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Eye movement desensitization & reprocessing
● Located in Clear lake
● Heal Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy
● Nervous System–Informed Therapy
● Located in Clear lake ● Heal Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy ● Nervous System–Informed Therapy
Is EMDR Right For Me?
if you find yourself saying things like:
✓ "I know why I do this, but I still can't stop."
✓ "I feel stuck repeating the same patterns."
✓ "I overreact to situations that logically shouldn't bother me."
✓ "I avoid reminders of things that happened."
✓ "I constantly feel on edge."
✓ "I've talked about my past, but it still affects me."
✓ "I can't let go of shame or guilt."
✓ "My body reacts before my mind has time to catch up."
✓ "My memories/thoughts create a lot of distress”.
✓ “I believe a lot of negative things about myself/others”.
If these experiences sound familiar, EMDR can help address the underlying memories and nervous system responses that continue to fuel them.
What You Can Expect
✔ Therapy moves at a pace that feels manageable.
✔ You remain in control throughout the process.
✔ We begin by building safety and nervous system regulation before reprocessing difficult memories.
✔ EMDR is integrated with somatic therapy and nervous system work to reduce overwhelm and support lasting change.✔ Relief from the emotional impact of traumatic experiences
✔ Relief from distressing memories and intrusive thoughts
✔ Reduced anxiety and chronic stress
✔ Less emotional reactivity to past events
✔ Greater confidence and self-worth
✔ Feeling calmer, more present, and in control8 phases of Emdr
Here's a summary of the 8 phases of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):
1. History-taking and Treatment Planning: We discuss your history and decide what specific memories, emotions, and physical sensations you want to work on.
2. Preparation: We develop coping skills to manage any distress that may come up during the process. I ensure that you are fully prepared and comfortable to begin.
3. Assessment: We map out targets to focus on during the trauma processing.
4. Desensitization: You're asked to bring up the disturbing issue and focus simultaneously on the specific bilateral stimulation tailored to you. This allows the brain to heal while also staying within tolerated levels of distressing emotions, until they are processed.
5. Installation: We install positive beliefs and feelings that are strengthened to replace negative ones associated with the disturbance, while using bilateral stimulation.
6. Body Scan: We check in with your body to see if there's any remaining tension or discomfort related to the disturbance.
7. Closure: The session is wrapped up, and you're provided with coping strategies to use until the next session.
8. Re-evaluation: In subsequent sessions, progress is monitored, and adjustments are made as needed.