EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy

EMDR Therapy with Pneuma

When people are experiencing distress in their lives and can’t find a way to fix it on their own they end up coming in for EMDR Therapy. Sometimes events happen in a person’s life and he/she struggles to find a way to integrate that incident. That event can become an unprocessed memory and get stored in the brain creating symptoms that are uncomfortable. Physical sensations, emotions, thoughts, and images associated with the event can get locked into the nervous system, and without treatment, may lead to distressing symptoms and behavior.

What is EMDR Therapy?

 
EMDR Therapy is designed to help a person identify and process these stuck pieces so that the symptoms can decrease and one can feel more alive and less distressed. EMDR Therapy helps facilitate the activation of the brain’s inherent system to process and integrate the information that got stored or stuck.
 
It involves the patient recalling traumatic events while focusing on external stimuli, typically guided eye movements or tapping. This process is believed to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity and impact. EMDR is used to treat conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression, allowing individuals to process trauma more effectively and move toward healing.
 
EMDR Therapy will not erase the memory; rather you will be able to remember the story without all the emotional charge that was distressing before the treatment.
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Is EMDR right for me?

People tend to think that EMDR only helps people who suffer from severe experiences like auto accidents, war, sexual abuse and rape. If you have suffered from these traumas, EMDR might be very helpful for you, but other issues can also be helped with EMDR. The below are to name just a few.

  • I find it difficult to be assertive in my relationships.
  • I struggle with my body image thinking I’m fat when others think my body is thin.
  • I overeat when I get emotionally upset.
  • I feel anxious or depressed most of the time. I have the tendency to procrastinate and feel bad about myself.
  • I have behaviors that sabotage my efforts to succeed.
  • I have a low tolerance for frustration or anger.
  • I have a difficult time concentrating.
  • I have lost interest in activities that used to bring me pleasure.
  • I fight a lot and experience a lot of anger.
  • I abuse substances and have an addiction.
  • I struggle with making decisions.

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How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

EMDR therapy works by helping the patient reprocess traumatic memories. 

During traumatic experiences, the brain often doesn’t process and store the memories correctly. This results in adverse symptoms.

During EMDR therapy, the patient is prompted to recall a traumatic memory while being exposed to an external stimuli moving back and forth – usually a light or finger. The bilateral stimulation helps the brain to reprocess the memory being recalled. After each session of bilateral stimulation, the patient is asked to say a belief about themselves connected to the memory. One of our experienced therapists will help guide you towards a more positive and healthy outlook on yourself by the end of treatment.

Does Insurance Cover EMDR Therapy?

If your insurance covers mental health treatments, it will likely cover EMDR therapy for treating conditions like PTSD. 

However, insurance plans differ, so it is best to check with your provider.

How Long Is EMDR Therapy?

Depending on the complexity of the trauma, the number of sessions required can range from 3-6 sessions for a single traumatic incident to 8-12 sessions for more complex, long-term trauma. 

These sessions typically last an hour to 90 minutes.