Top-Rated Hoboken EMDR Therapist
Start feeling like yourself again with EMDR therapy in Hoboken, NJ
Board-certified psychologist bringing twenty years of clinical expertise to the Hoboken community
Specialized EMDR practitioner offering flexible treatment options, from traditional weekly sessions to intensive EMDR programs
Comprehensive trauma healing approach integrating EMDR with complementary evidence-based methods for optimal results
Specialty in helping high achievers overcome past trauma, performance anxiety, and emotional blocks
Focus on creating a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship where healing feels natural and comfortable
Clinician with lived experience healing from trauma in addition to extensive clinical practice
Meet your expert Hoboken EMDR therapist
Abrah Sprung, Ph.D., PMH-C
Working for over twenty years as a licensed clinical psychologist serving Hoboken, I've focused my practice on helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, and deeply rooted emotional challenges. My passion for EMDR therapy was ignited during my work with people processing collective trauma in the aftermath of September 11th. This powerful experience led me to pursue specialized EMDR certification and extensive training in trauma therapy.
What sets my practice apart is the combination of extensive clinical expertise and firsthand understanding of healing through EMDR. Having navigated my own health journey as a cancer survivor, I've experienced how EMDR therapy, alongside other innovative approaches like brainspotting, IFS, and somatic therapy, can create lasting transformation. This personal insight, paired with my professional background, helps me guide others through their own paths to healing with genuine empathy and deep understanding.
My approach to EMDR therapy
Through bilateral stimulation, EMDR therapy helps your brain naturally process traumatic memories and transform limiting beliefs. I specialize in EMDR therapy while thoughtfully incorporating other evidence-based methods to enhance your healing process. This integrated approach allows us to address trauma comprehensively and create lasting positive change.
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When beneficial, I combine EMDR with brainspotting techniques, using specific eye positions to access and heal trauma stored in deeper brain regions. This powerful combination can accelerate your progress, especially when traditional approaches haven't provided the relief you're looking for.
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During your EMDR sessions, I may integrate internal family systems concepts to help you understand and heal different parts of your personality. This helps ensure that the changes you make through EMDR therapy create lasting internal harmony and empowerment.
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To maximize the effectiveness of your EMDR work, I incorporate body-based techniques that help regulate your nervous system and create a foundation of safety. This combination helps you process trauma more effectively while staying connected to the present moment.
Your healing journey is unique, and we'll work together to determine how EMDR therapy, supported by these complementary approaches, can best serve your specific needs and goals. Whether you're struggling with recent stress or long-standing emotional patterns, my approach offers a comprehensive path to healing.
How to start EMDR treatment in Hoboken
Step 1: Book a free consultation
Take the first step toward healing by scheduling a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation. We'll discuss how EMDR therapy can address your specific challenges and determine if my practice is the right fit for your needs.
Step 2: Initial EMDR assessment
During your first appointment, we'll work together to understand your goals and create a personalized EMDR treatment plan. I'll explain how EMDR works and answer any questions you have about the process.
Step 3: Experience transformation
Through targeted EMDR therapy sessions, you'll process past experiences, release emotional blocks, and develop new patterns that support your mental health and emotional well-being. Many clients begin noticing positive changes within their first few sessions.
Why choose Parkview Counseling for EMDR therapy in Hoboken?
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My EMDRIA certification represents the highest level of EMDR training and expertise. Through continuous professional development and specialized trauma training, I stay at the forefront of EMDR therapy innovations to make sure you receive the most effective, research-supported treatment methods available.
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I offer both weekly EMDR sessions and intensive treatment options so healing can happen on your schedule. These focused intensives provide concentrated healing time through extended half-day or multi-day sessions, allowing you to make significant progress in a shorter timeframe.
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Your therapy journey is uniquely yours. I blend EMDR with complementary therapeutic methods based on your specific needs, creating a comprehensive treatment strategy. This personalized integration ensures we're addressing your challenges holistically, leading to deeper and more sustainable healing outcomes.
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While maintaining professional standards, I create a genuine therapeutic relationship built on empathy and understanding. Drawing from both clinical expertise and personal experience, I offer insights that resonate with your journey. This authentic approach helps build the trust needed for transformative EMDR work.
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Through secure virtual sessions, I create a comfortable space where you can feel truly seen and heard. We'll progress at a pace that feels right for you, ensuring you always feel safe and supported in your own environment. This foundation of acceptance and respect, combined with the convenience of online therapy, allows for profound emotional processing and lasting transformation.
Is EMDR right for you?
While I hope to be the right fit for you, there are certain situations where another therapeutic approach might be more beneficial. Here's what to consider before starting EMDR therapy with me.
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If you're currently experiencing an acute crisis or need immediate mental health support, a short-term crisis counselor or emergency services may be better suited to your immediate needs. While EMDR is a powerful healing tool, it works best when you have enough stability to engage in deeper therapeutic work. Once you're feeling more stable, we can explore how EMDR might support your long-term healing journey.
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My practice focuses on deep emotional healing through EMDR and complementary mind-body approaches. If you prefer therapy that centers purely on discussing thoughts and behaviors without addressing underlying emotional experiences, approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), may be a better match.
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I exclusively offer individual therapy sessions. If you're seeking family sessions, couples therapy, group therapy, or other forms of counseling, I recommend connecting with other local mental health professionals who offer these specific services.
FAQs about EMDR counseling
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EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps to ease the emotional weight of difficult life experiences. While it was originally developed as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), research shows that it can be effective for other mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and more.
Through gentle bilateral stimulation—such as following a moving light with your eyes—while focusing on challenging memories and physical sensations, EMDR enables your brain to naturally reprocess distressing experiences. This scientifically-backed method helps reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their impact on your daily life.
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While EMDR therapy can help with many challenges, it may not be the best fit for people experiencing severe dissociative disorders, active substance abuse, or crises. EMDR works best when you have enough emotional stability to process difficult memories safely. Before beginning EMDR, we'll assess your readiness and discuss whether building additional coping skills might be helpful first. If EMDR isn't the right fit right now, I may be able to help connect you with other mental health resources in the Hoboken area that better match your current needs.
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Start working with an EMDR specialist in Hoboken today
Whether you're looking to heal from past disturbing experiences or simply want to get unstuck, I'm here to help. Through EMDR therapy and other holistic methods, we'll be able to tap into your brain's innate ability to heal and help you experience deep, lasting transformation. Contact me today to get started.