Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR Therapy in Maryland

 

Have you ever eaten something bad, it messed up your stomach for several days, perhaps left you feeling constipated and nauseous? You continued feeling this way until you FINALLY found a way to get rid of the mess (yes, I mean you pooped) or saw a doctor, maybe took some medicine? 

 

It’s human nature and absolutely normal for our body to hold onto experiences that have left a negative impact on us. 

Unfortunately, our mind and body are not always able to decipher whether this experience is happening now or we are being triggered by an experience from the past.  This is when we feel on edge, easily irritated, hypervigilant or anxious and may experience panic attacks or flashbacks. 

As EMDR therapists, we can help both hemispheres of your brain (the creative/emotional side and the logical side) to communicate and get “unstuck” from your trauma.

EMDR Therapy in Columbia MD: The Ultimate Solution for Healing Invisible Wounds

If you've experienced trauma or any form of emotional distress, it’s easy to feel like your sense of security and peace has been stripped away from you. These invisible wounds can stick with you for years, controlling your life and affecting your choices. However, it is possible to get your life back with EMDR therapy. Here at Invisible Wounds Therapy and Wellness, we are your provider for EMDR therapy in Columbia, MD.

What is EMDR Therapy and how can it help you?

EMDR therapy is a unique approach that addresses a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The therapy itself is designed to reduce the symptoms of traumatic events by utilizing rapid eye movement to activate the brain's natural healing processes.

As one of the premier EMDR therapy providers in Columbia and Fort Washington, MD and the majority of Maryland we are aware of how incredibly effective this approach is in treating a range of mental health issues. The beauty of EMDR therapy lies in its ability to tackle mental scars head-on by facilitating the process of unlocking repressed emotions that are often associated with trauma.

How can you benefit from EMDR therapy?

EMDR therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The nature and intensity of the treatment depend on the individual's specific needs. Here at Invisible Wounds Therapy and Wellness, we conduct thorough assessments and evaluations to understand our patients’ unique needs and tailor treatment to meet those needs.

Our licensed EMDR therapists in Maryland are equipped with the skills, expertise, and knowledge required to guide you through the journey of healing and restoring the peace and security you so desperately need.

We recognize that every journey is unique and our team works hard to provide a safe and comfortable environment to help you navigate through the process. Nonetheless, the result is always worth the effort. The ability to process traumatic events and memories can make a significant impact on your overall well-being and put you back in control of your life.

Why choose Invisible Wounds Therapy and Wellness for EMDR therapy?

As a premier EMDR therapy provider in Columbia, MD, our team has extensive experience helping people overcome their invisible wounds and reclaim their lives. We are passionate about providing a safe, inclusive, and positive environment that allows our clients to express themselves freely.

Our therapists are highly trained and possess the skills and knowledge required to deliver top-quality EMDR therapy in Columbia, MD. We use evidence-based methods and the latest research to inform our approach. We hold our patients' safety and confidentiality to the highest standards, ensuring that they are comfortable sharing intimate details of their lives and feelings.

Take the first step today!

Remember that you do not have to let invisible wounds control your life. With EMDR therapy in Howard County, MD and Prince George's County, MD you have the chance to work through your trauma and reclaim your peace of mind. Contact us today at Invisible Wounds Therapy and Wellness to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards healing.

Most clients report feeling less triggered, experience a reduction in their symptoms and different ways of feeling, thinking and acting toward their life experiences in a way that is helpful and less detrimental for them. 

Check out EMDRIA.org for more information.

Common questions about EMDR

 

  • EMDR uses bilateral stimulation through eye movement, tactile or audio stimulation, to help your body and mind reprocess an incident that has left a negative impact on you. This means that the body’s natural response to trauma, such as fight, flight and freeze, can be resolved. It is an effective and extensively researched modality, and therefore considered an evidenced-based approach to trauma, but also anxiety or addiction and many other issues. EMDR is effective through both in-person and teletherapy and should only be provided by a trained and/ or certified EMDR therapist.

  • When it’s difficult to communicate your emotions or simply talk about your experience because it might be too painful or triggering, EMDR is a great way to go. This is because it doesn’t require you to recall the entire incident or memory.

    Rather, we aid your brain and body, through bilateral stimulation and guidance from the therapist throughout the session, to process the trauma in a safe and comfortable way. You may talk as little or “lot,” as you like during the session or simply make one note of what you are experiencing in that moment. EMDR is also often completed in fewer sessions compared to other modalities.

  • EMDR is beneficial for people of all ages. As someone in a helping or healing profession, a first responder or immigrant, it can be especially helpful to reprocess incidents that have left a negative impact on you throughout life, often rooted in childhood, but also specially related to your work, such as combat or a traumatic death of a patient. It may help you to feel, think and respond differently toward a traumatic memory, which may also make it easier to go back to work or living your life.

    EMDR can help you get relief from symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, PTSD, sleep disturbances and more.