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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a transformative psychotherapy that helps the mind heal from psychological trauma, much like the body recovers from physical injury. When you cut your hand, your body naturally works to close the wound. However, if a foreign object irritates that wound, it can cause the wound to fester and cause pain. Once the block is removed, healing resumes.
EMDR therapy demonstrates that a similar process occurs in the brain. If your information processing system is blocked by the impact of a disturbing event, the "emotional wound" can cause intense suffering. EMDR removes these blocks, allowing your brain's natural processing system to move toward mental health and resilience.
What is EMDR Used For?
While EMDR is most famous for treating PTSD, it is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy used to treat a wide range of mental health challenges. At Kindred Heart Therapy Group in Nevada City, our clinicians use EMDR to help clients find relief from:
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Trauma and PTSD: Including childhood abuse, domestic violence, and accidents.
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Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Desensitizing the triggers that lead to overwhelming fear.
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Depression: Addressing the "root cause" memories that contribute to low self-esteem.
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Phobias: Processing the original events that created specific fears.
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Grief and Loss: Helping the brain process complicated mourning.
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Performance Anxiety: Used by athletes and professionals to clear mental blocks.
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Chronic Pain: Managing the emotional distress associated with physical symptoms.
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We have several clinicians on staff that offer EMDR Therapy in person in our Nevada City, CA office and virtually. Use this link to view our team.
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For more information about EMDR check out these websites:
www.emdrconsulting.com