Healing from Childhood Trauma with EMDR in Scottsdale, AZ: What to Expect
Have you ever looked back at a childhood memory and felt an ache in your chest? Maybe unnoticed hurts from parents, peers, or unpredictable environments still echo in your adult life. You’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s - succeeding outwardly—but inside, there's still pain. You might find yourself overreacting in relationships, feeling unworthy, or repeatedly replaying old wounds in your mind. It’s exhausting and emotionally draining.
This is why EMDR therapy in Scottsdale, AZ at BrainBody Wellness is more than just treatment - it’s a path toward reclaiming your life. When you search for “EMDR therapy near me” or “how to heal childhood trauma”, know you’re already taking a brave step forward.
Why Choose EMDR at BrainBody Wellness in Scottsdale?
At BrainBody Wellness Counseling, we offer evidence-based EMDR therapy in Scottsdale, AZ both in-person and online across Arizona. Our compassionate, trained therapists guide you through a gentle yet powerful eight-phase process that helps you:
Identify & reprocess painful childhood memories
Shift negative beliefs like “I am not good enough”
Replace them with affirmations such as “I am worthy as I am”
Release anxiety, shame, or chronic stress tied to those events
You’re not “broken” - you’ve simply been stuck in unprocessed emotional loops. EMDR helps your brain heal naturally, reprogramming it toward peace and resilience.
What to Expect: From First Step to Transformation
1. Free 10-Minute Consultation
During this call, we connect, answer your questions, and ensure EMDR is a suitable fit for your healing style.
2. Intake & Preparation
You'll work with your therapist to build a safe, personalized treatment plan. You'll also learn calming tools - like guided breathing and grounding exercises - to help you throughout your journey.
3. Target Memory Selection
Together, you choose a childhood event to focus on. Your therapist helps identify the negative belief and begins planning how you'll transform it.
4. EMDR Processing
Through bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements—you access the memory safely. EMDR taps into your brain’s natural healing ability without overwhelming you. You’re always in control.
5. Integration & Growth
Once distress fades, your therapist supports you in strengthening a healthier belief and scanning your body to confirm inner shifts. Sessions end with grounding practices to ensure emotional safety.
6. Next Steps & Ongoing Healing
Recovery continues with follow-up sessions to track progress and shift to new targets until lasting peace is achieved.
EMDR Options Designed for You
BrainBody Wellness provides flexible care:
– Weekly sessions (typically 6–30 sessions, 53 minutes each)
– EMDR Intensives - a concentrated 3–6 hour session designed to accelerate healing and deepen progress
We also accept BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and private pay.
Please note: EMDR Intensives are available for private pay only.
EMDR is offered for clients ages 6+, though today’s focus is on adult healing and deep transformation.
Pain Points We Understand - and Help You Transform
Isolation: You’ve searched “EMDR therapy near me” endlessly—yet still feel unseen. We’re here to see you.
Overwhelm: Anxiety, stress, and self-doubt are worn like armor. EMDR gently peels it away.
Distance in relationships: Trust felt impossible. EMDR helps reconnect you—with yourself and those you love.
Stuck in old patterns: No matter how much you try, those emotions resurface. EMDR offers lasting change, not quick fixes .
Reclaim Your Story - and Your Life
At BrainBody Wellness in Scottsdale, healing gets real. Our cozy, welcoming office feels like home - deep work happens here, but safety and care come first. Our EMDR-trained therapists - like Lisa Johnson, Amanda Nomicos, and Meghan Kershinar - stand ready, holding space for your journey.
If childhood trauma is still whispering in your heart, you don’t have to carry it alone. You deserve clarity, balance, and the freedom to fully be yourself.
Ready to Begin?
Start with a free 10-minute consultation to explore EMDR and discover a path rooted in empathy, hope, and holistic care. You’re not just healing - you’re thriving.
