Strength and Healing Counseling

Enhancing Your Existing Therapy with EMDR

Adjunct EMDR therapy can complement and enhance the work you are already doing with your current therapist. Here are some key ways it can benefit you:

• Targeted Trauma Resolution: EMDR can address specific traumatic events that may not fully resolve through traditional talk therapy. This targeted approach ensures that even deeply embedded traumas are brought to light and processed.

• Accelerated Progress: For some individuals, EMDR can speed up the healing process, allowing them to achieve breakthroughs more quickly. This can be particularly beneficial for those who feel stuck or plateaued in their current therapy.

• Deeper Emotional Healing: EMDR helps access and process deeply stored emotional pain, leading to a more profound sense of relief and resolution. This depth of healing can foster long-lasting changes and enhance overall emotional well-being.

• Integrated Healing: By working in conjunction with your current therapy, EMDR can provide a holistic approach to your mental health, ensuring all aspects of your well-being are addressed. This integrated method allows for a more comprehensive and cohesive healing journey.

Adjunct EMDR therapy can be structured in various ways to fit your needs and schedule:

• Initial Consultation: An EMDR specialist will conduct an initial assessment to understand your history, current therapy progress, and specific goals for EMDR. This thorough evaluation ensures that the EMDR approach is tailored to your unique needs.

• Collaborative Planning: The EMDR therapist will collaborate with your primary therapist to develop a coordinated treatment plan that complements your ongoing therapy. This collaboration ensures that both therapies work synergistically to enhance your healing.

• EMDR Sessions: Depending on your needs, you may have regular EMDR sessions (e.g., weekly or bi-weekly) alongside your primary therapy sessions. The frequency and duration of these sessions will be customized to your individual progress and goals.

• Progress Reviews: Periodic reviews will ensure the EMDR therapy is effectively supporting your overall therapeutic goals. These reviews allow for adjustments to the treatment plan as needed, ensuring optimal outcomes.

When considering adjunct EMDR therapy, keep the following in mind:

• Communication: Ensure open communication between your EMDR therapist and primary therapist for coordinated care. This transparency fosters a cohesive treatment plan and prevents any potential conflicts in therapeutic approaches.

• Readiness: Be prepared for the emotional intensity that can come with processing traumatic memories. It’s important to approach EMDR with a mindset of openness and resilience.

• Commitment: Adjunct EMDR therapy requires dedication and willingness to engage in the process fully. Commitment to both your primary and EMDR therapies will maximize the benefits of this integrated approach.

• Support System: Having a supportive network of friends, family, or support groups can be beneficial as you undergo EMDR therapy. This support can provide additional emotional stability and encouragement.

Take the Next Step

If you feel that adjunct EMDR therapy could enhance your current therapeutic journey, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.