EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). EMDR therapy has even been superior to Prozac in trauma treatment (Van der Kolk et al., 2007). Shapiro and Forrest (2016) share that more than 7 million people have been treated successfully by 110,000 therapists in 130 countries since 2016.EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or completing homework between sessions. EMDR therapy, rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue, allows the brain toresume its natural healing process.
- building social support networks;
- increasing self-awareness;
- encouraging self-compassion;
- using grounding techniques;
- getting to know your nervous system;
- and developing the ability to cope with stress.
EMDR Intensives
Coming soon
Individual Therapy
Since I hold a Virginia license, I offer in-person individual therapy sessions in Herndon and online sessions to anyone living in the state. Depending on where you are in your recovery process, we will decide together on the pace for our work that makes the most sense for you. I view this as therapy at your pace.
Therapy Options:
- Focused - One Session Weekly
- Slow and Steady - One Session Every Other Week
- Intensive - Two to Three Sessions per Week
- Maintenance - One Session per Month or As Needed
- Deep Dive - Double or Extended Sessions
