Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing treatment (EMDR)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. 

Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal.  EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. 

EMDR therapy is an eight-phase treatment.  Eye movements (or other bilateral stimulation) are used during one part of the session.  After the clinician has determined which memory to target first, he asks the client to hold different aspects of that event or thought in mind and to use his eyes to track the therapist’s hand as it moves back and forth across the client’s field of vision. 

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  • Jess Mills is our therapist who provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing treatment (EMDR).

    Jess is an IUPUI graduate with her degree in social work. Jess works with teens (16-18), adults 18+, and couples who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and perinatal mood disorders. She has a passion for working with individuals in the prenatal /postpartum period and has experience as a postpartum doula, supporting clients through their most challenging days of parenthood.

    Jess is a trained in EMDR going through certification process, Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CTSS) and is in the process of obtaining her certification in prenatal trauma.

    Jess’s approach to therapy is gentle, holistic, and collaborative. She understands the need to view clients as complete individuals within their environment and not as a set of symptoms. She believes in meeting the client where they are in life and walking alongside them to support their journey with therapy. She strives to empower her clients, build trusting and supportive therapist-client relationships, and assist in improving client quality of life.

  • If you're emotions feel overwhelming or if you tend to shut down when you feel an emotion you may not be ready for EMDR treatment. EMDR therapy relies on your body and mind's ability to process through your thoughts and feelings. But though working with our trained therapist we can get you more comfortable with the process.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing treatment (EMDR) therapy is an effective treatment option for people suffering from anxiety, panic, PTSD, or trauma. It's a way to get past your past. EMDR is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.