Dr. McDermott is one of a handful of EMDR practitioners certified in the state of Hawai'i. EMDR is a powerful evidence-based therapy that can address a variety of psychological concerns, including trauma. Many clients who have tried EMDR to be beneficial report changes in symptoms after only a couple of sessions.

EMDR

 

Useful links to learn more about EMDR:

 

PsychCentral: An informative website on a wide range of mental health topics

1) http://psychcentral.com/lib/can-you-benefit-from-emdr-therapy/00011926

 

EMDR Network: Outlines what to look for in an EMDR therapist

2) http://www.emdrnetwork.org/index.html