EMDR for women in person or online residing in Colorado & Online only for Illinois
What is EMDR? (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
EMDR is a structured therapy that allows you to provide a history of the event without having to go into detail.
With EMDR sometimes our experiences get stored in memories that keep us stuck in the present day. Our nervous system has over adapted based on these experiences in the past. The old experience gets triggered and then we may have symptoms of anxiety, depression, nightmares, flashbacks, hypervigilance.
The goal of EMDR therapy is to completely process the traumatic experiences that are causing problems and to include new ones needed for reduced symptoms. The amount of time it will take to complete EMDR treatment for traumatic experiences will depend on history. Targeting a memory involves a three-pronged protocol to alleviate symptoms
The three prongs include:
- past memories
- present disturbance
- future actions
We will utilize Bilaterial stimulation (BLS) in EMDR which unlocks the nervous system and allow your brain to process the stuck experiences. You will be asked to focus on a difficult memory and directed to move your eyes side to side or tapping (other options for stimulation are available). I will be guiding you and working within your level of comfort. After your traumatic memories get processed, you will get to “install” a positive perspective about yourself regarding the event. For example, you may go from thinking that you are helpless to thinking that you are in control.
There is a lot of evidenced based research on the effects of Bilaterial stimulation which is similar to REM Sleep. REM sleep is a vital part of sleep that allows us to process through the day. The eye movements that occur in REM are believed to be a side effect of your brains processing in your sleep.
Understanding EMDR Therapy: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
EMDR therapy, which utilizes bilateral stimulation, can help alleviate a variety of symptoms and experiences that you may be going through, including: anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias; chronic illness and medical issues; depression and bipolar disorder; dissociative disorders; eating disorders; grief and loss; pain; performance anxiety; personality disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD; the effects of sexual assault; sleep disturbances; substance use and addiction; as well as issues related to violence and abuse. This trauma therapy offers valuable mental health support for those in need.
Find relief at New Terrain Therapy
Why Choose a Certified EMDR Therapist?
EMDR therapy, which utilizes bilateral stimulation, can help alleviate a variety of symptoms and experiences that you may be going through, including: anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias; chronic illness and medical issues; depression and bipolar disorder; dissociative disorders; eating disorders; grief and loss; pain; performance anxiety; personality disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD; the effects of sexual assault; sleep disturbances; substance use and addiction; as well as issues related to violence and abuse. This trauma therapy offers valuable mental health support for those in need.
Healing is possible...
I’ve seen it again and again — healing really happens. You don’t have to accept “this is my new normal” just because trauma, Complex PTSD, or midlife changes (hello, perimenopause brain fog and hot flashes!) have you feeling stuck on repeat. Those patterns can shift — and yes, you can move past the “yuck” of the past to a life that feels lighter, clearer, and maybe even a little less sweaty.