Lisette Lahana, MSW, LCSW (#23663)
Consultation, Psychotherapy and Training

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)is a powerful treatment that Dr. Francine Shapiro discovered by chance in 1987. To date, thousands of psychotherapists have been trained to provide EMDR based on Shapiro's research. How EMDR works is still under investigation by neuroscientists. What we do know is that when a person experiences trauma, the brain may start to process information differently. A person who has experienced trauma or negative life events may relate in ways that feel "stuck" or repetitious. EMDR helps to move people out of these negative mental patterns and into a more adult, healthy functioning.

During an EMDR session, I lead you to move your eyes, hold "tappers" or listen to tones that activate both sides of the brain. In 1999 I completed my advanced (Level II) training and was a Certified EMDR Therapist (2004-2008). Each session can last between 50 and 90 minutes. To build up your positive qualities or inner resources, one session can make a difference. You may also find that deep relaxation can be achieved with one of these resource building sessions.