EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Does your child seem stuck in worry or past experiences? Let’s help them move forward.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialized trauma-focused therapy designed to help young people process and heal from distressing memories, PTSD, and anxiety.
EMDR therapy helps children/teens, create a strong foundation so they feel safe and ready to process difficult memories.
EMDR therapy helps your child/teen work through distressing memories in a safe and structured way.
EMDR therapy helps your child/teen think about distressing memories with less anxiety and stress, be able to participate in current activities with others and have the tools to cope with future situations with greater confidence.
The 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy
1. History Taking & Treatment Planning
2. Preparation
3. Assessment
4. Desensitization
5. Installation
6. Body Scan
7. Closure
8. Reevaluation
Your child/teen gets to know their therapist, learns several types of relaxation and coping skills, and will choose some key memories or emotions to work on.
Your child/teen uses coping skills that involve movement to replace negative thoughts with helpful thoughts and process their emotions about a distressing memory.
The therapist helps your child/teen review their progress and practice new positive beliefs and coping strategies. They help your child/teen prepare for future scenarios to feel strong and confident and maintain emotional stability and flexibility.
Get Started
New Client Process
Step 1
Schedule Free Consultation
Complete the Initial Screening Form to schedule a free consultation call.
Discuss your concerns about your child and learn more about the process to connect with therapy services.
Step 2
Intake Process
Meet with your provider for a caregiver intake session.
We will explore your child’s strengths and needs and make sure we’re a good fit as a team for your child and provide you with helpful resources.
Step 3
Let's Get Going!
When you’re ready to start therapy, we will create a plan to help you and your child work on goals that support their growth and needs.