Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a psychotherapy approach that has been researched for over 30 years, where best results occur with an EMDR Certified Therapist, or an EMDR Therapist pursuing certification. EMDR is effective at resolving painful memories and helping individuals overcome intense emotional reactions to traumatic events. Although most people identify accidents, abuse, violence, death of a loved one, and natural disasters as traumatic, other less obvious experiences would meet the definition. Additionally, if the individual has witnessed, experienced, or perceived a sense of horror, helplessness, serious injury, or the threat of serious injury or death, it qualifies as a traumatic event. For children and teens, this includes bullying, moving, or even their parents’ divorce. Embark Counseling Services is your source for EMDR therapy.

It is not always obvious how these events impact the brain and how the body remembers the experience. How the brain and body respond to various triggers predicts how the individual will respond in everyday situations. Even common situations can be experienced as scary or painful and deeply affect a person’s sense of safety, self-esteem, and relationship satisfaction. These previous traumatic events overly influence emotions, sensations, and thinking about yourself. EMDR is an effective therapeutic approach to help you break through the emotional blocks that are keeping you from living an adaptive and emotionally healthy life.