Adjunctive EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an approach to incorporating EMDR into an existing treatment plan, rather than EMDR being the primary treatment. It is often used alongside traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy, or other trauma-informed modalities to help clients process distressing memories, beliefs, emotional reactivity or behavioral cycles, and accelerate healing.

This approach is especially beneficial for individuals who feel stuck in therapy, as EMDR can target and resolve underlying issues that may be blocking progress.

Adjunctive EMDR may be done in traditional weekly appointments typically 60 minutes to start in earlier phases of EMDR and then 90-minutes in later phases of EMDR (see more on the phases of EMDR here ) or in time limited intensives.

We utilize the powerful benefits of EMDR, IFS-Informed EMDR, Ego States, Attachement Focused EMDR, Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS), Polyvagal theory and more!

We use these models to create custom treatment plans for clients who are ready to live without anxiety, depression, dissociation, phobias, addiction, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). As a client, you will receive your own, client-centered therapeutic process.

Our approach is relational, and integrates what we know about neurobiology, parts, and attachment in order to understand symptoms and move toward healing.

Research has shown that above all else the quality of the therapeutic relationship heals, so we take the time to get to know you and build safety in the therapeutic space. Being immersed in a retreat setting helps create a sense of safety faster.

Have a therapist already? A healing intensive retreat using EMDR and IFS can be done in collaboration with existing therapy. It can help you get unstuck and provide faster relief to clients when used in conjunction with their regular therapist.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence based psychotherapy technique developed by Francine Shapiro to help individuals cope with and overcome the emotional distress and symptoms associated with traumatic experiences. EMDR is particularly effective for individuals who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), other trauma-related conditions. EMDR addresses the psychological and physical symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences. However, EMDR is not just for trauma; it is also utilized for performance enhancement.

Overall EMDR is used to help people who are dealing with present day symptoms that might be related to experiences in the past. EMDR helps reprocess or digest the distressing stuff and helps reduce the emotional intensity. Learn more about the EMDR Phases here.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is highly effective for processing a wide range of traumatic experiences. Originally developed to treat PTSD, EMDR is now used to help individuals heal from both big “T” traumas (events where there is a before and after) and small “t” traumas (distressing experiences that are repetitive and accumulate over time).

EMDR is particularly beneficial for:

Childhood trauma and neglect - including emotional abuse, abandonment, attachment wounds. This is sometimes referred to as CPTSD or Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families.

Sexual Assault and abuse - Helping survivors process and reduce distressing memories.

Accidents and injuries - Car crashes, medical trauma, or near-death experiences.

Grief and loss - Coping with the loss, or impending loss, of someone or something important to you.

Relationship trauma - Including betrayal, toxic relationships, codependency, and emotional abuse.

Anxiety and phobias - When rooted in past traumatic experiences or attachment wounding.

IFS-Informed EMDR is an integrative approach that combines Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, to help clients heal from the symptoms and emotional distress from trauma and past stressful events. These modalities provide a compassionate, non-judgmental way to understand blocks, defenses, and stuck things in your life. Learn more here.