Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy modality that helps people heal from traumatic or distressing life experiences. EMDR therapy is designed to help the mind reprocess distressing memories by the use of steps to activate the memory, and initiate a free association process in the brain by using eye movements, tapping, or sounds with a dual attention focus.
The goal of EMDR therapy is to help maintain a present awareness in situations that trigger the painful memory without activating a threatening response in your body. There is not a set number of sessions for EMDR therapy, but symptom reduction is typically reported after 10-12 sessions. This type of therapy can be done in-office or through virtual appointments. EMDR therapy is offered at all three locations.
If you are seeking additional information on researchers on EMDR therapy, visit www.emdria.org.
- Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
- Chronic illness, medical issues, and medical traumas
- Depression and bipolar disorders
- Dissociative disorders
- Eating disorders
- Grief and loss
- Pain
- Peak performance and performance anxiety
- Personality disorders
- PTSD and other trauma
- Sexual assault
- Sleep disturbance
- Stress-related issues
- Substance abuse and addiction
- Violence and abuse
EMDR therapy has been extensively researched and is recommended type of treatment for recovering from trauma or distressing experiences. EMDR therapy works with your brain’s natural way to recover by helping it reprocess and resolve distressing memories. The symptoms typically resolve upon completing the reprocessing of the identified memories. Many people report noticing improvement within the first 8-10 appointments.
EMDR therapy appointments are $175 each.
Peak Performance with EMDR
EMDR is an evidence-based practice to treat a variety of disorders with clients. In addition to its widely known effectiveness in treating trauma, EMDR has shown to be very effective in treating Peak Performance issues. All athletes and professional performers need to have the ability to maintain a mindset to promote learning and execute their skillset on-demand to exceed challenges of performance.
Components of EMDR peak performance include:
- Thorough client history
- Rigorous client preparation that includes resourcing elements for positive self-talk and evaluation
- Assessment and desensitization of target memories (in office and at performance location)
- Closure and re-evaluation of all processed material
- Guided imagery and rehearsal
- Mindful meditation exercises
The methods of this type of EMDR therapy help to enhance personal self-awareness, positive self-talk, ability to execute skills on demand, and activate your performance self mindset. EMDR is an expansive therapeutic model that can help people improve performance in many areas of life. This service is offered in-person or virtually at all three locations.
In-office and virtual 50-minute appointments are $180 each.
Travel charge to the location of performance within 25 miles is $50 and 26-50 miles is $100 plus the appointment fee.
