Nampa,
ID – Katie O’Shea, MS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top
EMDR Psychotherapist for her decades of practice and research
into EMDR therapy.
As a
practicing psychotherapist for nearly 45 years, Ms. O’Shea is a pioneer in the field
of therapeutic Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She
believes that EMDR is the most efficient and empowering therapy, and is
continually amazed by the potential for recovery.
Before
EMDR, Ms. O’Shea primarily utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With EMDR,
patients can accelerate the processing of emotions associated with trauma,
without asking people to revisit their trauma or repeatedly rehearse changes in
their thinking. She is inspired by clients who respond well to treatment and
see the potential for positive change.
Ms.
O’Shea is an expert in EMDR, mental health, and whole life review processes. To
spread the benefits of EMDR treatment, Ms. O’Shea holds training workshops for
EMDR professionals about “Reconnecting the Self: Reprocessing Early Trauma and
Neglect Held in Implicit Memory.” She currently runs her own Psychotherapy EMDR
service, We Power, where she provides consultations for 1.5-6 hours daily for
2-5 days as needed.
She
received her B.S. in Psychology in 1968 and her M.S. in Experimental Psychology
in 1972 from Idaho State University.
Her
philosophy is to “focus, activate, and notice” in order to unite who we are and
what we are. She is a strong advocate for civil rights.
She
would like to dedicate this recognition In Memoriam of Francine Shapiro,
originator of EMDR; In Memoriam of A.J. Popky, addiction specialist; and to her
Godson, Stephen Ammann, thanking him for his continuing love and support.
