Individual Therapy

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EMDR therapy can assist individuals in processing traumatic memories along with the associated emotions, physical sensations, and thoughts. This approach not only empowers people regarding their past traumas but also enhances their connection with their own bodies. EMDR therapy proves to be effective in treating PTSD, addiction, phobias, panic attacks, chronic anxiety, and complex traumas, and it can complement techniques from internal family systems for a more holistic trauma therapy experience.

We often have many wounded parts of ourselves that we try to bury with anxiety, impulsive behaviors, anger, substance use, excessive social media use, and negative thoughts. In trauma therapy, especially through internal family systems (IFS) work, we focus on identifying the different parts of yourself that are affected by these behaviors or thoughts, and we work on connecting to those parts. Incorporating EMDR therapy with IFS can be particularly beneficial, as it helps gain deeper insights and develop skills that enable you to feel more in control of your life.

Our sense of values, beliefs, and identity are often things that were provided to us before we could identify them for ourselves. We frequently navigate through life carrying these belief systems without even recognizing how they influence our lives. Narrative therapy, along with EMDR therapy and internal family systems, can be beneficial in first identifying what your beliefs are and how they shape your overall worldview and functioning. This trauma therapy modality is especially helpful for individuals who have experienced multiple traumas and for LGBTQ+ identifying folks, aiding them in better understanding themselves.

EMDR therapy: Understanding Its Procedure and Effectiveness (clevelandclinic.org) 

EMDR therapy for PTSD - EMDR International Association (emdria.org) 

Exploring the Role of EMDR therapy in Managing Anxiety - EMDR International Association (emdria.org) 

Efficacy of EMDR Therapy within the Scope of Trauma Therapy - EMDR Institute - EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING THERAPY and Internal Family Systems

Illinois: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Choices, Aetna, United HealthCare, Optum, Cigna/Evernorth, Oscar Health, UMR, Self Pay for EMDR therapy or internal family systems trauma therapy.

Florida: United HealthCare, Optum, UMR, Cigna/Evernorth, Oscar Health, Self Pay options available for those seeking trauma therapy.

California: United Healthcare, Optum, UMR, Cigna, Aetna for EMDR therapy and internal family systems treatments.

Virginia: United Healthcare, Optum, UMR, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Aetna for effective trauma therapy solutions.

Self pay rate: $150 per session.