Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

“I feel stuck in my past”

“I am not able to sleep”

“Sometimes I avoid things”

“I can’t trust other people”

Trauma Counseling

You may have gone through a traumatic event in the past that’s still influencing how you feel or behave today. Trauma can shift the way you view yourself and the world around you.

You might think it's something you should have "moved on from by now" or try to bury it, but doing so can make it harder to heal.

Sometimes, you might not even recognize that you're dealing with trauma, even though its effects are present in your daily life.

These are some common symptoms of trauma:

  • Changes in Mood or thinking

  • Crying

  • Stress

  • Nightmares

  • Flashbacks

  • Reoccurring thoughts

  • Anxiety

  • Feeling on Edge

  • Avoiding Certain Triggers

  • Crying

  • Socially Isolating

  • Sadness

  • Feeling Emotionally Numb

  • Shame/Guilt

  • Trauma can feel like an unresolved wound that resurfaces in various ways over time.

  • Trauma is a personal and individual experience, and everyone’s encounter with it is unique. People can experience different forms of trauma.

  • Here’s the good news: just like our bodies can heal physical wounds, our minds have the ability to heal emotional wounds too!

  • Your life doesn’t have to be defined by the past. Let’s break free from your trauma together! Reach out for a consultation, and let’s begin your healing journey.

Together, we can navigate and heal from your past trauma.

I will guide you by taking the following steps:

  1. Identify trauma related emotions, thoughts and body sensations.

  2. Build coping skills to manage these Install positive thoughts and beliefs to manage trauma.

  3. Explore how the trauma began.

  4. Learn relaxation and self-soothing skills to deal with the trauma symptoms.

  5. Be able to live in your present life

Healing from trauma involves addressing unprocessed memories through trauma counseling and developing coping skills for managing trauma symptoms.

I use EMDR therapy to help individuals work through their trauma and build resilience.

What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?

(EMDR) is a research-backed therapeutic method designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic memories and difficult life events.

Through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps desensitize the emotional impact of past experiences, enabling clients to reframe and integrate these memories in a healthier way.

This process activates the brain’s natural healing abilities, allowing individuals to move past emotional blocks and lessen the intensity of negative thoughts, feelings, and physical reactions related to trauma.

So, what does that really mean?

In simple terms, EMDR is a therapy that helps people work through tough memories and experiences that might be holding them back.

By using guided eye movements, tapping or Auditory tones, EMDR helps the brain process these memories differently, reducing their control over your thoughts and emotions.

It’s like giving your brain the opportunity to heal, so you can move forward with less stress and more peace.

What are the benefits & risks of EMDR?

Benefits of EMDR Therapy:

  1. Helps alleviate distress tied to traumatic memories and experiences

  2. Can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

  3. Often more effective in a shorter time than traditional talk therapy.

  4. May enhance self-esteem and build emotional resilience.

  5. Supports the brain in naturally processing and integrating difficult experiences.

  6. Reduces emotional and physical responses to triggers.

  7. Equips you with tools to manage stress and negative thoughts moving forward.

Risks of EMDR Therapy:

  1. May trigger intense emotions or memories, which can feel overwhelming during sessions.

  2. Temporary increase in anxiety or distress may occur as memories are processed.

  3. Some people may experience physical reactions, such as dizziness or lightheadedness, during sessions.

  4. Uncomfortable memories may resurface during the process.

  5. Requires patience to achieve lasting results.

  6. Not suitable for everyone, particularly those with certain mental health conditions or in an active crisis.

"Taking the first step toward healing can be incredibly empowering."