EMDR Therapy in Hamden, Connecticut

 

What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is an evidenced based, research-validated treatment that has been utilized by mental health professionals since the 1980s. Originally created to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR is now used to treat anxiety, depression, pain management and other conditions with highly favorable outcomes. EMDR combines the commonly used principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and integrates a body-based approach, working to activate the brain for deeper healing and understanding. During EMDR, the client describes brief sections of emotionally distressing material while simultaneously focusing on an external stimulus. While the most common stimulus is lateral eye movements (directed by the therapist), other types of stimuli can include hand tapping and audio stimulation. EMDR utilizes an adaptive information processing theory, meaning that the approach involves identifying the known adaptive information about the stressful situation while working through the distressing components.

About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in the state of Connecticut.

The ideal client comes in and brings me their heaviest needs and issues. With time, we resource and strengthen self-esteem and self-love. Come find out what no longer serves you in life and let my skills help you bravely face and leave behind those thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that keep you from what you truly YOU want out of your life.

I am EMDR trained with an attachment focus in my approach. My therapeutic orientation is based in the School of Integrative Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivation Enhancement, and Positive Psychology, but will use all available skills to facilitate your growth…

I am currently trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, an innovative newer technique in enhancing the process of unwanted emotion and memory.

Would you like to learn how EMDR can help you? Sign up for a FREE Intake Session with me.

Online and in-person therapy are available.
Address: 50 Barbara Ln Hamden, CT 06518