EMDR THERAPY
Traditional sessions & Intensives out of Jackson, MS
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Long name, straightforward process: EMDR Therapy taps into how the brain processes and stores information to help you move through life’s most difficult or traumatic experiences.
It’s not just a technique— EMDR is a comprehensive approach to therapy.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a highly researched and effective therapy model used to treat PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. Its 8-phase protocol helps you to identify how thoughts, feelings, and reactions may be connected to past formative experiences, and helps you to process through distressing or activating material using alternating eye movements, taps, or sounds.
It’s not just for trauma— EMDR can be helpful for a wide range of issues including:
social anxiety
panic or fear around specific triggers
chronic illness or medical issues
performance anxiety (e.g. public speaking, sports/competitions)
grief & loss
sexual assault
childhood trauma & abuse
and more…
faqs
Common questions about EMDR Therapy
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Yes! Not only is EMDR a recommended treatment for trauma by the American Psychological Association, but it's been researched and recommended for the treatment of many other mental health conditions as well. You can find a list of meta-analyses and peer-reviewed journal articles on EMDR here and here.
EMDR Therapy can be helpful for a variety of experiences or situations that cause distress or unwanted reactions and behaviors.
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EMDR isn't a quick fix. But it is a targeted approach that often reduces distress and strengthens internal resources faster than with traditional talk therapy.
As with any psychotherapy, estimated treatment time will depend on the complexity of the problem. A single-incident trauma like a car wreck may take 8 or more sessions, for example, while unraveling the effects of childhood abuse or neglect may take many months or even years.
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EMDRIA.org is a great place to start. EMDR International Association provides training and certification for mental health professionals and has tons of helpful info for clients.
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An EMDR Certified Therapist™ is certified through EMDRIA and has obtained 72 hours or more in combined consultation, coursework, and client hours in addition to the required basic training. Certification means a commitment to ongoing clinical excellence and requires additional continuing education to maintain certification.
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To offer the very best care to her clients, Rachael accepts a limited number of clients for traditional weekly or biweekly sessions per year. Please visit the Contact page to reach out today.
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