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EMDR
Unprocessed memories not only can intensify our sensations and emotional responses, they can also prevent us from feeling.
-Francine Shapiro
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to help you process and heal from past trauma. By using guided eye movements and targeted techniques, EMDR allows you to reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact — and will help you to achieve lasting healing.
- Heal From Past Trauma
- Regain Emotional Balance
- Improve Mental Clarity & Resilience
- Experience Faster Results
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Utilizing a trauma-informed approach and innovative therapies, we offer the convenience of a fully remote practice with customized care for your journey towards clarity and healing.
Is EMDR Therapy Right For Me?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy may be a great option for individuals who are ready to process and heal from past traumas that may be affecting their current relationships and overall well-being. If you have experienced traumatic events that continue to impact your self-image, emotional responses, or relational patterns, EMDR can be an ideal approach to finding relief.
EMDR therapy may be right for you if you are seeking a structured approach to addressing trauma that feels overwhelming or “stuck.” At Glass Psychotherapy, our therapists will guide you through each step of the EMDR process as you unlock and heal from painful experiences. This therapy not only targets past trauma but also helps build emotional regulation skills so you can move forward in life with a greater sense of peace and control.
Frequently Asked Questions
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapeutic approach that helps individuals process traumatic memories through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This process allows your brain to reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact and promoting healing.
EMDR is highly effective in treating trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. It can also address issues related to grief, phobias, and negative self-beliefs stemming from past experiences. EMDR is particularly beneficial for individuals who have unresolved trauma and continue to experience distress.
While EMDR can involve recalling painful memories, the process is designed to be controlled and safe. Many of our clients find that the emotional distress associated with these memories diminishes over time as they work through them in a therapeutic setting. Headaches are the most common physical side-effect of EMDR, however our team will help you manage any discomfort and ensure you feel supported.
During an EMDR session, we will guide you through a series of eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while you focus on a specific traumatic memory. This process helps your brain reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional intensity. Sessions are paced carefully, and your therapist will ensure you feel safe throughout the process.
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