EMDR Trauma Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) is a unique therapy which features bi-lateral stimulation of the brain by eye movement, which prods the brain to release and process disturbing memories, traumatic events, and repetitive nightmares. The memory, the emotions, the negative beliefs, and the body sensations associated with the troublesome memories are unlocked and processed by this therapy. 

In essence, EMDR therapy fades the memory; knocks down negative emotions to lessen or eliminate triggers; enables objectivity and truth to conquer negative thoughts and beliefs; and lessens or relieves body sensations related to the memory. Many times, this means that pain and other physical discomfort in the body, resolves along with relief from triggered emotions and negative thinking.  

The stimulation of the brain by eye movement organizes and speeds up processing of events that could take many months or years to accomplish with talk therapy alone.  EMDR is internationally known and respected for its amazing effectiveness in treating trauma and anxiety issues, and other issues that are resistant to traditional counseling methods.

Who is eligible for EMDR Therapy?

Clients:
Military Combat Veterans
Law Enforcement Officers, EMTs, Fire Fighters, All First Responders
Natural Disaster Survivors
Post-Abortion Women
Crime Victims
Trauma & Abuse Victims
Accident Victims
Victims of Abandonment/Neglect
Health Care Workers

Issues:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Depression
Disturbing Memories Nightmares
Complicated Grief

On a spiritual level

"Every good gift and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." -James 1:17

"The light of the body is the eye: if therefore your eye be single, your whole body shall be full of light. But if your eye be evil, your whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you be darkness, how great is that darkness!" -Matthew 6:22-23

"But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise . . . " -I Corinthians 1:27

"The eyes are the window to the soul." -Unknown

by Diana Karpavage,LPCC, Certified EMDR Therapist

I frequently take referrals from non-EMDR therapists to work with their clients for the EMDR portion of treatment – a wonderfully cooperative effort to meet the needs of our clients. Contact me for a consultation appointment and more details about EMDR therapy.