Coming September 2024: Therapeutic Flyfishing (TF-EMDR)

EMDR Therapy In-Person In Madison & Online Across Wisconsin

Blending the science of healing

with the power of connection.

Life is like a constant battle of wanting to move forward, but being held back by your past.

Maybe you’re feeling stuck or numb, thinking “you’ve already tried everything else.” Therapy in the past hasn’t seemed to work or helped with lasting change, and you feel like you’re right back to where you started. It might feel like a messy room, and every time you try to clean up, you end up finding more junk hidden in the corners.

You might struggle with relationships, work, or just feeling good about yourself. It may be hard to remember exactly what happened to you, but you know you’re still holding onto the hurt. Maybe it’s etched into your mind, and all you want is to escape the constant reminders and find relief.

MAYBE YOU’RE…

  • Overly anxious or stressed out

  • Feeling physical pain & discomfort, like stomach and headaches 

  • Struggling to concentrate or focus on things 

  • Feeling mood swings, like extreme anger then unbearable sadness

  • Experiencing emotional numbness

  • Having nightmares and scary daydreams

  • Feeling like the world or your environment isn't safe

  • Losing trust in others, including those close to you 

  • Avoiding certain people, places, or activities

EMDR therapy can help you tear down walls and build a stronger foundation.

Life can be more than just existing. It’s possible to feel whole again.

Overwhelming, traumatic experiences have direct effects on our mind, brain, and body. Sometimes we have to go deeper than just talk therapy to heal these wounds. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and allows your brain to process and deal with tough memories in a healthier way. 

EMDR can give you a sense of control over your own healing. Think of it like having a toolkit for your mind that helps you navigate through the hard stuff at your own pace. This process can help you rewrite old narratives like, “I'm not good enough,” “I'm not lovable,” or “I'm not worthy,” into “I am enough and I am loveable.” 

When beginning EMDR, like most therapy, we’ll take a look at your goals and learn more about your background. Together we’ll use your brain’s innate ability to heal to move beyond traumatic experiences and into the future with greater ease. Then we’ll focus on different memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation. This stimulation can take various forms, such as tapping or bilateral movements of the eyes, hands, or other parts of the body. This allows the brain to reprocess those events so that you can replace distressing thoughts with positive resolution and relief. 

Imagine a heavy backpack full of rocks. EMDR therapy is like a guide helping you take it off, one memory (or rock) at a time. As you unpack, you’ll start to feel lighter, like you're reclaiming your strength.

Therapy for trauma can help with…

  • Cultivating more compassion for yourself & your story

  • Improving relationships and deepening connection

  • Fostering a sense of inner peace & calm

  • Feeling whole & more satisfied with your life

  • Experiencing less fear & darkness

  • Increasing your sense of self-awareness & control

  • Enjoying more productivity & focus in day-to-day life

  • Feeling more in control of your emotions & responses

Discover your own strength and pave the way toward a brighter future.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, they can! EMDR therapy with children may include different forms of play, movement, and art. If you’d like to schedule a consultation to learn more and ask questions for your child or yourself, click here.

  • Yes. EMDR is a science and evidence-based method where those involved are fully conscious and actively engaged. Through the use of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps individuals access their own innate capacity for healing and resilience. Bilateral stimulation refers to the use of a stimulus, like sounds, tapping, and eye movement, that activates both sides of the brain. It allows people to reach their goals, let go of pain, and find healing.

  • Yes, witnessing something difficult can have a profound impact on your well-being. Traumatic events can happen in a variety of situations, including when a person directly experiences the trauma, witnesses it happening to others, or learns about a traumatic event that happened to a close friend or family member. We can help you find relief.

  • Generally, sessions are 60 minutes, but the timelines can vary. The amount of EMDR sessions might fluctuate from person to person depending on different needs and factors. It’s important to note that this process can look different for everybody and isn’t just a “quick fix.”

  • No. While EMDR is primarily associated with trauma, it can make a powerful impact on those struggling with certain phobias or fears, specific anxieties, grief or loss, and more.

  • EMDR is a good fit for those who need to go beyond talk therapy and are ready to try something different to work towards healing. This therapy may not be a good fit for those who are currently in the midst of a traumatic event, those who are taking specific types of medications that can interfere with the process, those with physiological health disorders, and those with more complex forms of PTSD. Our team has extensive training and background in EMDR therapy, so please don’t hesitate to reach out here for a consultation if you have more questions.