EMDR Therapy: As Close Magic As It Gets

EMDR can be done both in-person or virtually.  EMDR uses Bilateral Dual Attention Stimulation to improve one's core beliefs about the self, world, and other people.  Various EMDR protocols are used in targeting a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, addiction, attachment and relationship difficulties.  EMDR is an 8-phase protocol with each phase progressing towards increased inner peace.  EMDR is covered by insurance under regular psychotherapy billing.  

Our EMDR Therapists

Veronica Calkins, LCSW
Alysia St. Clair, ACSW
​Briana Barrera, ACSW
Lily Yu, LCSW
Kali Riley, LCSW

STANDARD EMDR PROGRAM

Standard EMDR is performed as a 45-minute appointment 1-2 times per week for an average course of 10-14 weeks, depending on the issues being addressed.  If you extend to a 90-minute session (two back-to-back sessions), insurance may cover the initial 45-minutes but will not cover a double session (90 minutes).   

INTENSIVE EMDR PROGRAM

Intensive EMDR is delivered for 4-hours per day for 2-10 days spaced as close together as possible.  Insurance covers 45-minutes per day.  We can attempt to obtain pre-authorization for additional hours, but it is not typical.  A cash rate can be coordinated for time above insurance coverage at $150 per 45-min block with a 10% discount given if 6-blocks or more are purchased.  

FLASH Treatment for Trauma

Similar to EMDR, FLASH treatment does not require the client to commit to a lengthy process.  It is effective in reducing distress levels to traumatic events or disturbing core beliefs.  Our FLASH therapists use the Four Blinks Method in the FLASH Treatment protocol.

Core Beliefs

EMDR and FLASH are excellent at targeting the following beliefs including -
I should have known better
I should have done something different
I am to blame
I cannot be trusted
My best is not good enough
I cannot trust anyone
I am not safe
I cannot show my emotions
I am not in control
I have to be perfect
I have to please everyone
I am weak
I am trapped
I have no options
I cannot get what I want
I cannot handle it
I cannot succees
I cannot stand up for myself
I am powerless
I am helpless
I am not good enough
I am a bad person
I am permanently damaged
I am defective
I am worthless
I am insignificant
I deserve only bad things
I do not belong
I am different
I am a failure
My body is ugly
​I am alone

EMDR SKILLS GROUPS

Prior to beginning EMDR Bilateral Dual Attention Stimulation Reprocessing, clients must complete 5 EMDR resourcing skills presented over 5 groups. These can be attained in individual or group therapy and are helpful even without continuing EMDR.  Even if individuals complete 5 skills groups, individual sessions are required to ensure readiness to move into EMDR Phase IV.