Better Wellness Counseling and Consulting LLC

EMDR Therapy is for you if…

You haven’t found traditional therapy to be as helpful as you need it to be.
You’ve reached a point where you need more than just coping skills. You feel stuck and overwhelmed, but can’t just “talk yourself out of it.”
It feels like your emotions are running the show, causing you to act out in your relationships - even when you don’t mean it.
You know that what you experienced in the past was probably trauma - whether it was a specific event (like an accident or act of violence), or a series of experiences (like social rejection or abandonment in childhood).
The past keeps showing up - in your thoughts, emotions, and bodily reactions. You want to find a way to set down the weight you’ve been carrying and finally move forward from these painful memories.

3 | REPROCESSING

When you’re ready to begin processing painful memories from the past, we’ll bring in bilateral stimulation - a body-based practice that allows your brain to reprocess old memories and release the emotional pain associated with them.

Bilateral stimulation can look like: guided eye movements back and forth, or gentle self-tapping on opposite sides of the body. You’ll always have choice and control in what type of bilateral stimulation we use & how you engage with it.

Across the course of multiple reprocessing sessions, you’ll notice that triggers gradually lose their power over you; and your nervous system begins to recognize what safety feels like (perhaps for the first time ever). Many clients report that after EMDR, it feels like the weight has lifted from their body; they’re able to feel more present, grounded, and at peace.

What makes therapy with us trauma-informed?

PATIENCE

COLLABORATION

PATIENCE

When it comes to healing, we believe that slow is fast. In our work with you, we take our time to build the foundations - safety, connection, and trust - that make deep healing possible in the first place.

CARE

COLLABORATION

PATIENCE

We move at the speed of your nervous system. There is no rush to “get somewhere;” and there is no “wrong way” to heal. We trust that your brain and body know exactly what you need, and we make space to listen to your nervous system - rather than over-riding it.

COLLABORATION

We’ll never force you to work on something you’re not ready to face. We collaborate with you on your care, and are always open to adjusting your therapy plan based on your progress and needs.

What’s the difference between EMDR and traditional therapy?

EMDR offers a structured approach, while talk therapy tends to be more open-ended.

In EMDR sessions, you’ll be guided through clear & specific steps - from treatment planning to resourcing to reprocessing. Many clients find it relieving and grounding to work within this structure.

You don’t have to retell every single detail of your trauma in order to heal.

In EMDR, there’s no pressure to talk the whole time, or to “make sense.” Instead, we’ll invite you to notice images, emotions, and sensations in the body - because non-verbal information is just as information as verbal information.

EMDR therapy has been shown to resolve trauma more quickly than talk therapy,

as EMDR reaches the parts of the brain that are directly linked to memory storage, emotional processing, and physiological responses. (This is not to say that EMDR therapy guarantees quick outcomes - rather, compared to talk-based approaches, EMDR might get you to the other side of healing sooner rather than later.)

FAQs about EMDR Therapy in New Jersey

How do I know if I have trauma?

Trauma can come from one overwhelming event or from smaller moments that built up over time. The impacts of trauma include: feeling constantly on edge, shutting down, avoiding reminders of the past, always waiting for the other shoe to drop, and struggling to trust others or to feel safe in your body.

There’s no one singular experience of trauma. Anything that happens to you that feels too overwhelming to process, or that causes pain or suffering (in mind or body), might be considered a traumatic experience.

How does EMDR therapy work?

EMDR is a structured therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (body-based tapping or eye movements) to help the brain reprocess painful memories…. providing relief, healing, and emotional release. As a research-based, nervous system-informed modality, EMDR therapy is often helpful for folks who have tried talk therapy and are ready to resolve pain at its root.

What can EMDR therapy treat?

EMDR therapy can treat a variety of mind-body conditions, including trauma, stress, and anxiety. After a series of EMDR sessions, people tend to feel more regulated in their nervous systems, like a weight has lifted or like painful memories don’t hurt as much anymore (this is the “desensitization” part of EMDR).

How long does EMDR therapy take?

There’s no specific timeline for healing, and each person’s journey with EMDR therapy is different. Each session lasts 55 minutes, and it’s recommended to meet weekly. Reprocessing memories through EMDR might take anywhere from several weeks to months - depending on what you’re looking to focus on, what’s causing you the most distress, and what your nervous system needs. Our therapists will create a personalized treatment plan for your specific goals, adjusting along the way if needed.

If I can't come in person, can EMDR therapy be done virtually?

Yes. We offer EMDR sessions in-person and virtually - and it’s highly effective in both formats. If you’re attending virtually, we’ll adapt the process to accommodate our online setting.

The most important thing is that you are in a comfortable space - whether in our cozy offices in Bedminster, or in the comfort of your own home elsewhere in New Jersey.

I'm interested in starting EMDR therapy. What's my next step?

We’d love to meet you and match you with a therapist who’s a great fit for you. Fill out a New Client Inquiry Form, and we’ll reach out via email to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation.

EMDR Therapy for Trauma in Bedminster & online across New Jersey

A research-backed, nervous system-based approach to healing. We help you process painful memories and feel more present and grounded, in mind and body.

EMDR Therapy is for you if…

This is where EMDR therapy - a research-backed, nervous system-based approach - comes in.

How EMDR Therapy Works

1 | PERSONALIZED CARE PLAN

2 | RESOURCING

3 | REPROCESSING

What makes therapy with us trauma-informed?

PATIENCE

COLLABORATION

PATIENCE

CARE

COLLABORATION

PATIENCE

COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION

What’s the difference between EMDR and traditional therapy?

EMDR offers a structured approach, while talk therapy tends to be more open-ended.

You don’t have to retell every single detail of your trauma in order to heal.

EMDR therapy has been shown to resolve trauma more quickly than talk therapy,

FAQs about EMDR Therapy in New Jersey

EMDR Therapy for Trauma in Bedminster & online across New Jersey

A research-backed, nervous system-based approach to healing. We help you process painful memories and feel more present and grounded, in mind and body.

EMDR Therapy is for you if…

This is where EMDR therapy - a research-backed, nervous system-based approach - comes in.

How EMDR Therapy Works

1 | PERSONALIZED CARE PLAN

2 | RESOURCING

3 | REPROCESSING

What makes therapy with us trauma-informed?

PATIENCE

COLLABORATION

PATIENCE

CARE

COLLABORATION

PATIENCE

COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION

What’s the difference between EMDR and traditional therapy?

EMDR offers a structured approach, while talk therapy tends to be more open-ended.

You don’t have to retell every single detail of your trauma in order to heal.

EMDR therapy has been shown to resolve trauma more quickly than talk therapy,

FAQs about EMDR Therapy in New Jersey

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