EMDR
Evidence-Based, Therapy for Lasting Healing
Are you feeling stuck, trapped in repeating patterns, or overwhelmed by emotions that seem disproportionate to the situation?
Maybe you’ve tried therapy, self-help books, and personal development, but those old patterns keep coming back.
You may find yourself triggered, overwhelmed, or weighed down by unresolved pain from the past, holding you back from thriving in the present.
You may constantly feel you are not good enough, often criticizing yourself as it is difficult to free yourself from the pattern of people-pleasing.
I get it—it’s frustrating, and I’m here to help. You deserve to live a life centered on joy, safety, and growth rather than survival and pain.
When you feel stuck or trapped in similar cycles, when you are consistently triggered by certain situations, it’s often a sign of unresolved trauma, past or current wounds, and the weight of past pain standing in the way of your growth.
You deserve to start your day feeling safe and motivated.
Unfortunately, talk therapy alone may not always be enough to resolve the deep-rooted effects of trauma, such as childhood abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, or other small or big traumas, such as job loss, divorce, or chronic illness, as it often requires more than just discussing it.
As an EMDR-trained therapist, I’m here to help you process and resolve memories and stressors that make daily life feel overwhelming.
Experience the transformative power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a transformative, evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals heal from trauma and emotional distress. Developed over three decades and supported by extensive research, EMDR is recognized worldwide as a leading treatment for PTSD, anxiety, and trauma.
This badge signifies that Maryam Rostami is a certified therapist through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), a globally recognized organization that sets the highest standards for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.
EMDRIA certification means that she has completed advanced training, extensive clinical experience, and ongoing professional education in EMDR therapy. This ensures that clients receive safe, effective, and evidence-based treatment for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional challenges.
Working with an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ provides confidence that you are receiving care that meets rigorous international standards in trauma-informed therapy.
You are ready for deep change.
Contact me today for a free phone consultation to explore how EMDR can help you release limiting patterns and create lasting change.
What is EMDR Therapy
EMDR is now one of the most well-researched psychotherapy treatments for trauma and has been found to be the most efficient of the well-established trauma treatments. It is particularly effective for addressing intense emotions, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and vivid images. Through EMDR, individuals can process and reframe distressing memories, allowing for emotional healing and relief.
How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR therapy helps activate your brain’s natural healing processes to resolve the emotional impact of traumatic events. EMDR therapists use techniques such as bilateral stimulation (BLS) through eye movements, tapping, pulsars, sound, touch, or auditory beeps to engage both sides of the brain, helping the brain process these memories and overwhelming emotions. Experts believe that engaging in bilateral stimulation, in the form of eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds, while recalling a traumatic memory gives the brain a chance to properly process the memory and store it in the appropriate neural networks. Eventually, the traumatic memory becomes less upsetting and less intrusive in everyday life.
What Does EMDR Help?
Even though EMDR was initially well-known as helpful for PTSD, anyone who wants to grow and heal can benefit from EMDR. It’s been proven beneficial for the treatment of a variety of mental health concerns, including:
- Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias
- Social and Performance Anxiety
- Depression
- Complicated Grief
- Disturbing Memories
- Stress Reduction
- Emotional, Physical, Sexual, Spiritual and Intimate Partner Abuse
- Medical Trauma
- Childhood Neglect or Attachment Issues
- Sports-Related Injuries
EMDR and PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifests in a variety of ways, deeply affecting a person’s mental and emotional well-being. Some of the most common symptoms include:
Flashbacks
Reliving traumatic events as if they are happening in the present moment.
Nightmares
Disturbing dreams that bring the trauma back into your waking life.
Avoidance
Steering clear of places, people, or situations that trigger memories of the traumatic event.
Unclear Sense of Self
A distorted self-image, often feeling disconnected, numb, or like you’re not “whole.
These symptoms can create significant barriers to living a fulfilling and peaceful life. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an effective therapy for addressing these symptoms by helping to reprocess and heal the trauma that lies beneath them.
If you’re ready to explore how EMDR can help you heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, or improve your overall well-being, I invite you to reach out for a consultation. Together, we can work toward deeper healing and a more peaceful life.
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If you’re ready to take the next step, rediscover hope, and rewrite
your story, reach out for a free consultation.
