EMDR Therapy
in Red Bank, NJ & Pasadena, CA
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a somatic-based treatment proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences. EMDR uses bilateral, sensory stimulation (auditory sounds, vibrations/tapping, eye movements, creative function) to activate the trauma memory, desensitize its intensity, and reprocess the memory so that it is less debilitating when a trigger occurs.
EMDR was originally developed, specifically for the treatment of PTSD in war veterans. However, through decades of clinical research and application, we have seen EMDR change the lives of individuals struggling with a wide range of challenges:
Anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and phobias
Chronic Illness and medical trauma
Depression and bipolar disorders
Dissociative disorders
Eating disorders
Grief and loss
Pain Disorders
Performance anxiety
Personality disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma and stress-related issues
Sexual assault
Sleep disturbance
Substance abuse and addiction
The EMDR Therapy Process
EMDR therapy is conducted in a structured and phased approach. Typically comprising eight distinct phases:
History-Taking and Treatment Planning: During the initial sessions, the therapist gathers a comprehensive history and collaborates with the client to create a treatment plan.
Preparation: Clients are equipped with coping strategies and relaxation techniques to ensure they feel safe and grounded during EMDR sessions.
Assessment: Specific target memories are identified, and the client rates the emotional distress associated with each memory.
Desensitization: This phase involves reprocessing the target memories using bilateral stimulation. Gradually reducing the emotional charge associated with them.
Installation: Positive beliefs and self-statements are strengthened. Empowering the client to replace negative self-perceptions with more positive ones.
Body Scan: The therapist helps the client identify and release any residual physical tension associated with traumatic memories.
Closure: The therapist ensures that the client is in a stable emotional state before ending each session. Providing resources for self-soothing if needed.
Reevaluation: In subsequent sessions, the therapist assesses the client's progress and addresses any remaining issues.
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy offers numerous benefits. Benefits that make it an attractive choice for many individuals seeking therapeutic support:
Rapid Relief: EMDR therapy often leads to significant symptom reduction in a shorter time frame compared to traditional talk therapy.
Minimized Retraumatization Risk: Unlike some other trauma-focused therapies, EMDR does not require extensive retelling of traumatic events. Thus, reducing the risk of re-traumatization.
Long-Term Healing: EMDR aims to create lasting changes in the way traumatic memories are processed. Resulting in enduring relief from symptoms.
Customization: EMDR therapy can be tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Making it a highly adaptable approach to healing.
Oftentimes, talk therapy can grow to feel redundant as we become conditioned to tell our story in ways that feel safe for us to disclose and in ways that protect others from our burden. EMDR takes a somatic approach to the process. One that unlocks traumatic memories locked in the nervous system, often inaccessible by traditional talk therapy.
Whether you are dealing with the aftermath of trauma, anxiety, depression, or other psychological challenges, EMDR therapy may offer you a transformative path toward healing and personal growth. Interested in exploring EMDR therapy further or have questions? Please don't hesitate to contact me to schedule a consultation. I am here to support you on your journey toward healing.
Ready to Start EMDR Therapy?
in Pasadena, CA - Los Angeles, CA - Asbury Park, NJ - Red Bank, NJ
Are you ready to take control of your life and find healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, and more? EMDR therapy offers a powerful path toward emotional well-being, helping you process and release the pain of the past. Take the first step and embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and renewed hope. Your path to a brighter future starts with EMDR therapy at Thomas Blake Therapy. Follow these three simple steps to get started:
Schedule a free, 15-minute consultation to see if EMDR Therapy is right for you
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Other Services Offered at Thomas Blake Therapy
At Thomas Blake Therapy, I understand that you may be struggling to overcome more than one issue. So in addition to offering EMDR Therapy to help you with your anxiety, trauma, or depression, I offer LGBTQ Affirming Therapy to support and advocate for the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, Narrative Therapy where I will work collaboratively with you to dissect the problematic story of your life and reshape that dialogue, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy to accelerate healing in patients who have struggled to heal from chronic emotional pain due to treatment resistance. If any of these services resonate with you feel free to reach out. My online therapy services are offered in the states of California and New Jersey. For more about me and my services, check out my Bio and Blog!
