“I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.”

-Lily Tomlin

Resources

EMDRIA.

The EMDR International Association is a professional association where EMDR therapy practitioners and EMDR therapy researchers seek the highest standards for the clinical use of EMDR therapy.

If you are interested in learning more about EMDR therapy, feel free to check out this page.

Finding a Therapist.

Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is very important. If you click this link, you can check out my resources page on many different ways to Find a Therapist.

Online Resources

Trauma Made Simple.

A woman is seated with her eyes closed and focusing on her breathing as she is in a yoga studio working on her trauma recovery by restoring a connection to her body after a session of EMDR therapy.

Dr. Jamie Marich is an EMDR therapist from Ohio who runs the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. She has written many books on the topic and has great instructional videos for Phase 2 of EMDR therapy - Preparation. These guided instructional videos introduce folks to simple exercises they can practice at home to help alleviate any distress that they might be experiencing.

Insight Timer.

A man is standing on top of a mountain viewing the landscape towards the horizon as the sun sets. He is now sober and better managing life as EMDR therapy has helped him to improve his relationship to addiction.

This Mindfulness App has 40,000+ meditations, exercises, sounds, music, and tools that are free to use and are a great adjunct to therapy. 10 minutes a day of mindfulness practices can help solidify pathways in your brain that allow you to be more aware, present, and calm.

Download the app, or check out some of their guided meditations on their website.

Community Resources.

2-1-1.

A woman is seen on the telephone talking to somebody at 2-1-1 who is assisting her with finding a moving company. A moving truck is seen in the background of the busy neighborhood. She is thankful to have guidance on affordable health insurance.

The Human Services Coalition is a central resource for all sorts of community resources, including transportation, food, and health insurance navigation. They also have a Listserv that many local non-profits utilize to share resources, events, and other information about our community.

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services.

A woman looks anxious and is on the telephone with someone from Suicide Prevention talking about a current crisis. They are receiving EMDR counseling related to a recent death and have been overwhelmed with grief and feeling suicidal.

This organization offers 24-7 support and crisis counseling in our community. They also offer support and brief therapy to individuals who have lost someone to suicide. They can be reached at 607.272.1616 OR 800.273.8255

Tompkins County Mental Health Association.

A group of people are united and are putting all of their hands together like a team, knowing that they have positive mental health recovery supports in their lives. TCMA gives them the support they need to pursue trauma recovery and sobriety.

TCMHA is a great local organization that offers several services to the local community. This includes a range of advocacy, peer support, and education services.

Opportunities, Alternatives, & Resources.

A recent graduate from the Ithaca City Drug Treatment Court celebrates with her child the milestones she overcame during EMDR therapy and is now sober. Trauma therapy has been life saver.

OAR of Tompkins County is a great organization that works to restore and maintain the inclusion of all individuals in our community, regardless of legal status. They have a great Resource Guide for the area and offer a number of support services.

Planned Parenthood of the Southern Fingerlakes.

A polyamorous couple of a pansexual cisgender woman and a non-binary person walk together at a Pride Festival, celebrating that Love Wins.

PPSFL is a great local resource for general reproductive health, as well as special services for individuals on all levels of the transgender spectrum. Both Corning and Ithaca house clinics in the region, making it easier to find affirming care.

Advocacy Center.

A group of people are gathered wearing duck tape over their whole bodies that states "Your Body Belongs to You." They are celebrating body autonomy and promoting trauma recovery.

The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County is our local organization that offers confidential support to individuals who have or are currently, experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. They operate a 24-hour Hotline at 607.277.5000.