About EMDR

trauma therapy

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a structured modality that utilizes bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) to process traumatic memories.

    EMDR involves eight phases and focuses on: the past event(s) that caused the presenting problem, the present event(s) that cause distress, and developing skills to handle situations in the future.

    Bilateral stimulation (I mostly use eye movements, as this is most applicable for virtual sessions) is the hallmark of EMDR and is used to get the brain processing.

  • EMDR Sessions

    An EMDR session with me will typically look like this once we get going:

    • A brief check-in about the days since our last session.

    • EMDR work that may include history taking, strengthening coping and relaxation skills, reprocessing memories, working through current troubling situations, and strengthening skills for future well-being.

    • Checking in with you throughout the EMDR work.

    • Closing the session and engaging in a relaxation or container exercise.

FAQ’S

Clients often have questions about EMDR , so I’ve provided some answers to commonly asked questions about EMDR Therapy and how I use it:

  • Who can benefit from EMDR?

    EMDR is an effective research-based treatment that can benefit a wide range of people. This treatment approach is designed to help heal from traumatic experiences, which everyone experiences at one time or another during their life. EMDR can be helpful for those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, past child abuse or sexual assault experiences, and more. You can contact me here so that we can determine if this is a good fit for you!

  • How did you learn to use EMDR Therapy?

    I received my training in EMDR by the Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs.

  • EMDR vs CBT?

    EMDR and CBT are both effective therapeutic approaches but have a few key differences. CBT is a talk-therapy approach that involves talking through one’s problems. EMDR involves little talking from both therapist and client. EMDR also uses bilateral stimulation, and CBT does not. Both are used around the world to help clients heal from traumatic experiences, and I am trained in both of these.

  • Does EMDR have to be done in person?

    EMDR can be done in-person and virtually. In addition to being an EMDR-trained therapist, I am trained to use EMDR virtually.

  • Can children do EMDR?

    Yes! EMDR is a proven effective treatment for children and adults alike.