EMDR Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
Emdr Therapy
for Depression and Anxiety
When other forms of therapy haven’t decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression, EMDR can help.
Many times, when conventional forms of psychotherapy fail to decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties, a deeper cause may be at play. Many people have experienced trauma as a child, which when left untreated, can translate into chronic feelings of depression and anxiety as an adult.
There’s hope.
If, through a comprehensive evaluation, we discover childhood trauma as a possible source of your adult symptoms, EMDR can help you release the negative physical, emotional, and psychological effects of the experience, no matter how long ago it happened.
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 depression and anxiety at a pace that works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do I know if what I'm feeling is anxiety or depression?
It’s okay if you can’t pinpoint whether what you’re feeling is “anxiety” or “depression.” Many times, my clients report feeling a general sense of discomfort in their lives before working with me. If you feel tired, restless, irritable, on-edge, or dissatisfied with your life, you could be experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. If you’re unsure, schedule a 15-minute phone consultation, and we can talk about it.
+ 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.
+ What qualifies as childhood trauma?
Examples of prolonged or acute trauma as a child or adolescent include (but are not limited to):
- Being left alone or without basic needs met (food, water, shelter) for extended periods of time.
- Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse by an adult or caregiver.
- Witnessing violence or traumatic events.
- Involvement in a car accident, or other major incident outside of your control as a child.
Also, sometimes experiences can be personally traumatic to us, even if the event itself doesn’t seem horrible. Negative personal experiences, such as a 4th grade teacher who told you you were bad at math, for example, can have a similar lasting effect as the traumatic events listed above. This can qualify as childhood trauma as well.
