Some experiences stay with us longer than we’d like. A difficult memory, a past trauma, or a moment that still shapes how we feel and react today. EMDR is a therapeutic approach designed to help your brain process those experiences so they no longer carry the same weight.
At Intuitive Counseling Associates, our therapists use EMDR to help clients work through trauma, anxiety, and difficult memories in a safe, supportive environment, so you can move forward with a greater sense of peace.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories. Using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps reduce the emotional charge tied to a memory, allowing it to be stored in a healthier, less distressing way.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to talk in detail about the memory itself. Instead, your therapist guides you through a structured process that allows your brain to do what it does naturally: heal.
EMDR was originally developed to treat trauma and PTSD, but research and clinical experience have shown it to be effective for a wide range of concerns, including:
If a past experience still feels present in your daily life, EMDR may be able to help.
EMDR is a structured process, and your therapist will walk you through each phase at a pace that feels right for you. Sessions typically include:
You are always in control of the pace, and your therapist will be with you every step of the way.
Maria Kelly and Lacey Albright both offer EMDR therapy at Intuitive Counseling Associates. Whatever you’re carrying, they’re here to help you process it and move forward.
Reach out today to schedule a session with one of our EMDR-trained therapists.