EMDR

Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured therapeutic technique that helps people process trauma. Thrive Counseling Services, LLC in Gilbert, Arizona, has therapists with specialized training in EMDR who help people heal from their trauma. The compassionate team uses EMDR to help their clients face a wide range of challenges, including grief, sleep disturbances, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Call the office today or use the online booking button to schedule your EMDR consultations and learn how it can help you heal from trauma.

What is EMDR therapy?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a highly researched therapy that only clinicians with specialized training can provide.  

The skilled therapists at Thrive Counseling Services, LLC provide EMDR in a structured manner where focus is put on a specific trauma memory (otherwise known as a target) while bilateral stimulation is occurring at the same time. Bilateral stimulation was originally delivered in the form of rapid eye movements. However, as researchers learn more, therapists now use a variety of ways to deliver bilateral stimulation, including tapping, buzzers, auditory tones, light bars, and more.

EMDR was first developed to treat PTSD in war veterans. Since its inception in the 1980s, it has expanded and is an effective modality for reprocessing all different types of traumas. 

Who can benefit from EMDR?

Clients of all ages can benefit from EMDR. EMDR has been used to treat a variety of challenges that clients face, including, but not limited to:

• Anxiety disorders
• Panic attacks
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Eating disorders
• Dissociative disorders
• Sexual assault
• Grief and loss
• PTSD or other trauma-related symptoms
• Sleep disturbance
• And much more

If you’re struggling with unresolved trauma and it’s affecting your emotional well-being, the expert therapists at Thrive Counseling Services, LLC are here to help. 

Both Stephanie and Heather at our Gilbert office are EMDR trained and can provide the therapy you need.

Emily Walton is an Eating Disorder Specialist who treats patients for past traumas and eating disorders and offers therapy sessions. 

How long does EMDR take?

The length of your EMDR therapy at Thrive Counseling Services, LLC depends on the severity of your trauma. Before making any treatment recommendations, your therapist completes a thorough evaluation and assessment to determine your needs and goals.

They talk to you about EMDR and how it may help you process and heal from past trauma. Some people see improvements after a few sessions, while others may need several months of EMDR to get the results they need. 

No matter your need, the therapists at Thrive Counseling Services, LLC provide the support, guidance, and compassion you need to truly thrive. 

Call Thrive Counseling Services, LLC today or to book your appointment using the online scheduling tool.