EMDR Therapy in Center City, Philadelphia
Heal from Trauma and Achieve Lasting Change with EMDR at A Better Life Therapy
At our Center City, Philadelphia office, we are proud to offer specialized EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy services. EMDR is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for trauma, PTSD, and other mental health concerns.
Our EMDR-trained clinicians are dedicated to helping you overcome the lasting effects of trauma and achieve lasting transformation.
About EMDR Therapy at A Better Life Therapy
EMDR is a powerful therapeutic approach that uses bilateral stimulation, like eye movements or tapping, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories. By accessing the brain's natural healing processes, EMDR can:
Alleviate symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related issues
Reduce the emotional charge and vividness of disturbing memories
Enhance your ability to cope with and move beyond past traumas
Marta Cofone, LPC - Clinical Director
As the Clinical Director of our Center City office, Marta is a licensed professional counselor who is extensively trained in EMDR. In addition to her EMDR certification, Marta has specialized training in substance abuse, trauma, life transitions, and body image. She is passionate about helping clients achieve lasting change through EMDR and other evidence-based modalities.
Chenglu Ding, LPC
Chenglu is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in EMDR therapy. Fluent in English, Chinese, and Mandarin, she has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by diverse populations. Chenglu's areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationships.
Melody Mcalister, lmft
Melody McAllister, LMFT-AS, is a licensed therapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania practicing in our Center City office. Melody is a certified EMDR therapist through EMDR-IA. She is also a Certified Advanced Grief-Informed Practitioner. Melody has extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with substances and/or are in recovery.
For the patterns that feel sticky and unbreakable, even after years of talk therapy, Melody offers EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Many have come to know EMDR as a treatment for significant trauma, but it is also incredibly effective in turning down the volume of those deeply held negative beliefs, such as the voice that tells you that you’re “not good enough”. Melody will empower you with the tools to quiet those internal messages, rebuild your sense of self, and strengthen the one relationship that will never end- the relationship you have with yourself.
Eunice Akinola, MFT
Eunice Akinola, MFT, is a relational therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, relationship challenges, grief, depression, life transitions, and issues related to sexuality. She believes that a sense of connection and belonging is essential to emotional well-being and helps clients develop healthier, more empowering ways of understanding themselves and their relationships. Eunice practices through a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens that is anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, and inclusive of diverse relationship structures.
Eunice is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences, distressing memories, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. EMDR supports the brain's natural healing process, helping clients reduce the emotional impact of past experiences and move forward with greater resilience and confidence.
EMDR Therapy Intensives in Center City Philadelphia
In addition to our standard EMDR therapy sessions, A Better Life Therapy also provides specialized EMDR therapy intensives for clients who want to accelerate their healing process. You can read more here.
Our EMDR intensives are designed for individuals who are ready to deeply address their trauma and make significant progress in a condensed timeframe. Over the course of 1-3 consecutive days, you'll work closely with your dedicated EMDR therapist to reprocess traumatic memories and gain powerful coping strategies.
The benefits of an EMDR therapy intensive include:
Faster symptom relief for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related issues
Enhanced emotional regulation and improved sense of control
Ability to process multiple traumatic events in a structured, supported environment
Jumpstart your healing journey and set the stage for continued growth
Schedule Your EMDR Therapy Session
Ready to take the first step? Contact us today to schedule an EMDR therapy session at our Center City, Philadelphia office, located at 100 S Broad Street. We offer both in-person and virtual EMDR therapy options to best suit your needs.
Call us at 267-838-0066 or email info@abetterlifetherapy.com to get started. We look forward to supporting you on the path to a better life.
Therapists in Rittenhouse Square
Our Rittenhouse Square (Center City) office has many excellent therapists. If you’d like to explore other therapy options, click the photos below to learn more about each of our team members.
