EMDR may be for you if:

You’ve been trying to lead a healthy and happy life, but you can’t shake this empty feeling. You feel stuck, hopeless and struggle to shift your negative thoughts and feelings about yourself, your future and your relationships.

You are held back from accomplishing life goals because of fear of failure. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, numb, on edge or you wonder “why can’t I get over my past?” or “what’s wrong with me?”

I often discover that client’s who are coming to therapy for depression, anxiety or other issues are actually struggling with the lingering effects of traumatic experiences.

Symptoms that can be effectively treated with EDMR include:

• Panic Attacks and Anxiety

• Depression

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Relationship Trauma

Your symptoms can be a result of one significant traumatic event (ie: childbirth trauma, car accident, being the victim of a crime, or surviving a natural disaster) or they could be due to more chronic/repetitive forms of trauma (ie: combat, domestic violence, child physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect).

With EMDR you can regain control over your emotions, let go of the pain of your past, and live a life worth living!

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Release yourself from the past to empower yourself in the present.

Specialized EMDR Therapy

We offer a powerful, enhanced therapy called Attachment-focused EMDR (AF-EMDR), which builds on traditional EMDR methods to more effectively address relational traumas and emotional attachment issues. Our approach is designed to be supportive, personalized, and sensitive to your healing needs.

Understanding EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (BLS) to foster comprehensive communication between both hemispheres of the brain. This method involves gentle taps or hand buzzers — at Intuitive Ally Counseling, we opt for these techniques over eye movements for your comfort and effectiveness.

BLS is designed to 'awaken' the brain, allowing it to process and integrate traumatic experiences fully. This 'filing' of memories helps transform the brain's storage system, enabling you to:

- Gain control over distressing memories, emotions, and bodily sensations.

- Recall events without experiencing the previous intensity of pain.

- Transform trauma, empowering you to live more fully in the present.

However, traditional EMDR might not fully resolve issues stemming from early relational traumas.

How AF-EMDR Provides a More Complete Healing Experience

AF-EMDR extends traditional EMDR by focusing on emotional attachments. This therapy not only helps in processing memories but also in healing the emotional wounds linked with those memories.

Here’s why AF-EMDR is more comprehensive:

- Strong Therapeutic Alliance: Our therapy begins with creating a trusting and secure relationship with you. This safe foundation helps facilitate deeper healing.

- Gentle, Client-led Sessions: We follow a non-directive approach, meaning the therapy progresses at your pace, focused on your feelings and experiences, which makes the process reflective and effective.

- Visualization Practices: AF-EMDR includes visualization techniques that involve imagining a safe and peaceful environment. This process is crucial for calming the mind and stabilizing emotions as you work through traumatic memories, a feature unique to AF-EMDR.

Specialized Care That Stands Out

Tana Noonan, LMFT is Certified in AF-EMDR, a refined practice Developed by Dr. Laurel Parnell in 2008. Unlike basic EMDR therapy, AF-EMDR offers a unique attachment-focused methods that significantly enhance the effectiveness of the therapy, especially for individuals with complex emotional backgrounds.

Choosing us means opting for a therapy that goes beyond traditional practices. We provide a comprehensive, empathetic approach to healing and personal growth.

Begin Your Healing Journey

Start your path to recovery with a therapy that addresses the deeper aspects of your experiences. Contact us today to explore how our specialized AF-EMDR services can help you overcome your past and improve your relationships. Let’s take the step together towards a fulfilled and peaceful life.

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