I integrate evidence-based modalities to fit the needs of my clients including: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Somatic Experiencing (SE)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Attachment Theory/ Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Self- regulation

Eye Movement and Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy was developed by Francine Shapiro who believed that past disturbing experiences continue to cause distress because the memories were not adequately processed. These unprocessed memories are understood to contain the emotions, thoughts, beliefs and physical sensations that occurred at the time of the event. When the memories are triggered the stored disturbing elements are experienced and cause the symptoms of PTSD.

Unlike other treatments that focus on directly altering the emotions, thoughts and responses resulting from traumatic experiences, EMDR therapy focuses directly on the memory, and is intended to change the way that the memory is stored in the brain, thus reducing and eliminating the problematic symptoms.

During EMDR therapy, I will incorporate the use of eye movements and other forms of rhythmic left-right (bilateral) stimulation (e.g., tones or taps). While clients briefly focus on the trauma memory and simultaneously experience bilateral stimulation (BLS), the vividness and emotion of the memory are reduced.

Videos Links on EMDR:

https://www.emdrhap.org/content/

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/emdr.ap