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EMDR is a highly researched, evidence-based treatment founded on the theory that people have experienced a traumatic event or have disturbing memories in their lives in which they retain negative beliefs about themselves, leaving them feeling "stuck."

It could be, "I'm not good enough," or "I am not safe," etc. These negative thoughts not only result in low self-esteem but also affect how they look at their present lives and interact with others.

IVPC IS A LEADER IN CHICAGO EMDR THERAPY

EMDR THERAPY CHICAGO

EMDR THERAPY SKOKIE

Maintaining confidentiality is one of the many responsibilities of a licensed clinical professional counselor. We must protect our psychotherapy clients, so we can only share a tiny amount of what we do with them. People often will guess what we do but are never given the complete picture.

We found this article and shared it with loved ones so they could see what we have the honor of witnessing regularly with our clients. Please read with caution as the writer shares his own traumatic life experience.

Theory Behind EMDR THERAPY

How does EMDR work?

There are 8 phases of EMDR treatment, some of which are similar to other types of therapy, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). EMDR therapy differs from other types of therapy by incorporating bilateral stimulation into an EMDR sessions. 

Stimulating both the left and right side of the brain while an EMDR therapist guides a client through recalling a disturbing experience allows for reprocessing and healing to take place.

Bilateral stimulation can occur using eye movements, following a therapist's fingers from left to right, watching a light from one eye to the other, listening to sounds from one ear to the other, or using a tapping method.

EMDR targets specific traumatic past experiences, memories, negative thoughts, intense emotions, and strong body sensations, then desensitizes the client to those feelings and memories.

EMDR is based on a theory suggesting that when a person feels "stuck," the left and right sides of the brain no longer communicate around the negative belief, making it harder for traditional talk therapy to have an effect.

benefits

What are the benefits of EMDR compared to other therapies?

EMDR can often alleviate emotional distress and show results faster than most traditional forms of therapy.

This is because bilateral stimulation can help clients rapidly heal, get "unstuck" and complete the processing of a memory or fear so healing and growth can occur.

Due to EMDR relying on processing happening in the brain, less talking is required in EMDR sessions than in other forms of therapy.

EMDR is based on a theory that suggests when a person finds themselves feeling "stuck," the left and right sides of the brain no longer communicate around the negative belief, making it harder for some traditional therapies to have an effect

Both the left and right sides of the brain are stimulated during an EMDR session while a therapist guides a client through recalling a traumatic event or disturbing experience, allowing for reprocessing and healing to take place.

Bilateral stimulation can occur using eye movements, following a therapist's fingers from left to right, watching a light from one eye to the other, listening to sounds from one ear to the other, or using a tapping method.

EMDR therapy can often help where other approaches, such as talk therapy, have failed.

To provide the best and most personal experience possible, we have multiple EMDR therapists on staff in our Chicago and Skokie offices, all of whom have been through extensive EMDR training.

You can have EMDR treatment in our Chicago or Skokie office or even work with an EMDR therapist in the comfort of your home through online EMDR therapy.

Use the form below to contact us, or if you'd prefer to email us directly, please do so at info@innervoicepc.com.

We look forward to connecting with you and to the opportunity to help you work through whatever is troubling you.

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