What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy.
You’ve been in therapy for years. You’ve done the traditional talk therapy and coping skills and are still distressed. You have suppressed or repressed memories or perhaps memories of images that are too difficult to think about. If so, EMDR may be for you! Extensively researched, this effective form of treatment is ideal for those experiencing trauma, fears, phobias, and much more. EMDR helps bring up memories that have been buried away or left unprocessed. Sometimes sticky emotions and experiences like panic, anxiety, and depression are stuck within the memory and you may not know it. Through the use of bilateral stimulation, EMDR begins with an image that is causing strong emotions. You will find that after processing, your level of stress associated with the memory or image will reduce. EMDR is different than traditional talk therapy, in that there is very little talking and more processing. This form of therapy may be suitable for those who prefer to keep a certain level of privacy or want to go deeper into trauma.
What does EMDR treat?
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PTSD
Anxiety, fears, phobias
Worry about the past, present, or future
Depression
Abuse
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Panic
Addictions
Distressing life events
Healing from toxic relationships
and more…
Although EMDR produces results quicker than traditional talk therapy, it is still tailored to your specific journey. You will be given a safe place to ensure you do not feel rushed to process, as well as you feel you have the tools necessary to relax the mind and body if in need during the process. Time spent with EMDR also depends on your unique traumas. Many times you will find you feel a reduction in stress-related emotions after the first EMDR session, however, it can vary depending on your case.
How long does EMDR take?
