EMDR Therapy Tips from an expert EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Westchester, NY

Functioning Isn't Healing. You can go to work, pay your bills, care for everyone else, and still have a nervous system stuck in survival mode. In this Truth Bomb, Dana explores why appearing high-functioning doesn't always mean you're okay, especially for first responders.

Who is not appropriate for EMDR? Learn how trauma-informed therapists assess readiness, nervous system regulation, dissociation, and stabilization before EMDR therapy.

Choosing between CIPOS and standard EMDR reprocessing isn't about following a formula. Learn how to evaluate client readiness, nervous system regulation, and treatment goals to determine which approach best fits your client.

CIPOS can be a valuable intervention when clients struggle to stay within their window of tolerance. Learn six clinical signs that help you decide when to use CIPOS and why slowing down can improve long-term outcomes.

When an EMDR target stops moving, it doesn't always mean you're doing something wrong. Learn seven common clinical reasons a stuck EMDR target occurs and how thoughtful case conceptualization can help.

Dana Carretta-Stein joins Hannah Guy on Trauma, Tea, and Tangents to discuss EMDR therapy, attachment trauma, nervous system regulation, co-regulation, and what healing really looks like.

Clients don't always return to EMDR the week after their last session. Learn how returning to an EMDR target after a break can be handled safely and confidently with practical clinical strategies.

Does EMDR work for phobias? Learn how trauma-informed EMDR therapy helps reduce fear responses, reprocess distressing experiences, and support nervous system regulation.

What EMDR really feels like is difficult to explain until you've experienced it. In Episode 3 of The Truth About Healing Podcast, therapist Frank shares his journey from panic attacks to healing, offering insights from both sides of the therapy room.

Working with clients who have Complex PTSD can feel like navigating a minefield of attachment wounds, triggers, and emotional shutdowns. EMDR for Complex PTSD helps repair the nervous system through targeted, adaptive reprocessing. Learn how to pace, prepare, and support clients through the long game of complex trauma healing—without burning yourself (or them) out.

Finding a therapist can be frustrating—especially when so many profiles say “not accepting new clients.” In this Therapist Availability Guide: Why Therapists Are Not Accepting New Clients, we unpack what’s behind full caseloads, ethical limits, and how to navigate waitlists or find the right-fit support when it feels impossible.

What does it actually look like to build a business while raising humans? In this special panel (originally on Thoughts from the Couch), I join three powerhouse women to share honest routines, stressors, mom guilt, and the flexible systems that keep our families—and our nervous systems—steady.

Do you overanalyze everything? You’re not alone—and EMDR might help more than you think. Here’s what overthinking can reveal about your trauma history.

Dana Carretta-Stein joins Life Actually with Mary Belle to share how EMDR therapy helps people reprocess trauma, reduce anxiety, and create lasting healing. In this conversation, Dana explains how the brain stores unprocessed experiences, why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough, and how EMDR offers a path toward feeling safe, grounded, and empowered again.

In this candid podcast conversation, trauma therapist Dana Carretta-Stein opens up about marriage, motherhood, and maintaining sanity while raising two young children and building two thriving businesses. With honesty and humor, she shares how family, support systems, and intentional communication help her navigate the chaos of real life.

Feeling stuck in burnout or carrying emotional weight from your past? In this episode of the No Snooze Podcast, trauma therapist and EMDR specialist Dana Kretta Stein shares how EMDR therapy can help rewire your brain, release old patterns, and create lasting breakthroughs. From understanding the science behind EMDR to practical tips for managing stress, Dana’s insights offer a clear path from survival mode to true healing.