This video is a great way to get acquainted with EMDR and learn how it can help you.
How EMDR Therapy Can Help
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is a powerful approach that helps people heal from emotional distress, trauma, and difficult life experiences.
When something traumatic happens, the brain can struggle to process it properly. Instead of becoming a past memory, it may feel just as intense as when it first happened—bringing back the same sights, sounds, and emotions. These unprocessed memories can shape how we see the world and interact with others. EMDR helps the brain process them in a healthier way so they no longer have control over our lives.
What to Expect from EMDR
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, sounds, or touch—to activate the brain’s natural healing process. This approach mimics what happens during REM sleep, allowing stuck memories to be reprocessed so they lose their emotional charge. By revisiting distressing experiences in a safe and controlled way, EMDR helps replace painful emotions and negative beliefs with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.
Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
EMDR has been proven effective in treating:
EMDR is recognized as an evidence-based treatment by:
How EMDR Works
During an EMDR session, I will guide you to recall a distressing memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation. This process allows your brain to reprocess the memory so it no longer triggers the same emotional intensity. You will still remember the event, but it will feel less overwhelming. Instead of being stuck in the past, you’ll gain a new perspective and a greater sense of peace.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is a powerful approach that helps people heal from emotional distress, trauma, and difficult life experiences.
When something traumatic happens, the brain can struggle to process it properly. Instead of becoming a past memory, it may feel just as intense as when it first happened—bringing back the same sights, sounds, and emotions. These unprocessed memories can shape how we see the world and interact with others. EMDR helps the brain process them in a healthier way so they no longer have control over our lives.
What to Expect from EMDR
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, sounds, or touch—to activate the brain’s natural healing process. This approach mimics what happens during REM sleep, allowing stuck memories to be reprocessed so they lose their emotional charge. By revisiting distressing experiences in a safe and controlled way, EMDR helps replace painful emotions and negative beliefs with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.
Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
EMDR has been proven effective in treating:
- PTSD, anxiety, and depression
- Panic attacks and phobias
- Grief and loss (death, divorce, major life changes)
- Childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect
- Survivors of natural disasters
- Addictions and self-destructive behaviors
- Sleep issues, irritability, and lack of motivation
- Low self-esteem and feelings of shame or guilt
- Relationship struggles and difficulty trusting others
EMDR is recognized as an evidence-based treatment by:
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
- The American Psychological Association (APA)
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
How EMDR Works
During an EMDR session, I will guide you to recall a distressing memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation. This process allows your brain to reprocess the memory so it no longer triggers the same emotional intensity. You will still remember the event, but it will feel less overwhelming. Instead of being stuck in the past, you’ll gain a new perspective and a greater sense of peace.
Everyone Experiences Trauma - Healthy Cells Magazine article - click the link to read an article I wrote about about attachment trauma for the May 2017 issue.
www.healthycellsmagazine.com/articles/everyone-experiences-trauma
www.healthycellsmagazine.com/articles/everyone-experiences-trauma
