EMDR Therapy
Guiding You to Heal from the Past and Thrive in the Present
Feel like Yourself Again
Reconnect with your true self by restoring emotional balance and resilience.
Overcome Anxieties
Address anxiety at its core, helping you find calm and control.
Process Traumas
Work through past traumas to reduce emotional distress and gain closure.
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Heal and Thrive with EMDR
Overcoming Trauma and Embracing a Brighter Future
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, research-backed therapy designed to help individuals process trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and unresolved grief. Guided by our trained therapists, EMDR uses targeted techniques to reprocess painful memories, reducing emotional intensity and bringing closure to past events. Recognized by the World Health Organization, EMDR offers lasting relief and resilience, empowering clients to move forward with renewed clarity and strength.
How it Works
1
Intake Session: Discuss your background and therapy needs with your therapist.
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Assessment & Goal Setting: Identify specific memories and establish therapeutic goals.
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Preparation: Learn EMDR techniques and build coping skills to ensure readiness.
4
Desensitization & Reprocessing: Focus on target memories while engaging in eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help reprocess emotional responses.
5
Progress Monitoring: Regularly evaluate responses and adjust techniques as needed.
6
Closure & Integration: Review progress, reinforce coping strategies, and discuss ongoing self-care practices for lasting resilience.
How it Works
1
Intake Session: Discuss your background and therapy needs with your therapist.
2
Assessment & Goal Setting: Identify specific memories and establish therapeutic goals.
3
Preparation: Learn EMDR techniques and build coping skills to ensure readiness.
4
Desensitization & Reprocessing: Focus on target memories while engaging in eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help reprocess emotional responses.
5
Progress Monitoring: Regularly evaluate responses and adjust techniques as needed.
6
Closure & Integration: Review progress, reinforce coping strategies, and discuss ongoing self-care practices for lasting resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes EMDR different from traditional talk therapy?
EMDR actively targets traumatic memories through structured techniques like bilateral stimulation, helping you reprocess emotions more quickly. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it focuses less on discussion and more on resolving the root causes of distress.
What should I expect during an EMDR session?
Your therapist will guide you to focus on a distressing memory while using techniques like eye movements or tapping. Sessions include reprocessing emotions tied to the memory and building coping strategies.
How long does an EMDR session typically take?
EMDR sessions usually last 60-90 minutes, depending on individual needs and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes EMDR different from traditional talk therapy?
EMDR actively targets traumatic memories through structured techniques like bilateral stimulation, helping you reprocess emotions more quickly. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it focuses less on discussion and more on resolving the root causes of distress.
What should I expect during an EMDR session?
Your therapist will guide you to focus on a distressing memory while using techniques like eye movements or tapping. Sessions include reprocessing emotions tied to the memory and building coping strategies.
How long does an EMDR session typically take?
EMDR sessions usually last 60-90 minutes, depending on individual needs and goals.
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