EMDR Therapy
EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
Why Certification Matters
Jody is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist™. While any therapist who completes basic training is considered “trained in EMDR”, certification is a step further-a symbol of dedication to ongoing learning and ethical application.
To become certified, Jody completed additional hours of supervised consultation with an EMDR expert, delivered many EMDR sessions with different clientele, and committed to ongoing professional development focused specifically on trauma and EMDR.
You don’t need a certified therapist to do Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, but choosing one means you're working with someone who has gone beyond the basics to ensure the therapy is used safely, ethically, and effectively.
What’s Included
Safety
EMDR can sound, and feel pretty scary sometimes. You will be walked through the process slowly before beginning, so you feel safe, comfortable, and confident to participate in treatment. Additionally, you do not need to share details of the event or memory in order for EMDR to be effective, in comparison to other treatment options.
Support
As a client centered approach, if you wish to pause or stop at any time during processing, treatment will immediately cease. You are always in control. This is a collaborative effort- if you wish to focus on one event at a time, your therapist will happily accommodate. Each client is unique and will be treated as such.
Processing
At this time, the therapist will utilize Dual Attention Stimulation to metabolize the dysfunctional memories that are impeding your daily life. Please note most clients will need a minimum of 3 sessions (history taking, processing, and reevaluation), whereas others may need many sessions.
