Alison Cooper
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCTPHi, I'm Alison! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for psychotherapy.
Online Therapy
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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Often folks come to see me who have complexities about their histories and relationships. I'm an EMDR therapist and complex is my thing. You might have lingering family dynamics that still show up in your current relationships or trauma that hasn't been addressed that's literally sucking the air out of the room. There is help and change is possible.
Online Therapy
Our clients are everyday people looking to get back to a better place, or find happiness for the first time when it has seemed unattainable. I can help you with life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, family issues and couples concerns, problems with your children, addictions (including food addiction,) career issues, and more. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey back to wellness. Call or text me 24/7 at 585-524-0008 to get more information!
Online Therapy
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