EMDR Therapy in Rockville, Maryland
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Francine Shapiro created this revolutionary treatment, known as EMDR therapy in the 1980s, specifically using eye movements to desensitize and reprocess past trauma.
We offer EMDR therapy in Rockville, Maryland, also serving Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Olney, Maryland, Montgomery County and virtually throughout the entire state of Maryland and Virginia.
EMDR therapy is a powerful evidence-based therapy for helping folks to heal from trauma. Traditional talk therapy is not usually the approach of choice for trauma, and EMDR therapy can truly lead to powerful results and healing from trauma related symptoms. In addition to providing EMDR for trauma and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it can also be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
We offer EMDR therapy in Rockville, Maryland, also serving Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Olney, Maryland, Montgomery County and virtually throughout the entire state of Maryland and Virginia.
EMDR therapy is a powerful evidence-based therapy for helping folks to heal from trauma. Traditional talk therapy is not usually the approach of choice for trauma, and EMDR therapy can truly lead to powerful results and healing from trauma related symptoms. In addition to providing EMDR for trauma and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it can also be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
EMDR therapy is a three pronged approach. This means that it will target past events, current concerns, and future triggers. Using this approach can help your brain process
memories of trauma and make new connections to help you get unstuck.
As an approach, EMDR therapy targets memories by turning on both sides of the brain. Oftentimes when someone experiences trauma or nervous system dysregulation, the two different brain hemispheres (the left brain hemisphere and the right brain hemisphere) have trouble communicating.
In EMDR therapy, you are empowered to go at a pace that feels best for you, and as trauma informed therapists we will never push you to share anything that you do not feel ready to process.
You do not have to continue to live struggling with the aftermath of trauma and related symptoms. Feeling like you are simply existing in survival mode is exhausting. Healing is possible. EMDR therapy is a powerful treatment that can help.
We offer EMDR therapy in Rockville, Maryland, as well as virtually throughout Maryland and Virginia.
memories of trauma and make new connections to help you get unstuck.
As an approach, EMDR therapy targets memories by turning on both sides of the brain. Oftentimes when someone experiences trauma or nervous system dysregulation, the two different brain hemispheres (the left brain hemisphere and the right brain hemisphere) have trouble communicating.
In EMDR therapy, you are empowered to go at a pace that feels best for you, and as trauma informed therapists we will never push you to share anything that you do not feel ready to process.
You do not have to continue to live struggling with the aftermath of trauma and related symptoms. Feeling like you are simply existing in survival mode is exhausting. Healing is possible. EMDR therapy is a powerful treatment that can help.
We offer EMDR therapy in Rockville, Maryland, as well as virtually throughout Maryland and Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is emdr therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR therapy is an evidenced-based treatment that can lower the intensity of symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
EMDR therapy's three-pronged approach can help address past experiences, present issues, and future triggers. This method can help your brain process traumatic memories and create new neural connections, helping you move forward.
EMDR therapy is thought to work by stimulating both hemispheres of the brain (Gainer et al., 2020; Landin-Romero et al., 2018). When someone experiences trauma or stress that overwhelms the nervous system, communication between the brain’s left and right brain hemispheres can become disrupted. EMDR therapy can help restore balance so you can move beyond trauma and stress responses.
EMDR therapy's three-pronged approach can help address past experiences, present issues, and future triggers. This method can help your brain process traumatic memories and create new neural connections, helping you move forward.
EMDR therapy is thought to work by stimulating both hemispheres of the brain (Gainer et al., 2020; Landin-Romero et al., 2018). When someone experiences trauma or stress that overwhelms the nervous system, communication between the brain’s left and right brain hemispheres can become disrupted. EMDR therapy can help restore balance so you can move beyond trauma and stress responses.
What symptoms do people experience after trauma?
Symptoms after trauma often can include anxiety, panic attacks, feeling guarded or on high alert (hypervigilance), feeling like you’re reliving the trauma (flashbacks), difficulty concentrating, depression or other mood changes, disrupted sleep patterns, disordered eating or eating disorders, and/or changes in how you see yourself or the world.
Is EMDR therapy effective for trauma?
Yes, there are many high-quality research studies supporting the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in treating symptoms of trauma and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
How do I know if I can benefit from EMDR therapy?
Many individuals can benefit from EMDR therapy. Our clients often report that EMDR helped them work through symptoms of anxiety, trauma and eating disorders. EMDR therapy may be a game-changer for your recovery! You can schedule a consult to discuss EMDR and whether it’s a good fit for you.
Is it possible to do EMDR therapy virtually?
Yes! EMDR therapy can be done in person in Rockville, Maryland or virtually throughout the states of Maryland and Virginia.
How can I reach you for help?
You can fill out our website contact form, or call us at 301-246-6856, or email [email protected]
What if I'm worried about a loved one?
If you are concerned about a loved one, feel free to reach out to us to discuss options for treatment.
“Research has shown that about five hours of EMDR treatment eliminates PTSD in 84 to 100 percent of civilians with a single trauma experience.”
― Francine Shapiro, EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma
― Francine Shapiro, EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma
EMDR therapy for trauma in Rockville, Maryland. Serving individuals in Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Olney, Montgomery County, and virtually throughout Maryland and Virginia.
References:
Gainer, D., Alam, S., Alam, H., & Redding, H. (2020). A FLASH OF HOPE: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Innovations in clinical neuroscience, 17(7-9), 12–20.
Landin-Romero, R., Moreno-Alcazar, A., Pagani, M., & Amann, B. L. (2018). How Does Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Work? A Systematic Review on Suggested Mechanisms of Action. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1395. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01395
Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures (3rd ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press
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