What is EMDR?

EMDR is a powerful therapeutic technique typically used in the treatment of mild to severe trauma, treatment resistant depression, and high anxiety. Discovered and refined in the 1970s by Francine Shapiro, EMDR taps into the parts of the brain that help us process our most disturbing emotions. EMDR has been put through rigorous scientific testing to ensure its efficacy and safety.

Processing

A typical EMDR session involves a series of sets in which your therapist will facilitate eye movements, tapping, or vibrating pulsers to draw attention to one side of your body and then the other in rapid succession. Your therapist is trained in how to follow certain threads of memories, work through the disturbances, and find emotional relief.

Results

EMDR gets results. The outcome has been described by Anthony’s clients as “I can see the memories, but I don’t feel like I’m in them anymore.” Most clients describe a sense of seeing the memories as if they are “on a screen”, or passing by as if through a car window. Imagine being able to separate yourself from your trauma or your emotional disturbance - not letting it consume your life and eclipse your personal identity.