What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals reprocess distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. By using bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements), EMDR facilitates communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, helping to process unresolved trauma and integrate it in a healthier way.
How EMDR Can Help You
EMDR is particularly effective for individuals who have experienced trauma, including childhood abuse, loss, or neglect. It helps:
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Reduce Emotional Distress: EMDR alleviates symptoms like anxiety, depression, and PTSD by processing and neutralizing traumatic memories.
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Transform Negative Beliefs: It helps shift negative self-beliefs (e.g., "I'm not worthy" or "I am unsafe") into healthier, more empowering ones.
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Restore Emotional Balance: EMDR can improve emotional regulation, reducing the intensity of flashbacks, nightmares, and overwhelming emotions.
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Enhance Relationships: By healing past wounds, EMDR fosters healthier relationships and improved communication.
Why Choose EMDR?
EMDR is an effective and compassionate therapy. It doesn’t require individuals to revisit painful memories in a traditional “talk therapy” format. Instead, it gently guides clients through the process of reprocessing memories in a way that leads to long-lasting healing. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, or other emotional challenges, EMDR can help you move forward and create a brighter, healthier future.
If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, contact me today to learn more about how EMDR can help you.
About Me
Sarah B. Goldman, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Prior to beginning my full-time private practice in 2019, I served as a Staff Psychologist and Director of Psychology Training at Georgetown University’s Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS). I have trained at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, NYU/Bellevue Hospital, Princeton House Behavioral Health - Penn Medicine, Manhattan Psychiatric Center, The Renfrew Center, and Potomac Behavioral Solutions in Arlington, VA, where I headed a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program and completed intensive training in DBT through Behavioral Tech LLC.
I have received advanced training in EMDR from Deany Laliotis’ Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy and Dr. Mara Tesler Stein's The Touchstone Institute, with a specialty in perinatal mental health. I am also an EMDR Consultant-in-Training™ (CIT) and EMDR Certified Therapist, and am passionate about offering support to other therapists who want to deepen their understanding of EMDR.
I use EMDR and related mind-body approaches to help alleviate distress in the perinatal period and beyond. I am passionate about supporting clients on their reproductive journeys, particularly when childhood history complicates the formation of new families. I also believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, and how the unfolding dynamic between therapist and client can support traumatic recovery in real time.
I earned my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Columbia University, and my M.A. and B.A. in psychology from Wesleyan University.
My Services
I am dedicated to helping, teaching, and learning in my work with EMDR, providing support to both clients and fellow therapists.
Comprehensive EMDR Therapy
I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a powerful tool for healing from trauma and emotional distress. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and resolve past traumatic experiences by reducing their charge, allowing for profound emotional healing and growth.
Initial Consultation (60 min) - $380
Follow-up Sessions (45 min) - $245
Individual EMDR Consultation
As an EMDR Consultant-in-Training under Dr. Mara Tesler Stein (The Touchstone Institute), my consultation services are designed to support new EMDR therapists as they navigate their professional journey. With a foundation in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, I bring a relational lens to our sessions, fostering a spirit of understanding and growth. Together, we'll explore complex scenarios, deepen your expertise, and enhance your skills to provide effective therapy. My passion lies in empowering you to build confidence and competence in your practice.
Individual Consultation (45 min) - $75
EMDR Consultation Groups
What to expect:
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A warm, supportive environment to help you deepen your application of the 8-phase, 3-prong EMDR protocol
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Tips to ease your anxiety about guiding your client through their trauma
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Hours to use toward certification (as a CIT, I am approved to provide 15 of your 20 hours)
Things we'll work on:
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Learning when to step in, and when to stay out of the way
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Understanding protective parts, defenses, and adaptations
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Sharpening your case conceptualization skills
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Applying AIP and EMDR to complex PTSD, attachment trauma, and perinatal cases
Cost per group - $50
Biweekly Fridays, via Zoom
10:00am - 11:30 am EST
Dates - 5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25/25
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