Are you or a loved one suffering from PTSD and being triggered daily with past experiences? Feeling is Healing Counseling specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), is a therapeutic approach used to help individuals process traumatic memories and experiences. EMDR can reduce symptoms associated with trauma such as flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance behaviors. Clients have reported positive improvements in their mental health. EMDR is safe when used by a trained and licensed professional. The structure of the sessions help ensure clients feel supported and grounded throughout the process. Clients are actively involved in their healing process, which can lead to a sense of empowerment and agency. EMDR can be tailored to suit the needs of the individual and the range of trauma related issues as well as used as a standalone therapy or integrated into and alongside other therapeutic approaches. Counselors who are trained in EMDR are recommended to continue ongoing education and training to maintain proficiency. Counselors trained in EMDR prioritize client safety, confidentiality, and informed consent throughout the therapy process.

How does it work? Sure, imagine your brain is like a big filing cabinet where all your memories and experiences are stored. Sometimes, really tough or scary stuff gets filed away in a way that makes it hard to deal with. It’s like that drawer in your room that’s all messy and overflowing with stuff you don’t want to deal with.

EMDR is like having a special helper come in to tidy up that messy drawer. The therapist guides you through it step by step. They’ll ask you to think about the tough stuff while also doing something like following their finger moving back and forth with your eyes or listening to sounds in both ears, kind of like a ping-pong game for your brain, or they will have you tap. It might sound weird, but it helps your brain process those tough memories in a new way.

As you do this, it’s like sorting through that messy drawer, organizing things, and making sense of them. Some of the tough stuff might not feel as scary anymore, and you might even start to see things differently. It’s not about forgetting what happened, but it’s about making those memories less overwhelming so they don’t bother you as much. It’s like turning that messy drawer into a neat and manageable one, so you can find what you need without feeling overwhelmed.

“The only way out is through.” – Robert Frost

“You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.” – Brian Tracy