Trauma Counseling & EMDR Therapy
Trauma Therapy in Draper, Utah & Katy, Texas, available across both states.
Trusted Therapeutic Approach through EMDR Therapy for Trauma
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals heal from the emotional wounds of trauma, anxiety, and deeply distressing life experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR taps into the brain's natural ability to process and resolve painful memories—without requiring you to relive them in detail. Through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows you to reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer carry the same emotional weight. This approach brings relief, clarity, and emotional freedom, empowering you to move forward with greater peace and resilience. Whether you’ve experienced childhood trauma, relationship betrayal, or are struggling with the aftereffects of a specific event, EMDR offers a compassionate and effective path to healing
How Can EMDR Help?
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Reduces flashbacks, nightmares, and unwanted thoughts that often follow trauma.
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Trauma can make you feel powerless or unsafe. Therapy helps rebuild your sense of safety and control, allowing you to trust yourself and others again.
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Techniques like mindfulness, grounding techniques will help you remain calm, even when facing triggers or stress.
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Therapy allows you to understand the impact of trauma on your relationships and offers tools for communication, building trust, and fostering healthy connections.
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Helps to question negative beliefs and replace them with healthier views of yourself and your surroundings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective in recognizing and changing harmful thought patterns that lead to feelings of shame, guilt, or low self-esteem.
Encourages Growth After Trauma. Therapy allows you to see new perspectives, build resilience, and appreciate life and your strengths
Don't just survive, it's time to thrive.
Integrative Approaches That Complement EMDR Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Somatic Therapy
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Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Multicultural & Social Justice- Oriented Therapy
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Faith-Integrated & Spiritual Counseling
FAQs about How Trauma Therapy Works
If you have more questions have a look at the FAQ page or reach out.
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Everyone faces difficult experiences in life, which can lead to trauma. Trauma isn't only for those who have been physically or sexually abused or involved in accidents; it affects anyone who feels misunderstood, has tough relationships, or experiences hardships. Being human means encountering some level of trauma, whether it's significant or minor. There's no need to compare experiences; I'm here to support you no matter what kind of trauma you've faced.
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Results vary by person. Many feel better after a few sessions, while others prefer 6-12 weeks or 3-6 months. Some clients continue for over a year. It depends on your goals. My aim is to help you heal quickly without wasting your time or resources.
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I provide a safe environment for you to discuss your trauma. I use effective methods to help you heal, with EMDR being the most common. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a well-known technique for trauma recovery. It involves focusing on a traumatic memory and its negative beliefs while receiving bilateral stimulation (I use tappers) to help your brain process the trauma more easily and quickly.
