EMDR

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured trauma therapy that uses guided eye movements to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their psychological impact. At Therapy Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, the experienced licensed mental health professionals use EMDR to help patients 5 and older overcome trauma. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What is EMDR?

EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a form of therapy in which your therapist helps you move your eyes in a specific way while you process traumatic memories and thoughts. This therapy can help you heal from trauma or other distressing experiences. EMDR techniques are highly effective ways to overcome traumatic events. 

Which conditions can EMDR help address?

EMDR at Therapy Services of the Rockies can help you combat bothersome symptoms caused by the following:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder 
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Trauma
• Dissociative disorders
• Grief
• Personality disorders

EMDR can help you overcome more than one mental health condition at the same time. Therapy Services of the Rockies offers treatments for children, adolescents, and adults. 

Is EMDR right for me?

You may be a candidate for EMDR if you struggle with symptoms linked to trauma, such as flashbacks, nightmares, distressing memories, depression, or anxiety. 

Your Therapy Services of the Rockies specialist completes a psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria to discuss your emotions, thoughts, past trauma, behaviors, and lifestyle to learn how to best treat your condition. 

What happens during EMDR sessions?

During EMDR at Therapy Services of the Rockies, your therapist gets to know and helps you work through difficult situations and/or emotions. It focuses on altering your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions associated with trauma to support healing.

Your treatment might consist of multiple phases occurring during a series of sessions. Your provider activates your memories by helping you identify body sensations, feelings, thoughts, or negative images. Using reprocessing, you can form positive beliefs as you overcome distressing memories. 

Your therapist may use a specialized light to help you move your eyes in a specific way while you reprocess trauma. You might undergo EMDR for several weeks or months to overcome distressing memories, thoughts, and emotions.

Which other therapies are available?

In addition to EMDR, Therapy Services of the Rockies also offers cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), grief and loss counseling, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), mindfulness, stress management, and much more. 

They offer individualized therapy, family therapy, and group therapy sessions. The practice also provides an intensive outpatient program and a partial hospitalization program for complex or severe cases.

Book an evaluation at Therapy Services of the Rockies by phone or online today to take advantage of EMDR.