What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
EMDR is an evidence-based treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is also useful for other mental health issues including anxiety disorders, depression, grief, phobias and addictions. EMDR targets unprocessed memories that contain negative emotions, sensations and beliefs. By activating the brain’s information processing system, old memories are digested and transformed so they no longer create disturbances in peoples lives.
How Does EMDR Work?
The key component of EMDR that helps people process and recover from traumatic events is called Bilateral Stimulation (BLS). BLS is a therapeutic technique that alternates sensory stimuli (side-to-side eye movements, taps, or tones) to both sides of the body. When combined with revisiting distressing memories and beliefs, BLS helps the brain process these stuck or frozen traumatic experiences.
My Approach
I offer EMDR within the context of an ongoing therapy relationship. And yes, EMDR can be done successfully online.
If we decide that EMDR is right for you, we’ll carve out a series of at least three sessions to focus on creating a treatment plan that targets the problems you want to resolve.
I have experienced EMDR to be a miraculously powerful tool for increasing confidence, calm, and emotional regulation. Please schedule a free consultation to learn more about EMDR and see if its right for you.
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