EMDR in Athens   

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Athens, GA

Holistic

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Intuitive

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Authentic

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Open Hearted

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Trauma Informed

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Autonomy

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Pro-liberation

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Holistic ⏾ Intuitive ⏾ Authentic ⏾ Open Hearted ⏾ Trauma Informed ⏾ Autonomy ⏾ Pro-liberation ⏾

What does Open Hearted

Holistic Therapy mean?

My approach to our work together in Athens, GA is rooted in open-heartedness, which allows me to fully connect with my inherent curiosity, compassion, and love. This open space enables me to truly hold and honor your unique experience. I consider cultivating an open heart a serious practice, one that necessitates acknowledging and nurturing my own well-being through spiritual practices, meaningful connections, movement, sensory engagement, and healthy boundaries.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of psychotherapy developed to treat trauma and other distressing life experiences. It involves bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, taps, or sounds, while the client focuses on a distressing memory or unresolved wound. The goal of EMDR is to help the brain process these memories and reduce their emotional impact, allowing the client to develop more adaptive coping strategies. It is based on the idea that traumatic experiences can become "stuck" in the brain, leading to ongoing psychological distress. 

Why it feels aligned for me is that it invites us to tap into more than just our thinking brains, but our feeling bodies and our imaginations, too. I believe this allows us to integrate new beliefs about our experiences and our selves. And at the heart of EMDR is the assumption that all of us humans have the capacity and the natural drive toward healing.

Our EMDR Experience

Frequently Asked Questions about EMDR

  • I use a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform through Simple Practice, which is also my electronic health record. You get a link and can download the telehealth app onto your computer or phone. Telehealth therapy

  • Open Hearted does not accept insurance but we can provide you with a superbill or invoice that you can submit for reimbursement. 

Our Journey Together

1. Contact

First, you’ll fill out the form below with your contact info and introduction. I will then reach out to you to schedule a screening call.

2. Screening

During our screening call, we will get to know each other and identify how we can work together to break down your unique experiences to their core in a safe space.

3. Session

If we determine that this practice will meet your mental and spiritual needs, we will schedule sessions to explore your thoughts and feelings together.