go beyond traditional talk therapy.

EMDR therapy in Garner, NC, just minutes from downtown Raleigh.

You’ve tried everything you can think of to feel better, but nothing’s sticking.

Maybe you’ve tried traditional talk therapy before but some days it feels like you are stuck in the past, no matter how hard you try to move forward and reclaim yourself and your life. It might feel like your brain and body are always on high alert, even in a “safe” environment. You may vacillate between anxious and aware & numb and shutdown just to make it through your day. And the nights…. it just doesn’t stop. Thought rumination, restless sleep and vivid nightmares may have become the norm.

you’re feeling…

Frustrated by feelings of guilt and shame

Disconnected in relationships

Overwhelmed, on high alert, or numb and shut down

EMDR therapy can help you find freedom from the distress.

EMDR therapy is a powerful evidence-based approach where we will work together to uncover negative core beliefs while desensitizing the intense emotions associated with them and reduce distressing symptoms.

  • EMDR uses bilateral stimulation such as eye movements and tapping, to reprocess “stuck” memories, events and negative core beliefs. The memory remains, however the negative associations with it are lessened or alleviated.

  • EMDR consists of 8 phases

    1) History taking

    2) Learn skills to effectively manage emotions & any types of disturbance

    3) Preparation for reprocessing

    4) Bilateral stimulation sessions (eye movements, tapping, audio reprocessing sessions)

    5) Closure

    6) Re-Evaluation

  • Together we will work to challenge negative beliefs, while rebuilding positive associations that will reflect in your mind and body. Symptoms of anxiety, guilt, shame and fear will be lessened or gone.

At the end of the day, I want you to know: You were created for more than your pain.

Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, there is hope. There is freedom. There is joy to be found.

Is EMDR right for you?

EMDR may be a good fit for you if you…

  • Have experienced a difficult or traumatic childhood

  • Are struggling with the impacts of traumatic events

  • Notice patterns in your relationship that make it difficult to communicate and/or be vulnerable with your partner

  • Feel stuck, even though you are trying to move forward

What we’ll work on

With EMDR, you can…

Improve your restless nights

Learn how to self soothe and be present

No longer feel anxious and overwhelmed

Gain new coping skills to be present, communicative and engaged

Your story is welcome here.

Your story is welcome here.

Questions?

FAQs

  • The most asked question. I can not give you a definitive answer. Every person and every experience is unique. We may need to process one memory or you may have multiples. To move through all 8 phases can take anywhere from 6-12 sessions.

  • Yes. You will be asked to work on skills learned during sessions.

  • Yes! There are several options we can utilize to do EMDR online.