EMDR Therapy

From my trauma informed approach, I often utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support those I work with in recovering from a wide variety of conditions. EMDR has proven to be a valuable asset to the healing process and can be uitilized in many ways to support different challenges. Below is a list of conditions that EMDR may be used to treat as well as more information about EMDR therapy.

Addictions
Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
Chronic Illness and medical issues
Depression and bipolar disorders

Dissociative disorders
Eating disorders
Grief and loss
Pain
Performance anxiety
Personality disorders

PTSD and other trauma and stress-related issues
Sexual assault
Sleep disturbance
Substance abuse and addiction
Violence and abuse

What is EMDR

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From the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs/Dept. of Defense, The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and the World Health Organization among many other national and international organizations recognize EMDR therapy as an effective treatment. More specific information on treatment guidelines can be found on our EMDR and PTSD page.

Read More: www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/