EMDR Therapy
Healing the Past. Empowering 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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What If Healing Didn’t Mean Reliving It?
Transformative Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Emotional Distress
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective therapy for those struggling with trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumas without individuals having to relive the experience, helping “unstick” painful memories and shift how they’re stored. At VMA Psych, we use EMDR to help clients move beyond past experiences that continue to impact their present. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, low self-esteem, performance blocks, or overwhelming emotions, EMDR offers a structured and empowering path toward healing.
How it Works
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Free Intake Call: Speak with our intake team to see if EMDR is the right fit for your goals.
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Reprocessing Phase: You’ll engage in bilateral stimulation while recalling distressing memories in a safe, contained way.
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Assessment & Planning: Your therapist gathers relevant history and builds a customized treatment plan.
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Desensitization & Integration: The emotional charge of the memory is reduced, and new adaptive beliefs are strengthened.
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Resourcing Phase: Before processing begins, you’ll develop coping strategies and emotional tools to support stability.
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Closure & Follow-Up: Sessions conclude with debriefing, grounding, and tracking progress over time.
How it Works
1
Free Intake Call: Speak with our intake team to see if EMDR is the right fit for your goals.
2
Assessment & Planning: Your therapist gathers relevant history and builds a customized treatment plan.
3
Resourcing Phase: Before processing begins, you’ll develop coping strategies and emotional tools to support stability.
4
Reprocessing Phase: You’ll engage in bilateral stimulation while recalling distressing memories in a safe, contained way.
5
Desensitization & Integration: The emotional charge of the memory is reduced, and new adaptive beliefs are strengthened.
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Closure & Follow-Up: Sessions conclude with debriefing, grounding, and tracking progress over time.
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.
