We know it can be frightening to begin a new form of therapy, especially when it involves discussing your past. Oftentimes when we think of therapy, we imagine re-telling our past experiences with a counselor, but EMDR is different. With the EMDR protocols, you are not asked to tell and re-tell different memories from the past. In fact, you will spend some time identifying the most important past memory or feeling; but after that, the EMDR protocols work best when you stop interpreting the past and start noticing what comes up. In other words, in an EMDR session, you will only need to notice the thoughts, feelings, and memories that come up. Your EMDR trained counselor understands that sometimes when memory is traumatic it is very difficult and painful to remember the details. Without EMDR and traditional therapy, you may try to avoid thinking about the past, but this does not help you move forward. This will only perpetuate the cycle and leave you feeling stuck in your emotions. The therapists at The Well House in Southlake, TX are trained to teach you many different tools and strategies that will help you contain and handle any negative emotions that come up in an EMDR session or at home. Your EDMR counselor will not begin EMDR with you until you are both confident in your abilities to handle any emotions that may come up.
Common Misconceptions About EMDR Therapy and How It Really Works
EMDR is not hypnosis, nor will you be forced to relive your past. During an EMDR therapy session, you are fully aware and in control. In EMDR therapy, your counselor will help you get into a more relaxed and grounded state of mind. You will be guided to move beyond the analytical mind. It is in this state that your brain is able to rewire and reprocess the targeted memories. You are your counselor will also discuss your goals regarding reprocessing the memory. In fact, you will only heal to the extent that feels safe to you. Your counselor is unable to move you beyond your own comfort levels. You can begin EMDR knowing that you are fully in control of the process and level of healing.
You may be worried that this treatment method will be too costly. In reality, it saves you money. EMDR therapy allows you to access your stuck points so you make progress in therapy faster. Ultimately, this saves you money in the long run since it would take you much longer to make this type of progress in traditional talk-therapy alone.
Why Choose Online EMDR Therapy at The Well House?
Our online EMDR therapy sessions provide the flexibility and comfort of receiving professional care from your own home. Whether you live in Southlake or anywhere else in Texas, our licensed EMDR therapists guide you through trauma healing using secure, interactive online platforms. Online sessions follow the same protocols as in-person therapy, ensuring effective and personalized care. Start your journey today and experience the convenience and effectiveness of online EMDR therapy.
