What Conditions Does EMDR Therapy Treat?
Have you ever heard of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy or EMDR? If not, you’re not alone. Traditionally, EMDR is used to treat individuals with PTSD. However research is showing that it can actually treat many other conditions. This form of therapy is still relatively new to the mental health world, but its popularity is growing quickly. You might be wondering if EMDR is a good fit for you.
How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR works by helping clients reprocess difficult memories and feelings in order to reduce their associated distress. Therapists use a combination of elements such as eye movements, mental imagery, body sensations, and thought-provoking questions to help clients gain insight into and reframe their experiences. By targeting both conscious and unconscious material in an organized way, EMDR helps people process and re-process painful memories more rapidly than traditional talk therapy.
What we love about EMDR is that it takes fewer sessions than other therapy modalities and doesn’t require you to talk about the trauma in depth.
What Conditions Benefit from EMDR?
EMDR has been found to be particularly effective in treating trauma-related issues such as PTSD. However, it has also been seen to effectively help with the following:
Anxiety and Depression
Phobias
Grief and loss related issues
Relationship difficulties
Irritability and anger outbursts
Fatigue and chronic sickness
Avoidance of certain memories, people, or locations related to the event
Self-esteem and identity formation
You Are Not Alone
EMDR is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of psychotherapy due to its ability to effectively treat a wide range of psychological conditions in a shorter amount of time than traditional talk therapy. However it's important to note that while this type of therapy is gaining traction among therapists around the world it's still relatively new compared to other forms of psychotherapy so it's important to find an experienced practitioner who is properly trained in the practice before embarking on your own journey with EMDR therapy. The right therapist will help guide you through the process and make sure you get the best results possible from your treatment sessions. With patience and dedication, anyone can benefit from this type of treatment!
We offer EMDR Therapy in Oakland. Give us a call today to schedule an EMDR appointment. We look forward to helping you find calm again.
