(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization

Your eyes are the window to your soul. Deep trauma is witnessed by your soul through your eyes. EMDR uses the visual pathway to help you resolve your trauma and achieve healing. EMDR allows safe exploration and resolution of trauma or anxiety.

For over twenty years Doniella has worked with clients to effectively resolve the residual phobias and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) resulting from motor vehicle accidents, physical abuse and other disturbing experiences through the use of EMDR.

 
Therapist works with Client to:

Address the original incident that precipitated the anxiety reactions of client

Elicit present "triggers" that restimulate original sense of fear or helplessness with the intention to replace them with more positive reactions.

"Install" new cognitive/behavioral response chosen by client which fosters greater personal power and control
A therapeutic technique which is:

Short term (6-10 sessions, possibly)

Non-invasive

Covered by most insurance

Focused on a specific event

Effective therapy for healing sudden, recent trauma, recovered memories or recurring effects of past trauma

EMDR is effective in resolving trauma from:

Vehicle accidents

Physical abuse

Criminal assault

Sexual molestation

Sexual abuse

Physical violence or sports injuries