EMDR- EMDR Therapy — Gently Healing the Roots of Emotional Pain
Provided by David Krzysko, LCPC, CCTP, EMDR
in Northfield, Illinois and virtually
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Do you struggle with flashbacks, nightmares, or anxiety?
Do you feel stuck in negative patterns of thinking or behavior?
Do you find it hard to cope with difficult emotions or move on from a traumatic experience?
If you're experiencing these symptoms, you're not alone.
According to the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), "Trauma can come from a single event, such as a car accident or natural disaster, or from ongoing exposure to abuse or neglect."
It's estimated that 70% of adults in the United States have experienced some kind of a traumatic event at some point in their lives.
Why EMDR Therapy
While traditional talk therapy can be helpful for managing the aftermath of trauma, for some, it may not be enough to fully resolve the impact of a traumatic event.
EMDR therapy accesses and processes traumatic memories, and other adverse life experiences. It helps create an adaptive resolution and it allows a new framework of thinking to arise.
This is where EMDR therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and recovery.
Read about David Krzysko for more EMDR information
Trauma can affect both Mental and Physical Health
Trauma can have a profound impact on your mental and physical health.
It can cause an array of symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
It can also contribute to physical health issues such as chronic pain, migraines, sleep complications, fatigue, sweats, chills, and headaches, to name a few symptoms.
EMDR Therapy Can Help You Process and Heal Trauma… Here’s How:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of therapy that helps individuals process and heal from trauma. This method does not require you to “relive” the events.
It involves the use of bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, and bi-lateral tapper devices, to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
EMDR therapy(as quoted in What is EMDR? - EMDR Institute - EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING THERAPY) uses a three-pronged protocol: (1) the past events that have laid the groundwork for dysfunction are processed, forging new associative links with adaptive information; (2) the current circumstances that elicit distress are targeted, and internal and external triggers are desensitized; (3) imaginal templates of future events are incorporated, to assist the client in acquiring the skills needed for adaptive functioning.
David Krzysko is certified in EMDR therapy and you can read more here: David Krzysko for EMDR
So what is EMDR?
EMDR helps by guiding you to think about the memory while doing specific eye movements or other repetitive actions, like tapping or listening to sounds. This process helps the brain rework the memory so it feels less intense and distressing.
Over time, the memory still exists, but it no longer has the same emotional weight—it feels more like something that happened in the past rather than something that still controls your emotions. Many people find that after EMDR, they can think about past trauma without feeling as overwhelmed. It’s a structured, research-backed approach that has helped many people move forward from difficult experiences.
Empirical evidence shows that EMDR can help decrease up to 80% of negative symptoms occurring due to a psychological disorder.
EMDR for Trauma
EMDR is especially effective for trauma because it helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they don’t feel as overwhelming. When someone experiences trauma, the brain can get “stuck,” causing the memory to feel just as intense and upsetting as when it first happened. This can lead to flashbacks, nightmares, or strong emotional reactions to reminders of the event.
Supported by Research
EMDR method has been extensively researched and found to be effective in reducing the symptoms of trauma, including flashbacks, anxiety, and depression.
It has been recommended as a first-line treatment for PTSD by numerous organizations, including the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Begin EMDR Treatment Today
Trauma doesn’t define your future—you can heal and feel better. Our therapy is designed to help you make progress after every session, providing support that’s personalized to your needs. Our goal is to help you move forward at your own pace and regain a sense of peace and strength.
Begin your journey to feeling better, starting today!
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- Contact Lynn Zakeri LCSW and Associates
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