What is BIG Trauma?
Trauma comes in many forms, and while all trauma deserves attention, there are experiences that shake us to our core—what many refer to as "big trauma." These are the life-altering events that disrupt your sense of safety, stability, and identity. Big trauma can take many shapes, including but not limited to:
Physical or sexual abuse
Serious accidents or injuries
Loss of a loved one through tragedy
Natural disasters
Chronic neglect or abandonment
Violence, war, or combat
These events leave lasting imprints, affecting how you think, feel, and interact with the world. They may bring about symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, hypervigilance, or a sense of detachment. Most importantly, they can make you feel powerless and disconnected from the person you once were.
Reshaping Lives with Insightful Healing
Reshaping Lives with Insightful Healing
I became trained in EMDR because I was deeply drawn to the idea of helping my clients overcome their barriers more efficiently. My experience with this method has been truly remarkable, witnessing almost immediate shifts in my clients' well-being. What traditional talk therapy might take years to achieve, EMDR can often accomplish in weeks, days, or even hours.
Big trauma has the power to reshape the way you see yourself and the world. But it doesn’t have to define you forever. I believe that even in the face of profound pain, healing is possible. While the scars of trauma don’t fully disappear, you can learn to carry them with strength, understanding, and resilience. This is where EMDR can come in.
Trauma is not a reflection of your weakness—it’s a testament to your survival. Together, we can honor your journey while working to reclaim your sense of safety, joy, and personal power.
We Can’t Change the Past. But We Can Change How it Affects Our Present
Originally developed to treat PTSD, EMDR has evolved significantly with advanced training and adaptability. My approach leverages EMDR in an integrative manner, addressing not just single traumatic events but also complex and relational traumas that are ongoing and challenging to comprehend. EMDR stands out by specifically targeting and untangling these persistent knots of traumatic experiences in the mind, providing a unique avenue for profound emotional relief. By combining EMDR with other therapeutic methods like CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy, I tackle both the trauma itself and the related issues that disrupt your life. This comprehensive approach allows for deeper healing and lasting change.
Research on the Benefits of EMDR
Research into the effectiveness of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for various mental health issues has expanded its applicability beyond its initial focus on PTSD, showing promising results across a spectrum of psychological challenges. Numerous studies and systematic reviews have indicated the potential efficacy of EMDR in treating anxiety and depression by aiding the reprocessing of distressing, underlying memories and thoughts that contribute to these emotional states.
While the primary research basis of EMDR has traditionally been in the context of trauma and PTSD, studies exploring its application in these diverse psychological issues showcase its potential adaptability and utility in broader therapeutic contexts. EMDR’s structured approach towards distressing memories and experiences provides a flexible and integrative framework for addressing varied psychological challenges. For instance, exploratory research and clinical reports suggest a constructive role for EMDR in addressing eating disorders, wherein the therapy works not only to reprocess traumatic or stressful experiences contributing to the disorder but also to reshape maladaptive self-perceptions. EMDR has also been leveraged to target self-esteem by facilitating the modification of maladaptive memory networks that hold negative beliefs about oneself.