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Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW - Psychotherapist and Consultant

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Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW - Psychotherapist and Consultant

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW, ACSW – Online Psychotherapist specializing in using EMDR for PTSD and Complex PTSD. Treating all residents of Michigan,

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW, ACSW is an online psychotherapist in Grand Rapids Mi specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety and Depression and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Online therapy is available to all Michigan residents.

03/19/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Advantage

EMDR Therapy requires no homework.

All work is done during the session leaving the client free to go about their life.

Therapy…It keeps getting better!

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/18/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Solution

In 2006 The American Psychiatric Association recognized EMDR as the treatment of choice for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

PTSD can happen to anyone at any time at any age. Here is a list of symptoms to watch. Not all symptoms need to exist for diagnosis.

1. Exposure to or witnessing an event that is horrific beyond what is typically endured by a person. (All PTSD cases have this symptom.)
2. The person experiences intrusive thoughts or flashbacks of the event(s).
3. The person has nightmares about the event(s).
4. The person feels as if the event(s) is continuing to happen.
5. The person has emotional overwhelm when reminded of the event(s).
6. The person has physical reactions when reminded of the event(s).
7. The person avoids thoughts and feelings about the event(s).
8. The person cannot recall all the event(s).
9. The person withdrawals from others.
10. The person does not experience the peaks of good or bad emotions.
11. The person believes they will not live long or have a good and productive life.
12. The person has sleep disturbance, hyper vigilance, and extreme anger.

Also, because of the PTSD, the person almost always has Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety.

Substance abuse is very common as a self-medicating attempt. This is often the initial reason for seeking treatment.

People are fearful of treatment because they think they will have to talk about traumas.

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/17/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Testimonial

"I was interested in performance improvement but was very cynical about the EMDR process being able to help. Jeff explained the process and said he was quite confident it could help me be a better manager.

After consideration I decided to move forward with EMDR.........it not only improved my working relationships and helped me achieve results at work, but it also helped me improve a personal relationship as well."

- Client using EMDR for leadership performance enhancement.

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/16/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Thank you

Thank you to Rick Newberry, LMSW, my former colleague from Life Guidance Services of Grand Rapids, for introducing me to EMDR.

Rick was doing EMDR Therapy before anyone else I knew and used EMDR since its beginning.

He suggested it for one of my clients who was going through a very hard time.

The results were so fast and effective that I got my EMDR training immediately and never stopped.

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/15/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Ask

How did you learn about EMDR?

…Family, friend, doctor, pastor, therapist, online, blog, news…?

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/12/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Do

I use EMDR on these presenting problems
Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Self-Abusive Behavior
Pain Management
Major Depression
Eating Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder
Dissociation
Addictions
Phobias
Grief

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/11/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Therapist Tip

EMDR Therapists can increase client progress by limiting their directives and interpretation.

EMDR is an internal healing process using client capacity so a therapist’s directive can act as an interference to progress.

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/10/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Value

Online EMDR Therapy allows clients to have easy access to therapy and clients can complete treatment in the comfort of their own home or office.

Also, clients who have difficulty with travel can have treatment when otherwise they might not have an option.

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/09/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Opinion

EMDR is not about learning, but it is about ending psychological pain. Much like ending physical pain a client may not notice change.

The primary role of the therapist is to assist the client in recognizing change so they can live a new story, a new narrative, a new life without trauma

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/08/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Success

Learning Schema Therapy has helped me better understand client youth.

Because of this I can use EMDR to target negative childhood memories that create symptoms or keep people from living to their greatest potential.

Online EMDR Therapy for all Michigan residents. Contact -

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/05/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Advantage

A client does not have to discuss traumas with the therapist.

Successful EMDR work requires that a client visualize the memory only.

To schedule an online appointment contact

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

03/04/2026

Jeff’s EMDR Solution

EMDR can be used to successfully treat the psychological trauma of childhood bullying and allow a young person to live a life of full potential.

This is done by listing the most negative memories of bullying with the EMDR Therapist and reprocessing the memories with the standard EMDR Protocol.

Watch for these behavioral signs of bullying

1. Socially victims may appear to be isolated, unable to defend themselves, cautious, having low self-esteem and having poor social skills.

2. Psychologically, victims may appear anxious, depressed, and impulsive with a poor ability to regulate their emotions. Depressive thinking and hopelessness in the victim can lead to suicidal thoughts and attempts.

3. Victims’ behavioral warning signs of abuse are a loss of interest in school, taking a different route to school, having physical injuries, withdrawing from family and school activities, emotional upset after receiving a call or email or using derogatory statements about specific kids.

To schedule an online appointment contact

Jeff Dwarshuis LMSW ACSW
http://www.jeffdwarshuis.com/
jeffsemdr@gmail.com
(616) 4431425

Over 10,000 Hours of Clinical Experience using EMDR

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PO Box 120056
Grand Rapids, MI
49528

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Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm

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