EMDR Therapy Near You in North Carolina

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When something happens that shocks or overwhelms the body’s nervous system, the brain doesn’t always process the experience as a “normal” memory. Instead, the memory might get stuck and continue to trigger intense emotional responses, even long after the experience occurred. For a lot of people living with trauma, any reminder of the experience—no matter how subtle—can result in feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, panic, and dysregulation. EMDR “unsticks” those memories. 

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy, also known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of therapy that helps clients process and heal from distressing memories. Initially developed as a trauma-focused approach to help people struggling with acute symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), EMDR can also be useful in the treatment of:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Chronic Pain
  • Any form of trauma or distress, including relational issues, chronic stress, and challenging life transitions

At Wake Counseling, we have multiple therapists on staff who specialize in EMDR. Whether you’re new to therapy or are interested in going deeper than conventional talk therapy, we are confident that EMDR can offer you the healing approach you’ve been looking for. 

EMDR Therapy Near You in North Carolina

How Does EMDR Treatment Work?

EMDR works by gently recalling a traumatic event while simultaneously implementing back-and-forth visual, physical, or auditory movement, which is also known as bilateral stimulation. Through bilateral stimulation, a traumatic memory loses some of its sharp edges and can get reprocessed more peacefully. While EMDR doesn’t “erase” memories, it is highly effective in making those memories feel less intense and upsetting.

Is EMDR Therapy Effective?

EMDR is the most effective treatment for PTSD when done alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). [1] And when compared to medication use for symptoms of PTSD, close to 90 percent of clients no longer met the criteria for PTSD after eight sessions of EMDR, as opposed to 58 percent using medication alone. [2]

There has been a lot of research done on this therapy since its development in the 1980s. Many internationally renowned psychological organizations, including the American Psychological Association (APA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), recognize EMDR as a safe and effective treatment for a range of mental health concerns.

Furthermore, EMDR is generally quicker than conventional talk therapy. While approaches like CBT are helpful for “thinking through” challenges, EMDR targets stress in the nervous system, leading to faster results. In some cases, only 3 to 6 EMDR sessions were necessary for facilitating deep, lasting relief. [3]

 

Does EMDR Work?

Contact EMDR Counselors Near You in North Carolina Today

Our therapists began pursuing advanced training in EMDR because we saw firsthand the significant benefits it offered to clients on their healing journey. 

We understand how intense it can be living with trauma; sometimes, it’s too overwhelming and vulnerable to find words for a painful experience. EMDR is a safe, gentle way to approach those memories without having to recount everything out loud or in specific detail. Along the way, you are likely to develop lifelong coping and regulation skills, foster more positive self-beliefs, and gain deeper insights into your patterns. 

It is possible to work through stuck trauma, anxiety, and harmful patterns in a way that’s both efficient and curative. As a therapy that rewires how you think, feel, and respond to distressing memories, EMDR can improve your life from the inside out. 

Relief is Possible with EMDR Psychotherapy in NC

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the therapy approaches used at Wake Counseling to help clients process stress and trauma. For more information about EMDR or to get scheduled with one of the EMDR therapists available through our practice, contact us.

 

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Faith Surface
LCSWA

Call or Text: 984-208-2719, MORRISVILLE, RALEIGH

Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD
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Ellen Kuehl
LCSW, LCAS

Call or Text: 984-777-8786, HOLLY SPRINGS

Teen, Child, Adults, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, ADHD
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Echo Blum
LCSWA

Call or Text: 984-205-9971, Holly Springs

Adults, EMDR, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use
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Rebecca Reed
MS, NCC, LCMHC

Call or Text: 984-204-7158, RALEIGH

Teen, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Realtionship Distress, Family Conflict
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MS, LCMHC - Team Lead

Call or Text: 984-833-3274, Raleigh

Teen, Child, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, Parenting & Relationship
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Daija Edwards
MS, LMFTA

Call or Text: 984-204-6459, Raleigh, Wake Forest

Teen, Child, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
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NCC, LCMHCA - Team Lead

Call or Text: 984-833-2384, Cary

Teen, Child, Adults, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood Disorders
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Caitlin Searl
MSW, LCSWA - Peer Support

Call or Text: 984-205-2332, Cary, Holly Springs

Child, Adults, EMDR, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD
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Lisa Wilsey
LCSWA

Call or Text: 984-789-5430, CARY & HOLLY SPRINGS

Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, Eating Disorder
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Lloyd Osterhout
LCMHCA

Call or Text: 984-204-6360, CARY, HOLLY SPRING

Teen, Adults, EMDR, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD
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Samuel Collis
LCMHCA

Call or Text: 984-208-2517, RALEIGH, WAKE FOREST

Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD
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Madi Blais
MS, LCMHCA, NCC

Call or Text: 984-204-6388 ext. 736, Raleigh

Teen, Child, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD
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Warren Gibbs
LCSWA

Call or Text: 984-328-5987 CARY, MORRISVILLE

Teen, Child, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, Parenting, LGBTQ+, ADHD
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Ronald (Ron) Hicks
MA, LCMHC, LCAS

Call or Text: 984-205-4534, RALEIGH NC

Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, Grief and Loss
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Ashley Raab
NCC, NBCT, LCMHCA

Call or Text: 919-647-4600, HOLLY SPRINGS

Teen, Child, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parenting, LGBTQ+, ADHD
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Caroline Cody Irving
MSW, LCSWA

Call or Text: 919-647-4600, RALEIGH & WAKE FOREST

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