EMDR Therapy

Discover Healing with EMDR Therapy

Has talking with a therapist not been effective in relieving painful memories or emotions?

Do you find it challenging to move past traumatic experiences that continue to impact your daily life?

If you’re struggling with trauma, anxiety, or other emotional distress, EMDR Therapy could be the transformative solution you need. This evidence-based approach can help you process and heal from traumatic memories, allowing you to move forward with greater peace and resilience.

The EMDR Therapy Process

  1. Assessment and Preparation: Your therapist will gather a comprehensive history and explain the EMDR process, ensuring you feel safe and prepared.

  2. Identification of Target Memories: Together, you’ll identify specific memories or experiences to target during EMDR sessions.

  3. Desensitization and Reprocessing: Using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, the therapist will guide you in reprocessing these memories, reducing their emotional impact.

  4. Installation: Positive beliefs and feelings are reinforced to replace the negative ones associated with the traumatic memory.

  5. Body Scan: Any residual physical tension or distress is identified and addressed.

  6. Closure and Evaluation: Each session concludes with techniques to ensure you feel grounded and safe, with ongoing evaluation of your progress.

Who Can Benefit from EMDR Therapy?

EMDR Therapy is effective for a wide range of issues, including:

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Processing and healing from traumatic events.

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders: Reducing anxiety and managing panic attacks.

  • Depression: Addressing underlying traumatic experiences contributing to depressive symptoms.

  • Phobias: Overcoming irrational fears and phobias.

  • Grief and Loss: Healing from the emotional pain of loss.

  • Addictions: Addressing the trauma that often underlies addictive behaviors.

  • Performance Anxiety: Enhancing performance and reducing anxiety in various areas of life.

What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach developed to help individuals heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.

How Does EMDR Work?

At Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, we believe everyone has the ability to heal within themselves. EMDR Therapy leverages this natural healing process by using bilateral stimulation to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic memories. This helps to integrate these memories into your brain's normal memory networks, reducing their emotional charge and enabling you to view them from a more adaptive perspective.

What to Expect from EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy is a structured yet flexible approach tailored to your unique needs. Sessions typically last between 60 to 90 minutes and can be part of a short-term treatment plan or integrated into longer-term therapy. Throughout the process, you’ll remain fully conscious and in control, with your therapist guiding and supporting you.

Addressing Common Concerns

Will I have to relive my trauma?

EMDR Therapy focuses on reprocessing traumatic memories, but it does so in a controlled and safe manner. You will not have to relive the trauma but rather reprocess it to reduce its emotional impact.

Can EMDR Therapy be done online?

Yes, EMDR Therapy can be effectively conducted online. Many clients find the comfort of their own home enhances their sense of safety during the process.

Is confidentiality maintained?

Absolutely. Your privacy is paramount, and we adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines to ensure your information is protected.

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

You deserve to live free from the shadows of your past. Take the next step in your healing journey and contact us to schedule an initial appointment. We offer in-person counseling in Austin, TX, and online sessions for Texas residents.

For more information or to speak with one of our therapists, visit our website or reach out directly.