If you are thinking about EMDR, click here to learn more from EMDRIA!

EMDR is an acronym for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This evidence-based therapeutic protocol was developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. With the use of BLS (bilateral stimulation), traumatic memories are reprocessed, desensitized and the trauma response you experienced in your body, thoughts and behaviors diminishes or “fades” to make room for your authentic calm and joyful self.

This EMDRIA brochure will answer your questions!

EMDR includes 8 phases from history taking, resource building, through reprocessing to installation of positive core beliefs. These 8 phases provide relief from symptoms within weeks and have resulted in sustained decreased symptoms for the long-term.

EMDR sessions follow the evidence-based protocol of 8 phases.‍ ‍

The first two phases are important to set a solid foundation of safety, rapport, trust, and resourcing for you to begin phases 3-8.

Phases 1-2 may take 4-6 sessions, and phases 3-8 can take 6-12 sessions.

Most clients report “feeling better” as well as a change in how they treat themselves and interact with others, after 12-18 sessions. With consistent weekly sessions, this timeline is 4-6 months.

This data represents a bell curve with clients on either end who may respond with symptoms relief as early as two months, and clients with complex trauma who may feel symptom relief at 10-12 months with a need for check-ins to maintain gains afterward.

When you consider that traditional talk therapy can take 2-4 years for symptom relief related to traumatic events, EMDR as a modality is simply life-changing!

Fees are $180 per individual EMDR session which is approximately 60 minutes in length.

We are not in-network with insurances at this time and we do provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company to determine their reimbursement rates for out-of-network (OON) providers.

We also offer a sliding fee scale, so please inquire if you feel this will help you to access this transformational therapeutic service.

With my current regular private-pay rates, I am able to offer EMDR therapy for a nominal fee to three clients per year. Please inquire if you feel this will benefit you to access EMDR therapy.

I will be receiving training via EMDRIA as well to be a provider for first responders.

Lastly, I volunteer at a local farm in Raleigh, NC because therapeutic horticulture and feeding our community the healthy food we all deserve is a core mission of mine!

Absolutely! Whether you are located in North Hills or Historic Oakwood or the Village District of Raleigh, NC, you can access online EMDR therapy with us!

Once you book a session, you will receive a link to your own confidential and HIPAA compliant online/virtual therapy “room.”

Most of our clients truly enjoy choosing their own comfortable and comforting space for EMDR therapy because they already have their soft blankets, favorite cup of coffee and pets with them for care and nurture before, during and after an EMDR session.