EMDR Therapy

Get unstuck by tapping into your brains’ innate ability to heal

Does it feel like talk therapy has taken you as far as you can go?

You’ve done talk therapy and self-help approaches, and have perhaps gained some new insights or skills. But no matter how much you learn, you really struggle to truly integrate it and experiences lasting change. You’re looking for a way to go deeper and get to the root of what’s causing your distress, not to spin your wheels rehashing what you already know.

You might know the source of what you’re experiencing - traumatic experiences, distressing memories, overwhelming fears about the future. Or it may feel like you’re yet to uncover what’s keeping you stuck, but are noticing patterns in your life you struggle to shift, unrelenting negative beliefs about yourself or emotions that feel out of proportion to what’s in front of you.

EMDR Therapy can help

What is EMDR?

As we go through life, our brain naturally processes our experiences and files them away. You might have a stressful interaction at work that sticks with you into the evening. You vent about it, then overnight perhaps have a dream about it. The memory of the interaction fades. Sometimes in critical moments of our life this process gets interrupted and we get stuck. We continue to feel the impact of these experiences in our body and mind.

EMDR Therapy helps you to resolve the impacts of these experiences, using bilateral stimulation to work through disturbing material.

What to Expect in EMDR Therapy

We’ll start with a detailed assessment together exploring your history, adverse life events, current symptoms and areas in your life that feel stuck. During this stage, it is not necessary to discuss in detail or rehash traumatic events. This phase aims to understand the landscape of your experiences without necessarily delving into the intricate details of traumatic events. It's about gaining insights into the challenges you face and identifying areas in your life that feel stagnant or overwhelming.

Next, we’ll do some preparation by making sure that you have the skills and resources to engage in reprocessing. To do EMDR you need to be able to do a few things: notice your thoughts, notice your emotions, notice your body sensations, stay grounded in the present, and report what you’re experiencing to me. If any of these things don’t come naturally, we’ll work together to strengthen those skills.

We’ll reprocess EMDR targets using bilateral stimulation. Bilateral Stimulation (or BLS) may involve guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones, facilitating the adaptive processing of distressing memories and emotions. Through this bilateral stimulation, we aim to unlock the natural healing mechanisms of the brain, allowing for the integration of fragmented memories and the alleviation of emotional distress.

Finally, we’ll work towards integrating the new beliefs and insights gained during the reprocessing phase. We’ll make sure you’re noticing the impacts of these shifts in the present.

EMDR Can Help with:

Trauma/PTSD

Complex PTSD/childhood trauma

Abuse or Neglect

Anxiety, Phobias

Performance Anxiety

Depression

Grief & Loss

What we’ll work on

EMDR Therapy can help you to:

  • Get relief from overwhelming emotions stemming from a past experience or fear of the future

  • Experience a greater sense of calm and presence in your life.

  • Feel grounded in more positive, adaptive beliefs about yourself - even when confronted with challenges.

  • Feel more connected to the people in your life

  • Live in alignment with your hopes and values, not your fears.

Live a more adaptive life.

I’M HERE to guide you

FAQS

Common questions about EMDR Therapy?

  • The length of EMDR therapy can vary based on individual needs and the complexity of the issues being addressed. Some individuals may experience significant relief and resolution of their symptoms in a relatively short time, while others may require more sessions to achieve the desired outcomes.

    Initial sessions involve assessment and establishing a therapeutic relationship. The next phase focuses on identifying target memories or experiences that contribute to emotional distress. Subsequent sessions involve the actual EMDR processing, during which we will process these memories using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, taps, or auditory cues.

  • The primary difference engaging in EMDR via telehealth is the mode of BLS used. I use an application that facilitates eye movements and audio tones remotely. Some clients use self administered tapping on both ides of the body. I take my clients through all the options for BLS and allow them to choose what feels best.

  • EMDR therapy

  • Reach out to me here to schedule a free initial consultation. During our call you can share what is prompting you to consider EMDR Therapy, and I can share how my approach and training can help.