Practicing in the field of mental health since 2014. Upon my own healing journey, I participated in EMDR as a client, and it changed my life. I became trained in EMDR soon after the Las Vegas Shooting to provide support to survivors of the shooting. I also stumbled upon Parts and Memory Therapy, and was fortunate enough to become trained and supervised by the creator himself, Dr. Jay Noricks during my internship. Brainspotting was described to me as EMDR on steroids, created from EMDR by a sports psychologist in 2003. These modalities all work with parts psychology, and are intensive, deep work.

Interested in learning more about EMDR? Below you will find some frequently asked questions I get inside my practice.                                           

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy is a type of psychotherapy developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the 1980s.
It is a type of trauma-focused therapy intended to assist individuals in processing and healing from traumatic experiences.
The theory behind EMDR therapy is that negative experiences, particularly traumatic ones, can become “stuck” in the brain and cause ongoing emotional distress. The goal of EMDR therapy is to assist individuals in processing and moving past these experiences, resulting in reduced stress symptoms and improved overall functioning.

What conditions does EMDR treat?

Individuals who have experienced trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse, combat, natural disasters, or car accidents, have found EMDR therapy to be especially effective. It has also been found to be beneficial for people suffering from anxiety, phobias, and depression.

What does EMDR do to the brain?

While the precise mechanisms by which EMDR therapy works are unknown, it is thought that the bilateral stimulation used during the therapy may aid in activating the brain’s natural healing and processing functions.
This can help the person work through and resolve the negative emotions and memories associated with the traumatic experience, resulting in improved functioning and reduced stress symptoms.
 

How does EMDR therapy work?

The therapist will guide the individual through a series of eye movements or other bilateral stimulation (such as tapping or auditory tones) while they focus on a specific memory or experience during an EMDR therapy session. The individual will then be asked to report on any thoughts, feelings, or sensations that arise during the process. This process is thought to assist the brain in processing and integrating the experience, resulting in a decrease in the intensity of negative emotions associated with the memory.

Are you ready, yet?

We all deserve to reach our highest potential, and break the stigma that surrounds mental health. I believe with an aligned fit, we can achieve anything. Healing, and overcoming limiting beliefs is my jam. With my background, and your willingness to do the work, I believe we can go after whatever you’re seeking