EMDR Therapy

A Powerful, Evidence-Based Approach to Healing Trauma and Emotional Distress

How EMDR Therapy Works

At Anson Family Counseling, EMDR therapy includes:
  • Careful preparation and stabilization
  • A collaborative, client-paced process
  • Attention to safety and emotional regulation
  • Integration of insights and coping strategies

What EMDR Can Help With

EMDR therapy may be helpful for individuals experiencing:
  • Trauma or PTSD
  • Anxiety or panic
  • Depression connected to past experiences
  • Distressing memories or intrusive thoughts
  • Emotional triggers or strong reactions
  • Negative beliefs about self (e.g., shame, guilt, fear)
  • Stress related to past or ongoing adversity

Who EMDR Is For

EMDR therapy is appropriate for:
  • Children and teens
  • Adults
  • Individuals with trauma histories
  • Clients experiencing anxiety or depression linked to past experiences
  • Veterans and active-duty military members

Why Choose EMDR at Anson Family Counseling?

EMDR-trained, trauma-informed clinicians

Evidence-based treatment

supported by extensive research

Effective for both single-event and complex trauma

Care for all ages

including children, teens, and adults

Gentle, paced approach

focused on safety and stability

In-person and telehealth EMDR options

when appropriate

Release the Past. Reclaim the Present.

EMDR therapy can help you move beyond painful experiences and regain a sense of safety, confidence, and control in your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. EMDR does not require detailed verbal descriptions of traumatic events.

Yes. EMDR is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy. Your therapist ensures the process is safe and paced appropriately.

Some clients experience improvement in fewer sessions, while others need more time depending on complexity and goals.

Yes. EMDR can be adapted for children and teens in a developmentally appropriate way.

Yes. Telehealth EMDR is available for many clients when clinically appropriate.