EMDR therapy in
Mesa, AZ
You want to break free from the patterns that are keeping you stuck but…
→ You feel constantly on edge or overstimulated, even if there is no clear reason.
→ You struggle to truly relax because your nervous system seems to always be in overdrive.
→ You feel burnt out from always taking care of others, but you feel guilty if you ever do anything for yourself.
→ You feel like you have to prove your worth to others by striving for that next achievement.
→ You are constantly apologizing for things that aren’t your fault.
→ You feel responsible for other people’s emotions, so you avoid conflict at all costs so no one gets upset with you.
→ You have a hard time trusting your own instincts, decisions or needs.
→ You feel like even though you logically know you are enough exactly as you are, you struggle to truly believe it.
EMDR Therapy in Mesa, AZ can help you…
𑁍 Feel safe and calm in your body and mind again.
𑁍 Be able to actually slow down and enjoy your rest.
𑁍 Not only know your worth, but actually feel worthy.
𑁍 Feel lighter, freer, and more confident in yourself.
𑁍 Break free from the patterns of people-pleasing, overthinking and self-criticism.
𑁍 No longer be haunted by the difficult things you’ve gone through in your past.
How does EMDR work?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy goes beyond talk therapy and helps get to the root of the things you are struggling with. Sometimes when we go through difficult things, our brain does not fully process these experiences and they get “stuck” in unhelpful ways. EMDR uses eye movements or other types of bilateral stimulation (tones, tapping, etc.) to activate the brain’s natural healing process and help you reprocess and resolve past memories. Think of it as a computer that has a glitch. Doing EMDR can be like rebooting the computer so that it can function properly moving forward.
How Do You Know When You Need EMDR Therapy?
A common misconception about EMDR is that a person has to have gone through a big and obviously traumatic experience to be able to do EMDR (such as abuse or a car accident). While EMDR is definitely helpful for these types of experiences, it can also be used to process any difficult experience you have been through no matter how big or small it seems. For example, maybe you had experiences growing up where you felt like you had to take care of everyone else and your needs didn’t matter which has led to you constantly neglecting yourself. Reprocessing these types of experiences can help you change the way you view yourself, others, and the world in a way that better fits the life you want to live.
The bottom line is, EMDR therapy could be helpful if you… ✿
Have any experiences from your past that you feel are affecting how you view yourself.
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Feel like your nervous system is always on edge and you don’t know why.
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Want something that goes deeper than talk therapy and gets to the root of the problem.
My Approach to EMDR therapy:
I was trained in EMDR from a EMDR-IA approved program. In order for my clients to get best results, I practice consistent with the evidence-based protocol. Here is what the process usually looks like:
We talk more about your background and goals to make sure EMDR would be a good fit.
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I help you build a toolbox of grounding exercises so that you are prepared when difficult thoughts or emotions come up.
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We decide which memories would be the most helpful to focus on and reprocess using bilateral stimulation.
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When the memories are resolved, we continue to use bilateral stimulation to put in place new healthier patterns moving forward.
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EMDR Therapy in Mesa, AZ Can Help
It is possible to break free from your past and feel safe in your body and mind. You can reprocess the memories that are holding you back so that you can feel confident in yourself and create better patterns for your future. Book a free constultation call to get started!
Have questions about EMDR therapy?
Q&A-
Talk therapy helps you understand your past, but EMDR helps your brain heal from it. In talk therapy you process with words, while in EMDR you use eye movements, tapping, or sounds to activate your brain’s natural healing.
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Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR does not require you to talk in detail about your experiences. Most of the processing is done in your mind rather than out loud.
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Yes, you can absolutely do virtual EMDR sessions! Many clients appreciate the privacy and convenience of online EMDR therapy.
