EMDR Therapy For Trauma in Adulthood
Emdr Therapy
for Trauma in Adulthood
The effects of traumatic experiences can seep into our bones and affect every aspect of our lives.
Whether you’ve been in a car accident, have experienced physical or sexual assault, or witnessed a horrific event, traumatic incidents can get stuck in our bodies, leading to other issues if left untreated.
If you’re having difficulty sleeping, nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty concentrating, problems in your relationship, and/or struggle to feel joy since a traumatic incident, EMDR can help.
There’s hope.
With EMDR therapy, you can experience a full life again without being interrupted by traumatic memories and symptoms. While EMDR won’t make you forget the events, it can decrease or eliminate the burden that the events have on your life and wellbeing.
How it works:
Step One
Call and leave a voicemail to schedule a free, 15-minute phone consultation.
Step Two
If we’re a good fit to work together, we’ll schedule a 60-minute intake session, during which we’ll get to know each other and I can learn more about your history.
Step Three
Depending on your needs, we’ll schedule 60-90 minute ongoing sessions to treat your symptoms at a pace that works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What qualifies as a traumatic experience?
Some examples of traumatic experiences in adulthood include (but are not limited to):
- Witnessing horrific events (whether as a bystander or at your job as a First Responder, ER Nurse/Doctor, etc.)
- Physical or sexual assault
- Car accidents
- Witnessing or being the victim of gun violence
- Experiencing a serious disease or injury
- A difficult birth experience
- Experiencing your child go through a serious disease or injury
+ How many sessions will I need?
Everyone is different and I’m not able to predict how many sessions someone will need. Some clients will need more time in the preparation phase while others will move quickly through desensitization. We’ll get a better feel once we start working together.
+ Is this a quick fix?
No, like many forms of therapy, sometimes things can feel worse before they get better. This is a common experience especially for people who are beginning to feel things that they have not allowed themselves to consciously experience. Those feelings and experiences can be uncomfortable until you learn to tolerate and cope with the discomfort. However, many people experience a sense of relief early on in therapy as they begin releasing thoughts and emotions.
