EMdr Therapy
atlanta
Have you struggled with healing from a past or ongoing traumatic event but regular talk therapy sessions don’t give you all the support you need? For many, the answer to overcoming the harsh symptoms of trauma lies in attending EMDR therapy in Atlanta. This innovative type of evidence-based therapy offers a way out of living with the negative impact of trauma and other types of mental health disorders. Atlanta Integrative Psychiatry specializes in providing the most up-to-date and effective types of therapy available. We encourage anyone interested in exploring a new, non-invasive way to heal their poor mental health to speak with one of our skilled and experienced therapists.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which helps many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, and other mental health disorders. We offer EMDR therapy in Atlanta to help people find a level of peace of mind they haven’t yet accomplished. A therapist trained to conduct EMDR therapy will instruct the individual to do simple tasks like specific eye movements or employ hand movements and tapping motions.
These actions are done while the person recounts the events of the trauma that impacted their lives. The process of following directions while remembering traumatic events helps a person process their trauma in a different and powerful way. Reprocessing the person’s past in this way helps them let go of the effects of the trauma and heal.
How Does EMDR Therapy Work?
EMDR includes the use of bilateral stimulation, which engages both sides of a person’s brain. The left side of the brain corresponds with language processing, positive emotions, and memory associations. The right side of the brain is associated more with visual processing, negative emotions, and spatial reasoning. Bilateral stimulation helps stimulate both sides of the brain. This aids in a person’s ability to process their traumatic memories in a new way instead of remaining stuck in the old ways they have always processed them. While talk therapy can contribute a great deal to healing from the mental health disorders EMDR treats, this additional therapeutic approach often helps a person cross the finish line and complete their treatment.
How We Implement EMDR Therapy in Our Atlanta Mental Health Programs
There are eight distinct phases to EMDR therapy which must be done in order.
The therapist discusses the person’s history of trauma and sets treatment goals.
The therapist describes coping skills the person can use during EMDR and answers any questions they have about the process.
Baseline measures are set to understand how a person feels when they talk about their trauma.
The directed motions like eye movements and tapping motions begin while the person discusses their trauma.
Positive reactions begin to replace the habitual negative ones usually experienced when remembering trauma.
The individual reprocesses their reactions while a full body scan is done.
Discussing and wrapping up difficult emotions that happened during the sessions.
A review of the entire EMDR process is done and a determination of whether any possible follow-up sessions prove necessary.
What Types of Mental Health Disorders Can EMDR Therapy Treat?
While EMDR therapy is most closely associated with treating PTSD and complex trauma, it also helps reduce the symptoms of several other disorders. These include:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Substance use disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Phobias
- Dissociative disorders
- Eating disorders
- Sustained grief
- Chronic pain
What To Expect During EMDR Therapy
Before anyone begins our program for EMDR therapy in Atlanta, we discuss each step with them so there are no surprises. We make sure the person feels comfortable about the process and provide any necessary emotional support as they move through the steps. The process requires the individual to follow simple instructions from the therapist. This is not a form of hypnotism, although a few minor side effects may occur such as brief lightheadedness.
Is EMDR Therapy Right for Me?
EMDR therapy in Atlanta may not be right for everyone, or the individual may need to prepare via talk therapy sessions to be ready to begin it. The ideal candidate for EMDR therapy has unresolved issues with trauma or other mental health disorders. They have tried traditional talk therapies but find they aren’t enough to give them the progress they desire. Many people continue talk therapy while adding EMDR as a supplemental therapeutic approach. A discussion with a therapist will help the individual determine if trying EMDR therapy is right for them.
Begin EMDR Therapy in Atlanta Today
Does our program for EMDR therapy in Atlanta sound like something that could change your life for the better? No one should have to live with the after-effects of trauma or the symptoms of other mental illnesses thinking there’s no hope for them. That’s why the staff at Atlanta Integrative Psychiatry is trained to perform EMDR therapy as well as many other beneficial services. Our team offers compassionate care for each person we treat and help show them a way out of their pain. We also offer prescription medications and other types of therapy in order to provide a well-rounded treatment plan.
Call us or schedule an appointment today to learn more about our outpatient EMDR therapy sessions. We can answer any questions you have about if this type of therapy is right for you.
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