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When our brain becomes overwhelmed, it is unable to process what’s happening in its usual way. As a result, memories, emotions, and physical sensations can get “stuck,” leading to ongoing distress. This can happen because your body’s natural fight, flight, or freeze response kicks in, shifting your brain into survival mode instead of fully processing the experience. EMDR can help replace negative associations with past trauma, painful memories, and spiraling thought patterns, allowing your brain and body to heal after distress is removed.
EMDR uses forms of left-right stimulation to help the brain process and reframe distressing memories. It works with the brain’s natural ability to heal, helping people feel less overwhelmed by past events. Research has shown that EMDR is especially effective for conditions like PTSD, and it’s widely recognized as a proven method for those who haven’t found relief through other therapies.
At CCFAM, our experienced counselors understand how life circumstances can affect both your mind and body. Through supportive, evidence-based approaches like EMDR, your counselor will guide you through working safely and effectively with these overwhelming experiences. EMDR can help with anxiety, depression, PTSD, traumatic incidents, and other symptoms, reducing their intensity and supporting your journey toward lasting healing.
Adult life can bring…
…conflict in any relationship
…emotional struggles leaving you feeling overwhelmed or drifting in life
…life transitions occurring suddenly without a plan
…grieving, loss, and health concerns leading to fear of the future
…abuse or trauma impacting every area of life
…questions about the meaning of life leading to a lack of hope for the future
No matter what struggle this stage of life has brought you, you don’t have to be in it alone.
At CCFAM, we understand emotional, mental, and physical hurt, and we are here to help.
You can be the version of you that you want to be, and learn how to live life differently
You can find meaning and purpose and understand how to make decisions to move forward.
You can heal from heartache, loss, and failed relationships ready to build meaningful relationships and a community of support.
You can live life with chronic illness and pain but still have hope for the future.
You can feel emotionally pulled in many directions yet have peace and know what is worth investing in.
You can find healing with courage, new knowledge, and renewed hope for the future.
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You can contact us to schedule a session or book online with any of our staff—they can all meet with you in person or virtually. Appointments can be scheduled during any of our regular hours, including evenings and Saturdays.
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The EMDR Therapy Process
Goal Setting
Like talk therapy, EMDR begins with gaining a history of your needs and life experiences to determine what type of counseling would be most effective for you. Together, we will explore how these challenges may be affecting your daily life and collaborate on a counseling plan–whether that’s individual talk therapy sessions or EMDR sessions, or a combination of both.
EMDR Preparation
If you decide to incorporate EMDR, you will learn more about what to expect in sessions, experience relaxation exercises, and learn tools to use outside of sessions.
Identifying Triggers
After you are equipped with exercises and tools, you will assess the images, negative thoughts, feelings, and sensations from previous triggers that are impacting your daily life.
Bilateral Stimulation
Bilateral stimulation works in a way that’s similar to the eye movements that occur during REM sleep when we dream. It’s like being on a train, watching the scenery pass by, while new images, thoughts, feelings, and sensations come and go in your mind. This process helps your brain reprocess memories and emotions, allowing you to make sense of them in a more balanced and less overwhelming way.
Strengthen Positive Associations
EMDR guides you to replace negative past experiences with positive beliefs, emotions, and sensations.
The CCFAM EMDR Difference
At CCFAM, our owner is an EMDR Consultant, credentialed by the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA). Each of our counselors who provide EMDR has attended an EMDRIA approved Basic Training.
Additionally, our owner created CCFAM Training and Play Therapy Training Resources™, which are approved continuing education providers for EMDRIA. This allows our EMDR therapists to access valuable training at no cost, ensuring the best possible support for the clients we serve.
EMDR Trained Requirements:
Completion of EMDRIA-approved Basic Training including:
Instructional Hours (minimum 20 hours))
Reading Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures by Francine Shapiro (2018)
Supervised Practicum (minimum 20 hours)
Consultation (minimum 10 hours)
EMDR Certification Requirements:
Completion of EMDRIA-approved Basic Training
Conduct a minimum of 50 EMDR therapy sessions with 25 different clients
Complete 20 consultation hours with an EMDR Approved Consultant
Letter of recommendation from EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Two letters of recommendation regarding your utilization of EMDR, ethical practice, and professional character
Complete 12 EMDRIA Credits after Basic Training
Re-certify every two years by completing 12 EMDRIA approved credits
EMDR Consultant Requirements:
Completion of EMDRIA approved Basic Training
Completion of EMDR Certification requirements
Complete 20 hours of consultation with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Provide consultation to at least 5 different consultees
Minimum of three years utilizing EMDR therapy after completing an EMDRIA approved Basic Training
Conduct 300 EMDR therapy sessions with a minimum of 75 different clients.
Letter of recommendation from EMDRIA-approved Consultant regarding quality of consultation.
Two letters of recommendation from peers regarding your utilization of EMDR, consultation abilities, ethical practice, and professional character
Re-certify every two years by completing 12 EMDRIA approved credits
Length of EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy can be offered as a stand-alone treatment or integrated alongside traditional talk therapy sessions. The counseling process is highly individualized, as each person’s needs and healing journey are unique.
Many clients begin to notice meaningful changes within 10 to 14 sessions; however, the pace of progress can vary. To help you reach meaningful change within 10–14 sessions, we recommend starting with weekly appointments.
Some individuals may experience relief sooner, while others may benefit from a longer course of therapy. Factors such as appointment frequency, personal temperament, and current life stressors all play a role in determining the timeline for change.
Bilateral Stimulation Explanation
Bilateral stimulation is a therapeutic technique that rhythmically activates both sides of the brain and body. It is often used in treatments like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients process distressing thoughts, emotions, or memories in a safe and structured way.
The goal of bilateral stimulation is to reduce the emotional intensity associated with distressing experiences and promote healing by supporting the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate information.
With adults, bilateral stimulation may include:
- Guided eye movements – tracking movement from left to right
- Tactile stimulation – such as alternating taps on the hands or using hand-held pulsers
- Auditory tones – alternating sounds in each ear through headphones
Many clients describe bilateral stimulation as calming or soothing, often noting a sense of relief or greater clarity after its use.
Your Questions Answered
Are your sessions offered in-person or virtually?
Counseling sessions are offered virtually or in person at our north Fort Worth location, while EMDR therapy is available only in person.
Do you incorporate faith into EMDR sessions?
At our counseling practice, we are pleased to offer the option of incorporating a Christian perspective into our EMDR sessions. Our counselors are equipped to integrate a Christian worldview as requested, while respecting the individual values and beliefs of our clients. We provide support for personal growth alongside faith development, offering faith-based resources and information about local churches. Additionally, we maintain partnerships with churches that rely on us to provide guidance rooted in biblical wisdom for their members.
When is your staff available?
Appointments are available days, evenings, and on Saturdays.
What is the length of an EMDR therapy session?
53 minutes
Do you have someone who can meet my needs?
Our diverse staff represents a variety of ages and stages in life.
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