EMDR Program
This program aims to serve individuals in healing their symptoms through the 8 phase protocol of EMDR. Joining the program means you will be matched with an EMDR-trained clinician and experience a comprehensive trauma treatment team that is designed to fit your specific needs. We are honored to work alongside you and activate your brain and body’s natural healing power. This program is suited to fit clients ages 6+.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a powerful, research-supported treatment that is endorsed by EMDRIA & the Veteran's Administration for the compassionate and effective treatment of trauma and related disturbances. EMDR uses what we know about neuroscience and the brain to help us identify, locate, and address the "root(s)" of our current discomforts, thus effectively and efficiently alleviating symptoms of emotional, psychological, physical and/or attachment trauma. EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories.
*If you are currently experiencing active suicidal or homicidal ideation, EMDR would not be a good fit for you as it is a very intense process. We would encourage you to look into the DBT program at Three Oaks.
Testimonials
I got trained in EMDR because, I am a client who feels the benefits of it.The empowerment that it feels to realize that you are not bound forever to your trauma and their symptoms is truly freeing. EMDR has helped me understand as a human and as a thearpist the power of our brains natural healing process. We truly can feel alive again and trust our bodies. Having clients leave my office with a spark of hope that shakes off darkness is such a gift. I will be forever grateful for this intervention. –Mackenzie Van Remortel, MA, LMFT | (she/her)
True transformation occurs when one can dive deep into issues of the heart. Emdr has given me permission to go deeper in a way that no other therapy has done in a safe and nurturing environment. I came in wanting to work on sleep issues and have experienced great progress in sleeping more peacefully. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to both process my trauma and release it from defining who I am.
EMDR has been deeply transformative by kindling peace, healing, and a stronger sense of self. I experienced remarkable clarity on how my past was affecting me and coloring my present. Sessions first create a safe foundation in the present before bringing traumatic memories to rest. I highly recommend this journey!