Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) relies on a client's own rapid, rhythmic eye movements, and is founded on the belief that these eye movements can weaken the intensity of emotionally charged memories. EMDR is most often used to treat PTSD or other traumas, but is also sometimes used for panic attacks, eating disorders, addictions, and anxiety. EMDR sessions can last up to 90 minutes, and usually starts with a client rating their level of distress. A therapist then typically moves their fingers in front of your face (or sometimes toe tapping or musical tones), asking you to follow along with your eyes, while you recall a traumatic event and all the sensations that come with it. You will gradually be guided by the therapist to shift thoughts from the traumatic experience to a more comforting one. The goal of EMDR is to make disturbing memories less immobilizing. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s EMDR specialists today.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This process helps us process those undigested trauma memories which may cause flashbacks, nightmares, hyperarousal, hypervigilance etc. By safely reviewing a memory and identifying any negative cognitive beliefs we might have due to these events, we can desensitize daily triggers and regain control of our lives.
— Sharon Wright, Licensed Professional Counselor in Chandler, AZTrained and Certified EMDR Therapists are available to help today.
— Darby Integrative Counseling LLC, Psychotherapist in Silver Spring, MDEMDR is an evidenced based treatment for conditions such Trauma and PTSD. It helps the brain to be able to process a traumatic in an adaptive way along with changing negative self beliefs about one's self that the trauma created. It is also being used to help treat anxiety, phobias and depression.
— Kevin Rose, Therapist in Allen Park, MIEMDR is a therapy approach that helps people heal from disturbing, overwhelming, or traumatic life experiences. Our brains are wired for mental health and wellbeing, but when we experience a traumatic event or have an overwhelmingly negative experience, it can get stored in the brain in a way that does not allow for adaptive integration. As a result, these unresolved experiences continue to bother us in the present in the form of emotional distress or other symptoms.
— Cassidy Gaillard, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Roswell, GAI am "in EMDR training," meaning that I have taken the training and am authorized to provide EMDR, but I am still under a certified EMDR consultant's supervision. EMDR is a practice that is similar to Brainspotting in some ways. I chose to learn this technique because it combines conscious work (thoughts and beliefs, or cognitive processing) with subconscious work (body-based, subcortical processing).
— CarrieAnn Lefsaker, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Raleigh, NCI am a Certified EMDR practitioner and trained with the EMDR Institute.
— Robin Friedman, Clinical Social Worker in White Plains, NYI am trained in EMDR by the EMDR Institute and I have been using EMDR in my practice since 2018. Over the years, I have also received advanced trainings via the Institute for Creative Mindfulness (Jamie Marich and Amy Wagner), as well as Robin Shapiro, Philip Manfield (Flash Technique). I am currently working toward EMDRIA Certification.
— Ming Loong Teo, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories EMDR facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other adverse life experience to bring these to an adaptive resolution EMDR facilitates accessing the traumatic memory network so that information processing is enhanced with new associations forged between the traumatic memory and more adaptive memories or information
— Maria Puentes, Psychotherapist in Altamonte Spring, FLI am a trained EMDR clinician and am equipped to provide this form of treatment via telehealth. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Many people find relief through EMDR faster than traditional talk therapy.
— Ashley Wilkins, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Portland, ORWhile it's a well know treatment for trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used for depression, anxiety, and a variety of other challenges. Many clients report a noticeable reduction in symptoms over time with the use of belief-based EMDR practices.
— Kristin Williams, Therapist in Omaha, NETrauma can have significant impacts on our daily lives. Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a highly effective approach to relieving one of the symptoms caused by PTSD.
— Amy K. Cummings-Aponte, Counselor in Gainesville, FLI am an Emdria trained EMDR clinician and am extremely honored to assist people in healing from the symptoms and emotional distress that comes from disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy is an evidenced based treatment that focuses on assisting you in reprocessing memories/past traumas that ultimately result in alleviating the distress associated with them.
— Amy Brinkman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Naperville, ILI am trained in Somatic and Attachment Based EMDR and have utilized it across diverse presenting problems and client backgrounds.
— Julie Wakeman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Nashville, TNClaudia is an EMDR certified therapist.
— Claudia Narvaez-Meza, Psychotherapist in Los Angeles, CAI have completed Basic training and continuing education in EMDR, and have used it both virtually and in-person. I have treated PTSD, chronic anxiety, and treatment-resistant depression with EMDR.
— Stephanie Capecchi, Clinical Social Worker in Monona, WII have extensive experience utilizing EMDR, both for the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders, as well as applying the principles underlying EMDR to effectively treat mood disorders, anxiety, substance use disorders, binge eating, OCD, impulsivity, and avoidance.
— Jett Roberts, Licensed Professional Counselor in Plano, TXI have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This technique can be a helpful therapeutic approach for addressing and processing reproductive trauma. EMDR focuses on processing traumatic memories and experiences. It helps you reprocess distressing memories related to reproductive trauma, such as miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility treatments, traumatic childbirth, or pregnancy loss.
— Shameless Mama Wellness, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Francisco, CAI am EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained. EMDR is a unique therapeutic technique that uses bi-lateral stimulation to help reprocess past traumas to help transform them from something that has stunted your growth into a new stepping stone that you can build a better future from. For more information please click the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkfln-ZtWeY.
— Courtney. Mickles, Marriage & Family Therapist in Roseville, CA