EMDR is a simple but efficient therapy that helps clients reprocess images, self-thoughts, emotions, and body sensations trapped in the past. It can be helpful approach especially for those who have already tried talk based therapies yet continue to feel stuck or overwhelmed.

• Talk therapy. We deal with the headlines of memories, not whole stories or full-page ads.
• A quick fix. For complex presentations EMDR will involve additional resourcing, time and patience.
• Scary. There is nothing to fear; your brain does the work of noticing. You’re the reporter, I jot down notes.
• Unforgiving. There is no way to do EMDR therapy wrong. There are no “supposed to” or “should”. We just “go with that”.
• Harmful. You cannot be harmed by EMDR therapy done correctly. Just ensure if you don’t choose me, you will find a therapist who is certified or fully trained through EMDRIA.org.
• More difficult than other therapies. No, with EMDR therapy you do not have to do homework, there are no exposures required.

Therapy typically occurs on a weekly basis. I have found that meeting at this consistency is helpful for building a stronger therapeutic relationship and allows time for clients to effectively address presenting issues. There are times, however, when it is appropriate to meet more or less frequently based on a client’s needs.

I will typically use EMDR as part of an integrated treatment plan. Each individual’s presenting issues and history is different, and each client reacts differently to EMDR therapy and the time spent in each phase varies. I typically say to plan for at least 12 sessions, but it may be longer. 

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Ultimately, if there is a question or concern about the therapy provided, please reach out. We are happy to answer any inquiries or questions about our services while maintaining your confidentiality.