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EMDR Therapy in Braintree, MA

Target trauma at its core with innovative Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). The #1 recognized treatment for trauma and PTSD by the World Health Organization and the National Center for Veterans Affairs.
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What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy initially designed for the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can also support recovery from other mental health disorders, such as anxiety or depression, by reprocessing trauma and restructuring how the brain regulates distress.

It is recognized by several health organizations as a leading treatment for trauma disorders, and most patients see an improvement in symptoms after 6 to 12 sessions. 

How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

EMDR uses guided eye movements, memory recall, and auditory stimulation using tapping or vibrations to help the brain process trauma. Patients attend EMDR sessions one to two times a week, and the course of treatment typically lasts 3 months, but can vary.

The EMDR Processing Phases

The therapist conducts an in-depth psychological history and gathers detailed information about the patient, focusing on traumatic experiences and current symptoms. This phase helps identify target memories to be reprocessed and ensures the patient is in a safe mental state to participate in EMDR. From there, a personalized treatment plan is developed and helps guide the rest of the process.

The therapist prepares the patient for what to expect throughout the EMDR process. The patient learns coping skills during this phase and grounding techniques to manage any emotional distress that could arise during the session. This builds a safe therapeutic alliance and ensures the patient feels supported. This is also the time to set goals for treatment, ask any questions to the therapist, or address any concerns.
A specific target memory is identified to be processed along with negative beliefs and emotions linked to it. These memories are brought into awareness by having the patient recall specific images, symbols, or sensory experiences associated with each memory. The patient also identifies a positive memory/belief they want to adopt and replace for each distressing one.
Here begins the first phase of the reprocessing stage. The therapist uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements and auditory stimulation (tapping, vibrations), to encourage the brain to enter a brain state that facilitates the processing of traumatic memories. The goal is to reduce emotional distress associated with the memory, allowing new insights and feelings to come to the surface. This phase is repeated until the patient’s distress is significantly reduced.
The patient focuses on strengthening the positive beliefs identified in phase 3, and the therapist helps them internalize this as true. Bilateral stimulation is used to reinforce this new belief and healthier cognitive patterns. This helps replace old negative beliefs associated with the trauma.
Patients scan their body while thinking about the traumatic memory, positive belief, and overall experience to check for any lingering physical tension or discomfort. If identified, more bilateral stimulation and strategies from phases 4 and 5 are used to process further. This helps resolve trauma on a somatic level and heals the nervous system.
Each session ends with grounding techniques to help the patient return to a calm state, allowing them to process their experience. The therapist provides tools and resources for self-care and emotional regulation for in-between sessions.
This occurs at the end and/or beginning of each new session. The therapist and patient review previous results, discuss the patient’s current feelings, and ensure that treatment goals remain aligned with the patient’s needs.

Conditions We Treat With EMDR at TWG

Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Recognized by several mental health and trauma organizations, EMDR is well-researched, and individuals report many benefits after attending treatment. It targets trauma at the core, helping to regulate the nervous system and somatic symptoms that accompany trauma, rather than just teaching patients to manage symptoms. This leads to longer-lasting healing of the mind and body.

Anxiety and Panic Attacks 

Trauma is a significant contributor to anxiety and emotional distress that drives addiction and other mental health disorders. EMDR helps patients reframe how their brain perceives negative experiences to process trauma and reduce associated emotional distress. This can improve symptoms such as rumination, shame, and low self-esteem.

Benefits of EMDR Therapy At TWG

Experienced and Certified EMDR Therapists

Our licensed and accredited therapists are certified in administering EMDR, trained in trauma-informed care, and stay up-to-date with new methodologies by attending trauma workshops and events led by industry leaders.

Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Several of our team members are trained in trauma-informed care, following principles such as trust, safety, collaboration, resilience, and empowerment. This helps create a safer, more supportive, and collaborative process, strengthening the therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist.

Often Recognized and Covered By Insurance 

We accept most major commercial insurance providers, and EMDR is often covered for anywhere from 8 to 16 sessions. Most of our patients report improvement of symptoms in trauma and PTSD after just 6 to 12 sessions.

EMDR is growing in popularity not only for its effectiveness, but for its ability to provide innovative trauma treatment at an affordable price. 

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Consequences of Unresolved Trauma

Mental Illness

Unresolved trauma can increase the risk of mental health problems. Symptoms of untreated trauma and PTSD include shame, guilt, isolation, lack of purpose, rumination, mood swings, changes in sleep and appetite, and strained relationships or inability to trust. Many of the symptoms of trauma mimic other mental health disorders, or worsen symptoms of co-existing mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety.   

Addiction

Trauma can increase the risk of addiction, with many people turning to drugs and alcohol, self-medicating to numb feelings of guilt, shame, depression, or manage anxiety or flashbacks. According to the National Institute of Health, studies show that nearly 75% of patients in substance abuse treatment have experienced a significant trauma in their lives.

Chronic Disease 

Trauma triggers a surge in the stress hormone cortisol. Too much cortisol can lead to increased inflammation and dysregulate other essential neurotransmitters and hormones in the brain and body. Studies have linked unresolved trauma to higher rates of chronic illness, such as type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal problems such as IBS or Crohn’s, and autoimmune diseases.
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We Work With Most Commercial Insurance

Please contact our admissions team for assistance with insurance questions, financing options, and to discuss how we can support your treatment journey.
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EMDR Success Stories

I was nervous coming here, but the staff made me feel welcome right away. The groups and support really helped me see I’m not alone in this. I’m leaving with hope and a plan for my life.

Emily O’Connor, Boston, MA

This place gave me my life back. I didn’t think anything could help, but the team here really cared. They taught me how to deal with tough days and not give up.

Michael Russo, Worcester, MA

When I came in, I was lost. Now I feel stronger, and I know what steps to take. The people here treated me like a person, not just a patient.

Patrick Donnelly, Cambridge, MA

Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Therapy

Yes. We work with most commercial insurance providers. Contact our admissions team to learn more about finance plans, scholarships, and other payment options.
A typical EMDR therapy sessions last for 60 to 90 minutes.
EMDR is not physically painful. However, as with any trauma therapy, it can feel mentally taxing when you first start. While some patients report feeling energized and creative after an EMDR session, others report feeling mentally drained, exhausted, or fatigued. These feelings usually resolve within a day or two.
Yes! EMDR is often most effective when combined with other mental health treatments. EMDR can help process and reintegrate experiences of trauma, while therapies such as DBT help build coping skills for emotional resilience and relationship building.
EMDR is currently only offered in person. This builds a better sense of trust between the therapist and client, allowing the therapist to pick up on nonverbal cues and emotional nuances.

EMDR Offers A New Way to Process Trauma

Heal deep trauma wounds that drive addiction, mental health problems, and chronic disease with clinically supported EMDR treatment.
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