EMDR heals the past, so you can live in the present, and look forward to the future

Sometimes traditional talk therapy is not enough when dealing with trauma.

EMDR can help when nothing else seems to

Coping with trauma can be one of the most challenging things you'll ever do. Experiencing trauma puts your emotions and life on a roller coaster. Sometimes traditional therapy like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you regain your life. Sometimes, however, your feelings...the memories...the flashbacks seem to consume your every day. 

Maybe you've tried trauma counseling, and it did not help.

Or if you've been hesitant about discussing what happened to you and avoided counseling altogether. We at Everthrive understand this. The thought of reliving the worst thing that has happened to you can be terrifying. Our licensed trauma counselors have training and experience in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, commonly known as EMDR. This type of trauma counseling is different. 

What is EMDR?

EMDR is relatively "new" in counseling. The research around this model of trauma counseling, however, is promising. The first clinical trials began in the late 1980s. Since coming on the trauma treatment scene, dozens of trials have shown this technique is effective. It can help a person feel better faster than many other methods. This trauma counseling technique involves moving your eyes a specific way while you process traumatic memories. EMDR Counseling aims to help you heal from trauma without discussing all the details with your counselor. 

Symptoms of Trauma

If you have experienced these symptoms as a result of surviving a traumatic life event, EMDR Counseling can help:

• Avoidance of events or activities that remind you of the traumatic experience

• Being easily startled or frightened

• Persistent feelings of sadness and despair

• Flashbacks of the event

• Unpredictable emotions

• Physical symptoms, such as nausea and headaches

• Intense feelings of guilt, as if you are responsible for the event

• An altered sense of shame

• Anger, irritability, and acting aggressively

• Feelings of hopelessness

• Social isolation

• Panic attacks

• Difficulty concentrating and poor performance

• Thoughts of suicide

It's important to know that trauma affects everyone differently. Perhaps you've tried counseling and feel hopeless that nothing will help. Trauma counseling is specialized and unique. You deserve a specialist, like an EMDR Counselor, to help you gain your life back. At Everthrive Counseling, a trained, compassionate trauma counselor can help define the best approach for you. Our counselors move at a pace that is comfortable for you. While recovery won't be easy, finding a way to live your best life is possible with the right help. 

How EMDR Counseling can help

You should never face trauma alone—it's a jumble of emotional reactions. It's easy to feel like you're drowning. But we at Everthrive are here to help. We know trauma counseling is not one-size-fits-all. Your recovery plan must address the symptoms and experiences unique to you. Our EMDR counselors will help determine when you're ready to tackle the past. 

First, however, they will ensure you're safe. You have the confidence to successfully treat these symptoms through developing healthy coping skills. It is vital to have a trusting, supportive relationship with your counselor. We know this can take a little time. We will go at your pace while gently pushing you toward your goals. 

When you're ready, we will begin using scientifically proven techniques unique to EMDR. While trauma counseling takes time, we're confident you'll see immediate relief. 

Coping with trauma is scary. You need a specialist who is trained and experienced in trauma counseling. The trauma counselors at Everthrive are trained and experienced in EMDR counseling, giving you an advantage in getting your life back. Give us a call today at 833-473-3399.