EMDR THERAPY

Are you feeling stuck and like nobody seems to get it?

Are you struggling with feeling like you’re not good enough?

or Are you waking up day to day hoping to feel differently?

You may benefit from EMDR if…

  • Your emotions feel painful or intense

  • You experience or have experienced chronic stress or trauma

  • You feel like a failure or like you're not good enough

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a type of mental health therapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences, chronic stress, or distressing memories/emotions. It was developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Francine Shapiro.

HOW IT WORKS


EMDR therapy aims to help individuals lower the stress of emotions, traumatic memories, or disturbing experiences. EMDR increases the flexibility of negative thoughts about yourself and encourages the development of healthier coping strategies.

  • The client recalls the traumatic memory, focuses on body sensations associated with the memory, all while engaging in bilateral stimulation (BLS).

  • BLS facilitates the brain's natural healing ability

    • Some examples of BLS are: eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones.

  • Emotional intensity associated with the memory decreases over repeated sets of BLS.

  • Adaptive beliefs and emotions are brought forward.

  • This often results in symptom relief and emotional healing.

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FAQs

  • BLS facilitates the brain's natural healing ability

    Some examples of BLS are: eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones.

  • Rest assured, there is not a way that you as a client can do EMDR “badly”! Your therapist is present throughout the whole process. However, there may be times when you get stuck and your therapist will be there to guide you through it. This is normal!

  • No! The cost for sessions includes all therapy techniques. Click HERE to learn more about pricing.

  • You’re welcome to read more about EMDR on the EMDRIA website, on my blog, or contact me to set up a free consultation!