Unresolved trauma and emotional pain can make it difficult to feel present, connected, or at peace. At Palm Beach Holistic Counseling, our EMDR therapy provides a powerful, non-invasive way to reprocess distressing memories and release emotional burdens. Whether you’re struggling with PTSD, anxiety, or grief, EMDR can help you heal, regain control of your emotions, and move forward with renewed clarity.
Our services are available in-person and virtually throughout the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, area. Through a holistic approach, we combine EMDR with personalized wellness practices, helping you achieve lasting mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Read on to learn a little about the process and determine if our approach is right for you.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols incorporating elements from different treatment approaches.
How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR therapy is an integrative psychotherapy method that uses a technique called bilateral stimulation to repeatedly activate opposite sides of the brain. Therapists often use eye movements to facilitate bilateral stimulation. These eye movements mimic the period of sleep referred to as rapid eye movement or REM sleep, and this portion of sleep is frequently considered to be the time when the mind processes the recent events in the person’s life.
EMDR seems to help the brain reprocess the trapped memories in such a way that normal information processing is resumed. Therapists often use EMDR to help clients uncover and process beliefs that developed as the result of relational traumas, or childhood abuse and/or neglect. For a more detailed explanation please visit the EMDR Institute, Inc.
What Does EMDR Help?
EMDR had been originally established as helpful for PTSD, although it’s since been proven useful for treatment in the following conditions:
- Panic Attacks
- Complicated Grief
- Dissociative Orders
- Disturbing Memories
- Phobias
- Pain Disorders
- Performance Anxiety
- Addictions
- Stress Reduction
- Sexual and/or Physical Abuse
- Body Dysmorphic Disorders
- Personality Disorders
None of the above symptoms or experiences fit you?
Do you experience distressing emotions that appear to you, and perhaps to others, to be excessive given the current situation? Do you tend to be highly reactive to certain triggers? Is there one (or more!) dysfunctional belief that you believe about yourself even though you know deep down it is not true? If so, you may still be a good candidate for EMDR therapy. At Palm Beach Holistic Counseling, we incorporate holistic practices into EMDR treatment plans, including mindfulness exercises, nutrition support, and personalized fitness recommendations. We offer a safe, supportive space for you to heal at your pace.
Healing Is Within Reach
If trauma or unresolved emotions are holding you back, EMDR therapy at Palm Beach Holistic Counseling can help you regain emotional freedom. Our services are available to residents of Palm Beach Gardens and surrounding communities, including West Palm Beach and Jupiter. Schedule your FREE phone consultation today to learn how EMDR can transform your life by releasing what no longer serves you!