EMDR Trauma Therapy In Cheyenne, WY

EMDR follows a structured process:

**Phase 1:** Mary learns your trauma history and picks memories to target.

**Phase 2:** You learn coping skills for managing distress.

**Phase 3:** You identify the specific memory and negative beliefs about it.

**Phases 4-7:** You reprocess the memory using bilateral stimulation.

**Phase 8:** You review progress and make sure the memory no longer causes distress.

This takes multiple sessions. You won't recount the trauma in detail. EMDR works without extensive verbal description.

You focus on a traumatic memory while watching Mary's hand move. Thoughts and feelings arise and change. Your brain is actively processing.

Some sessions feel intense. Others feel calmer. Between sessions, you might notice dreams or memories surfacing. This means your brain continues processing.

Unlike exposure therapy, you don't relive the full trauma. EMDR allows reprocessing without re-traumatization.

EMDR works exceptionally well for PTSD. Research shows 77-90% of single-trauma PTSD clients no longer meet diagnostic criteria after 3-6 sessions.

Cheyenne's military community at F.E. Warren Air Force Base benefits from EMDR. Veterans prefer it because you don't need to describe combat experiences in detail. This matters for classified operations.

Complex trauma comes from repeated experiences. Childhood abuse. Domestic violence. Ongoing harmful situations. This affects self-esteem, relationships, and your sense of safety.

EMDR for complex trauma takes longer. Mary helps you work through multiple memories systematically. You build coping skills while processing traumatic experiences.

Childhood trauma shapes your brain during development. Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse affects your relationships and self-worth throughout life.

EMDR helps adults heal from childhood trauma. You reprocess painful memories and update negative beliefs formed during those experiences. Many Cheyenne clients see dramatic improvements in current relationships.

Sudden or violent loss—suicide, accident, homicide—creates complicated grief. You experience intrusive images. You can't access positive memories without being overwhelmed.

EMDR processes the traumatic elements. This allows healthier grieving. You can remember your loved one without the traumatic charge.

Many anxiety disorders and phobias stem from frightening experiences. EMDR addresses both the original event and current symptoms.

Social anxiety, specific phobias (flying, dogs, medical procedures), panic attacks—EMDR often provides faster relief than traditional anxiety treatments.

Car accidents, workplace injuries, medical trauma—these create lasting psychological impact after physical injuries heal. You avoid driving. You experience flashbacks. You develop chronic hypervigilance.

EMDR reprocesses accident trauma efficiently. Often just a few sessions for single-incident events. Wyoming's rural highways cause many accidents. Mary helps Cheyenne clients heal from this specific trauma type.

Single-incident trauma (one car accident, one assault): 3-6 sessions typically. Complex trauma from repeated experiences: 12-24+ sessions depending on severity.

Each session lasts 60-90 minutes. Mary creates a treatment plan for your needs. You're not locked into long-term therapy.

Your brain continues processing after sessions. You might notice:

• Dreams or memories surfacing • Emotional shifts • New insights about the traumatic event • Physical sensations as your body releases stored trauma

These are normal. Mary teaches coping strategies for between-session experiences.

EMDR works with medication and other therapies. If you're taking meds for PTSD, depression, or anxiety, you can continue during EMDR. Many people reduce or eliminate medication after EMDR. Discuss any changes with your prescriber.