EMDR, Eye-movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (that's a mouthful), is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (A left/right syncopated movement with the eyes, utilizing sensors, or tapping), which reduces the emotion associated with the trauma memories. Extensively researched and proven effective, this therapuetic method helps people recover from trauma, PTSD symptoms, disorders such as anxiety and depression, negative belief patterns and other distressing life experiences.

EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue. Rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue, EMDR allows the brain to resume its natural healing process. For many clients, EMDR therapy can be completed in fewer sessions than other psychotherapies.

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"I am someone who is extremely self-aware and willing to do the work on myself to grow into the woman I know I am meant to be. There were, however, embedded beliefs in my subconscious that I could not seem to fully overcome on my own. I was referred to Lisa for EMDR therapy in hopes of working through issues that stemmed from my childhood and still heavily affected my day-to-day life during adulthood. After approximately 9 sessions, I can say with the utmost confidence that EMDR and Lisa helped change my life for the better! Lisa made me feel comfortable to be vulnerable and was patient with me while I worked through heavy emotions. I cannot recommend this modality of therapy enough - it is such a blessing to be able to see myself in real time, reacting differently and handling situations better than past-me would have prior to EMDR therapy."

"Lisa first off, is the best therapist I have ever had! After working with multiple therapists, it was great to finally find someone that truly worked for me and with me. I worked with Lisa using EMDR over the summer to help with my healing process. Lisa was so supportive and patient throughout the entire process and it has been an incredible healing experience for me. This was the treatment I needed after all of these years to move in the right direction and I couldn't have done it without Lisa. I am very thankful for her."

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