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EMDR Therapy in Orlando, Florida
for Adults Healing from Trauma and Stress
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a therapeutic approach offered in-person in Orlando, Florida that helps adults process distressing memories and reduce the emotional impact of past experiences. This evidence-informed method supports healing from trauma, anxiety, and stress responses related to life challenges and chronic health concerns.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is a physiological technique that utilizes the brain’s natural healing process to target and relieve stress stored from past events. Often, after distressing experiences, the brain can become “stuck” in a stress response pattern. EMDR helps the nervous system reprocess these memories so they no longer fuel overwhelming thoughts, emotions, sensations or store stress in the body.
How does EMDR work?
During EMDR therapy, bilateral stimulation (such as sounds or vibrations) is used to encourage alternating neuro-activity between the brain’s hemispheres. This supports integrated processing of distressing memories so that the emotional response connected to the memory becomes less intense.
What can you expect during an EMDR session?
In EMDR therapy you can expect:
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A collaborative process where safety and pacing are prioritized
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Identification of distressing memories and the associated beliefs
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Support through each step of reprocessing
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Integration of changes into daily life
This approach is designed to reduce discomfort while facilitating healing in a way that feels supportive and grounded.
Who can benefit from EMDR therapy?
EMDR is not limited to a PTSD diagnsoses. Adults may benefit when they experience:
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Trauma symptoms
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Persistent anxiety or emotional distress
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Overactive stress responses
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Challenges related to chronic illness stress
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Difficulty moving past upsetting memories
In-Person EMDR Therapy
As an in-person therapist in Orlando, Florida, I capitalize off of the energy live-sessions bring to provide EMDR therapy in a calm, welcoming setting for adults seeking peace following distressing experiences or the emotional challenges of chronic illness.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re considering EMDR therapy and want to learn whether it might be a good fit, reach out to schedule an initial consultation. I’m here to answer your questions and walk alongside you through your healing process.
📞 407-675-7323
✉ counseling@comfortcreations.org
Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Therapy in Orlando
How does EMDR processing work?
A small device with headphones and hand pulsars is used to encourage bilateral stimulation of the brain. Bilateral Stimulation is the inducing of alternating neuro-activity between the right and left hemisphere. This is done with sounds through the headphones and vibrations through the hand pulsars. Sometimes the usage of lights or hand motions to stimulate Rapid Eye Movement is used.
Does it hurt?
No. The only sensations are sounds and vibrations.
How is it natural?
EMDR utilizes the same process that REM (Rapid Eye Movement) dream sleep stimulates in the brain.
What will I be doing?
We will identify a distressing memory and the negative belief associated with that memory. The bilateral stimulation will allow the brain to navigate through the network of memories connected to the negative belief. The brain will re-process the memories to allow them to be filed away and the distressing component to be resolved.
What if there are memories that I don't remember?
Sometimes there are memories that are blocked that will surface during EMDR therapy. These are handled carefully and safely so that more complete healing can be experienced. It is more common for happy and positive memories to resurface when the distressing memories subside.
Is EMDR effective?
Approximately 20 controlled studies with patients experiencing PTSD have consistently found the effective decrease/elimination of symptoms for the majority of patients. For more info visit, emdria.org
Do I have to have PTSD to benefit from EMDR?
No. EMDR helps process distress contributing to anxiety, depression, anger, and high stress circumstances. Adults seeking EMDR therapy in Orlando do not need a PTSD diagnosis to benefit.