What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has gained recognition as an integrative psychotherapy for its effectiveness in treating various trauma-related disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Research has shown that it can lead to significant improvements in symptoms, often in fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapies by helping individuals process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and the distress.
Due to its efficacy, EMDR is recommended by numerous health organizations worldwide as an effective form of trauma treatment by a wide range of organizations including the American Psychiatric Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and the World Health Organization.
Who benefits from this type of therapy?
Individuals who've experienced trauma or distressing events, suffer from anxiety, phobias, or PTSD. Individuals who want to address negative emotions or memories and seek to improve their mental health and well-being through therapy.
Duration:
45-90mins
Price:
45 Min Session | $200 Per Session
90 Min Session | $400 Per Session
How it works?
Here's how it generally works:
Desensitization: The therapist helps the client to recall distressing memories or experiences while focusing on external stimuli, typically bilateral eye movements, hand tapping, or auditory tones. These bilateral stimulations are believed to activate the brain's information processing system, facilitating the reprocessing of traumatic memories.
Reprocessing: As the client recalls the traumatic memory, the therapist guides them through a process of reprocessing, during which new associations, insights, and meanings may emerge. This helps to reduce the emotional intensity and negative beliefs associated with the traumatic event.
Integration: Through repeated sets of eye movements or other bilateral stimulations, the distressing memory becomes less emotionally charged and integrated into the client's overall memory network. This leads to a decrease in the emotional and physiological distress associated with the traumatic event.
EMDR therapy typically involves several phases, including history-taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, reprocessing, and evaluation. It is often considered an evidence-based treatment for trauma-related disorders and has been endorsed by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
It's important to note that while EMDR therapy can be highly effective for many individuals, it may not be suitable for everyone, and individual responses to treatment can vary. Therefore, it's crucial to consult with a qualified mental health professional to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your specific needs.
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