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EMDR THERAPY IN PLANO
Unlock your full potential and start living authentically.
You tried traditional therapy
Now you’re looking for something different to help you actually heal
EMDR can help
Get to the root of it so you can get back to living.
Neurobiology has shown us that trauma comes back as a reaction, not a memory. This means the things you’re feeling right now—shame, guilt, chronic overwhelm, drinking too much, doom scrolling, people-pleasing—are likely responses to painful or overwhelming past experiences. Trauma impacts the way your brain stores information, leaving fragments of the experience behind to be retriggered.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy used to repair your brain’s processing “errors” by utilizing its natural ability to resolve and consolidate memories. It helps the brain process fragments of memories into useful information, reducing the emotional impact and easing physical, emotional, and mental symptoms.
imagine if you could
Trust yourself and others
Feel in control of your emotions and at ease in your body
No longer feel overwhelmed by daily life
Handle life’s ups and downs with more ease
Become the best version of yourself - one that feels happy to be alive
Move confidently through challenges
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You’re path to healing begins here
faqs
Common questions about EMDR therapy
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Yes, EMDR therapy really does work! It's important to know that EMDR involves more than just reprocessing memories (the part where you’re holding tappers or moving your eyes while thinking about tough memories). There are actually 8 different stages to it.
One great part about EMDR is that you don't always have to talk about your past experiences. Maybe you have memories or experiences that are hard to put into words or you might not want to talk about them, and that's totally fine! Your brain knows what to do even without words.
It's also important to have a skilled therapist who knows how to do EMDR properly. If a therapist rushes you into the reprocessing phase too quickly, it could actually make your symptoms worse. So take your time with it.
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EMDR can be effective for individuals who don't have a known trauma as well. While EMDR is often associated with treating trauma and PTSD, it can also be beneficial for various other issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and overwhelming physical sensations.
Even if you don't have a specific traumatic event in your past, you may still have painful memories, negative beliefs about yourself, or unresolved emotions that contribute to your current difficulties.
EMDR therapy aims to process these memories and beliefs, and help you develop healthier coping mechanisms and perspectives.
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EMDR therapy can definitely be done online. When we get to the reprocessing phase there are many different options we can use for bilateral stimulation that can be done over the computer. We’ll find the right fit for you.
Many of my clients find doing this type of therapy at home better than in the office setting. This allows them to be in the comfort of their safe space and have their items around them (like their pets). This also allows them to quickly ground and calm themselves after the session.
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EMDR is generally considered to be safe with fewer side effects than pharmacological treatments for trauma.
During the reprocessing phases of EMDR, some individuals might experience heightened emotions or brief increases in distress. Some clients report vivid dreams or memories surfacing outside of sessions. Many report feeling tired after the session but it is allieveated the next day. We will address these as they arise and manage them through the therapeutic process.
You will always be screened before starting EMDR to ensure it will be a good fit for you.
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You are going to get the most out of therapy if you’re working with someone you feel completely comfortable with. Start by scheduling a free consultation with me. During this time you can learn more about me and decide if I’m the right therapist for you. If not I’m happy to refer other therapists who might be a better fit.