EMDR Therapy in Massachusetts
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At Foundations Group Behavioral Health, we offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help individuals heal from trauma and distressing experiences. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to reduce the emotional charge of painful memories—so they no longer hold the same weight or disrupt your daily life.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) to help the brain process traumatic memories in a new way. It’s grounded in the idea that the brain can heal itself—just like the body—when given the right support.
Originally developed to treat PTSD, EMDR is now used to help people struggling with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and complex trauma.
How EMDR Works
During EMDR sessions, your therapist will guide you through the following phases:
- History-taking and goal setting
- Preparation and learning self-regulation tools
- Identifying target memories
- Bilateral stimulation while focusing on specific thoughts or images
- Processing and reprocessing until distress is reduced
- Installing positive beliefs and future templates
This structured approach allows individuals to access and release traumatic material without becoming overwhelmed by it. EMDR can be used in conjunction with other therapy modalities.
Learn More: How EMDR therapy works
What EMDR Can Help Treat
EMDR is especially effective for individuals living with:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Complex trauma
- Depression
- Panic attacks and anxiety
- Dissociation or numbing
If you feel stuck in the past, disconnected from your body, or hyperaware of danger even in safe moments, EMDR might be a supportive next step.
EMDR at Foundations Group Behavioral Health
We provide EMDR as part of our Day Treatment Program, Halfday Treatment Program, and Outpatient Therapy options.
Each EMDR therapist is trained to deliver trauma-informed care in a supportive and collaborative setting. Sessions are paced based on your readiness and goals, and always paired with emotional regulation tools.
Is EMDR Right for You?
EMDR can be especially helpful if:
- You’ve tried talk therapy but still feel stuck
- You experience flashbacks, panic, or dissociation
- You know your trauma logically, but it still feels raw
Even if you’re not sure, our team can help determine if EMDR fits your needs during an intake consultation.
Start EMDR Therapy in Massachusetts
Healing from trauma is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. EMDR therapy at Foundations Group Behavioral Health offers a structured, empowering path forward.
Contact us today to learn more or schedule a confidential assessment.
Read next: Mindfulness for Dissociation: Techniques and Benefits for Healing
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