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Melissa Divaris Thompson, LMFT

212-330-6867
New York
New York
United States

www.embracingjoy.com


Bio

People often come into my office sharing that in life, they seem okay but underneath they are struggling. Others will see you as functioning and doing okay. You still go to work and perhaps you are really successful, but underneath it’s a different story. Perhaps you feel anxious, sad, yearning for partnership, or struggling in how to deal with past or present family or relational trauma.

I am a licensed holistic and depth oriented psychotherapist with a private practice in Midtown, New York City. I work primarily with adults and couples in their 20’s-40’s. I also specializing in working with women around motherhood journey.

Through my work with attachment based EMDR, AEDP, and EFT (for couples), I help my clients transform years of trauma and adversity that have held them back, bringing more peace and joy into their lives. I love the world of EMDR as it’s a power tool to use in therapy. I also have years of studying mindfulness, Reiki, and other holistic modalities.

Feeling safe and comfortable is paramount in our work before we go deeper into trauma and adversity. I am always amazed as to what emerges in this depth oriented approach, even when clients have been in therapy for years.

It’s with deep respect that I offer EMDR. I love helping people transform their trauma and their lives. Each person is unique and together we work on what the healing journey may look like for you.


Additional Information

Credential/Qualification: LMFT

Years in Practice: 13

EMDR Status:

  • Completed Approved EMDR Basic Training

Approving / Certifying Organization: EMDRIA

Populations Served:

  • Adults
  • Couples

Specialty Areas:

  • Attachment Disorders
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Panic/Anxiety Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality

Languages:

English


EMDR Qualifications

Date completed basic EMDR training: 2019

 

Trainer: Laurel Parnell

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