EMDR & Trauma

Transforming Trauma Through EMDR Therapy

Discover a breakthrough in healing with EMDR—a compassionate, evidence-based approach designed to help you gently reprocess and release traumatic memories. Experience empowerment and reclaim your path to a brighter, resilient future.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a transformative treatment for trauma that works by tapping into your brain’s natural healing processes. In a safe and supportive setting, our experienced therapists guide you through structured sessions to reframe distressing memories, reducing their emotional intensity. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of a single event or multiple layers of trauma, EMDR is tailored to meet your unique needs. By addressing the root causes of emotional pain, this therapy not only alleviates the burden of past trauma but also paves the way for renewed hope, personal empowerment, and lasting recovery. Embrace the journey toward healing and discover the strength within you to move forward with confidence.
  • PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  • Anxiety and Panic Attacks
  • Grief and Loss
  • Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Depression
  • Addictions
  • Eating Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder
  • Phantom Limb Pain
  • Peak Performance
  • Repeated Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
  • Work Place or Home Life Stressors

…But it won’t change reality or permanent biological conditions (organic pathology).

  • It happened unexpectedly
  • You were unprepared for it
  • You felt powerless to prevent it
  • It happened repeatedly
  • Someone was intentionally cruel
  • It happened in childhood
  • Falls or sports injuries
  • Surgery (especially in the first 3 years of life)
  • The sudden death of someone close
  • A car accident
  • The breakup of a significant relationship
  • A humiliating or deeply disappointing experience
  • The discovery of a life-threatening illness or condition
  • Shock, denial, or disbelief
  • Anger, irritability, mood swings
  • Guilt, shame, self-blame
  • Feeling sad or hopeless
  • Confusion, difficulty concentrating
  • Anxiety and fear
  • Withdrawing from others
  • Feeling disconnected or numb
  • Insomnia or nightmares
  • Being startled easily
  • Racing heartbeat
  • Aches and pains
  • Edginess and agitation
  • Muscle tension
  • Fatigue

EMDR is constructed to help...

EMDR is constructed to help a person recognize and process the “locked” or “stuck” pieces so that the symptoms can decrease. This, in turn, will help a person feel healthier and effective and less distressed.

EMDR enables the brain’s natural processing system to integrate the distressing information. EMDR does not delete the memory, but how we know treatment is complete is when a person can remember the experience without having an emotional charge attached to it.

EMDR can appear overwhelming...

At first glance, EMDR can appear overwhelming and extremely confusing. We understand your concerns. EMDR is not physically harmful or painful, and you are always in control of the flow of process. It is not a form of hypnosis, and you are always aware of your surroundings. EMDR is an accelerated form of therapy.

What can be resolved in ongoing traditional therapy can be resolved on an average of 16-20 sessions with EMDR, and with better results. This brief description does not address the complexities of the process, but when you call, we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about EMDR.

At All Seasons Counseling, LLC, we are passionate about the process and outcomes of EMDR therapy. Our EMDR therapist, Cherie Smith, MA, LPC, is a trained EMDR professional that will walk with you through the process. She is a credentialed provider through the Barb Maiberger Institute, located in Boulder, Colorado.

For a more comprehensive definition of EMDR please visit International Association of EMDR at www.emdria.org

For further references, please visit:
http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/pst/34/3/307/