Mental health care has developed over time to include innovative therapies transforming how we approach healing. One such treatment is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) – a structured, research-backed approach that helps clients move beyond painful memories and reclaim a sense of calm, confidence, and control in their lives.
At A Helping Hand Counseling Center, we offer EMDR, which can help individuals heal from complex trauma or deep-rooted childhood issues. EMDR works by using bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess core negative beliefs to more neutral or positive beliefs (i.e., “I am helpless” to “I am safe now”).
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 an evidence-based treatment designed to help people recover from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences. It is grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which suggests that trauma can become “stuck” in the brain, leading to ongoing emotional pain, intrusive memories, or negative beliefs about oneself.
EMDR helps the brain reprocessthese experiences so they can be integrated in a healthy, adaptive way – reducing emotional distress and promoting long-term healing.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is based on the understanding that the brain has a natural ability to heal. However, when someone experiences trauma, loss, or overwhelming stress, those memories can become “stuck.” Instead of being processed and stored in the past, they remain active in the present — causing emotional triggers, anxiety, fear, or physical reactions long after the event is over.
During EMDR sessions, clients are guided to recall distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation(such as eye movements, gentle tapping, or auditory tones).
This process:
Over time, the emotional charge linked to the traumatic event decreases, allowing clients to think about the memory without reliving it.
EMDR is widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but it can also help with a broad range of conditions, including:
EMDR is suitable for individuals who:
Both adults and adolescents can benefit from EMDR when facilitated by an EMDRIA–trained therapist.
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.
EMDR is ideal for those seeking transformational, long-term healingrather than short-term coping strategies. It helps you move beyond symptoms by targeting the root cause – unprocessed trauma stored in the brain.
Clients often report feeling lighter, calmer, and more in controlof their thoughts and emotions after EMDR treatment. With a compassionate and trauma-informed approach, EMDR offers a clear path toward recovery and resilience.
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.
