EMDR Therapy in San Diego

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Many emotional disturbances, or negative patterns of behavior that hinder our ability to fully experience life and engage in social relationships, often stem from various forms of trauma or multiple traumatic events. 

When we fail to adequately process these traumas, they remain unprocessed in our nervous system, brain, body, and emotional self. 

It can feel as if part of us is "frozen in time." Old feelings of hurt, anger, fear, rejection, mistrust, or disturbing intrusive thoughts and images might unexpectedly surface. Present-day triggers can open the gates to past wounds, leaving us adrift in a sea of emotions or unpleasant bodily sensations. 

The good news is that we understand why these experiences persist even years after the trauma has occurred. They remain locked in our nervous system in an unprocessed state. As long as trauma is unprocessed, it continues to impact us. 

Trauma therapy, particularly through methods like EMDR therapy, assists individuals in overcoming trauma by activating the natural processing system of the nervous system. This trauma treatment helps the mind "digest" all the painful experiences, reframing them in a new perspective and establishing a more balanced and neutral internal order. Dr. Shapiro’s work emphasizes the importance of leaving the past in the past! 

Paula, an EMDR trained clinician, frequently employs EMDR therapy in her psychotherapy practice and remains continually amazed by its positive outcomes. This method truly taps into the inner resources, strengths, and healing capacities of the individual, allowing for transformative shifts from living in the shadows of the past to embracing a fulfilling life. 

EMDR therapy is effective for both adults and children. 

If you're curious about EMDR therapy and how it may serve as the right trauma treatment for you, please reach out for more information. 

To learn more about EMDR therapy, consider exploring the following resources: 

- EMDR International Association 

- EMDR Institute 

- New York Times: Dr. Shapiro Interview 

- How EMDR Therapy Opens a Window to the Brain 

- Channel 5 Eye Witness News 

- Australian Broadcasting Company 

- EMDR for children