Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
As an EMDR therapist, I use evidence-based methods to help you process and heal from difficult experiences. This therapy focuses on reducing the emotional impact of trauma and distressing memories while supporting long-term recovery.
Through guided eye movements and structured protocols, EMDR helps your brain reprocess painful events, creating space for relief, balance, and renewed well-being.
EMDR is a clinically proven therapy designed to treat trauma, PTSD, and other distressing experiences. It works by helping the brain process unresolved memories so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity. With EMDR, healing often occurs faster than with traditional talk therapy.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Services
EMDR can be applied to a wide range of challenges beyond trauma. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, grief, or difficult memories, EMDR offers a structured path toward healing and peace of mind.
I offer EMDR to help with:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic
Grief and loss
Distressing memories
Self-esteem and confidence
Moving beyond past experiences
Why Work With Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
When you work with me using EMDR, you’ll gain relief from the weight of past experiences and discover new resilience for the future.
Trauma Recovery
Heal from PTSD and past painful events.
Emotional Relief
Reduce distress and overwhelming responses.
Renewed Strength
Build resilience and move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
I work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain, and addiction. My approach is personalized and supportive, grounded in years of hands-on experience in both hospital and outpatient settings.
At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Vincent P. Dole Institute for Opiate Dependence, I helped clients navigate recovery from opiate use disorder with compassion and structure. I also spent time at The Dorm, a private outpatient center for young adults, where I supported clients—often college students—returning to school or work using individual therapy, group sessions, and community-focused interventions.
In recent years, I’ve focused primarily on individual therapy and couples counseling, incorporating modalities like EMDR to effectively treat trauma. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for support through a difficult chapter, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
My approach is always personalized and collaborative. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies, including Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and harm reduction strategies—especially when working with clients navigating substance use.
With a background in addiction treatment and a deep understanding of how complex personal challenges can be, I take an eclectic approach, tailoring each treatment plan to your unique goals, strengths, and needs. My priority is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to foster meaningful, lasting change.
Yes—I offer both in-person and virtual sessions to meet your preferences and scheduling needs. If you’d like to meet in person, sessions are held through Talking Works. You can request an in-person appointment by visiting this contact page and noting that you’d like to work with me, Marisa Markowitz, in the message section.
Whether online or in person, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where meaningful change can happen.
Most clients start with weekly sessions to build momentum and create a strong foundation for progress. As we begin to see meaningful change and you feel more confident, we may shift to biweekly sessions or space them out further. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we’ll regularly check in to make sure the pace and goals still feel right for you. My aim is to support your growth in a way that feels sustainable, empowering, and tailored to your needs.
I am currently in the process of becoming credentialed with several major insurance providers. These include:
Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon BCBS NJ Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross (Pennsylvania), Quest Behavioral Health
If you’re unsure whether your specific plan is covered, I can help you verify your benefits or provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement while paneling is finalized.
I do offer sliding scale, and I’m happy to discuss those options with you!
In our first session, you can expect a welcoming, judgment-free space where we begin to explore what brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from it. If you already have goals in mind, we’ll talk through them together. And if you’re feeling unsure or stuck, that’s completely okay—we’ll work collaboratively to begin shaping goals that feel meaningful and achievable to you.
As a relational therapist, I prioritize building a strong, supportive connection. I’ll be an engaged partner in your process—helping you identify what’s getting in the way of growth, challenging unhelpful patterns, and guiding you toward clarity, healing, and forward movement at your own pace.
How to Book With Me
The best way to book with me is through one of my partner platforms below. Click any logo to be taken to your preferred platform.
