Mr. Kenneth R Pataky, LCMHC/LMHC, CIMHP
Preferred Name: Ken
About Me
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist as well as a Consultant In Training and have been practicing EMDR professionally since 2015. I also bring a holistic perspective from my training and experience in traditional naturopathy, yoga, Tai Chi, hypnotherapy, HeartMath, and energy tapping and have helped many clients resolve trauma and reclaim their lives successfully. I am now approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) to offer individual & group consultation to those completing initial Basic Training in EMDR as well as pursuing Certification. 10 hours of consultation is required for Basic Training, while 20 hours of consultation is required for Certification. As a Holistic Psychotherapist, I have a unique delivery method of EMDR that enhances the original model...adding greater safety, reducing harm that can occur from re-experiencing and abreactions, and deepening the client's preparation and ultimate success using holistic technologies to stabilize the ego, increase self-soothing & stress management coping skills, and build confidence to engage with difficult material. Note: while therapy is in-person or via video, all consultation sessions are conducted via distance/video technology, using either free HIPAA-compliant VSee videoconferencing software or Zoom (especially for group sessions).
Education & Experience
EXPERIENCE: As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in private practice (and previous agency work) since 2013. Practicing EMDR trauma therapy since 2015. EDUCATION: MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, Winston Salem State University, 2013; MS, Education, Northwestern University, 1990; BA, Philosophy & Literature, University of Chicago, 1987.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Professional Member, EMDR International Association. Member, International Association of Health Coaches.(Experienced) Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200), Yoga Alliance
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Humana
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth
Anthem, Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance, Empire, MedCost, Optum, UMR