Healing Beyond Words: How EMDR Transforms Trauma Recovery
By Oasis Clinical Care Management & Consultation PLLC
"Impacting Lives & Expanding Horizons"
Trauma doesn’t just live in the mind—it resides in the body, memory, and nervous system. For individuals who have experienced distressing events, the aftereffects can persist for years, often manifesting as anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, or emotional numbing. At Oasis Clinical Care Management & Consultation PLLC, we offer specialized trauma therapy services, including one of the most innovative and evidence-based treatments available: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
What Is EMDR?
EMDR is a structured psychotherapy method developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic memories. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR harnesses bilateral stimulation—often through guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones—to help clients access and resolve unresolved trauma.
The process works by allowing the brain to reprocess traumatic information in a way that desensitizes the emotional charge and helps integrate the memory into a healthier, more adaptive narrative. Think of it as helping the brain "unstick" from a moment in time that has become frozen due to overwhelming stress or fear.
Why Choose EMDR for Trauma?
At Oasis Clinical Care Management, our trauma specialists have seen firsthand how EMDR can lead to profound and lasting healing. Here’s why it stands out:
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Fast-Acting Relief: Many clients report significant improvements in just a few sessions.
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Non-Invasive: EMDR doesn’t require detailed verbal recounting of the trauma.
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Neuroscience-Driven: Supported by extensive research in neurobiology and PTSD treatment.
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Adaptable: Effective for a wide range of trauma—from childhood abuse to combat trauma to medical trauma and more.
EMDR Can Help With:
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Complex Trauma
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Grief and Loss
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Childhood Neglect or Abuse
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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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Anxiety Disorders
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Performance Anxiety (including athletes and professionals)
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Phobias and Panic Attacks
What to Expect in EMDR Therapy
At your first appointment, your therapist will conduct a comprehensive clinical assessment to determine if EMDR is a suitable option for your healing journey. If so, therapy will progress through eight structured phases, including:
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History-Taking and Treatment Planning
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Preparation and Education
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Assessment of Target Memories
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Desensitization Using Bilateral Stimulation
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Installation of Positive Beliefs
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Body Scan to Release Residual Distress
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Closure and Stabilization
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Reevaluation of Progress
Each phase is tailored to your unique experience, ensuring a compassionate and trauma-informed approach every step of the way.
Meet Our Trauma Specialists
Our licensed clinicians, led by Theo Roach, CCSOTS, CFTC, LISW-CP, LCSW, bring decades of combined experience in trauma-focused therapy, forensic social work, and EMDR. Whether you're beginning your healing journey or continuing the work, our team is here to support you with professionalism, empathy, and excellence.
Begin Your Healing Journey Today
At Oasis Clinical Care Management & Consultation PLLC, we believe that healing is possible, and that no trauma is too complex to be treated with compassion and skill. EMDR therapy offers hope and transformation to those ready to break free from the past and step into a more empowered future.
Call our office today to schedule your intake: (980) 397-0469
Visit us online to learn more: www.oasiscnslt.com
Oasis Clinical Care Management & Consultation PLLC
"Impacting Lives & Expanding Horizons"
Theo Roach CCSOTS,CFTC,LISW-CP, LCSW
Oasis Clinical Care Management & Consultation PLLC
Administrator/Chief Clinical Officer