EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Developed in the late 1980’s by Dr. Francine Shapiro, PhD., EMDR was originally used as a successful therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Clinical research has validated EMDR therapy is applicable for a wide range of psychological problems that result from overwhelming life experiences, such as enduring a natural or man-made disaster. During this trauma treatment, clients tend to “process” the memory in a way that leads to a peaceful resolution.
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How does it work?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, also known as EMDR therapy, is an integrative, comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapy approach proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR therapy includes a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. EMDR therapy has helped millions of people, all over the world and of all ages, relieve many types of psychological stress.
The primary focus of EMDR therapy is to allow the client, using bilateral stimulation (e.g., eye movement), to reprocess traumatic events or other emotional stuck points, and ultimately become desensitized to the memories or obstacles that may be at the root of problems. When we experience disturbing and traumatic events, our brains may not fully comprehend and process the situation. This failure to process events thoroughly often manifests itself as a debilitating psychological condition that can keep us feeling stuck and prevent us from living in the present moment.
EMDR therapy stimulates the brain into reprocessing the events so that we may begin to reconcile them internally and desensitize ourselves to their disturbing and traumatic nature. This enables and empowers us to once again be comfortable living our day-to-day life.
"I love offering EMDR therapy because clients experience meaningful change quicker as compared to talk therapy. Clients truly view themselves and the world differently. It's such an honor to hold, support, and bear witness to my client's pain and growth through EMDR therapy." -Katelyn
"I am grateful and deeply humbled to be able to offer EMDR to our community. EMDR has supported my personal growth, has changed how I practice, and has meaningfully shifted the lives of my clients. Together, we find ways to support deep parts of ourselves that have been wounded." -Ashley