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EMDR and Immigration evaluations
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EMDR Therapy in Fairfax, VA
If past experiences still feel heavy, overwhelming, or hard to move past, EMDR therapy may help.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Rather than reliving everything at full intensity, EMDR helps your brain reprocess difficult memories so they feel less overwhelming over time.
The goal is not to erase what happened but to reduce the emotional charge. EMDR is not the right fit for every situation or stage, so we start with a conversation.
What EMDR May Help With
- Intrusive or distressing memories
- Anxiety or panic linked to past experiences
- Feeling reactive or on edge
- Avoidance, shutdown or numbness
- Negative beliefs about yourself after difficult experiences
- Feeling stuck after talking it through
The goal is not to erase what happened but to reduce the emotional charge.
How EMDR Unfolds
1
Understanding Your Needs
Your therapist learns your history and goals.
2
Stability and Preparation
You build skills to stay steady before processing.
3
Guided Processing
You notice thoughts, emotions, memories and body sensations at a comfortable pace, using bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or tapping. You remain awake, aware and in control.
4
Long-Term Healing
Sessions support what has changed and what comes next.
Clinicians Who Offer This
These clinicians list EMDR among their approaches.
Elizabeth St. Mary
Resident in Counseling
EMDR, Trauma and PTSD
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Lana Barmawi
Resident in Counseling
EMDR, CBT and DBT
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Niranjana Warrier
Resident in Counseling
EMDR and Anxiety
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Soyoung Lee
Resident in Counseling
EMDR and Art therapy
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Fees for EMDR Therapy
Intake session $200. Therapy sessions $175 per session. We accept many insurance plans. Call (571) 264-8192 to verify your benefits.
Offered in person at our Fairfax office and by secure video for clients located in Virginia.
Questions About EMDR Therapy
- What is EMDR?
- A structured therapy that helps your brain reprocess difficult memories so they feel less overwhelming.
- Who may it help?
- People with distressing memories, panic linked to the past, or a sense of being stuck.
- What is a session like?
- Your therapist guides bilateral stimulation while you stay awake, aware and in control.
- How do I start?
- Call (571) 264-8192 and ask about EMDR. The first step is a conversation about fit.
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Ask Whether EMDR Fits You
Call the office and ask for a clinician trained in EMDR. Your first session is a conversation, not processing.