Dryad Counseling is now pleased to offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to clients!

I have been trained in EMDR by the Institute for Creative Mindfulness through an intensive course that is EMDRIA approved. This training covered the history, application and use of EMDR in therapy settings. Over the next 12 months, I am considered an EMDR therapist in training while I complete my consultation hours and will be 100% certified in EMDR by August 2023.

What is EMDR therapy?

(from https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/)

“EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences.”

While eye movement is in the name, your counselor may offer you options to reprocess the memories/thoughts that are distressing to you that fit your needs. These options may include tapping, buzzing or watching a spot on screen with your counselor guiding you through the process.

The length of treatment may look different for everyone and your counselor will provide you a timeline of check-ins to make sure we’re on the right track.

If you are interested in seeing Zack for EMDR therapy, please feel free to book a consultation here: Phone Consultation.

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