Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach that helps people process trauma, stress, and tension stored in the body. By bringing mindful awareness to physical sensations, breath, and movement, it supports nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and resilience. This approach is particularly effective for managing anxiety, chronic stress, and attachment challenges, providing a holistic path to long-term healing and well-being. Through gentle, guided practices, individuals can release trapped energy, reconnect with their bodies, and cultivate a greater sense of safety and presence.

Trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical effects, making it hard to feel safe, calm, or in control. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers a structured, supportive approach to help the brain process difficult memories so they no longer carry the same emotional weight. Using gentle guided techniques, like eye movements or taps, EMDR helps reduce anxiety, stress, and depressive feelings while promoting emotional release and physical relief. Over time, clients often regain a sense of balance, reconnect with their strengths, and move forward with greater confidence, hope, and resilience.

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Many clients have been helped at Journeys Counseling Center with the help of EMDR therapy. Learn more about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and how it might help you on your healing journey.

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