EMDR Therapy: Reprocessing Trauma for Lasting Freedom
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR)
Natalie* blamed herself.
Natalie felt ashamed and embarrassed, and she believed it was her fault that it had happened. Although in her mind, she knows that believing it is her fault is complete trash, in her heart, she still feels responsible. For years, Natalie has plodded along, feeling this underlying thought that she is to blame. She felt sad and tired, and everyone else came first. If she wasn’t anxious, she experienced depression and rarely felt anything in the middle.
Most of all, she felt alone, so alone. Her sister kept telling her how beneficial EMDR Therapy was for her. Natalie felt confused and didn’t want to trust another random person with her inner thoughts and fears. However, after several years of allowing the past sexual abuse to keep haunting her, she finally decided enough was enough.
Natalie booked an appointment and started receiving EMDR therapy. After fighting her way through, while preparing for her EMDR work, she is ready to begin work on the rape, the most significant event that suddenly and drastically impacted her life. She is confident in her ability and doesn’t regret her journey with me as her guide, as she is about to begin reprocessing this traumatic event.
Grief and Guilt: Healing with EMDR Trauma Therapy
The loss of his friend shattered Mark’s life.
Mark* knew that losing his friend had a significant impact on him. He struggled for years with nightmares, thoughts about that day that came to mind out of nowhere, and feeling guilty like he could have changed it somehow. Although Mark knew it wasn’t his fault, the death of his friend was a terrifying shock.
Moreover, finding his dead friend was worse. Since that day, Mark’s life has fallen apart, like a piece of glass, all broken and shattered and beyond repair. After seeing Mark’s struggles, another trusted friend suggested EMDR trauma therapy. Mark decided to find an expert, perhaps searching for “EMDR therapy near me” to start the process.
Mark’s journey was not easy, but he now feels better about life and understands that connecting his emotions of finding his friend created those persistent feelings of loss, shock, and inability to help. Using EMDR and working on the trauma helped Mark gain an understanding that his friend’s death was not his fault because he had no control over the outcome. Mark now enjoys pleasant memories of his friend rather than dwelling on the past and blaming himself.
EMDR Therapy Utah: Relief Beyond the Physical
Suzan’s pain seemed never-ending.
For over six months, Suzan* has been to one doctor after another as she tried to find relief from her lower back pain. After numerous referrals, doctors kept telling her nothing was wrong with her.
The last doctor she saw told her, “I think this may be more emotional. Have you considered seeing an EMDR therapist?” Suzan felt confused but wanted something to change, so she said, “No. I’ll look into it.”
Six months later, she no longer has back discomfort. She chose to stay with EMDR Therapy to work on other concerns regarding her past. This demonstrates the powerful, holistic approach of finding quality EMDR therapy in Utah County.
Don’t Let Trauma Keep You Stuck
Trauma can create a lasting impact on your life. Natalie, Mark, and Suzan suffered from psychological and emotional trauma that persisted for months, if not years. EMDR therapy made a difference in their lives by allowing them to reprocess their trauma and replace it with a more positive viewpoint.
EMDR is a therapeutic procedure proven to be effective treating many types of traumas that get stuck in your brain as trauma constantly recycles adverse events – keeping you unable to move forward with your life. This can cause you emotional distress.
As a therapist trained in EMDR, I have used it to guide others in reprocessing their trauma. The process requires identifying the problem and details about those negative experiences. Then, we will work to help you reprocess the negative experiences. When these memories are reprocessed, you should have the current triggers of emotional disturbance changed or gone.
Don’t let trauma keep you from the life you want and deserve. I can help and am willing to take this journey with you. We proudly offer trusted EMDR therapy Utah wide, both in-office in Pleasant Grove and via telehealth.
Contact me today for more information on EMDR Therapy.
*These are fictitious names and scenarios used only to illustrate real-life situations.