Karl Speirs, LMFT

(he, him)

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDRIA Approved Consultant™

EMDR Trainer

Online Therapy

About Me

Please Note: I am currently open for EMDR Intensive therapy. For more information please see emdrvt.com. I do not currently have openings for weekly clients. I practice Vermont (in-person and secure video) and in Connecticut (Secure video only). I work efficiently and effectively using a warm and supportive, yet semi-structured and intentional approach. I do both short-term (EMDR Intensive Programs) and more comprehensive (long-term) therapy. I use systems theory (how we interact with the world and ourselves), EMDR therapy (helping brains naturally rewire in a more adaptive way), IFS and various other approaches. In addition to being an EMDR Approved Trainer, I am a former Clinical Director of Trauma Recovery/HAP, an internationally active non-profit started by the originator of EMDR Therapy. I also volunteer as a coordinator for the Trauma Recovery Network of VT and the 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
  • Attachment Disorders
  • 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
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

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

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid