Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

Begin Your Journey to Recovery with EMDR Therapy

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We want you to get the care you deserve.

EMDR Therapy offers a unique approach to healing, helping you to process and manage traumatic memories or adverse life experiences safely and effectively.

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Restore Your Mental Health with EMDR
Everyone Deserves to Heal

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress. It helps you process difficult memories and experiences, allowing you to move forward with greater clarity and emotional balance.

How Does EMDR Work?

During EMDR sessions, you will focus on specific memories or emotions while following guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This process helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and enabling you to view them in a more neutral way. Over time, this leads to emotional healing and a greater sense of well-being.
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Explore Our EMDR Services

EMDR Intensives

Accelerate your healing with our focused, intensive EMDR sessions designed to provide rapid relief and progress.

EMDR Consultation

Enhance your practice with our expert consulting for EMDR therapists. Gain insights and techniques to improve patient outcomes.

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Start your journey to recovery today. Our tailored EMDR sessions offer you a safe space to heal and grow. Reach out now to see how we can support your wellness journey

What EMDR Therapy Can Treat

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Tailored EMDR Care for Effective Healing

Experienced Professionals

Our therapists are trained in EMDR and have extensive experience helping clients overcome trauma and stress-related disorders.

Comprehensive Services

EMDR is a research-supported therapy that has been proven effective for many different challenging areas.

Empowerment and Growth

EMDR therapy empowers you by resolving past trauma, and adverse life events, enabling growth, and helping you regain control over your emotional well-being.

Community Support

We offer a complete range of EMDR services from initial assessments to advanced therapy sessions, covering all aspects of your mental health journey.

What Clients Say About EMDR

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a typical EMDR session last?

A typical EMDR session lasts between 60 to 90 minutes. The exact duration can vary depending on your needs, the complexity of the issues being addressed, and the stage of EMDR treatment. However, it’s important to note that longer EMDR sessions may not always be fully covered by insurance. Some insurance plans may only cover shorter, standard sessions. For those seeking more in-depth, concentrated work, EMDR intensives are available. These are extended sessions, often lasting several hours or spread over consecutive days, designed to accelerate the healing process. While insurance may not always cover the full cost of these intensive sessions, they offer a focused and effective approach for those dealing with complex trauma or seeking faster results.

Yes, EMDR therapy can be highly effective for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, even when they’re not directly tied to a specific traumatic event. While EMDR is widely known for treating trauma, it also works to address negative thought patterns, beliefs, and emotions that fuel anxiety and depression. By reprocessing distressing memories or unresolved experiences, EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity and fosters healthier thinking. This can lead to a significant reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms, even in cases where no clear trauma is present.

During your first EMDR session, you can expect a thorough introduction to the process, aimed at making you feel comfortable and prepared:

  • Assessment and History: Your therapist will gather information about your personal history, current challenges, and any traumatic experiences you’ve had. This helps create a tailored approach to your therapy.
  • Overview of EMDR: Your therapist will explain how EMDR works, what to expect during the sessions, and how it helps with emotional healing.
  • Identifying Target Issues: Together, you’ll identify specific memories or issues you want to focus on during your EMDR sessions.
  • Safety and Coping Techniques: Before starting EMDR, your therapist will teach you strategies to manage any discomfort that may arise during therapy, ensuring you feel safe throughout the process.
  • Introduction to Bilateral Stimulation: If you’re ready, the therapist may introduce bilateral stimulation techniques—such as guided eye movements—to begin gently processing your target memories.

The first session is primarily about building trust, setting goals, and preparing you for future EMDR work. It’s a time to ensure you feel supported and understand the process ahead.

EMDR therapy differs from traditional talk therapy in several significant ways:

  • Targeted Memory Processing: EMDR focuses specifically on processing distressing memories and experiences that contribute to current psychological issues. In contrast, traditional talk therapy often takes a broader approach, discussing thoughts and feelings without always addressing underlying trauma.
  • Bilateral Stimulation: EMDR uniquely incorporates bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones—during the memory processing phase. This technique is not typically found in traditional talk therapy.
  • Structured Protocol: EMDR follows a clear, structured eight-phase protocol designed to facilitate the processing of traumatic memories. This framework provides a systematic approach to therapy sessions, enhancing the therapeutic experience.
  • Efficiency: Many individuals find that EMDR can lead to quicker resolution of trauma-related symptoms compared to traditional talk therapy, which often requires longer-term engagement to achieve similar results.
  • Active vs. Reflective Engagement: EMDR is an active form of therapy that engages clients in specific tasks and movements, promoting active participation in the healing process. In contrast, traditional talk therapy tends to be more reflective, focusing on verbal communication and discussion.

These distinctions make EMDR a unique and powerful approach for those seeking to address specific traumatic or distressing experiences effectively.

The length of EMDR therapy can vary widely depending on your individual needs, the complexity of the issues you’re facing, and the extent of your trauma or distress. Some people may notice significant improvement after just a few sessions, especially if they are dealing with specific, well-defined events.

However, if you have experienced multiple or more complex traumas, therapy may take several months. Your therapist will work closely with you to create a timeline that fits your healing journey, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.