Adjunctive EMDR

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Therapy isn’t always a straight path forward. Sometimes, you or your client might feel “stuck.” Despite insight and effort, certain thoughts, memories, or emotional patterns remain persistent. Unresolved grief may feel unrelenting. Anxiety tied to specific experiences—phobias, accidents, betrayals—may not ease with traditional talk therapy alone. When this happens, Adjunctive EMDR can provide a way forward.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured therapy. It is a highly effective method shown to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research continues to show that EMDR therapy is a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences. To learn more about EMDR in general, please visit EMDRIA.org. Working in collaboration with your primary therapist, we develop an EMDR treatment plan designed to supplement your existing therapeutic work.

What Does the EMDR Process Look Like?
Adjunctive EMDR follows the structured phases of EMDR treatment and typically lasts between four and 12 sessions, depending on the complexity of the issue. While the focus is on the identified target, many people often experience broader shifts in perspective and a reduction in overall distress. This can enrich their ongoing work with their primary therapist.

Adjunctive EMDR is available virtually through a HIPAA-compliant platform.

Who is a Good Candidate for Adjunctive EMDR?
This approach is best suited for clients who:

Are generally well-functioning (use coping strategies effectively, have good distress tolerance, and emotional regulation skills).
Are actively engaged in therapy with their primary therapist, who is also supportive of this process.
Can clearly identify a target issue or stuck point for processing.

Adjunctive EMDR is not recommended for clients with complex PTSD or Dissociative Identity Disorder. While EMDR is an excellent treatment for these conditions, the brief nature of adjunctive work is not appropriate. Ongoing individual therapy is typically better suited for clients with these diagnoses.

How to Get Started
The process begins with a referral from the primary therapist. You can refer a client one of three ways:

Fill out our referral form (linked below).
Call our office at 401-921-3600.
Email us at wildertherapy@protonmail.com.

The client must sign a Release of Information form (either with us or the primary therapist) so we can collaborate..

Once we receive the referral, we’ll reach out to both the primary therapist and the client to discuss the fit and next steps. If it’s determined that Adjunctive EMDR is a good match, we’ll schedule an initial session and provide an overview of the process. Throughout the treatment, we will provide periodic updates to the primary therapist and client, ensuring that the work is integrated into the broader therapy process.

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We are currently accepting new client for VIRTUAL Adjunctive EMDR at this time (updated 6/05/2025).