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I've had an amazing experience using EMDR therapy to address my childhood trauma. It's incredible how something so simple like eye movements can make such a huge difference on how I feel about my most challenging memories! I highly recommend reaching out if you're looking for trauma or PTSD therapy in Austin. ~Chris M.

Hope For The Journey is one of the most solid teams of mental health professionals that I've had the pleasure of interacting with. They put so much time and effort into being well trained, curious, compassionate, and driven towards providing individuals with the best care possible. I feel incredibly confident in sending friends and family to them for care, as well as a resource for other professionals seeking training and consultation! ~Joshua A.

The team at Hope For The Journey are warm and caring! I highly recommend this practice for anyone looking to work on understanding themselves and processing trauma. I've worked with Katy and she is always so thoughtful and supportive! She's great with teens especially when it comes to anger management. ~Aiyana T.

Traci is smart, funny, caring and runs an excellent group practice. The therapists and staff at Hope For The Journey are professional and knowledgeable about their work and I would definitely refer clients or even loved ones to this practice for their mental health needs. ~Kara C.

What is EMDR?

You’ve heard about EMDR and are curious, but also a little nervous. Does it work? What is it like? Is it like mind-control? Does it actually work online?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven, powerful tool. It helps heal trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety , and many other mental health issues.

We know. It sounds like magic.

I mean, is it possible to have a memory that’s haunted you your entire life suddenly feel farther away and not as important?

The answer is yes (and no).

EMDR is a short-term treatment model that can heal simple traumas in as little as 1-3 sessions. While it is powerful and often very effective, it is not magic. Instead, it is an 8-phased treatment model that is tailored to your needs. It may take many months or even years to complete. This will depend on if you are suffering from complex trauma or other complicated issues.

EMDR therapy may be simple and fast or more complicated. Either way, our therapists at Hope For The Journey have got you covered.

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Is EMDR Safe?

You may have tried other counseling options before. You may have even tried EMDR before and not had great results. The benefits you receive from EMDR are a direct result of your therapist’s skills and training. Plus, your own readiness for treatment.

At Hope For The Journey, our EMDR therapists receive regular, ongoing supervision and training.

*EMDR Basic Training
*Follow Up Consultation towards EMDR Training
*Weekly supervision group
*EMDR Certification *EMDR Consultant

What Are The 3 Stages of Trauma Treatment?

FEEL

First learn to identify and tolerate your emotions. This makes it safe & quite frankly is what most therapists skip, sometimes causing things to go badly.

HEAL

Dig into what is “driving the bus” with your anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Shift your thinking and take the negative charge out of the memories that shape your pain.

THRIVE

Now, put it all together and make real changes in your life and your relationships. This is where you get to celebrate how far you’ve come.

What Happens In an EMDR Session?

No. You won’t be hypnotized.

You will be in full control at all times. In fact, we’ll even teach you how to signal us to stop if needed.

No. You won’t need to “white-knuckle” it through your worst memories.

Before we start working on memories, you will learn how to shift into a state of calm and safety fast.
We will also develop several “resources” to help you turn down the intensity of a memory if needed.

This is part of Phase Two of EMDR: Preparation. This phase might be pretty long, depending on how complex your history of trauma is.

Yes. You will experience some discomfort to start.

Every mental health treatment known involves the need to explore what hurts. This means at first, you will feel whatever anxiety, anger, or sadness is part of your issues.

However, bilateral stimulation (BLS), which is the mechanism that makes EMDR work, generally leads to feeling less distress quickly.

You know you have “cleared” a memory when you feel neutral or calm about a once painful memory.

What is BLS (Bilateral Stimulation)?

BLS can occur in many ways. This can may including eye movements, tapping, alternating tones in your ears, and more.

For kids, it might look like playing patty-cake or coloring on a piece of paper back and forth.

For online therapy, your therapist will likely instruct you how to tap below your shoulders, on your legs, or cheeks. Or, they might have you use an online program that assists you in doing eye movements or using tones.

How Do I Know When I am Done With EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy has a distinct beginning and end, unlike some therapies that can go on and on for years.

You know you’re done when you truly believe something positive about yourself. You can see it playing out in your reactions, your relationships, and your relaxed body.

How Long Will EMDR Therapy Take?

In the trauma world, we talk about simple trauma and complex trauma. We have to decide what kind of trauma you’ve gone through before talking about the length of therapy.

Simple traumas are when only one bad thing happened amid a life that otherwise was full of support and love. Complex trauma happens when you get the short stick in life. Lots of bad things may have happened. Difficult childhood, many traumas, physical issues, etc…

Simple traumas and even some complex traumas can heal in only 8-12 sessions. Much more complex trauma can take a while longer–even years sometimes. But when you find a good fit with your sexual abuse counselor, you will often start to feel better fast.

Once you get started, your therapist will have a better idea of how complicated therapy might be.

What Will EMDR Therapy Cost?

Our counseling fees are based upon your clinician’s licensure, experience, and training level.

Masters Candidate Level – $25-50 / 50-min session – Masters Candidate, EMDR Trained
Resident Level – $135 / 50-min session – Provisionally licensed clinicians, EMDR Trained
Advanced Level – $145 / 50-min session – Fully licensed clinicians, EMDR Trained
Senior Level – $160 / 50 min session – Fully licensed clinicians, EMDR Certified
Master Level – $185 / 50 min session – EMDR Certified and/or Consultant, +5 years post-licensure experience

You can find more information about all of our clinicians and what their fees are by visiting our Meet Our Team page.

Not Sure If You're Ready to Start?

Making sure that you have the RIGHT FIT with your therapist is super important. Why? Because research shows that feeling comfortable and confident in your clinician is one of the biggest indicators of success in counseling.

Many of our clients want to avoid launching into the details of their story or investing financially until they feel confident in their choice. Our Client Care Coordinator is a matchmaking genius, but, just like with dating, sometimes what’s good on paper doesn’t translate into real life.

That’s why we offer a 30-minute consult with the therapist of your choice for only $15. It’s an opportunity for you to meet, get a sense of how you connect, and work through any hesitations that are holding you back.

At the conclusion of that 30 minutes, you’ll be better able to decide how you want to move forward.