Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) at Overcomers can help you heal from trauma and reduce its impact. Find relief and move forward.
Book a SessionWhen it comes to treating trauma and facilitating the healing process, Overcomers Counseling in Colorado Springs, also serving Aurora and Pueblo, connects people with therapists who specialize in EMDR therapy. In EMDR sessions, therapists use specific techniques, such as waving a finger or baton rapidly before the client's eyes. These movements are said to facilitate eye movement desensitization, helping to loosen the grip of negative memories and thoughts with minimal guidance.
If you're dealing with trauma from the perinatal period, post traumatic stress disorder, or any other challenging time, the our EMDR therapy in Colorado Springs can empower you to live life more fully.
Overcomers Counseling is renowned for its effective EMDR counseling services, provided by well-qualified EMDR therapists. They employ this therapeutic approach to treat a range of conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders, chronic pain, and psychological trauma resulting from disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy works by helping clients process traumatic experiences, thereby reducing their impact.
This begins with the EMDR session where the therapist guides the client through recalling distressing events, focusing on the related physical sensations and emotions. As the client begins EMDR therapy, they learn to reinterpret these experiences, which can lead to significant reductions in symptoms. Overcomers Counseling's approach to EMDR has proven to be an effective treatment, particularly for those dealing with complex trauma.
By treating trauma at its core, they help clients move past their traumatic experiences and start on a path to recovery. So, whether you're dealing with physical trauma, chronic pain, or the aftermath of a distressing event, starting EMDR therapy at Overcomers Counseling could be a key step in your healing journey.
Overcomers Counseling is dedicated to connecting clients with therapists who specialize in EMDR therapy in Colorado Springs.
Whether you aim to treat trauma, manage anxiety, or address PTSD symptoms, our therapists are skilled in reprocessing therapy to help you cope with a traumatic experience and traumatic event. EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a powerful tool that can significantly alleviate symptoms and improve your mental health.
Give us a call and let us help you find the support you need to live a better life.
Some have thought the process is akin to REM sleep, where eye movements accompany the digestion of daytime memories. Others speculated that the left-right alternation of attention brings brain hemispheres into greater balance. But no one really knows. Some psychiatrists dismissed EMDR as outright quackery. Many practitioners, like Philadelphia psychologist Arlene Goldman, has stood by the treatment. She said it works best with immediate, discreet forms of trauma like rape or a car accident. Controversy aside, Shapiro says more than 2 million people have been helped by the therapy. If you're suffering, EMDR may be worth a shot: You'll probably know after just one session whether it will work for you.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a unique form of trauma therapy, has been gaining recognition for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of mental health issues. A licensed professional counselor, can utilize EMDR to help clients uncover and address past traumas, including childhood abuse and traumatic events that may trigger panic attacks or PTSD symptoms.
This therapy uses a technique called bilateral stimulation, where rapid eye movements mimic the brain's normal information processing during sleep, referred to as Rapid Eye Movement (REM). In such a way, EMDR allows the brain to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity and helping individuals regain control over their lives.
EMDR therapy can be beneficial in various ways:
Remember, seeking help is the first step towards recovery. Contact a professional in Colorado today for a more detailed explanation of how EMDR therapy can assist you on your journey towards healing.
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