Sebastopol, CA. I offer a multi-dimensional approach to clients facing grief and loss life situations. If you or someone you know is having difficulty with a divorce, separation, death or dying of loved one, or loss of life situation we can help you find The Way Through. Services include crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessment, grief counseling, EMDR treatment, PTSD treatment, support groups and couples counseling. We also work with loss through drug and alcohol addiction and recovery, providing support and community resources.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.