EMDR

EMDR is an evidenced based treatment for conditions such Trauma and PTSD. It helps the brain to be able to process a traumatic in an adaptive way along with changing negative self beliefs about one's self that the trauma created. It is also being used to help treat anxiety, phobias and depression.

I am super passionate about and fully trained in EMDR therapy. I use EMDR as my primary modality because I KNOW how powerful it can be and how much my clients can heal from it. EMDR has been the most helpful therapeutic tool that I've personally experienced, which is why I'm so excited to offer EMDR to my clients! I offer EMDR therapy online in the comfort and convenience of your own home. My clients and I tend to prefer online EMDR sessions. Contact me to learn more :)

EMDR will help you feel better by creating lasting change. EMDR therapy does not require you to talk about your painful past in order to heal from it. It’s not just focused on making changes to your thoughts and behaviors, we work to get to the root of these challenges to heal them at the source.

EMDR is a form a psychotherapy that helps you heal from symptoms and emotional distress that result from past traumas. Trauma can be a single incident, like a car accident or it can be from long-lasting issues, like sexual abuse or neglect. EMDR involves giving attention to 3 time periods: the past, present and future. We look at past disturbing memories. We also focus on current situations that cause distress, while also helping you develop the skills and attitudes needed for future actions.

I have been providing EMDR since 1994 after attending trainings in Level I and Level II with the EMDR Institute in 1994 and 1995. I have also attended additional EMDR training since then. I use this approach often in my practice and it has allowed me to provide much of the psychotherapy I offer for clients with ptsd. I usually provide five to six sessions evaluating client history, self-care, any other counseling needs, and community support before beginning this work.

Both "big event" trauma, like a car accident, death of a loved one, abuse or assault, and more ongoing experiences of invalidation can lead to our thoughts and feelings being stuck. We may even experience the past as if it's happening in the present. EMDR is a way of letting the body, brain, and nervous system re-process memory so that it doesn't take hold of us in the same debilitating ways. I am trained in EMDR, which I often integrate with an approach called "parts work."

Several EMDR trained clinicians

Extensive research studies show that EMDR is an effective method for treating the mind and body from the effects of trauma.

EMDR is the go-to method for treating the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, however can be used to diminish a variety of adverse mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks and specific phobias. It has been classified by the WHO as evidenced-based and has a 90 percent success rate of clients experiencing at least some symptom relief.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Helps clients to reprocess adverse experiences that contribute to negative thought patterns and emotional triggers. This form of therapy also helps people to feel more calm when they recall disturbing experiences.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. I am trained in EMDR Levels I and II, as well as using EMDR with children. I typically weave EMDR into traditional talk therapy for a specialized treatment plan that will maximize our time together in therapy.

I am fully trained in EMDR through EMDRIA since 2022 and am currently undergoing supervision for certification. While highly effective in processing trauma, EMDR can also be beneficial for other issues such as anxiety, phobias, and addiction. I find that EMDR integrates well with my trauma training in art therapy and am committed to using this powerful tool to help my clients find relief and improve their overall well-being.

I am EMDR certified, and a consultant in training. EMDR is a powerful tool (particularly when integrated with ego state and somatic work) not only for healing trauma but for addressing many issues ranging from anxiety to phobias to schemas about self.

I have used EMDR therapy almost exclusively with every client starting out. No one is required to use EMDR, but I find it a far more effective method to help a client to heal and find wholeness. EMDR allows the client to explore deeper into self and discover aspects that they were simply unaware of. The client is able to change their negative beliefs regarding themselves or situations to embrace a better perspective on past and present experiences. The shift results in immediate results.

Claudia is an EMDR certified therapist.

Sometimes trauma and negative or painful memories or experiences can block action or achievement of goals, even though at the rational, cognitive level we truly believe that we want it. In such instances, I've found EMDR an immensely beneficial tool. Through a carefully crafted dialogue delivered simultaneously with bilateral stimulation (eye movements or taps), we give the nervous system space to calm and heal itself, reprocessing painful memories in a new and empowering light.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. We'll use bilateral stimulation to systematically create new and adaptive neural networks. This will provide an opportunity for you to heal, but don't underestimate how difficult it is to take that step. It involves change and discomfort. There's something better waiting for you, but it's not just about waiting. We can also proactively work on creating your next phase through a future-oriented application of EMDR I've designed.

I completed Phase 1 and 2 of EMDR training in 2019.