Imagine what life could be like, if you could put down the emotional baggage you’ve been carrying for far too long.
Throughout life, we all deal with things, some more traumatic than others. Some experiences we work through naturally as time passes, while others stick more intensely in our minds, emotions, and bodies. Those experiences that "stick" can trigger us without warning.
Each time a trigger happens, you are thrown back into that old moment as if it were happening now, causing distress and disruption to your present moment. This can be exhausting and distracting, zapping the joy from your daily life as you try to cope with it all.
How Can EMDR Therapy Help You Live a Happier Life?
This therapeutic strategy helps an individual reprocess or clean up traumatic memories and their triggers while reducing the emotional responses those memories create. Most often, this strategy helps alleviate feelings of…
Anxiety
Fear
Numbness
Sadness
Tension
Failure
Shame
Stress
Disgust
Guilt
Overwhelm
Hopelessness
Unworthiness
Grief
Helplessness
What is EMDR, and how does it work?
When we experience traumatic events or ongoing harm, our brains can get stuck, causing those memories to freeze in time. Using bilateral stimulation or side-to-side movements with your eyes, hands, or buzzers, we can help our brains get unstuck by reprocessing or finishing what has happened and seeing it in a new light. We move the stuck material from the right brain to the left to help it find a resolution that allows you to adaptively look at the same situation differently without the daily triggering.
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EMDR has been extensively researched (research found here) and shows that it has beneficial impacts for many different challenges folks face. This modality is set apart from other forms of therapy. Its goal is to help people process what has been stuck for decades to be able to move forward in their lives with more balance and capacity.
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So, if you're unsure if this type of therapy can assist you in your goals for healing, reach out for a free consultation, and we can figure that out together!
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What experts have to say about EMDR
​I believe in the inherent worth and ability of each person who enters my practice. Our time together is always a partnership that aligns with each person's goals.
The work we do is always tailored to your definition of healing. If you are unsure what that looks like, I'm here to help facilitate that conversation!
Rates for In-person & Virtual Sessions
I work in person with individuals 18+ who live in Barrie, Innisfil and surrounding areas. If you are located outside these areas or too far to arrive in person I also provide virtual services to residents of Ontario.
$140.00 per 60-minute session
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$200.00. per 90-minute EMDR session
*Please note that I do not provide direct billing within my practice however, I do email you an invoice directly after the session so you can submit it for repayment to your insurance company.
Are you wondering if an EMDR session is right for you?
Please email me at amy@amymaycounselling.com to book a free consultation to learn more!
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