Trauma & EMDR
counseling
Your life is shrinking.
Your days are organized around avoiding anything that triggers you. Reaching for any type of distraction you can find to cushion yourself from the overwhelm and fear that seems to constantly threaten - seemingly in your least opportune moments. Your sleep is garbage. You find yourself pulling away from relationships and are no longer interested in what used to make you happy.
Your thoughts whirl in circles and feel consuming
I can’t trust anyone… I should have known better… I’m worthless…
It’s my fault... I’m a bad person… I’m powerless… I can’t protect myself…
You don’t have to live this way.
Healing from trauma is possible. No matter how complex the trauma, therapy can alleviate symptoms in the short term, while we help your nervous system to release the trauma bit by bit.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one method that does this. It helps generate healing by getting memories “unstuck” from your nervous system. Through reprocessing the memory in a safe and therapeutic environment, you can release the triggers, reintroduce new beliefs about yourself, others, and the world, and experience a greater sense of safety in your body and mind.
Using IFS (Internal Family Systems), we will explore the intricate landscape of your inner world through what we call “parts work”. Imagine your emotions as distinct parts, or characters, each with their own feelings and desires. Through this creative approach, we will work together to understand and harmonize these inner voices, fostering self-compassion and uncovering the strength to face and overcome the impact of trauma.
