Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy designed to alter how the brain processes traumatic information or memories. EMDR has been proven effective at relieving symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders, depression, and anxiety. It’s a transformative process that can lead to profound emotional healing and personal growth.

When you begin the EMDR process at Catalyst, we’ll start with a comprehensive assessment to determine your specific needs and treatment goals. Our next step is to prepare you for EMDR therapy, which involves identifying target memories and completing a body scan to address any residual physical sensations. During EMDR therapy, we will ask you to focus on a particular traumatic event or troubling memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation techniques, such as eye movements or tapping. The final stages of EMDR involve strengthening positive beliefs and resources, developing coping strategies, and evaluating progress toward treatment goals. EMDR therapy can be a life-changing experience, helping you to overcome past trauma, reduce anxiety and depression, and achieve a greater sense of self-awareness and resilience.

Throughout the EMDR process, we’ll help you develop coping strategies, strengthen positive beliefs, and evaluate progress toward your treatment goals–allowing you to overcome past trauma, reduce anxiety and depression, and achieve a greater sense of self-awareness and resilience.