Karl Speirs, LMFT
(he, him)
About Me
SPECIALIZED EMDR THERAPY & INTENSIVES (VT & CT)
I provide high-efficiency, targeted trauma therapy using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Systems Theory. My approach is warm, supportive, and structured—designed to create deep, adaptive change effectively.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR:
EMDR Intensives: Accelerated therapy programs for fast-tracked healing. Details and intake info available at >>> emdrvt.com.
Weekly Individual Therapy: Accepting self-pay and out-of-network clients.
LOCATION & DELIVERY:
Vermont: In-person and secure telehealth
Connecticut: Secure telehealth
CREDENTIALS & LEADERSHIP:
EMDRIA-Approved Trainer | Former Clinical Director, Trauma Recovery/HAP | Volunteer Coordinator, Trauma Recovery Network of VT & EMDR Regional Network of VT.
Education & Experience
University of Natal, South Africa (BCom)- Psychology, Marketing and Bus Admin;
University of South Africa (BA Honours)- Clinical Psychology;
University of Kwazulu-Natal (Master of Science)- Urban Social Development;
University of Connecticut (Master of Arts)- Marriage and Family Therapy.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Trauma Recovery Network (TRN) of Vermont, Coordinator
Vermont EMDR Network, Co-Coordinator
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Expats
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
