Staff spotlight
Congratulations Jonathan Ford
We are thrilled to celebrate Jonathan for completing training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
If you’ve never heard of EMDR before, here’s why this is such an incredible achievement and why it matters for anyone who has faced trauma.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a groundbreaking, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain heal from trauma. Instead of simply talking about painful experiences, EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or “stuck.”
Through guided eye movements (or other forms of bilateral stimulation), the brain is able to file traumatic memories away in a healthier way, allowing space for relief, resilience, and healing.
Why does EMDR work?
Trauma often lingers not just in our minds, but in our bodies and nervous systems. Traditional talk therapy can provide insight and support, but EMDR directly targets how trauma is stored in the brain. That is why it is often faster and more effective than many other trauma treatments.
Clients who go through EMDR frequently report:
Relief from flashbacks and nightmares
Less anxiety and hypervigilance
Greater peace in their body and mind
Feeling more present and in control of their life
proof in the research
Studies show that 77–90% of people with PTSD experience major symptom relief in just 6–12 sessions of EMDR.
That is why organizations like the American Psychiatric Association, the World Health Organization, and the Department of Veterans Affairs all recommend EMDR as one of the most effective treatments for trauma.
Why We’re Excited
With Jonathan Ford now trained in EMDR, our team is even better equipped to help clients release the weight of their past and move forward with freedom, peace, and strength.
EMDR is more than therapy. It is freedom from the past.