At A Helping Hand Counseling Center, we offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a research-based therapy proven to help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress.
EMDR works by helping your brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer trigger overwhelming reactions, allowing you to move forward with clarity and peace.
At AHHCC, we specialize in delivering high-quality,
personalized family therapy services that promote lasting, positive change for individuals and families alike.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychotherapy approach that helps people recover from distressing life experiences. It was developed in the late 1980s and has been extensively studied as one of the most effective treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—often guided eye movements or tapping—to help your brain reprocess stuck memories and integrate them in a healthier way.
ART is different from traditional talk therapy. During a session, clients use voluntary image replacement while following specific eye movements guided by the therapist. This allows the brain to “rewrite” traumatic memories without reliving the experience in full emotional detail. Most clients experience significant improvement in just 1–5 sessions. ART is designed to reprogram the way distressing memories and images are stored in the brain.
During an EMDR session, your therapist guides you through safe, controlled sets of eye movements while you recall aspects of a distressing memory.
This process helps the brain “unstick” the emotional charge connected to that memory and store it in a calmer, more adaptive way.
Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
EMDR is effective for a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:
Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and complex trauma
Anxiety, panic attacks, and excessive worry
Depression and self-esteem issues
Grief, loss, and unresolved emotional pain
Childhood neglect or abuse
Phobias, fear, and performance anxiety
Stress related to medical trauma or accidents
EMDR is appropriate for both adults and adolescents seeking to process unresolved experiences that still affect daily life.
It’s especially supportive for:
Veterans, first responders, and survivors of trauma
Individuals experiencing recurring intrusive memories or flashbacks
Clients who feel “stuck” despite previous therapy
People seeking faster, non-invasive healing without extensive verbal retelling
Fast, Lasting Results: Many clients experience meaningful change in fewer sessions than traditional methods.
No Forced Retelling: You are not required to describe every detail of your trauma.
Physiological Healing: EMDR helps calm both mind and body, reducing anxiety, hypervigilance, and physical stress.
Evidence-Based & Safe: Supported by decades of research and recommended by the APA, VA, and WHO.
Empowerment Through Resolution: Clients report improved confidence, emotional regulation, and restored balance.
AHHCC is committed to providing exceptional care that prioritizes your family’s emotional well-being. Our services focus on evidence-based therapies and best practices, which ensure that your family receives the most effective and compassionate treatment. We are dedicated to creating a non-judgmental, warm, and confidential space where every family member feels valued.
Our therapists use a personalized approach that respects your pace and preferences.
Our EMDR-trained clinicians specialize in trauma-informed care and bring warmth, compassion, and professionalism to every session.
We combine EMDR with complementary modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral tools to ensure you receive the most effective and personalized treatment plan possible.
We offer both in-person sessions in St. Cloud and secure telehealth appointments for your convenience.
If distressing memories or anxiety still feel like they control you, EMDR can help you find freedom and peace.
Call (407) 450-5985 or visit ahhcounseling.com to schedule your consultation today.
