EMDR Therapy 

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. This method 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 fit your needs better. 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 Sessions?

EMDR therapy is renowned for its remarkable success in addressing specific traumatic memories and alleviating the effects of PTSD. While everyone’s journey is unique, our clients have reported transformative results, such as heightened awareness of previously overlooked aspects of their traumatic experiences. Many people find they can overcome the emotional and cognitive “blocks” that keep traumatic events affecting their lives.

Our therapists have undergone specialized training to employ this evidence-based method effectively, helping clients through their healing journey. As therapists, our role in this particular approach is to guide you through the process, using tailored approaches that suit your needs and preferences.

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,” this method 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. 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.