EMDR Therapy in Broomfield, co

Sometimes, we all get stuck in cycles of negative thoughts and beliefs that circle in our minds. These can have major impacts on our mental, emotional, and physical health. Or, it may feel more like being held back by something in the past that keeps nagging in the heart and mind. There may even be triggers that impact day-to-day life. Now, they may have even begun to feel like a pattern. The therapists at WellMinded Counseling are proud to offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

EMDR Therapy Is An Effective Trauma Treatment, It can provide quick relief of trauma and anxiety symptoms.

At WellMinded Counseling, we know that you want to feel empowered. This means tapping into your strengths to live a fuller life. You likely want to accomplish goals to feel better, have more confidence, and be the best version of yourself. To do so, you need to overcome negative thoughts, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Luckily, an EMDR therapist can help you overcome these obstacles holding you back.

We often find that people have been exposed to talk therapy, and it may have helped somewhat. But, they often feel like they need something more to find relief. We at WellMinded Counseling believe you deserve to feel better and help you feel less stuck.

EMDR therapy in Broomfield, CO can be an alternative to talk therapy that can help

We are confident that an EMDR therapist can help you cope with your past. Together, you can get to a place where the things you’ve been so bothered by no longer feel as upsetting.

EMDR is a form of psychotherapy. It enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that result from disturbing life experiences. 

Watch this brief video to get a further exploration of what EMDR is and how it can impact your mental health.

What Mental Health Concerns Can EMDR Therapy Treat?

EMDR therapy is used to treat a variety of mental health issues including:

• Panic attacks

• Complicated grief

• Dissociative disorders

• Disturbing memories

• Phobias

• Pain disorders

• Social Anxiety

• Performance anxiety

• Depression

• Stress

• Eating Disorders

• Sexual and/or Physical abuse

• Nightmares

• Sexual violence including rape

How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

Most individuals wonder what actually occurs in a typical EMDR therapy session. There are eight phases of EDMR therapy. The first focuses on taking a thorough client history. This is then followed by a preparation stage. In the Rapid Eye Movement stage, the client focuses on a troubling memory. They identify the belief they have about themselves connected to this negative memory. For example, a person has an absent parent and may have the thought “I’m not good enough."

Then, the person formulates a positive belief that they would like to have about themselves. This may be a belief such as “I am a worthwhile and good person." All the physical sensations and emotions that are a part of the memory get identified. The person then recalls the memory while focusing on an external stimulus that creates bilateral (side to side) eye movement. The EMDR therapist may also use bilateral sound or bilateral tappers that vibrate. After each set of bilateral movements, the individual is then asked how they feel. This process continues until the memory is no longer disturbing.

The individual processes the trauma with both hemispheres of the brain stimulated.

The chosen positive belief is then installed, via bilateral movement, to replace the negative one. Each session usually lasts for about one hour. It's believed EMDR works because the “bilateral stimulation” bypasses the area of the brain that has become stuck due to the trauma. The trauma prevents the left side of the brain from self-soothing the right side of the brain.

During this procedure, clients often “process” the memory in a new way. Thus, leading to a peaceful resolution. This often results in increased insight about past disturbing events and long-held negative thoughts about the self. Often, these beliefs have grown out of the original traumatic event. For example, an assault victim may come to realize that they are not to blame for what happened. They realize they are now safe, the event is over, and, as a result, they can regain a general sense of safety in their world.

Where Can I Learn More About EMDR Therapy?

The best place to learn more about EMDR is the EMDR International Association. They have a wonderful website full of great information about EMDR! If you have more questions about EMDR we'd be happy to talk to you further.

Begin EMDR Therapy in Broomfield, CO

You can start overcoming past trauma with nothing but the power of your own eye movements. Our caring therapists have the training and experience to provide this treatment. We would be happy to support you from our Broomfield, CO-based counseling practice. To start EMDR therapy, please follow the simple steps below:

1. Contact our Counseling office.

2. Meet with a caring therapist for a free consultation

3. Start overcoming past trauma

Other counseling services offered at WellMinded counseling

EMDR therapy isn't the only service our therapists offer from our Broomfield, CO-based practice. We see clients of a wide age range for a variety of mental health concerns. In addition, we also offer the following counseling services:

• LGBTQ Affirming Counseling

• Yoga Therapy

• EMDR

• Online Therapy

• Group Therapy

• Interpersonal Relationship Therapy

• Individual Therapy

• Support Groups