EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR functions in a unique manner that allows the brain to implement its natural healing process after facing trauma, anxiety, or other mental health struggles. Often, the brain can become frozen in a state of stress after a traumatic event. EMDR helps the brain process the traumatic memory so that healing is possible. Watch the video to learn more.

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EMDR can be utilized with a wide variety of struggles and difficulties such as:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Post Traumatic Stress

  • Addictive Behaviors

Official EMDR International Association badge indicating EMDR Certified Therapist, Valerie Rivera, LCSW-S, therapist for trauma and couples, at Inner Solace Therapy in Mission, Texas.

What happens during an EMDR session?

EMDR consists of eight phases: history and treatment planning, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and reevaluation. If you and your therapist agree that EMDR is an appropriate treatment, you will be able to craft a treatment plan that fits your needs within these phases. During EMDR, the client focuses on an event and any associated negative images, beliefs, and body feelings and then shifts focus to the desired positive belief or image. While this is occurring, the therapist facilitates side-to-side eye movements, taps, sounds, or vibrations. This is repeated until the event is less disturbing.

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