I’m excited to share some big news: I’ve recently completed my EMDR Core Skills Training, and I’m now able to provide this powerful therapy to my clients at Navarro Counseling.
My Journey with EMDR
Many years ago, when I first heard about EMDR, I decided to try it myself. I didn’t go into it to work on trauma — in fact, I wasn’t even sure I had much to work on. But what I discovered was life-changing.
In just a few sessions, I was able to reprocess old experiences that were affecting my behavior without me even realizing it. Trauma has a way of distorting our memories — sometimes even hiding parts of the story from us. We accept those memories as “the truth,” not realizing that the way they live in our minds can hold us back.
What EMDR helped me do was unlock those memories, face them, and reprocess them in a way that felt freeing. It changed my life. And ever since then, I’ve wanted to learn this approach so I could offer the same healing opportunity to my clients.
That time has finally come.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy originally developed to treat trauma. It works by helping the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming or “stuck.”
During an EMDR session, the therapist uses bilateral stimulation — often through eye movements, taps, or sounds — while the client recalls difficult memories. This process helps the brain integrate those memories in a healthier way, reducing the emotional charge they carry.
Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
While EMDR is widely known for its effectiveness with PTSD and major trauma, it can be just as transformative for people who believe they only have “little trauma.”
- Big “T” trauma examples:
- Survivors of abuse
- Combat veterans
- Car accidents or natural disasters
- Small “t” trauma examples:
- A painful breakup
- Childhood experiences of neglect or rejection
- Ongoing stress that leaves lasting emotional wounds
Many clients are surprised to realize that what they considered “just part of life” was actually shaping their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in powerful ways. EMDR helps bring those experiences to light and reprocess them.
The Challenge — and the Reward
EMDR is not always easy. Facing painful memories can feel intimidating. But it’s also one of the most rewarding parts of the journey. Clients often notice that after working through difficult material, they feel lighter, calmer, and more in control.
Healing isn’t about erasing the past — it’s about changing the way it lives inside of you. EMDR offers that possibility.
Moving Forward at Navarro Counseling
At Navarro Counseling, I’ve always been committed to providing evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs. In addition to CBT, DBT, and other proven therapies, I’m proud to now offer EMDR as part of our treatment options.
If you’ve been carrying trauma — whether “big” or “small” — and you’re ready to explore a new way of healing, EMDR may be the right step for you.
Contact me today at Navarro Counseling to learn more or schedule your first EMDR session.
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