Depression Screening & Treatment
Depression is a serious condition and if untreated, it can lead to other co-occurring conditions. Our skilled and caring team assesses each individual and provide treatment that fits their needs.
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR Therapy—short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach that helps people heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. It is widely used in the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and may also help reduce symptoms of anxiety and other stress-related concerns.
During EMDR therapy, a highly trained therapist supports you in briefly recalling difficult memories while guiding you through a structured process that may include eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (such as tapping). This process can help the brain reprocess painful experiences so they feel less intense over time. Many people find that memories become less upsetting and easier to think about without the same emotional or physical reaction.
Who Can Benefit from EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy may be helpful for people who are struggling with:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Disturbing memories or flashbacks
- Anxiety and panic symptoms
- Grief and loss
- Phobias or fears
- Stress related to medical experiences or chronic illness
- Depression connected to difficult life events
EMDR Therapy for Different Life Experiences
At Citizen Advocates, EMDR Therapy may be used to support individuals who have experienced:
- Accidents, injuries or medical trauma
- Sexual, physical or emotional abuse
- Violence or crime-related trauma
- Natural disasters or other major life events
- Divorce, loss of a home or major transitions
- Work-related trauma for first responders and frontline providers
EMDR Therapy for Children, Teens and Adults
EMDR therapy can be effective for children and teens as well as adults. Your therapist will tailor the approach to your age, needs and comfort level.
Want to learn more about EMDR therapy and whether it may be right for you? Read our informational blog:
If you’re interested in getting started, call the clinic nearest you to ask about EMDR therapy and scheduling options.
Related services
Peer Support Services
Peer support services connect individuals with trained peer support specialists who use lived experience to provide practical, non-clinical support for mental health and addiction recovery.
Need help navigating our mental health services?
At Citizen Advocates, we work as a team to provide the best individual, person-centered services to the people we serve. Care coordination assists clients with identifying and accessing the services that will assist them in addressing the problems they are experiencing, or that will help them to achieve a higher quality life or level of functioning.
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