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 90-minute appointment 1-2 times per week for an average course of 10-14 weeks, depending on the issues being addressed.  Insurance covers the initial 45-minutes per appointment.  Appointments can be broken down into 45-minute appointments or double appointments can be scheduled back-to-back.  Clients are responsible for insurance non-payments with the cost at $150/45-mins.   

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.  

Core Beliefs

EMDR is 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.