Addressing Your Past to Live Fully in the Present
Many people think trauma has to be a big, terrifying event that leaves us feeling broken and fearful. While that can be one form of trauma, it's often much more complex. Trauma is usually not limited to a single event; it can be a series of experiences that gradually alter our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. The great news is that I can help you move beyond these past experiences to live a fuller, more present life through EMDR and talk therapy.
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.
I hope you will explore this opportunity to truly move beyond all the limiting beliefs that have been keeping you stuck all this time.
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.