Karl B. Speirs, LMFT

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant

EMDR Trainer

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
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Expats
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid