EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD

Tired of trying to *wish* your problems away because it just doesn’t seem to work?

Every day feels heavy like you’re walking on eggshells, trying to hold everything together so it doesn’t shatter.

This has become your “normal,” so you just keep moving forward—but it’s catching up with you.

You’re overly protective, wanting to shield everyone you love. You overcompensate for the things that happened before. And the constant guilt? It’s exhausting.

You spend most days feeling reactive, panicked, and anxious, knowing that no amount of wine, social media scrolling, or shopping will make it go away.

It’s not even about what’s happening now—it’s about the past. The pain, heartbreak, and memories you’ve carried for so long are still weighing you down.

And all it takes is one small thing to make you feel like you are reliving the whole thing over again.

You’re tired of feeling like you’re not good enough. You’ve been longing to become the best version of yourself.

You are ready to be the version that has healed from the past—the childhood wounds, the hard, haunting stuff you’ve been through…

So you can finally live in the present, feeling like a breath of fresh air.

Imagine moving through your day feeling confident and grounded. No more reactivity, no more panic or worry, no more guilt that you’re getting it all wrong.

woman with head down needing EMDR therpy for trauma
The magic of EMDR Therapy with Elysian Renewal…

With EMDR therapy, you’re not just healing—you’re becoming the best version of yourself, and it’s more transformative than you ever imagined.

Each session allows you to dive deep into your past, letting go of pain through a specialized approach like EMDR…

…bringing a sense of relief that feels lasting. No need to endlessly revisit your story or struggle with coping outside of sessions.

You’ll feel supported, like you have a true partner on this journey, with moments of laughter and lightness along the way.

And in the end, you can finally take a deep breath, knowing this is the way you needed to feel.

How do I know if my child or I could benefit from EMDR counseling in Arizona?

You may be experiencing some or all of the following if you are suffering from past trauma in your life.

  • Regular feelings of anxiety
  • Recurring nightmares
  • Panic attacks
  • Depression
  • Difficulties in your relationships
  • Chronic pain
  • History of childhood trauma
  • Flashbacks
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Avoiding situations or people that remind you of the trauma(s)
  • Gaps in memory, forgetting all or part of what happened to you
  • Remembering very little of your childhood
  • Getting triggered by sounds, smells, times of year, or anything reminiscent of the traumatic past
  • Feeling constantly on edge
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Changes in thoughts and behaviors

What to Expect from EMDR Therapy in Arizona with Elysian Renewal

  • Increased relaxation
  • Better relationships with others
  • No longer getting triggered when reminded of the trauma(s)
  • Improved sleep
  • No more intrusive thoughts
  • Resolution of chronic pain
  • Increased meditative state
  • Improved focus
  • Being able to think of the memory without feeling like you’re reliving it
  • Feeling hopeful for the future
  • Clearer decision making
  • Increased energy
  • Reduced muscle tension
  • Increased motivation

The science behind EMDR Therapy

EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy method that helps people process difficult memories and emotions. It’s often used to treat trauma but can also help with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. It’s even been shown effective in enhancing performance for entrepreneurs, professionals, and athletes. Here’s how it works and why it might be helpful.

When we experience something upsetting or traumatic, our brains don’t always process it completely. It’s like a mental “knot” that keeps us feeling anxious, sad, or stuck. EMDR helps untangle these knots. In an EMDR session, a therapist guides you to focus on a specific memory or thought while doing something called “bilateral stimulation.” This might involve following the therapist’s finger or an image back and forth with your eyes or listening to sounds that alternate from one ear to the other. This movement stimulates both sides of your brain, which seems to help in processing the memory fully.

Scientists believe EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess the memory, so it no longer feels as distressing. It’s as if you’re reteaching your brain how to handle the memory and see it more calmly and rationally. For many people, after a few sessions, painful memories lose their intensity and no longer cause such strong emotions in present experiences.

EMDR can be helpful because it’s often faster than traditional talk therapy for dealing with trauma. It also doesn’t require you to talk in detail about your trauma, which some people find relieving. If you’ve been through something difficult and feel “stuck,” or are tired of “triggers” when you least expect them, EMDR could be a gentle, effective way to move forward, helping you feel more at peace with your past experiences.

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You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with Allyson at Elysian Renewal Boutique Therapy in Arizona to see if it’s the right fit for you.