TREATMENTS
WHAT IS EMDR THERAPY?
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that effectively treats trauma, helping the individual become liberated from their past so they can be happy in the present.
We do know that traumas may have a lasting negative impact on a person’s life. When someone is triggered by a traumatic memory in their daily life, part of the brain is still responding emotionally and physically to the original trauma. Whether it be a single incident trauma, an early relationship/developmental trauma, the loss of a loved one, or a series of ongoing traumas or issues, EMDR gets to the source of the original trauma. EMDR helps the brain tap into its own ability to self-heal without having to rehash all the details of a traumatic event. Unlike traditional talk therapy, where success depends on what a client is able or willing to share with a therapist, EMDR helps clients recall distressing memories in a less emotional way, thus enabling less painful processing of disturbing information.
EMDR utilizes several different types of bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tappers, tapping) to help clients access memories stored in the subconscious. This mind-body method is supported by research and facilitates the safe processing of traumatic memory. It has the effect of moving psychological memory to objective memory, thereby desensitizing the memory’s impact on the individual's current life.
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WHAT IS BRAINSPOTTING (BSP)?
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Brainspotting offers people the opportunity to receive immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, accidents, creative and sports performance challenges, chronic illness, OCD, and grief, as well as relationship issues and beliefs which have a negative impact on their lives. It simultaneously helps them connect to internal resources, talents, and life skills. With its growing research base and reputation for efficacy and rapid healing, Brainspotting is quickly becoming one of the most sought after therapy treatments available today.
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WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
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Research over the past decade supports the powerful effect of mindful awareness practices on the mind and body. I have an extensive back ground in Mindfulness, a helpful adjunctive to psychotherapy which can enable you to manage difficult emotional states like stress, anxiety, depression and anger with tools cultivated from within. Mindfulness helps to regulate the nervous system, and has been shown to strengthen the brain in areas of decision-making, emotional flexibility, and empathy. Discover how tuning into your own innate wisdom brings real satisfaction, gain tools for living life more consciously, and develop the power of attention to realize your potential.