Centered Self Trauma Therapy offers online EMDR therapy to clients in California, Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia to help you process trauma and build resilience.
I can’t get it out of my head. It just haunts me.
I’m afraid of [fill in the blank]. I wish I wasn’t, but I just can’t seem to get past it.
I was in a bad car accident. Every time I get in a car, I feel anxious and jumpy.
I was assaulted years ago. Since then, I’m afraid to be alone with [fill in the blank], I don’t like being by myself at night, and I can’t get close to people.
I’m so anxious all the time. I am so focused on whether people like me or how I’m doing compared to others.
I am so hard on myself all the time. I feel like I can never do anything right. I wish I could give myself a break.
My picker is off. I keep dating the same person over and over again.
I have so much anxiety when I’m in a relationship. I think about them all the time and when they’re not around I’m convinced they’re going to leave or cheat on me.
I feel like a failure. I just can’t reach my goals.
Making new friends or being in groups of people gives me so much anxiety. I’m afraid I’ll be rejected if I reach out.
I know I’ve had a traumatic childhood. I’ve gone to therapy for years and I can’t seem to get past it.
I didn’t have a bad childhood, so why don’t I like myself?
I can’t feel good when good things happen to me. I always wonder when the other shoe is going to drop.
There’s a good chance you’ll benefit from EMDR Therapy if you find yourself thinking one or more of these things:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven therapy for reducing trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn't require you to dive into the details of distressing events.
Instead, it helps ease the emotional intensity around painful memories, reshaping how you feel and think about them. This allows you to break free from the cycle of trauma you once felt trapped in. While therapy is a gradual process, many see meaningful progress in just 3-6 months.
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (BLS) to help reprocess trauma. Though how it works isn't fully understood, some believe BLS mimics REM sleep or engages both sides of the brain, which can enhance trauma processing and help you relax when recalling difficult memories.
What matters most is that EMDR supports your brain’s natural healing process. If you’re seeking freedom from your past, wanting to make better choices, and ready to face life’s challenges with confidence, EMDR could be what you're looking for.
If these goals resonate with you, you're in the right place.
EMDR can help you move forward.
Let’s think about your problem as a sweater. It’s an annoying, itchy, heavy sweater that you don’t want to wear anymore. It doesn’t, and never fit or felt good.
EMDR is like unraveling this sweater. We start by identifying the issue you want to work on, like "I want better relationships but keep dating the same type of person." Great! We’ve identified a “thread” that you’d like to detangle from this metaphorical sweater. As we reprocess it, you’ll gain more insight into what you believe about yourself, how it affects your thinking, shapes your behavior, and how you experience the world. We’ll trace it back to its origin and how it has affected you throughout your life.
The more we unravel it, the better you’ll feel. You'll start seeing life from a fresh, healthier perspective. Where once you were triggered by the issue, you’ll find that there’s not much there anymore.
