What is EMDR
I have been trained by Humanitarian Assistance Program (EMDRIA Approved) and am able to provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as an isolated treatment, or as part of a longer therapeutic relationship.
EMDRIA defines EMDR as:
“EMDR is an evidence-based psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In addition, successful outcomes are well-documented in the literature for EMDR treatment of other psychiatric disorders, mental health problems, and somatic symptoms.
EMDR is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which suggests that much of psychological distress comes from traumatic or upsetting experiences that weren’t fully processed or were stored in a way that doesn’t serve us. When these experiences aren’t fully integrated, they can affect how we think, feel, and respond. The eight-phase, three-pronged EMDR process helps restart natural information processing and integration.
This approach looks at past experiences, current triggers, and potential future challenges. Clients often notice reduced symptoms, less distress around difficult memories, a stronger sense of self, relief from physical tension, and a greater ability to handle present or future triggers.
I’ve found EMDR to be a useful tool for people who have experienced specific traumas or who want to work through long-standing negative beliefs about themselves. It’s more structured than the approach I typically use in therapy, but it can produce quick, meaningful results for many clients.