Fort Lauderdale EMDR Therapy Services

Our Fort Lauderdale EMDR Therapy Services Offer Relief From Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Irritability, And Relationship Issues

Imagine spending months or even years in therapy and not seeing any results. Now imagine there’s a way to discover fast and effective solutions to getting you back to living your best life.

Our Certified EMDR Therapists in Fort Lauderdale have thousands of hours of training and experience. Helping individuals avoid months or years of therapy is the most powerful part of EMDR Therapy.

What is EMDR Therapy And Who Is It For?

EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, is a highly effective treatment for trauma and anxiety. It involves a structured approach that helps individuals process distressing memories and experiences. Through bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps, EMDR therapy helps reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact and promoting healing. EMDR is used to treat individuals that struggle with:

  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Irritability
  • Relationship issues

EMDR is a technique that facilitates healing using the most powerful part of the human body, the brain. For a variety of reasons, sometimes the brain can get “stuck” on past disturbing events or traumas. When this happens, it can cause intense suffering for the individual.

Contrary to popular belief, it does not take the brain years to heal itself. Using EMDR therapy, the brain can re-process the event and heal itself just as the physical body can heal a wound.

Clients often see results in just ONE session!

While it is common for this treatment to be used on individuals that have experienced catastrophic and extremely traumatic events, it is also highly effective for any individual struggling with anxiety, depression, or panic attacks.

Even if you don’t feel like you have experienced a singular, traumatic event in your life, EMDR Therapy can still help with other issues affecting your daily living!

Learn How Can Our Certified EMDR Therapists In Fort Lauderdale Help You

EMDR is a therapy approach designed to help completely process past, present, and future situations (present and future being anxiety) effectively once and for all. Fort Lauderdale EMDR Therapy is an evidence-based approach that will fast forward your progress in your own life by helping you overcome past events that are contributing negatively to the way you feel today.

Heal From Your Past

Embrace Your Future

Find Hope and Empowerment

What EMDR Theray is NOT...

EMDR therapy is NOT pretending your situation never happened.

EMDR Therapy is NOT hypnosis or some form of “erasing your memory.”

EMDR Therapy is NOT a new or unproven treatment modality.

Instead, it IS a fast, effective, research-backed, evidence-based modality for overcoming life’s challenges.

The best part of EMDR Therapy is that you can experience the results fast.

In many cases, clients experience results after just one EMDR Therapy Session.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

If you’re ready to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being, we encourage you to reach out to our expert therapists in Fort Lauderdale. You can contact us through phone or email to schedule an appointment. We offer flexible office hours to accommodate your schedule.

How Dos EMDR Therapy Work?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. When you think of Eye Movement, REM (rapid eye movement) sleep may come to mind. REM is the form of restorative sleep that processes our thoughts and helps us feel rested when we wake up.

While EMDR therapy is not exactly the same, it is similar in that it uses a set of rapid eye movements to process the negative thoughts or emotions into a place where they can be stored and removes the negative feelings you were having to that memory.

You can find out more in-depth information about EMDR here.

Scientific Research Has Proven the Effectiveness of EMDR Therapy

Many controlled studies over 30 years have investigated the effectiveness of EMDR therapy and they consistently found that it has effectively decreased and even eliminated the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and distress.

The American Psychiatric Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and even the Department of Defense have agreed on the effectiveness of EMDR.

In fact, since the first studies in 1989, EMDR has become the most well-researched therapeutic modality and was even identified by the World Health Organization as the recommended method for treating PTSD.

But don’t take our word for it. Want to learn more about EMDR? Here are some helpful links:

Fort Lauderdale EMDR Therapy Client Testimonials

I was in therapy for almost 2 years before I realized that something just was not working. I found another therapist and did a few sessions and it just didn’t feel right either. EMDR with APM Counseling truly changed my life. It didn’t take a therapist telling me what I have to do. It took one guiding me on how to sort out my own life. The office was so welcoming and I felt comfortable from the first meeting. They put me in charge of my sessions and did exactly what they said from day 1. That I would know exactly what I am working on and why I am coming back. They pushed me to think about life without counseling instead of with it. And thanks to that, I can finally start a new life. 2020 is my year. The work I did here was worth it!
Michelle
EMDR changed my life in ways I never expected. Was in therapy for 2 years before this and I can honestly say that I am done with what was keeping me stuck! Life changing!
Donna

Our Fort Lauderdale EMDR Therapy Get Better Guarantee

Here is our promise to you. If by session 4, you don’t feel this treatment is for you, we ask that you fire us. It’s that simple. We specifically specialize in healing clients once and for all and are confident that this will be the final solution to finally living your best life.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

If you’re ready to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being, we encourage you to reach out to our expert therapists in Fort Lauderdale. You can contact us through phone or email to schedule an appointment. We offer flexible office hours to accommodate your schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

An EMDR therapy session typically lasts around 60 to 90 minutes. The duration may vary depending on individual needs and the complexity of the trauma being addressed.

The number of sessions required for effective results varies depending on the individual and the nature of their trauma. While some individuals may experience significant improvement in a few sessions, others may require more sessions to achieve their desired outcomes.

Yes, EMDR therapy can be adapted for children and adolescents. Our therapists have experience working with younger clients and utilize age-appropriate techniques to ensure effective treatment.

EMDR therapy is generally considered safe and well-tolerated. However, some individuals may experience temporary discomfort or heightened emotions during or after a session. Our therapists closely monitor clients and provide support throughout the process to minimize any potential risks.

Yes, EMDR therapy can be integrated with other forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or talk therapy. Our therapists are skilled in utilizing a holistic approach to treatment, tailoring the therapy to meet each client’s unique needs.

Choosing the right EMDR therapist is crucial for effective treatment. Look for therapists who are licensed, certified in EMDR therapy, and have experience working with trauma and anxiety. It is also important to find someone with whom you feel comfortable and can establish a trusting therapeutic relationship.

During an EMDR therapy session, you can expect to work collaboratively with your therapist. They will guide you through the process, helping you identify and process traumatic memories. Bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps, will be used to facilitate the reprocessing of these memories. Your therapist will provide support and ensure your comfort throughout the session.