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What EMDR Therapy Is, and Who It Is For

Thrive Staff
3 days ago
2 min read

If a hard experience still weighs on you, you may have wondered what could help. EMDR therapy is one approach many people ask about. Here is a plain look at what it is, who it is often used for, and what a first session can be like in Oklahoma City.


What EMDR therapy is


EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It is a structured approach that a trained counselor guides. During EMDR, you bring a specific memory or situation to mind while you follow a set of guided sensations, such as eye movements. The counselor works in steps, and you decide what you share and when.


EMDR is one tool among many. You are welcome to ask any question before you decide whether it is right for you.


Who it is often used for


EMDR is often used with trauma and with distressing memories. It is not a fit for everyone, and a counselor will talk through whether it makes sense for you. That conversation starts with your goals, your history and what you want from counseling.


What a first session can look like


A first session is mostly a conversation. You get to know your counselor, talk about what brings you in, and set goals at a pace that feels right for you. Your counselor explains the process and answers your questions before you go further.


Nothing needs to be figured out before you arrive. You can bring what you know and let the rest come with time.


Your faith, your choice


Thrive Christian Counseling is biblically faithful and clinically skilled. Our clients decide the role that spirituality plays in their counseling. We offer both faith-based and non-faith-based counseling, so you can choose the approach that fits you.


How to start in Oklahoma City


Our offices are in Oklahoma City, and EMDR is offered in person only. Here are three ways to begin:


  • Text your name and phone number to (405) 784-6981.

  • Request a time on our online calendar.

  • Choose a counselor from our team page. To book with a specific counselor, text the number under their picture.


Many clients use their out-of-network insurance benefits. Superbills are provided on request, so you can submit them to your insurer.


Counselors trained in EMDR


These counselors list EMDR on their own pages:



Next step


To learn more, read our EMDR therapy page. You can also visit the Thrive Christian Counseling homepage to see all of our services.

 
 
 

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