EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy at Balanced Life Counseling and Wellness

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers a transformative, neuroscience-backed approach to healing from trauma and emotional distress. What sets EMDR apart is its rapid effectiveness; many individuals experience profound relief within just a handful of sessions, making it ideal for those seeking a faster path to well-being than traditional talk therapies. Through guided bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain process stuck memories at their root, freeing clients from the cycle of flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

By resolving the emotional charge attached to past experiences, EMDR uncovers new perspectives, instills positive beliefs, and supports a deep sense of self-worth. Clients report a cascade of benefits. The result is lasting change—not just symptom management, but genuine transformation in how one feels, thinks, and responds to both past and new experiences.

You have the option to work with a therapist that specializes in EMDR, including Ashley or Nicole. We also offer EMDR as an adjunct therapy, allowing you to work with the clinician of your choice and we’ll collaborate with them for coordination of care.

Learn more about EMDR here.

Benefits and Outcomes

  • Adaptive Trauma Responses

    EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, allowing them to be recalled without overwhelming distress.

  • Alleviation of PTSD Symptoms

    EMDR has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness in significantly decreasing PTSD symptoms, often within a few sessions.

  • Enhanced Self-Esteem & Awareness

    By resolving core wounds, clients often report a boost in self-worth and confidence.

  • Decreased Anxiety & Depression

    Many clients experience a notable reduction in anxiety and depressive symptoms through the processing of unresolved emotional pain.

  • Improved Emotional Regulation

    Clients gain better control over their emotional responses, leading to increased calmness and resilience in daily life.

  • Reduction in Somatic Symptoms

    EMDR has been linked to improvements in chronic pain and physical symptoms related to trauma.

  • Accelerated Healing

    EMDR often offers faster relief and trauma processing compared to traditional talk therapies by directly accessing the brain’s natural healing mechanisms .

Ashley offers in-person sessions and Nicole offers online sessions. Get started with EMDR today!

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