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Expert EMDR Therapy for Trauma in Anchorage
Reprocess Trauma & Experience Peace of Mind Through EMDR
Clear Emotional Roadblocks & Shift Your Perspective
By integrating eye movements and focused attention, EMDR helps you release emotional pain, gain clarity, and restore emotional equilibrium. Whether you’re seeking relief from PTSD, anxiety, or unresolved trauma, EMDR offers a transformative path toward peace and balance.
- Trauma Resolution
- Emotional Freedom
- Balanced Thinking
- Inner Stability
- Stress Reduction
- Deeper Peace
about EMDR Therapy
How Does EMDR Help Heal Trauma?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps you process and heal from distressing memories and trauma. At Common Thread Counseling, we offer EMDR to guide you through the natural healing processes of your brain, reprogramming how it responds to painful experiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does EMDR work?
EMDR works by helping your brain reprocess memories associated with trauma or emotional pain. It uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to reprocess how the brain stores and interprets traumatic experiences, leading to reduced emotional distress and improved well-being.
What can I expect during an EMDR session?
During an EMDR session, your therapist will guide you through specific memories or distressing thoughts while incorporating bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones. This process helps your brain reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional intensity and enabling healing. Sessions are structured to ensure you feel safe throughout the experience.
What issues can EMDR help with?
EMDR can helps many individuals resolve emotional and psychological blocks, allowing those suffering from these issues to move forward in life, and is effective for a wide range of concerns including: PTSD and trauma, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, phobias, grief and loss, chronic pain, low self-esteem, performance anxiety
Is EMDR safe for individuals with severe trauma?
Yes, EMDR is considered safe for individuals with severe trauma. It is designed to help you process trauma at a pace that feels manageable and supportive. Your therapist will ensure that sessions are tailored to your comfort level, providing guidance and care throughout the process.
Can EMDR therapy be done virtually?
Yes, EMDR can be effectively conducted in virtual sessions. With secure video conferencing and adaptive techniques, your therapist will guide you through the process just as they would in person, ensuring you receive the same level of care and results from the comfort of your own home.
Olya is a well trained and professional therapist. Her work with Brainspotting has helped many clients I have referred to her. Highly recommend!
– Justin D.
How Does Our Process Work
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Schedule a 15-min Call
Schedule your free 15-minute interview. We’ll talk about what we can offer and how we can best help you meet your therapy goals.
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Get matched with a therapist
Begin your journey away from the grips of trauma toward greater healing and resilience.
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Start your Journey
Get matched with the right therapist, get your treatment plan, and we’ll talk through what we feel will work best for you.