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EMDR Trauma Therapy near SF Bay Area, California
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy?
Introduction to EMDR Therapy - Courtesy of EMDRIA.org
Main Points
→ EMDR therapy helps process and reframe distressing memories to reduce emotional discomfort.
→ It uses bilateral stimulation (e.g., eye movements and tapping) to promote the brain's natural healing process.
→ EMDR is evidence-based & fosters lasting emotional healing and improves mental well-being and resilience.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and overcome distressing memories and traumatic events.
Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR consists of eight phases that guide clients through the reprocessing of past traumas. Unlike talk therapy, EMDR clients focus on difficult memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, like eye movements or tapping.
EMDR works by reducing the emotional intensity and vividness of distressing or painful memories. In doing so, EMDR helps foster healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking about oneself, others, and the world.
EMDR therapy is an effective treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues.
I believe EMDR Therapy can help you experience a sense of calmness and emotional lightness.
Discover your brain’s hidden pathways to healing, today!
EMDR Therapy Can Treat Issues Related to …
How EMDR Treatment can Help You.
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EMDR therapy helps decrease symptoms associated with trauma, depression, anxiety, and others.
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EMDR therapy facilitates the reprocessing of negative beliefs associated with the distressing memory, allowing you to develop healthier ways of thinking.
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EMDR therapy helps decrease intense emotions linked to distressing experiences, leading to a calmer and more balanced emotional state.
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EMDR enables the brain’s natural ability to reorganize and form neural connections, aiding in overall psychological recovery and growth.
Hello. I’m Dr. Priscilla W. Malm, your best EMDR Therapist near SF Bay Area, California.
I am a holistic, EMDR-trained psychologist in California with a trauma-informed and neuroscience background. I believe our brains play a crucial role in processing and integrating traumatic memories.
I also believe EMDR therapy can help you move past current triggers. It does this by letting you see your traumatic experience from a bird's eye view.
I have significant clinical training and experience, including EMDR. My approach to EMDR Therapy is warm, empathic, collaborative, and empowering. I actively listen to your needs, make you feel safe, and integrate other mind-body approaches that I find helpful for you. These approaches include CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, polyvagal therapy, and others.
Your mental health matters. I invite you to take the next step whenever you are ready.
The Process - EMDR Trauma Therapy
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Step 1: Contact Us
The EMDR therapy process begins when you reach out to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.
You can contact us by filling out an inquiry on our contact page. You can also call (650-257-0126) or email (info@growandwell.com) us.
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Step 2: Consultation
In the free 15-minute phone consultation, we will discuss why you are seeking therapy. We will also explore what you hope to achieve through EMDR Therapy.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and determine if my approach and style align with your needs.
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Step 3: Intake Session
In our first appointment, we will take time to get to know you more deeply. We will start with questions about your background, mental health history, and any current challenges you're facing (Phase 1).
We may also discuss the process of EMDR therapy and set a treatment plan to guide our work together.
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Step 4: Ongoing sessions
In our EMDR sessions, we will develop coping resources (Phase 2), target a distressing memory (Phase 3), and process that memory (Phases 4-6).
At the end of each session (Phase 7), you will return to emotional balance. We will review your progress in the next session (Phase 8).
