BRIANA MESSERSCHMIDT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, M.S., LMFT #122796I am a compassionate EMDR trained LMFT trying to do my part to make to world a little more beautiful for everyone.
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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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You worry you aren’t doing things right and you’re burdened with challenges that keep you stuck. As this overwhelm grows bigger it's hard to be your authentic self, act upon your gifts, and form meaningful relationships. You shy away from taking risks and you're nervous to be real with others. Let's discover together how to reconnect with your values and reclaim the life you want to live.
My hope is that through therapy, you can come home to yourself, live more fully alive, and experience deep and transformational healing. Life can quickly become overwhelming, dysregulating, and agonizing in the aftermath of a traumatic event or after years of experiencing complex and compounding life stressors. I want you to know you’re not alone and I’m here to offer you a safe space to experience relief and healing.
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You are looking to improve your relationships. Maybe there has been an affair or other betrayal. You may feel disconnected from each other or when you do try to connect have nothing left to say. Or you find yourself in the same cycles of fights and never really resolve conflict. Many couples struggle with communication, parenting, blended families, difference in desire and sexual activity. Where ever you find yourself, we can help
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Many clients come to me feeling stuck in unsatisfying relationships. They crave deeper connections with partners, parents, or other important figures, but despite expressing their needs, nothing seems to change. They often find themselves caught in cycles of frustration, vowing not to get angry or to "just let things go," only to feel overwhelmed again. Emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness can feel unmanageable, and they may be triggered by small or unexpected events.
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Difficulties in life can feel overwhelming, or you may be feeling like you don't know how to change or how to manage the situations causing you pain. I will offer you a partner on a path toward relief and clarity. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental place to explore and to receive support to find the change that you seek. I work with adults, teens, couples and families; I provide care for people with depression, anxiety, substance use problems, trauma, and perinatal mental health issues.
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I work with many young adults who are coping with major life changes or stressors, and I help to empower them in making their lives a bit better. I have experience working with a wide range of behavioral/mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems.
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