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EMDR

Have you experienced distressing or adverse life events that cause anxiety, depression, or disconnection?

Are you having trouble dealing with the loss of a loved one?

Do you suffer from nightmares or flashbacks related to a traumatic event?

Do you think you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

You should know you are not alone.

A study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress reports that PTSD affects 8.3% of people over their lifetime, 4.7% in the past year, and 3.8% in the past six months. These figures don’t even account for those who may not meet full PTSD criteria but still struggle with significant health challenges caused by adverse life events. The reality is that millions of Americans are living with serious, life-altering symptoms and are in need of support to heal and recover.

Trauma can feel overwhelming and complex, but recovery is absolutely possible. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has proven to be highly effective for addressing trauma and related symptoms.

As noted in The Permanente Journal, "EMDR therapy provides… an efficient approach to address psychological and physiologic symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences." EMDR offers hope and a path forward for those seeking relief and healing from the burdens of trauma.

So if these describe you…

You struggle with anxiety or depression

You relive traumatic events with accompanying unwanted memories, vivid images, palpitations, panic attacks

You are easily startled, feel on edge or are often irritable

You have trouble experiencing joy, love or other positive emotions

Chronic pain is negatively impacting your life

You’d like professional help to better cope with previous trauma

You desire an easier, happier, more connected life

…Then eye movement desensitization and reprocessing could be the right therapeutic approach for you.

EMDR is a highly effective therapeutic method designed to reduce, and in many cases eliminate, the emotional and physical distress tied to traumatic memories. It helps rewire the brain, fostering healthier patterns and responses to past events.

During EMDR, we follow a structured, eight-phase process to address the memories and situations that trigger emotional or physical pain. This process is done in a safe and supportive environment, gradually desensitizing your mind and body to those harmful reactions. Along the way, we’ll equip you with tools to manage stress independently, enhancing the overall effectiveness of your therapy.

The benefits of EMDR often include significant relief from emotional and mental suffering, a shift in negative beliefs, and a sense of calm and balance in both mind and body. If you’re ready to explore how EMDR can help you find peace and healing, I invite you to reach out and schedule an appointment today.