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EMDR Therapist Plainview, NY

Welcome to Perspectives Counseling Center. As your EMDR therapist in Plainview, we help you find relief from anxiety, trauma, poor decision-making, and other emotional challenges.

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EMDR Therapy Can Help You Heal From Traumas big and small!

Do you have painful memories you cannot escape? 


Do you keep repeating unhealthy behavior patterns that you just can't seem to change?


Do you find yourself unable to identify why you are doing things that are not helpful to your mental health yet are unable to change it? 


Do you have a lot of negative self-talk going on inside your head and you don't know why or how to stop it?


Do you find yourself in unfulfilling relationships over and over?


If this sounds like you, we understand and are here to help.


You might benefit from a type of therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR.   


EMDR can help you find relief from long-standing issues and improve your overall emotional and mental well-being.


This technique helps process traumatic memories and events, both big and small, and is highly effective. 


EMDR was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it is also proven to be a beneficial treatment option for:


  • Anxiety
  • Panic Attacks
  • Phobias
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Many other issues that keep you stuck repeating ineffective behavior patterns
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What is EMDR Therapy, and How Does it Work?

EMDR is a therapy that helps your brain process difficult memories. The therapy uses bilateral stimulation to create stimulation on both sides of the brain.  It can be eye movements, sounds or even gentle taps. We are trying to activate the left brain, then right brain over and over.  It has been shown to help clients process memories or emotions that have been stuck or locked away way back in our memories.


EMDR seems to work in the same way as Rapid Eye Movement (REM) during sleep.  When we are in REM sleep, we are also processing things that have occurred during our day or our life. 

 

Without realizing it, memories we are aware of and ones we are not, might have gotten "stuck", meaning they weren't fully or effectively processed in your brain and they might be affecting how you think or act today. EMDR helps unlock these memories, and the meanings you have unconsciously assigned to them/you so that your brain can finish processing them, therefore they will not cause you as much distress.


EMDR is not scary, we do not encourage you to relive all the bad things that have happened to you nor do we encourage you to forget them.  Rather, we want to help you change the meaning you have assigned to those events so they lose their power over you and their ability to cause you continued distress.


For example, lets think about someone who only knows how to communicate with their partner by yelling or arguing. This person might come to therapy because they are angry or unhappy in their relationship or experiencing anxiety or depression.  EMDR might uncover that they witnessed their parents negative communication patterns and without realizing it, they are repeating it or even unconsciously learned that this is how you are supposed to act in relationships.  Once you can trace it back, identify what meaning you have placed on yourself because of it, change that meaning to a more helpful/positive one, it can stop effecting your life today. 


EMDR helps identify memory connections (some we are aware of, some not) and lessens their impact on your current functioning.


EMDR therapy does NOT erase the memories; instead, it aims to reduce the stress they cause.


EMDR can be used on its own or with other therapies.


Sometimes, when other methods haven't helped, EMDR can unlock the memory networks causing your issues.

OUR PROCESS

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It starts with an appointment. Make the decision that you are going to try to make some changes.

Begin Therapy Process

Get to know your therapist and be supported and empowered through your therapy journey.

Feel Greater Satisfaction

Develop and maintain effective coping skills and a decrease in bothersome or negative symptoms.

"Trauma is hell on earth. Trauma resolved is a gift from the gods."

Peter A. Levine

BENEFITS OF EMDR THERAPY

EMDR Can Help You With:

Reduced Anxiety and Stress

EMDR can help lower the levels of anxiety and stress associated with troubling or traumatic memories, making daily life more manageable.

Improved Emotional Regulation

Clients often find they can better manage their emotions and reactions, leading to a more stable and balanced emotional state.

Enhanced Self-Esteem

Processing traumatic memories can help improve self-esteem and confidence, allowing individuals to feel more empowered in their lives.

Better Sleep Quality

Many clients report improved sleep patterns and reduced nightmares after engaging in EMDR therapy.

Increased Resilience

EMDR can build emotional resilience, helping individuals handle future stressors and challenges more effectively.

Relief from Physical Symptoms

Some people experience a reduction in physical symptoms related to trauma, such as headaches, stomach issues, and muscle tension.

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What to Expect in Your EMDR Sessions

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In your first several EMDR sessions:


  • We will start by talking about what brought you to therapy and getting to know each other.
  • We will take a comprehensive history so we can really understand you, your needs and your strengths.
  • We'll figure out the specific issues your are having and what you want to work on in your therapy.
  • We will assess and discuss if EMDR is right for you and your present concerns.
  • We will figure out what type of bilateral stimulation you are most comfortable with
  • We will be sure you know how to self-regulate and teach your other helpful resources before starting EMDR.
  • We will then begin EMDR reprocessing.

 

You'll experience the process in a safe and supportive environment, and we'll make sure you feel comfortable.


EMDR can be used on its own or with other therapies. Sometimes, when other methods haven't helped, EMDR can unlock the memory networks causing your issues.

How We Offer EMDR Sessions

  • 45 or 60-minute sessions
  • Intensive format of 2-8 hours over 1-2 days

Common Questions about EMDR

  • What is the first EMDR session like?

    In your first session, I'll listen to what brought you in to theapy and we will start to get into "your story" and what makes you, you.  This will include a brief discussion on any traumatic events and mental health challenges in your past and how you dealt with them. We’ll also talk about any symptoms or triggers you’re experiencing currently. We will also tryi to identify your strengths and how you use them.

  • Can I do EMDR on myself?

    While you can try EMDR on yourself, it is not recommened. EMDR works best with a trained therapist who can guide and support you.  It is safer and more effective to work with a professional who can help you handle the emotions and memories that arise.

  • Can EMDR heal childhood trauma?

    Yes! EMDR is great for treating childhood  (and other) trauma. It helps your brain process and release painful memories that are stuck. In our sessions, I’ll guide you to recall these memories while using eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. This helps your brain reprocess the trauma, making it less distressing for you. forward in your adult years more peacefully.

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