EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy in Oceanside, CA

Processing traumatic memories can be exceedingly difficult, but the right support system can make all the difference. Dr. Camille Chapline offers online therapy to help California clients through the healing process with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Here, we'll explore what you need to know about EMDR therapy.

What is EMDR?

Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR is a therapeutic technique that allows clients to safely process traumatic memories and other difficult life events in a way that allows for positive resolution without having to relive them. Engaging in EMDR therapy with a trained therapist can help you relieve stress, reevaluate negative beliefs, and reduce the physical symptoms that often come with memories or reminders of a traumatic or difficult event.

What are the Stages of EMDR?

EMDR consists of three stages of treatment:

First, traumatic past events are processed in a safe, supportive space without being re-experienced, allowing you to develop new cognitive links that can help you begin the process of positive adaptation.

Next, circumstances that elicit a trauma-related response (commonly known as triggers) are desensitized using simple stimuli such as hand-tapping or audio recordings that work to create new pathways in the brain.

Finally, you'll create mental templates for future events, allowing you to prepare skills and coping strategies that will help you function in an adaptive, positive way.

Is EMDR Right for You?

Therapy is a highly personalized experience, and it's hard to say what type of therapy will work best for a client prior to meeting them. Dr. Chapline will work with you to learn more about your situation and decide whether it makes sense for you to move forward with EMDR therapy. However, it is a treatment that is highly recommended by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs as having achieved excellent results in all populations and is just as effective through telehealth as in person.

Reach Out to Dr. Chapline Today to Learn More About EMDR Therapy