Vanja Buckley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW/LCSWPrioritize your needs and desires. Eliminate toxic relationships. Providing services in CA, WA, MO, TX and VA.
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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.
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Are you impacted by trauma and unsure how to escape its grip on your life? Perhaps you experience the past invading the present in the form of PTSD symptoms when you encounter triggers. You might find yourself with heightened anxiety, or trapped in the throes of depression. Or you might have an existential crisis, grappling with a profound loss of meaning and purpose that has left you feeling uncertain. It is possible to heal from the past and regain a sense of peace, meaning, and joy. LGBTQ+.
I work with adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, relationship stressors, grief, and loss, among other challenges, in a geek and LGBTQ+-friendly environment. Our work together focuses on you- where you are, your goals, and where you want the direction of your story to go. Part of the work is answering the questions that establish the goals and direction, and I look forward to exploring this with you where you are.
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My professional life is influenced by my own understanding of what it’s like to be the client seeking help. Through my teen and young adult years I had my own struggles with physical and mental health, and my relationship with food and body was a part of that. Because of this I have a deep appreciation for each individual’s unique story and I love working with teens and young adults. I have specialties in eating disorders, trauma, and anxiety disorders.
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Do you find yourself reacting to things in a manner that seems disproportionate to the situation? Untreated trauma can make us feel as though we are losing control. We may fear quiet moments alone and may desperately try to distract ourselves from the pain. Traumatic experiences can cause lead to poor self-worth, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. etc. It is a privilege to help people break free from these things.
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I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals who have encountered adversity, and I firmly believe in the power of self-acceptance and resilience. I am committed to creating a therapy practice that is inclusive and accessible to all. I offer remote therapy sessions to accommodate individuals who may have limited mobility or other accessibility concerns. Additionally, I welcome individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
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Sometimes experiences or sensations in the present moment touch & awaken unresolved experiences from our past without our awareness of what happened; it is all unconscious. This can result in any number of distressing situations from anxiety, panic, & dissociation, to irritability, feelings of overwhelm or sadness. I work with clients to uncover & metabolize experiences from the past so they no longer creep into the present and lead them to defend against situations that are no longer relevant.
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