EMDR Therapy Utah County

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR Therapy, short for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, is a highly acclaimed and extensively researched therapeutic method designed to effectively address traumatic memories and PTSD. EMDR utilizes different types of physical movement or stimulation while processing difficult or traumatic memories, which delivers effective therapeutic outcomes. This unique approach helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact and leading to lasting healing.

At Lighthouse Trauma Therapy, we harness the potential of cutting-edge technology to enhance your EMDR experience. This means that along with the use of conventional talk therapy methods, we also utilize specially designed equipment to augment the work that we are doing to improve your chances for lasting success. Our commitment to your well-being drives us to employ innovative tools that complement the therapeutic process, ensuring you receive the most comprehensive care available.

How Can You Benefit from EMDR Therapy Sessions?

EMDR therapy is renowned for its remarkable success in addressing specific traumatic memories and alleviating the effects of PTSD. Our clients have reported transformative results, such as heightened awareness of previously overlooked aspects of their traumatic experiences, as well as a sense of emotional lightness and feeling “ready” to move on. EMDR has has helped many of our clients feel free from the pain of their pasts and begin to live happily and healthily in the present.

What Does an EMDR Therapy Session Look Like?

Traumatic events often give rise to a multitude of emotional challenges. In EMDR therapy, we compassionately explore the various aspects of these experiences, which sometimes includes examining childhood beliefs and memories. Unlike traditional “talk therapy,” EMDR adopts a more internalized approach, emphasizing your inward processing over conversation. During this process, we will likely have you hold sensation pulsers (small electronic devices) and/or have your eyes follow a moving object between two points to stimulate your nervous system according to EMDR principles. This is a big part of what helps people to open up to their difficult experiences without letting their traumas overcome them. This transformative process is skillfully guided by our specially trained therapists, who support you throughout the process.