Have you found yourself holding decades of emotion beneath a polished, functional exterior, pushing forward even when the weight becomes too much? You’re not alone. I’ve seen countless people sharing similar feelings, which is why I started my telehealth practice, Jennifer Hamrock Therapy. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with me offers a powerful way for California residents to heal past wounds that still shape their present. Instead of endlessly revisiting old stories, EMDR will enable you to process unresolved experiences, allowing you to finally move beyond survival mode. This approach is especially meaningful for those deep-feeling, driven people who haven’t found the benefits they’re seeking with traditional talk therapy.
My Integrative Approach to EMDR Therapy
EMDR is one of the core methods I use. However, I tend to blend multiple forms of therapy and practical tools to help people heal not just cognitively, but emotionally and somatically. My own personal and professional path has taught me what it feels like to be vulnerable in therapy, which is why I meet each client with compassion, attunement, and steady guidance from the first session. I’m not the type of therapist who will quietly listen and nod on the other side of the screen. Instead, I’ll collaborate with you, tapping into your strengths and your unique internal rhythms. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, or long-held negative patterns in relationships, we’ll work together to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and get your system to exhale at last.
Answering Your Questions About EMDR
Have questions? I have answers. Here’s a quick overview of EMDR therapy, what it does, and how it can help you. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Q: What Is EMDR Therapy?
A: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for treating trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols incorporating elements from different treatment approaches.
Q: How Does EMDR Work?
A: EMDR therapy is integrative psychotherapy and uses bilateral stimulation to activate opposite sides of the brain. Therapists often use eye movements to facilitate bilateral stimulation. These eye movements mimic the period of sleep referred to as rapid eye movement or REM sleep, and this portion of sleep is frequently considered to be the time when the mind processes the recent events in the person’s life.
EMDR seems to help the brain reprocess the trapped memories to resume standard information processing. Therapists often use EMDR to help clients uncover and process beliefs that developed from relational traumas of childhood abuse and/or neglect. For a more detailed explanation, please visit EMDRIA.
Q: What Can EMDR Help With?
A: EMDR had been established initially as helpful for PTSD, although it’s been proven effective for treatment in the following conditions:
- Panic Attacks
- Complicated Grief
- Disturbing Memories
- Phobias
- Performance Anxiety
- Addictions
- Stress Reduction
- Sexual and/or Physical Abuse
- Body Dysmorphic Disorders
So, what if none of the above symptoms or experiences fit you? Well, do you experience distressing emotions that appear to you, and perhaps to others, as excessive given the current situation? Do you tend to be highly reactive to specific triggers? Is there one or more dysfunctional beliefs that you believe about yourself that, on an intellectual level, you know is not true? If any of these apply, you may still be a good candidate for EMDR therapy.
Step Into a New Way of Being
EMDR can open the door to a more authentic and embodied life—one where you feel more connected to yourself and to the people you care about. It all begins with that first step. If you’re ready to break free from old narratives and find meaningful, lasting healing here at Jennifer Hamrock Therapy, then let’s begin the process. I offer telehealth services across California to make convenient options available for those who need them. Schedule a consultation today to see if EMDR can help you release what no longer serves you!