Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy

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Breaking Through When Traditional Therapy Falls Short: How EMDR can help.

Have you ever felt stuck in therapy like you’ve talked through your experiences, worked on your feelings, and tried different coping tools, but something still seems to be holding you back? You’re not alone. For many people, traditional talk therapy can be helpful, but it doesn’t always fully ease deeply painful memories or long-standing emotional patterns. That’s where EMDR comes in. EMDR is a different kind of therapy that helps your brain process difficult experiences in a new way, so they don’t feel as overwhelming or heavy anymore.

What is EMDR?

(EMDR) can be an amazing option if you’ve experienced several difficult or overwhelming situations throughout your life. EMDR helps you process and make sense of those experiences in a way that reduces their emotional intensity. Instead of just talking about what happened, this therapy uses guided eye movements (or other forms of bilateral stimulation) to help your brain reprocess painful memories so they feel less upsetting over time. Many people find that memories that once felt very raw or triggering begin to feel more distant and manageable.

Why I recommend it?

I often recommend EMDR for people who feel like parts of their past are still showing up in their present, even after they’ve talked about them a lot. If certain memories still feel heavy, triggering, or hard to shake, EMDR can be really helpful. I especially suggest it for folks who feel stuck in patterns they understand logically but can’t seem to change emotionally. It’s a great option if you’re ready to move beyond just talking about what happened and want those experiences to feel less intense and more manageable in your day-to-day life.

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Dr. Carreras is a certified EMDRIA EMDR therapist and an EMDR consultant in training, which means that I bring the latest trauma-healing techniques to help you feel safe, empowered and in control.

EMDR video was created by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

EMDR video is curtesy of Vereniging Netherlands.

 FAQs

  • EMDR has been shown to be helpful helping individuals to process trauma and anxiety. You don’t need to have “big trauma” or know the perfect words to explain your pain.

  • Yes, EMDR can 100% be done online. It has been shown to be equally effective both online and in person.

  • Neither EMDR require you to retell your story. We work with emotions and body sensations tied to your memory.

  • At this time EMDR is not recommended for individuals with seizure disorders unless cleared by their neurologist.