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What is EMDR?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. 

Effective Trauma Treatment

EMDR was specifically designed to treat trauma in its various forms and has been found to be highly effective in relieving symptoms. Trauma can be defined as anything too overwhelming for our system to handle causing the brain and nervous system to hold onto those experiences to try and protect us from them. This is where we start developing negative side effects such as hypervigilance, anxiety, depression, negative cognitions, among others.

How does it work?

EMDR works by utilizing bilateral movement, an innate mechanism of the body for processing, to break down the material that our brain cannot process effectively. This allows the brain to digest the previously overwhelming material into something it understands and no longer needs to protect us from. Clinicians trained in EMDR are able to guide clients through the 8 different phases of EMDR that ultimately leads to symptom and trigger reduction.

Specialties

My Specialties

I incorporate and pull from a wide range of specialties to aid the therapeutic process such as DBT, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and advanced EMDR trainings.

Therapy Session

EMDR Therapy

Trained in EMDR to treat a variety of traumas and their subsequent symptoms and triggers. 

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EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing has 8 different phases:

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  • History Taking & Treatment Planning

  • Preparation

  • Assessment

  • Desensitization

  • Installation

  • Body Scan

  • Closure

  • Reevaluation​

Group Therapy

RTEP | GTEP

Specialized trainings in:

RTEP - Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol

GTEP - Group Traumatic Episode Protocol

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RTEP is specifically designed for recent traumatic events and is especially effective for first responders. 

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GTEP is particularly effective for small groups who have collectively experienced a the same traumatic event to help process and provide closure.

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DBT

DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy is designed to help teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills and techniques. 

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DBT is effective for any age and helps increase one's ability to cope and handle various stressors in life. I incorporate various elements of DBT to help with EMDR's preparation phase for resourcing and education with clients depending on individual needs.

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