EMDR Therapy in Scarsdale, NY
You have the power to say, "This is NOT how my story will end."
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is a type of therapy that enables you to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress associated with traumatic and negative life experiences. Even though many people assume that they can not recover after these experiences, EMDR has proven to be effective in helping people heal in just a few sessions!
HOW DOES EMDR HELP?
Our brain works hard to protect us even in the face of traumas. When something negative happens to us, our brain tries to organize the event in efforts to understand it BUT sometimes these disturbing memories get stuck in the wrong part of our brain.
Traumatic memories sometimes get stuck in our feelings and in our bodies, rather than the thinking part of our brain. EMDR can help break up memories and shift them to where they belong.
Can EMDR HELP YOU?
EMDR is a highly effective treatment that can help people struggling with a wide range of issues:
Grief and loss
Negative self-talk
Neglect & abandonment
Sexual assault, violence and abuse
business performance
Chronic illness and medical issues
a note about trauma & PTSD
While EMDR can help with many different mental health concerns including those listed above, it’s most widely known as a trauma therapy.
It’s important to note that not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD and you do not need to have PTSD to benefit from EMDR. In fact, many people benefit from participating in some counseling sessions using EMDR shortly after a traumatic event before PTSD symptoms might even develop.
However, if you are noticing any of these PTSD symptoms, it is a really good sign that it’s time to consider trauma therapy and EMDR is one of the really effective trauma therapies I offer.
Common Signs of PTSD
While PTSD looks a little different for everyone, here are a few of the classic signs of PTSD:
Re-experiencing the trauma. This can include randomly thinking of the traumatic experience, “flashbacks”, where you feel like you’re experiencing it all over again and nightmares.
Feeling emotionally numb or avoiding things that might remind you of the traumatic experience or cause you to feel anxious. Common things people with PTSD might avoid include places, people and activities that somehow remind them of what happened.
Increased physical arousal including being jumping, sleep problems, trouble concentrating or feeling more irritated/angry than usual.
Have you experienced any of these? Call me to learn how I can help you.
With EMDR therapy in my Westchester clinic, trauma shifts from being the title of your life to simply a chapter in your life.
EMDR has been recognized as an effective treatment for PTSD by the World Health Organization, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, American Psychiatric Association and more organizations.
What Does EMDR Look Like in a counseling Session?
When using EMDR in a counseling session, I will help you identify memories and current beliefs that impact your life in a negative way. I will guide you to activate the thoughts in your brain and feelings in your body. We will focus on past traumas, current stressors, or worries about the future.
While recalling a specific event, you will also undergo bilateral stimulation, which is the core element of EMDR. Bilateral stimulation consists of the use of visual, auditory, or tactile external stimulation occurring in a side-to-side pattern. During EMDR sessions, your brain is really doing all the work for you. The most important thing to note about EMDR is that YOU are in control the whole time.
As your therapist, I will always follow your lead as your emotional safety and comfort is my top priority. A typical EMDR session lasts from 60-90 minutes. The number of sessions needed to process an event depends on the specific problem and the trauma history of the client.
Trauma creates changes you don’t choose.
Healing is about creating changes that you do choose.
Is EMDR safe?
YES!
In order to ensure your safety and emotional comfort I will teach you several techniques such as grounding, relaxation, and mindfulness skills before, during, and after an EMDR session.
I will NOT begin EMDR unless I am sure that you are ready and able to manage the feelings and sensations that may arise for you.
Are you in New york and Ready to start EMDR THERAPY with ME ?
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Other WESTCHESTER, NY THERAPY SERVICES
EMDR therapy can truly transform your life and bring you closer to the healing and peace you are looking for. I also provide therapy for adults, vicarious trauma treatment for first responders, and anxiety therapy from my Scarsdale office for in-person and virtual sessions. If you want to explore these options further, let’s connect!