I am Trained in EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced-based/interactive therapeutic approach developed by Francine Shapiro. EMDR utilizes bilateral stimulation in order to process and reduce distress caused by traumatic events. The amygdala is the emotional control center of the brain. When one experiences trauma, the amygdala finds itself becoming over active; in a consistent state of “fight, flight, freeze or fawn”. EMDR's use of bilateral stimulation enables the individual with slowing down the amygdala. Synchronizing the brain waves assist with processing traumatic events. Furthermore this synchronization shifts the trauma to the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is part of the brain which executes rational thought.

EMDR can be effective in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, panic, eating disorders and addiction.

Other Modalities Used:

• Culturally Sensitive

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Dialectical Behavoral Therapy

• Internal Family Systems

• Motivational Interviewing

• Multicultural

• Person Centered

• Somatic

• Solution Focused Therapy