Trauma Therapy & EMDR
Support for working through the past and finding a greater sense of peace in the present.
Understanding Trauma
Trauma can affect how we feel, relate to others, and move through daily life. Sometimes its effects stay with us long after an experience has passed. Therapy can offer an opportunity to process these experiences and begin to feel more like yourself again.
Trauma Therapy May Help With
Childhood trauma
Medical trauma
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Relationship trauma
Anxiety and panic
Distressing life experiences
The EMDR Approach
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy method that helps individuals process distressing experiences so they can begin to heal and move forward.
Sometimes, past experiences can continue to influence how we feel and respond in the present. EMDR helps reduce the emotional distress connected to these experiences and supports healing and growth.
How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR follows an eight-phase approach that helps guide the therapy process. It begins with understanding your experiences, identifying treatment goals, and building coping skills to help you feel prepared.
As therapy progresses, we work toward processing distressing memories while using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, alternating taps, or sounds. This allows the brain to reprocess experiences that may continue to carry emotional distress.
The process also includes checking in on your progress, strengthening positive beliefs, and making sure you feel grounded and supported throughout treatment. EMDR is tailored to your needs and paced according to your readiness.
Is EMDR Right for Me?
EMDR may be helpful if past experiences continue to affect how you feel, think, or respond in everyday life. You don't have to know whether EMDR is the right approach before getting started.
We can explore your experiences, discuss your goals, and determine whether EMDR is an appropriate next step.
The Therapy Process
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Assessment & Preparation
We'll talk about your experiences, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to work through. We'll also focus on building a sense of safety and helping you feel prepared for the process.
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Reprocessing & Healing
At a pace that feels comfortable for you, we'll work through distressing experiences and the thoughts, emotions, and sensations connected to them, making space for new insights along the way.
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Integration & Growth
As therapy progresses, we'll focus on how you feel moving forward, building on what you've learned, and finding a greater sense of peace in your daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy approach that uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, to help people work through distressing memories and experiences.
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EMDR can be helpful for many people, but it isn't the right fit for everyone. We'll talk about your needs, experiences, and goals to determine whether EMDR may be a good fit for you.
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Everyone's experience is different. The length of therapy depends on your needs, experiences, and goals. We'll work together to find a pace that feels comfortable and appropriate for you.
