VIOLETT COUNSELING & CONSULTING
EMDR Therapy For PTSD
Compassionate support to help you ease trauma symptoms, regain peace of mind and start moving forward. Serving Altamonte Springs and Orlando, with virtual sessions across Florida.
Heal from past experiences
Regain a sense of control
Feel safe in your world again
PTSD is not a choice
you made
Even the simplest things can become triggers. Despite your efforts to silence intrusive thoughts, calm your racing heart, or tell yourself it’s going to be ok, the struggle of navigating each day can be exhausting.
Your experience is not your fault. With EMDR Therapy, hope & healing are possible
EMDR Therapy in Orlando & Across Florida
What is PTSD & How Can EMDR Therapy Help?
After a traumatic experience, our bodies and brains store intrusive thoughts and unwanted memories in a “trauma mode” that helps us survive. Therapy can help reorganize those thoughts in a way that allows you to see them as events from the past rather than a defining part of who you are. EMDR therapy is an integrative approach to treating PTSD that considers your mind, body, and soul in the process.
If you are experiencing:
Flashbacks & nightmares
Hypervigilance
Insomnia
Dissociation
Feeling overwhelmed
Guilt or shame
Persistent worry or fears
Feeling stuck in place
Intrusive memories
Ruminating thoughts
EMDR therapy can help you regain a sense of control and well-being in your life.
EMDR Therapy For pTSD in Orlando & Across Florida
What can EMDR therapy help with?
At Violett Counseling, we create a safe and supportive environment for transformative healing, helping you feel free to live the life you deserve.
EMDR therapy can:
Help you heal
In EMDR therapy, we guide you through the process of healing from past traumas. By working together to reprocess these memories, we help you find relief from the pain and distress you’ve been carrying, allowing you to move forward with greater emotional freedom and well-being.
Reduce emotional and physiological pain
With EMDR therapy, we help you address the pain and suffering caused by past traumatic experiences. Together, we’ll work to desensitize the emotional charge of these memories, giving you the tools to reduce distress and find peace within yourself.
Allow you to move forward
EMDR therapy empowers you to move forward from past trauma by addressing its lingering effects. Through our collaborative efforts, we’ll help you gain insight into your past and develop healthier ways of coping, allowing you to embrace the present and look toward the future with renewed hope and resilience.
Regain a sense of safety
Through EMDR therapy, we’ll work together to reduce triggers and symptoms of PTSD, helping you regain a sense of safety and security in your daily life. Our goal is to help you live free from the constant threat of past trauma, empowering you to move forward with confidence.
Regain control
In EMDR therapy, we’ll help you regain control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the aftermath of trauma. Together, we’ll address traumatic memories and associated beliefs, empowering you to make healthier choices and pursue your goals with confidence and clarity.
Transform your life
EMDR therapy offers the potential for profound transformation in your life. Through our collaborative work, we’ll address the root causes of your emotional pain and distress, paving the way for greater self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth. We aim to support you in creating a life filled with fulfillment, purpose, and connection.
"Trauma creates change you didn’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose. "
- Michelle Rosentha
WHO WE ARE
Why Work With Violett Counseling & Consulting
We believe that every individual deserves to awaken their joy, find their inner peace and live their best life.
We Believe In:
Putting People First
The challenges you are facing don't exist in isolation; they touch every aspect of your life and are unique to you. From the moment you walk through our doors, we are committed to caring for the whole you—mind, body, and spirit.
Connection and Collaboration
Your journey is unique, and so is our approach to walking it with you. We build a connection with our clients by drawing from our own experiences to build a bridge of empathy and understanding. We work as a team to ensure we can help you move forward.
Leading From the Heart
The challenges of neurodivergence can affect the mental health of the whole family. Spouses, significant others, parents, and siblings are on the journey together, and we are committed to supporting the whole family, helping to restore peace and happiness.
Rediscover balance, peace, and happiness.
OUR THERAPISTS
Find The Right Therapist For You
We have a diverse team of therapists who are ready to meet you where you are.
our approach
How EMDR Therapy Works
EMDR therapy follows 8 distinct steps. However, because each person and experience is different, we will follow the steps at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
1
History Taking
In this initial phase, the therapist gathers information about your history, trauma experiences, and current symptoms. Together, we develop a treatment plan outlining the targets for EMDR therapy.
2
Preparation
We take the time to walk you through the EMDR therapy process and teach relaxation and grounding techniques to help you find your mental “safe space” and cope with distressing emotions that may arise during the sessions.
3
History Taking
We work to identify specific memories or experiences to target in EMDR therapy, based on their relevance to your symptoms and treatment goals.
4
Desensitization
This phase involves reprocessing the targeted memories by having you focus on the memory while tracking a bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, auditory tones, or tactile sensations.
5
Installation
Positive beliefs and self-statements related to the targeted memory are identified and strengthened during this phase. We'll help you to find positive beliefs to replace negative ones, helping you feel more empowered and resilient.
6
Body Scan
We take some time to notice any residual tension or discomfort in your body associated with the targeted memory and release physical tension to achieve a state of relaxation.
7
Closure
At the end of each session, we ensure that you feel grounded and stable before concluding our time together. We also provide you with coping strategies to manage any emotions or sensations that may arise between sessions.
8
Re-evaluation
In subsequent sessions, we reassess your progress and identify any additional targets for EMDR therapy. This iterative process continues until your trauma-related symptoms and experience relief from distress.
Questions About PTSD & EMDR Therapy
Commonly Asked Questions
How does EMDR therapy help?
How do I know if I have PTSD?
Does EMDR help stress/anxiety & panic attacks, too
What would I expect in an EMDR session?
How long does EMDR take?
Outcomes of EMDR Therapy For PTSD
What You Can Expect
Every person and therapeutic journey is unique, and we can’t guarantee specific results or a specific timeframe, but you may notice that over time you have:
An increased sense of safety and control in your life
By working together to process traumatic memories, you’ll experience fewer triggers and feel more empowered in your daily life.
Improved sleep
Addressing the underlying trauma contributing to your sleep difficulties can help you overcome insomnia and restless sleep often associated with PTSD.
Increased self-awareness
By exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of who you are and develop more self-compassion.
Freedom from past hurts
EMDR rewires the brain’s response to traumatic memories, allowing you to move forward without being weighed down by your past experiences.
Deep Healing
Because EMDR therapy addresses trauma at its core, you can experience transformative change on emotional, cognitive, and neurological levels.
Heals past wounds
By working through and making sense of your difficult experiences, you’ll find the strength to move forward and create a happier life.
Start Your Journey
How To Get Started
If you’re ready to get started, you can book online using our secure booking platform. Click the buttons below to browse our therapists’ availability and book online. If you have questions or would prefer for us to match you to a therapist, you can call us, send a message, or email us directly.
EMDR Therapy For PTSD in Orlando & Across Florida
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