EMDR Therapy Online in Oregon – Virtual Support for Trauma & Anxiety
How Online EMDR Therapy Can Help You Heal
If you’re looking for EMDR therapy online in Oregon, I offer virtual trauma counseling tailored to your unique needs, anywhere in the state. I specialize in providing virtual EMDR therapy to adults throughout Oregon, including Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, and beyond. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, or stress, I’m here to support your healing journey from the comfort of your home.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a scientifically validated psychotherapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. EMDR therapy is effective for:
PTSD and complex trauma (C-PTSD)
Depression and grief
Childhood trauma and attachment wounds
Chronic stress and burnout
Through EMDR, you can reprocess distressing memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
👉 Learn more about EMDR therapy here.
Who I Help
I specialize in working with adults in Arizona who are looking for support with:
Phobias and performance anxiety
Childhood wounds
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Depression
Chronic illness and chronic pain
Parenting and relationship challenges
“Heal the Healer” therapy for other therapists and helping professionals
By targeting the root causes of distressing symptoms, EMDR helps people process and heal from past experiences, leading to greater emotional resilience and improved well-being.
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ welcoming, and attuned to your unique nervous system, identity, and goals.
👉 Read more about “What is Trauma?”
Benefits of Virtual EMDR Therapy
Virtual EMDR therapy offers a convenient and accessible option for residents across Oregon. I provide EMDR therapy online across the state, including rural areas where therapy access is limited. Wherever you live, you can receive expert trauma care from the comfort of home. My practice ensures that compassionate, trauma-informed EMDR treatment is never out of reach — no matter your ZIP code.
Benefits include:
Flexibility: Attend sessions from anywhere in Oregon—be it Portland, Eugene, or rural areas.
Comfort: Engage in therapy from your own safe space.
Accessibility: Ideal for those where ability to travel is limited or with busy schedules.
👉 Read more about the effectiveness of online EMDR therapy in my blog post.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
Ready to explore how online EMDR therapy can support your well-being?
What to Expect From Online EMDR Therapy
1. Free Consultation
Your first step is to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. This gives us a chance to talk about what you're looking for in therapy, what I offer, and whether we’re a good fit. This also gives you an idea of what it feels like to meet with me online over Zoom so that we can determine if online therapy is a good option for you. If it feels like a match, we’ll schedule your first session.
2. Forms and Assessments
Before your first session, you’ll complete a set of consent forms and assessments through a secure online portal. These forms help me understand your history and what you’re hoping to address in therapy.
3. First Session: Diagnostic Assessment & Treatment Planning (60 minute session)
In this session, we’ll review the information you filled out in your forms and I’ll ask additional questions to provide an accurate diagnosis. A diagnosis is required both by insurance providers and by the licensing board in my home state, even if you're not using insurance. If you have concerns about receiving a diagnosis, we can discuss them during the consultation. Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan outlining your therapy goals and my recommendations for how we’ll work toward them.
4. Sessions 2–5: Psychoeducation, Coping Skills & Preparation (60 minute sessions)
During these first few sessions, you’ll discover more about how you were shaped by your biology, life experiences, and earliest relationships. I’ll help you build coping skills tailored to your needs and assess your readiness for processing distressing memories. We will also map out the different triggers and responses you wish to change and identify the memories that we will target in EMDR therapy to help you make the changes you desire.
5. Session 5 and Beyond: EMDR & Trauma Processing (60-90 minute sessions)
Once you're adequately prepared, we may begin EMDR therapy to process specific memories that contribute to your current challenges. If you have complex trauma, we may begin with other approaches—such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego State Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, or Somatic Therapy—to support emotional regulation and readiness for trauma work.
6. Ending Therapy
We’ll regularly review your progress and check the progress toward your goals throughout therapy. When you feel you've met your goals, we’ll plan a thoughtful conclusion to therapy. The pace and length of therapy are always individualized and collaborative.
About Me
Hi, I’m Meghan Gilliland, LCSW. I’m a trauma therapist dedicated to helping adults heal from the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, and early attachment wounds. I am licensed to provide online therapy to clients located in Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts, with a focus on creating a supportive space where you can safely explore and resolve the roots of emotional pain.
I’m certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and integrate a range of trauma-informed approaches into my work—including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego State Therapy, somatic practices, and mindfulness. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted EMDR Therapy™ for those seeking alternative pathways to healing.
In addition to working with adults navigating the effects of trauma, I specialize in providing therapy for other therapists, healers, and helping professionals who want space to do their own inner work. I also serve as an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, supporting clinicians in their growth as trauma-informed EMDR practitioners.
At the heart of my work is a belief that healing is possible—and that therapy should support not only symptom relief, but a deeper reconnection to yourself, your values, and your capacity for meaningful relationships.
FAQ
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Yes. Oregon licensing laws require that you are physically located in the state during each therapy session. If you travel frequently, we can still meet online as long as you are within Oregon borders at the time of your appointment.
I am also licensed in the states of Arizona, Washington and Massachusetts- so if you travel to these states, I’ll be able to meet with you when you are there.
👉 Read more: Does My Location Matter If I Do Therapy Online?
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I am an Out of Network provider, which means I do not bill insurance companies directly. Instead, I provide a detailed receipt called a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, depending on your Out of Network mental health benefits. Many clients are able to receive some cost coverage for their sessions this way. I recommend contacting your insurance provider to ask about your Out of Network benefits for telehealth therapy. The service code that I use for my standard 60 minute sessions is CPT 90837.
To simplify the process of using out of network benefits, I suggest using a service called Reimbursify.
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Yes. I follow all Oregon licensing board requirements and use a secure, encrypted telehealth platform to ensure your privacy. I also offer guidance on how to create a safe and private space at home for your sessions.
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No. My practice is fully online. This allows me to serve clients across the entire state of Oregon while offering greater flexibility and accessibility for those with limited time, transportation, or local provider options.
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While online EMDR therapy is effective for many people, it may not be appropriate for individuals who are experiencing active suicidal ideation, recent psychiatric hospitalization, untreated psychosis, or severe dissociation that makes it difficult to stay present and grounded during sessions. If you're unsure, we can talk during a free consultation to determine whether online therapy is the right level of care for you—or if a higher level of support might be more appropriate.
Serving clients across the state of Oregon, my online therapy practice is proud to support individuals in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Bend, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Keizer, Grants Pass, Oregon City, McMinnville, Redmond, Tualatin, Woodburn, Forest Grove, Wilsonville, Newberg, Roseburg, Milwaukie, Ashland, and Klamath Falls, The Dalles, Hermiston, Pendleton, La Grande, Astoria, Baker City, Hood River, Coos Bay, and Lincoln City. No matter where you are in Oregon, compassionate, confidential, and convenient care is just a click away.
Not in Oregon? I also offer Online EMDR Therapy in Arizona, Washington, and Massachusetts.