EMDR Therapy in Horsham, Pennsylvania
You've worked hard to feel better. Let's get to what's actually keeping you stuck.
You've done the talk therapy.
You've read the books.
You've tried to think your way out of it, reason with it, push through it.
And parts of you have gotten better. But, there's something that hasn't shifted.
Something that lives deeper than insight can reach.
That's where EMDR comes in.
We specialize in EMDR therapy for complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and eating disorders at our Horsham, PA office and online throughout Pennsylvania.
We do this work slowly, carefully, and always at your pace.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's one of the most researched trauma therapies in the world, recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association as an effective treatment for PTSD and trauma.
It works differently than traditional talk therapy. Rather than asking you to verbally process every painful memory, EMDR works directly with your nervous system. Using bilateral stimulation, eye movements, tapping, or audio tones, it helps your brain finish processing the memories and experiences that got stuck during overwhelming events.
When something traumatic happens, your brain sometimes can't fully process it in the moment. Those unprocessed memories get stored in a way that keeps them feeling present, raw, and alive, even years later. Flashbacks, triggers, that feeling like your past is still happening right now. What this is, in an unfinished process in your nervous system.
EMDR helps your brain finally complete it.
It addresses the physical sensations, images, emotions, and negative beliefs connected to traumatic memories, so they stop running your present life and start feeling like something that happened in the past, because they did.
There are 8 phases of treatment to complete in EMDR Treatment
EMDR isn't something we just jump into. It has a structured framework of 8 phases, and for good reason. Especially for complex PTSD and childhood trauma, preparation is everything. We spend as much time as you need in the early phases before we ever touch a traumatic memory.
The phases of EMDR include:
History Taking and Treatment Planning
We get to know you. Your history, your nervous system, what you're carrying, and what you want your life to look and feel like on the other side of this work.
Preparation
This is where we build your foundation. We develop resources and tools to help you stay regulated when things get hard. You won't move forward until your nervous system has somewhere safe to land.
Assessment
We identify the specific memories, beliefs, and body sensations we'll be targeting. You're in control of this process the entire time.
Desensitization
This is the core of EMDR processing. Using bilateral stimulation, we help your nervous system reprocess the targeted memory until the distress attached to it significantly decreases.
Installation
We strengthen the positive belief you want to hold about yourself in place of the one trauma created.
Body Scan
We check in with your body to make sure no residual tension or distress is being held there. Trauma lives in the body and we don't skip this step.
Closure
Every session ends with grounding and stabilization. You leave regulated, not raw.
(To learn more about each phase of treatment head here for a full breakdown!)
Reevaluation
At the start of each new session we check in on what was processed and what needs attention next. Healing isn't linear and we stay responsive to where you are.
The goal of EMDR therapy in Pennsylvania is to process past and current experiences that are causing issues in your everyday life.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy doesn’t require verbal processing like traditional talk therapy. This treatment relies on your brain and trusts in its natural and ability. Your brain can reprocess and integrate previous life experiences to allow you to live in the present. And ultimately, help you move toward your future with more ease.
But, how does working with EMDRIA Therapists in Horsham, Pennsylvania do this?
When we experience a traumatic or distressing life event, our brains and our bodies kick in and take care of us by responding to that stress. These responses are normal and natural, and are often referred to as flight, flight, or freeze responses. Many times our brains heal from difficult or traumatic experiences naturally. Other times, these experiences seem to get stuck in our brain, resulting in pieces of those memories or experiences causing distress in the current day. Through the adaptive information processing model, EMDR supports healing from traumatic events.
EMDR for trauma in Pennsylvania helps the brain tap into stress responses (trauma responses) and what is connected to them (memories of a disturbing event, bodily sensations, negative self-beliefs). EMDR Treatment near me helps get memories unstuck, resulting in less distress and access to more positive beliefs about yourself.
To view a quick video on EMDR Therapy, head here!
What can EMDR Help With?
EMDR was originally developed for PTSD but the research has expanded significantly. We use it at Reclaim Therapy to treat a wide range of concerns including:
Complex PTSD
Chronic Illness
Dissociative disorders
Performance anxiety
Sexual assault
Sleep disturbances/nightmares
Stress
Substance abuse and addiction
Violence and abuse
As trauma and EMDR therapists, we have seen the power of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing firsthand.
Throughout each therapy session with an EMDR Therapist, we hope you leave with a little more access to nervous system regulation, new insights, and perspectives on your lived experiences.
Our team is comprised of EMDR Therapists in Horsham, PA. We utilize technology that also allows us to provide EMDR treatment via online therapy in Pennsylvania.
How We Do EMDR Differently at Reclaim Therapy
A lot of therapists are trained in EMDR. Fewer specialize in it for complex trauma and eating disorders specifically, and fewer still understand how to pace it for a nervous system that has been in survival mode for years.
We go slow. We build safety first. We integrate EMDR with somatic work and parts work because trauma doesn't live in just one place, and healing shouldn't either. And we never push your nervous system before it's ready.
Every therapist on our team has advanced EMDR training. Some are EMDRIA certified, others are working toward it. All of them are trauma specialists first.
Meet Reclaim’s EMDR Therapists
Sarah Herstich
Casey Koch
Laura Gordon
Emily Cinque
Bayley Saffier
Ashley Fox
Erin Witmer
As an EMDR Therapy practice, our team is specialized in providing EMDR for CPTSD, PTSD and eating disorders.
Get Started With EMDR Therapy in Horsham, Pennsylvania
You’ve felt anxious, depressed, disconnected, and self-critical long enough.
Your past doesn't have to keep showing up in your present.
Your nervous system doesn't have to stay on high alert.
The beliefs trauma taught you about yourself don't have to be the ones you live by.
Our team of EMDR therapists in Horsham, PA is here and we're ready to do this work with you.
Slowly, carefully, and at every step of the way.
We see clients in person in Horsham, PA and online throughout Pennsylvania, including Montgomery County, Philadelphia, Bucks County, and beyond.
To get started, follow these steps:
step 1
Schedule your free consultation with Sarah below!
step 2
Meet with one of our EMDR Therapists!
step 3
Start your healing process. You and your EMDR therapist will discuss EMDR Treatment and get started. Together, you will address your history and make a plan so you can feel. better.
Here at Reclaim Therapy, we integrate EMDR Therapy into our treatment of Trauma, Complex Trauma and Eating Disorders.
We’re a team of trained EMDRIA Therapists who offer EMDR as a therapy approach because of our belief that the brain and nervous system is our most powerful vehicle for healing.
Our hope is that we can guide and support you to help jumpstart your personal journey toward healing from trauma and complex trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Therapy in Horsham, PA
What is EMDR therapy and how does it work? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's an evidence-based trauma therapy that uses bilateral stimulation, eye movements, tapping, or audio tones, to help your brain finish processing memories that got stuck during overwhelming experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it works directly with your nervous system rather than requiring you to verbally retell everything that happened.
Is EMDR therapy effective for complex PTSD? Yes. EMDR is one of the most researched treatments for complex PTSD and is recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association. At Reclaim Therapy we specialize specifically in EMDR for complex PTSD and childhood trauma, and we pace the work carefully to match your nervous system's readiness.
How long does EMDR therapy take? It depends on what you're working on and how your nervous system responds. Simple single-incident trauma may resolve in fewer sessions. Complex PTSD and childhood trauma typically require longer term work because we spend significant time in the preparation phase building safety before processing begins. We never rush it.
Do I have to talk about everything that happened to do EMDR? No. That's one of the things people find most relieving about EMDR. You don't have to retell every detail. We can work with body sensations, emotions, and beliefs connected to a memory without you having to narrate the whole story.
Does EMDR work online? Yes. We offer online EMDR therapy throughout Pennsylvania using tapping or audio tones for bilateral stimulation. Many of our clients find telehealth EMDR just as effective as in person sessions.
How much does EMDR therapy cost in Horsham, PA? Our session fees range from $160 to $185. We are an out of network practice and provide superbills so you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Many clients receive back 50 to 80 percent of session costs through out of network benefits.
How do I get started with EMDR therapy at Reclaim Therapy? The first step is a free 15 minute consultation. We'll talk about what you're carrying, answer your questions, and figure out together whether EMDR at Reclaim Therapy is the right fit for you.