What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. If you are looking for a qualified EMDR therapist in Utah, Sego Lily Counseling provides this specialized care across our multiple clinics. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from different treatment approaches to help you safely heal from past distressing experiences.
How does EMDR work?
EMDR therapy is an integrative psychotherapy method that uses a technique called bilateral stimulation to repeatedly activate opposite sides of the brain. Therapists often use eye movements to facilitate bilateral stimulation. These eye movements mimic the period of sleep referred to as rapid eye movement or REM sleep, and this portion of sleep is frequently considered to be the time when the mind processes the recent events in the person’s life.
EMDR seems to help the brain reprocess the trapped memories in such a way that normal information processing is resumed. Therapists often use EMDR to help clients uncover and process beliefs that developed as the result of relational traumas, or childhood abuse and/or neglect. For a more detailed explanation please visit the EMDR Institute, Inc.
What does EMDR help?
EMDR was originally established as helpful for PTSD, although it’s been proven highly useful for treatment in the following conditions. When working with an EMDR therapist in Utah, clients often find relief from a wide range of challenges, including:
Panic Attacks
Complicated Grief
Dissociative Orders
Disturbing Memories
Phobias
Pain Disorders
Performance Anxiety
Addictions
Stress Reduction
Sexual and/or Physical Abuse
Body Dysmorphic Disorders
Personality Disorders
None of the above symptoms or experiences fit you?
Do you experience distressing emotions that appear to you, and perhaps to others, to be excessive given the current situation? Do you tend to be highly reactive to certain triggers? Are there one or more dysfunctional beliefs that you believe about yourself that, on an intellectual level, you know are not true?
If so, you may still be a good candidate for EMDR therapy. Whether you need an EMDR therapist in Salt Lake City or prefer to visit our offices in Lehi, Provo, Spanish Fork, Pleasant Grove, Taylorsville, Sugar House, or Millcreek, our team is ready to support your healing journey. With convenient locations throughout the Salt Lake Valley and Utah County, finding localized, compassionate care is easier than ever. Contact us today for a free phone consultation to see if EMDR might help you release what no longer serves you.
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