EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
I Can Help You HEAL From Trauma
Be Your AUTHENTIC SELF
ALLEVIATE Depression and REDUCE Anxiety
I use EMDR but also incorporate other evidence-based practices to offer a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan for each person. This approach aims to provide holistic care that addresses individual needs and promotes healing on various levels.
Our emotional pain can become all-consuming and take over our daily lives. When the pain becomes so great that it hinders relationships and daily functioning, it is a signal that it’s time to get help. With the support of meaningful therapy and a safe place to share thoughts and challenges, the healing process can begin. Healing and growth are always possible, and I am committed to helping you create lasting change in your life and assist you in being your authentic self.
One of the remarkable aspects of EMDR is its ability to address issues that might seem logically understood but remain unresolved on an emotional or day-to-day level. Some people find that despite their understanding of certain experiences or situations in talk therapy, they continue to struggle with the emotional impact in their daily lives. EMDR assists in processing these unresolved emotions and experiences on a deeper level, often leading to more significant and lasting changes.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a widely researched and respected form of therapy to treat trauma. It works by activating parts of the brain that aren’t activated by just talking alone. For those who have tried talk therapy and not seen any results, EMDR might be a good option for you. People often seek EMDR after traumas like car accidents and assaults; however, it can also be helpful for less obvious traumas like grief, breakups, regret, a lack of self-esteem, or prolonged negativity from a partner or family member. EMDR allows us to clean out memories that get stuck in our brains.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT works to change patterns of thinking that do not serve our greater good. In the process of bringing awareness to our thoughts, it changes patterns of behaviors and feelings that cause us hardship. By changing the thoughts we have, we in turn change behaviors, beliefs, and ways of approaching challenges. It often involves homework, learning new skills, and collaborating with a therapist to address specific issues. It's widely used for various mental health concerns and tends to be more structured and time-limited compared to other therapies.
Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (FT-CBT)
This modality of therapy is similar to cognitive behavior therapy, except it combines behavioral techniques with trauma-specific strategies to concentrate on understanding and coping with traumatic experiences in children, teens, and families. This process aids in developing new coping skills, learning about how our minds process trauma, and also working to heal relationships in the family and re-frame narratives.
Some of the Reasons People Try EMDR
When traditional talk therapy isn’t working
Understand the issue logically but struggle to implement desired changes in daily life.
You would prefer to not talk about the trauma in detail
Feeling stuck
Racing thoughts throughout the day
Crying often
Flashbacks or re-experiencing the traumatic event
Avoiding things or places that remind you of the abuse
Difficulty connecting with friends and family
Anxiety
Feeling down
Decrease fear
Frequent self-critical thoughts
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
What Client’s Are Saying
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Emotional or psychological distress is caused by extremely distressing events or experiences that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Exposure to multiple or prolonged traumatic events, often beginning in childhood and continuing over time, can involve chronic and repeated experiences of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, or living in unstable or unsafe environments.
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A pattern of abusive behavior within a relationship where one partner seeks to control or dominate the other through physical or emotional means.
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Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in activities affect a person's thoughts, emotions, and daily functioning.
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Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterized by feelings of unease, worry, and fear. It's a natural response to stress, but when these feelings become overwhelming or persistent, they can significantly impact daily life.
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Children raised by individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or Borderline Personality Disordered might struggle with emotional well-being, self-esteem, and forming healthy relationships due to the dynamics within the family.
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Attachment wounds refer to emotional injuries or disruptions in the development of healthy and secure attachments between individuals, often stemming from early childhood experiences. These wounds can result from inconsistent caregiving, neglect, trauma, or disruptions in the primary caregiver-child relationship. They can lead to difficulties in forming trusting, secure connections in adulthood and can contribute to challenges in relationships and emotional well-being.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
EMDR Helps With
Decreasing anxiety
Choosing responses rather than reacting
Healthier thought patterns
Shift blocking beliefs
Improve relationships
Healthier communication
Regulate feeling and emotions
Shift the narrative about yourself
Improve self talk
Decrease worry
Decrease PTSD symptoms
Increasing self-esteem
Sometimes you just need someone on the outside to help you see clearly, and other times, you just need the support of someone who genuinely cares.
We all struggle, and we all get stuck from time to time. There’s no need to face it alone. Contact me for a free consultation to see if I might be a good fit for what you need right now.
Questions are always welcomed. Feel free to call me at (310) 564-4645.
“Sometimes the smallest steps in the right direction end up being the biggest step of your life.”
— Naeem Callaway