Therapy for Trauma in West Palm Beach, Florida.
It’s time to take back control of your life, rewrite your narratives, and release what isn’t serving you.
Trauma makes it feel like someone else is writing your story.
Are overwhelming emotions preventing you from being present and moving forward in life?
Do feelings of fear, anger, anxiety, shame, or guilt crop up out of nowhere - seemingly at the most inconvenient times?
Does it feel like your up-and-down emotional state isn’t only affecting your mental health, but your physical health, too?
Maybe you are dealing with intrusive thoughts or memories and you’re using avoidance and isolation to cope.
If you’ve experienced trauma, the resulting negative self-perception, strained relationships, and disrupted sense of identity can leave you feeling completely disconnected from yourself and the world around you.
Your trauma is valid, period.
Trauma isn't always obvious.
If you’ve been questioning whether something from your past is the cause of present day distress, it’s likely that something is there - you might just not be fully in touch with what it is.
"Big T" trauma is a term used to describe major life events, like disasters and assaults, while "little t" trauma includes ongoing experiences, such as abuse, neglect, abandonment and other
Don't be misled by the term - “little t” trauma is just as significant as “Big T” trauma, as both carry lasting effects on mental, emotional, and physical health.
The subjective nature of trauma means that the impact is different for everyone - what affects one person may not affect another in the same way.
Together we will…
Process traumatic memories and experiences responsible for your current discomfort.
Greatly reduce or eliminate distressing emotions associated with your experiences.
Alleviate anxiety and phobias that have been keeping you stuck.
Create more adaptive beliefs and emotions so you can stop experiencing life through the lens of the past.
Resolve negative beliefs and replace them with more helpful ones.
Repair and improve self-concept and shift your narrative.
Enhance your emotional regulation and overall well-being.
Want to accelerate your healing process?
Consider a 1-3 day EMDR intensive with Leah
Break free from the weight of the past and discover what stillness feels like in the present.
FAQS
Here are some frequently asked questions about EMDR therapy for trauma.
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EMDR therapy is a comprehensive psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals heal from traumatic experiences and other distressing life events. It utilizes a structured eight-phase treatment protocol that includes bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or sounds) to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic memories and promote adaptive resolution.
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EMDR works by facilitating the brain's natural healing processes. The bilateral stimulation used during EMDR sessions helps to activate both sides of the brain, allowing the individual to reprocess distressing memories and integrate new, more adaptive information and beliefs. This helps reduce the emotional distress associated with the traumatic experience.
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EMDR therapy is primarily used for trauma-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it has also been shown to be effective in addressing a range of other issues, including anxiety, phobias, depression, grief, and performance anxiety. It can be beneficial for both single traumatic events and complex traumas.
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The duration of EMDR therapy can vary depending on several factors, including the nature and severity of the trauma, the individual's readiness for treatment, and the specific treatment goals. Some individuals may experience significant improvement in a few sessions, while others may require more sessions to achieve their desired outcomes.
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During an EMDR session, we will work collaboratively. I will guide you through the eight phases of EMDR therapy, which include history-taking, preparation, identifying target memories, processing those memories, and evaluating treatment progress. Bilateral stimulation will be used to facilitate memory processing, and you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and emotions as they arise.
