EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a psychotherapy whose development originates in 1989, by a New York Psychologist named Francine Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro made a chance observation that the eye movements that we naturally do in REM sleep helped decrease her disturbing thoughts and images regarding an issue she had been thinking about.
EMDR works because when disturbing life events occur they do not get fully processed in the brain. The eye movements and/or other ways to stimulate the brain (tapping or tones) help the brain "digest" the disturbing events and help the mind "make sense" of the earlier events with a new perspective.
Over twenty randomized controlled research studies attest to its effectiveness in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and it has been applied to many other conditions.
Conditions Treated with EMDR
I have had great success treating the following conditions with EMDR Therapy. If you do not see your condition listed, please call or email me to discuss your situation.
The Benefits and Value of EMDR Therapy
Fast and Efficient
EMDR is fast, efficient and helps you get to the root of the problem more effectively compared to other therapies. EMDR helps your brain process earlier unresolved losses, hurts and traumatic experiences that form the foundation for the life events where you are currently triggered.
High Quality Results
EMDR Therapy is likely to deliver the highest quality results for the investment of your resources. However, EMDR can and should be undertaken only within a trusting therapy relationship where you feel safe and securely understood.
Structured 8-Step Model
EMDR Therapy is structured and follows an 8-step model where you can anticipate and view your progress with each session. The symptoms you present in treatment are taken seriously and addressed with a clear and concise treatment plan toward your goals.
Client-Centered Approach
EMDR Therapy is client-centered and respectful of your needs and goals. We target your unique symptoms and specific goals in treatment. You will be assured of addressing your presenting complaint with successful results.
Build a Powerful Tool-Kit
In EMDR Therapy you will also benefit from building a tool-kit of positive coping resources to use in the future to manage stress, your emotions and envision your life in a productive manner.
Advanced EMDR with IFS Integration
I do advanced EMDR and integrate parts work or IFS therapy to help you see how we have many parts of ourselves that can protect us and need to feel safe before processing trauma. EMDR Therapy integrates many different kinds of therapies. You will examine your self-limiting beliefs, your deepest emotions and needs, how it is felt in your body and processed in your brain to help you make sense of your life story in a new way.