Wheelersburg, Ohio & telehealth statewide
EMDR Therapy in Wheelersburg, Ohio
When difficult experiences still affect everyday life, it can help to understand your options. Our EMDR-trained therapists work with children, teens, and adults in Wheelersburg and online across Ohio. We start by getting to know you and discussing whether EMDR fits your needs.
Understanding the approach
What is EMDR therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured therapy used to treat PTSD and address distressing memories.
During memory work, you focus briefly on an experience while following alternating eye movements, sounds, or taps. Your therapist guides the process and checks in with you along the way.
Research & expectations
Evidence and individual fit
EMDR is a recommended treatment for PTSD. Your therapist will assess your history, current support, and goals before recommending an approach. Progress and treatment length vary.
For a patient-friendly overview, visit the VA National Center for PTSD’s guide to EMDR.
Starting with you
Is EMDR right for you?
You may be looking for help with memories, triggers, or reactions that continue to affect your life. You do not need to choose a treatment before reaching out.
- Distress connected to an accident, assault, or other difficult experience
- Childhood experiences or repeated trauma
- Reminders of the past that affect sleep, relationships, or daily routines
What to expect
How EMDR sessions unfold
The eight-phase process includes assessment, preparation, memory work, and review. Your therapist may return to earlier steps as your needs change.
Get to know you
Discuss your history, concerns, and goals, then agree on a plan.
Build support
Learn coping and grounding skills before beginning memory work.
Work at your pace
Focus on an agreed memory with guided alternating stimulation and regular check-ins.
Reflect together
Make time to close each session, plan between-session support, and review changes at the next visit.
Connected care
Trauma and recovery support
Our clinicians hold licenses in mental health and chemical dependency. If substance use is part of your story, we can discuss those concerns together when planning care.
Who you would be working with
Our EMDR therapists in Southern Ohio
EMDR at Wildflower Wellness Group is provided by independently licensed clinicians trained in the full eight-phase protocol.
Josh Adkins
LISW-S, LICDC
Independently licensed social worker and chemical dependency counselor, working with adults on trauma, addiction and the places the two overlap.
Meet Josh
Mindy Haaf
LPCC-S, LICDC-CS
Independently licensed professional clinical counselor and supervising chemical dependency counselor, working with adults on trauma, anxiety and recovery.
Meet Mindy
Kelsey Shepherd
LISW, LICDC
Independently licensed social worker and chemical dependency counselor, EMDR trained, working with children, teens, adults and families on trauma, anxiety and grief.
Meet KelseyCommon questions
EMDR therapy FAQs
Will I need to describe every detail?
What might feel difficult?
Can my child or teenager receive EMDR?
Can I meet with a therapist online?
Starting EMDR therapy
If the past is still shaping how your days feel
Tell us what you are hoping will change. We will help you explore whether EMDR is a useful starting point and which therapist may fit your needs.
Wildflower Wellness Group does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.