EMDR Basics & Education
Explore how EMDR Therapy Can support your healing journey.
Understanding trauma can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with pieces scattered across time. This section is here to simplify that process. Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or you’ve been in therapy for years, learning how EMDR works—and why it works—can bring comfort and clarity. These posts unpack the basics, answer common questions, and guide you through what to expect step-by-step.
If you’ve been curious about EMDR therapy and how it could support your healing, you’re in the right place. When you’re ready, I’d love to connect for a consultation.
Scared of EMDR Therapy in Phoenix? Why It’s Normal to Feel Fearful — and How We Work Through It Together
Does EMDR therapy sound both intriguing and terrifying? You’re not alone. Many trauma survivors feel fear about starting EMDR, but that fear is actually part of the healing process. Learn why the fear shows up, how EMDR is designed for safety, and why you don’t have to face it alone
How EMDR Therapy Phoenix Can Help Trauma Healing & Regulation
Struggling with anxiety, irritability, or emotional overwhelm? Learn how trauma impacts your nervous system and discover daily regulation tools and therapeutic support through EMDR therapy in Phoenix and Tempe.
Healing Beyond Talk Therapy: Why EMDR Therapy in Phoenix Could Be The Missing Link
If you've tried talk therapy, read all the self-help books, and still feel stuck in the cycle of anxiety, people-pleasing, and burnout, you're not the only one. Trauma isn’t just a memory—it lives in your nervous system. That’s why talking about it isn’t always enough to heal. EMDR therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by helping your brain reprocess trauma so it no longer controls your emotions, relationships, and self-worth. This guide explores why EMDR therapy in Phoenix might be the missing link in your healing journey.
What to Expect in Your First EMDR Therapy Phoenix Session: A Step-by-Step Guide in What I Do as a Certified EMDR Therapist
Nervous about your first EMDR Therapy session in Phoenix or Tempe? You’re not alone! Your first session isn’t about reliving painful memories—it’s about building trust, learning how EMDR works, and gaining tools to support your healing. Here’s exactly what to expect.
EMDR Therapy in Phoenix & Tempe -How Trauma Triggers Sneak Up & What to Do About It
Trauma triggers can feel overwhelming and unpredictable, but they’re not random. They’re your body’s way of sending a message. In this blog, we explore how triggers sneak up, why they keep coming back, and real strategies to navigate them. With insights from an EMDR therapist in Phoenix and Tempe, discover how healing is possible—one step, one breath, one moment at a time.
Top 5 Truths About EMDR Therapy Phoenix
Overcoming trauma can be isolating and agonizing, leaving you yearning for a return to normalcy. But there's hope. EMDR therapy offers a compassionate approach, targeting the root causes of distress, not just managing symptoms. Guided by a skilled therapist, this journey acknowledges your pain and empowers you to face the past, embracing a future where trauma no longer defines you. With each small victory, healing accumulates, transforming negative beliefs into strength and self-love. You are not alone in this process, and as you change, life around you changes. Trust the transformative power of EMDR therapy in Phoenix, and take the first step towards liberation.
What To Expect from EMDR Therapy Phoenix
Common Questions People Have About EMDR Therapy Phoenix
Discovering the right path to healing can be a daunting task, especially when living in a place like Phoenix with its unique blend of attractions and challenges. If you're curious about EMDR therapy and its potential for addressing trauma and anxiety, this blog post is for you. Delve into the world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and uncover its promise in helping individuals process traumatic experiences and reduce emotional distress. Learn what sets EMDR apart from traditional talk therapy, how to find a qualified EMDR therapist in Phoenix, and whether EMDR therapy is the right fit for everyone. Remember, there are multiple paths to healing, and finding the one that resonates with you is key to reclaiming a brighter, trauma-free future.
Questions To Ask A Therapist for EMDR Therapy in Phoenix
The blog post delves into the realm of EMDR therapy, explaining its effectiveness in treating anxiety, trauma, and psychological issues stemming from trauma. We also talk about questions to ask an EMDR therapist surrounding understanding the training and experience of an EMDR therapist, the integration of EMDR therapy with other therapeutic modalities, and the collaborative decision-making and goal-setting process in therapy. If you're wondering what questions to ask during a consultation call with an EMDR therapist in Phoenix, addressing concerns about the therapy process, appropriate sharing, and the nature of a consultation call, read on!
Looking for EMDR Therapy in Phoenix
This blog explores the beauty and challenges of living in Phoenix, Arizona, and emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapist for support and healing. It introduces Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as a highly effective approach for trauma survivors to process distressing memories and develop new adaptive responses. The blog offers guidance to individuals in Phoenix on how to find a qualified EMDR therapist. The blog concludes by highlighting the transformative potential of EMDR therapy and providing a link to book a free consultation with the author, who offers their services for EMDR therapy in Phoenix.
How EMDR Therapy Phoenix Can Help with the Four Trauma Responses
Ever wonder if you are struggling with a trauma response? Click here to understand the four trauma responses and how EMDR Therapy in Phoenix AZ can help.
EMDR Therapy Tampa & Phoenix 101 : How Long Does EMDR Therapy Last and Can There Be An Instant Impact
EMDR Therapy can be a fantastic way to find healing, but only if it’s what you’re looking for. Many want to know how long it will take and if they will see results right away, click here to read about what to expect and when EMDR therapy can have a fast impact.
EMDR Therapy Tampa 101: 3 Powerful Reasons Why EMDR Therapy Should Not Be Self Administered
Many people wonder why they should or shouldn’t do EMDR therapy on themselves. This article explores three powerful reasons why EMDR therapy should not be self-administered and the reasons behind them.
EMDR Therapy Tampa 101: How EMDR Therapy Actually Helps People With Traumatic Memories Find Healing
Wondering how EMDR therapy can actually help people with traumatic memories find healing? EMDR Therapy Tampa 101 is a series that dives into the questions most people ask me as an EMDR therapist. This post will explain what EMDR therapy is, how it helps with trauma, what can happen to traumatic memories as they are processed with EMDR and important considerations when thinking of starting EMDR therapy. Reach out today to book your free 15-minute consult to find out if EMDR therapy can help.
8 Phases of EMDR Therapy Demystified
Life and trauma can be overwhelming, and EMDR therapy can help. This article shares what you can most likely expect from EMDR therapy and what it can look like.
Why I Became An EMDR Therapist
Why did I so fervently seek out EMDR therapy training and why am I so passionate about it? Find out why I felt like I needed this training and how I knew it could help people who were struggling with trauma, anxiety and perfectionism.
What It Means To Feel Triggered and How EMDR Therapy Can Help
The term triggered has gained a lot of attention in the last decade or so, some good and some bad. This post dives into what it really means to feel triggered and how EMDR therapy can help.
Is EMDR Therapy Right For Me
Is EMDR Therapy right for me? Do I want to invest the time, money, and energy into EMDR therapy? If you’re wondering about EMDR therapy and if it is the right therapy for you, check out this video/post. I look at some of the common threads people I have worked with have had when feeling like EMDR therapy was a good fit for them. If you have more questions about EMDR therapy in Tampa or virtually - reach out! I’d be happy to answer any of your questions.
Fears About EMDR Therapy - A Series
People face many fears coming into therapy, and certain fears come up when considering EMDR therapy. This series will cover the fears I see come up most often. My name is Kandace, I’m an anxiety therapist, and I provide EMDR therapy in Tampa to hardworking overachievers who are tired of letting past trauma steer their lives.
EMDR Therapy Resources
As an anxiety therapist and EMDR therapy provider, I have seen firsthand how anxiety and trauma can drain and deplete us. We all need resources to help us feel less stuck and to help us move through our day with a little less drain. Here are 3 resources that can help.