About
If you’re a woman, BIPOC individual, professional, or trauma survivor feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from “being strong,” you don’t have to do it alone. I provide a safe, affirming space to heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma using EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, and insight-oriented work. For those who desire it, I also offer Christian-integrated counseling. Healing is possible, and I’d be honored to support you. Remote EMDR therapy to help with processing trauma -relational, simple or developmental in nature. Jungian principles help to address states of consciousness and trauma within the session. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is used to promote mindfulness, self-regulation, coping skills, and interpersonal skill development. I specialize in processing trauma and various disorders using the remote EMDR 8-step protocol-EMDRIA approved and Brainspotting -trained in phases 1 and 2. Credentials & Experience: I am currently licensed in 3 states IL., MO., and NC. I work remotely using EMDR to reprocess traumas, helping you to live a better life!
"Remote EMDR is a quick trauma intervention to reprocess your past. You focus on the distress and we use bi-lateral stimulation or BLS. With enough sets your distress or emotions are adapted to being present. All done! You can safety feel life again!"
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15 min · Online, In Person
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50 min · Online, In Person
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50 min · Online, In Person
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Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · PhD, NCC, LCPC, EMDR
Denise A. Bess · Verified March 2026
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Attended Bradley University, in , Graduated 2012
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Available both in-person and online
Peoria Heights, IL, 61616 map
Remote EMDR is a quick trauma intervention to reprocess your past. You focus on the distress and we use bi-lateral stimulation or BLS. With enough sets your distress or emotions are adapted to being present. All done! You can safety feel life again!
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