Lancaster EMDR Counseling
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 endorsed by the World Health Organization and American Psychological Association as evidence-based practices to resolve post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma.
WHY CHOOSE EMDR?
EMDR is one of the most effective evidence-based practices for trauma. Typically talk therapy only activates the neocortex of the brain; whereas, EMDR activates the limbic system, brainstem and neocortex. This is the only form of therapy activating all 3 regions.
WHAT IS A SESSION LIKE?
A typical session is 50-minutes long, each addressing different “triggering” memories of the associated trauma or upsetting memory. There are eight phases your therapist will describe to you. Each will help you process the trauma at your own pace.
HOW LONG DOES TREATMENT TAKE?
EMDR therapy differs based on the person - but can generally takes between five to twelve sessions to resolve life traumas. Currently over 92% of our clients find EMDR to be effective in overcoming their targeted memory.
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TESTIMONIALS
“After I was assaulted, I couldn’t function. I almost lost my job, and stopped hanging out with friends.
In just 8 EMDR therapy sessions, I was able to move past the event. Finally, I’m free from the emotional toll.”
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“We tried three couples therapists before starting EMDR therapy after an affair in our marriage.
We identified the PTSD symptoms both of us were experiencing. EMDR saved our marriage and helped us reconnect.”