BRIANA MESSERSCHMIDT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, M.S., LMFT #122796I am a compassionate EMDR trained LMFT trying to do my part to make to world a little more beautiful for everyone.
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) relies on a client's own rapid, rhythmic eye movements, and is founded on the belief that these eye movements can weaken the intensity of emotionally charged memories. EMDR is most often used to treat PTSD or other traumas, but is also sometimes used for panic attacks, eating disorders, addictions, and anxiety. EMDR sessions can last up to 90 minutes, and usually starts with a client rating their level of distress. A therapist then typically moves their fingers in front of your face (or sometimes toe tapping or musical tones), asking you to follow along with your eyes, while you recall a traumatic event and all the sensations that come with it. You will gradually be guided by the therapist to shift thoughts from the traumatic experience to a more comforting one. The goal of EMDR is to make disturbing memories less immobilizing. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s EMDR specialists today.
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Are you a new mom struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or intrusive thoughts? Has a traumatic childbirth left you feeling disconnected from your baby? Birth trauma can cause symptoms of PTSD, and giving birth and having a new baby can lead to very painful mental health struggles. Many new moms can feel guilt and shame as a result and many have thoughts they feel they need to keep hidden. A Postpartum Therapist can help you make sense of it all.
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Difficulties in life can feel overwhelming, or you may be feeling like you don't know how to change or how to manage the situations causing you pain. I will offer you a partner on a path toward relief and clarity. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental place to explore and to receive support to find the change that you seek. I work with adults, teens, couples and families; I provide care for people with depression, anxiety, substance use problems, trauma, and perinatal mental health issues.
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Navigating trauma can feel isolating and overwhelming, with a heaviness in your chest and emotions you can’t name. As your therapist, I aim to understand your pain and guide you toward a life where your past no longer dictates your present—a life of hope, connection, and resilience. Together, we'll work to release anxiety and despair, helping you reclaim your strength and live fully, untethered from the pain that has held you back.
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I work with adults who are coping with major life changes or stressors, and I help to empower them in making their lives a bit better. I have experience working with a wide range of behavioral/mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems.
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I help overthinkers and overachievers who struggle with chronic self-doubt and loneliness, including problems with anxiety/worry, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Using personalized, evidence-based psychotherapy, I help my clients work through their difficult pasts and deepest insecurities, so they can more completely understand and accept themselves, connect with other people more authentically, and learn to navigate the rest of their lives with a greater sense of calm, clarity, and confidence.
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An ideal client would be someone who is empathetic toward others and compassionate toward themselves and is open, coachable, and capable of accepting feedback. The process of therapy takes time and energy so having someone start the process of therapy with an open mind and a willingness to put in the work to see the process through is also helpful. Jennifer also offers clinical supervision to associates registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, PCC, ASW).
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