EMDR Therapist Florida
Takeaway: Feeling stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you or constantly flooded with negative thoughts, feelings and memories? You’re not alone. EMDR Therapy may be what you’ve been looking for. We offer in-person in Fort Lauderdale and online EMDR therapy in Florida to fit your needs. Contact us today to get started. Our therapists are certified EMDR therapists, so you can be assured of their expertise.
About us
Restorative Integrations is a boutique therapy practice that offers individualized and personalized care for each client. We see each person as a one of a kind story so we make our treatment options as tailored as possible while keeping quality and integrity at the top of our work.
Beyond our commitment to evidence based practices through personalized treatment plans, we’re also committed to building warm and respectful therapeutic relationships with our clients. We see the client-therapist relationship as the foundation of healing. By taking the time to really get to know you and your specific experiences, we can truly create a safe space for you to heal and grow.
This can be especially powerful for those who have experienced trauma. As you know firsthand, traumatic events can change how we move through the world and show up in relationships with others—and with ourselves. Building a healthy therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool for healing trauma.
While traditional talk therapy is a valuable resource for us with trauma, it only goes so far. That’s why our team loves EMDR. It’s another tool in our toolbox when we can’t see a clear path forward. If you’re stuck or just want to try a new approach to therapy consider working with one of our EMDR therapists. Our practice has EMDR certified therapists to provide the best care possible.
About EMDR therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a proven and evidence based approach for those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. EMDR was initially developed to help people heal from PTSD symptoms and past traumas. EMDR is a safe and supportive space where you can work through difficult emotions and memories with a trained and licensed therapist.
The goal of EMDR is to reprocess negative beliefs and experiences that are causing distress. EMDR works by processing and integrating distressing memories and experiences through bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping. This leads to symptom reduction, strengthening of new & positive beliefs, and improvement in overall well being.
EMDR therapy services we offer
Individual EMDR therapy sessions
We offer in-person sessions at our Fort Lauderdale office. EMDR treats conditions such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders. During these EMDR sessions your therapist will walk you through the whole process. We invite you to start EMDR, where your therapist will guide you through each step of the healing and fulfillment process. You’ll also learn resourcing and coping skills to ground and center when difficult thoughts or feelings come up. Your therapist may also incorporate other modalities such as attachment therapy or parts work into your EMDR treatment. We specialize in attachment focused EMDR Therapy to help you overcome traumatic memories and build
Online EMDR therapy
Not in the Fort Lauderdale area or prefer to meet from the comfort of your own home? We also offer online EMDR to Florida residents. Our therapists want to provide mental health treatment in a way that works best for you. If online EMDR is a better fit for you we’re happy to support you in that. Online EMDR can be a convenient way to start your therapy journey.
EMDR intensives
For those who want faster results or whose schedules don’t allow for short sessions we also offer EMDR therapy intensives. These are 2-5 full or half days of EMDR treatment, but we’ll work together to create a plan that works best for you. During EMDR intensives, clients may experience and process physical sensations related to their distressing memories with the time allotted to get through difficult memories in one sitting. An intensive can help you get a lot of progress in a short amount of time without having to go days in between challenging sessions. Reach out to us today to schedule your EMDR Intensive.
Meet our EMDR therapists in Florida
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Jessica Ronyak, LMHC
Jessica is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. She is also certified by the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy International Association (EMDRIA) and is an EMDR Consultant-in-Training to provide consultation to other therapists seeking EMDR Certification. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist Candidate. Jessica knows how our past experiences affect our adult life and relationships. She loves helping people heal from trauma using EMDR and other modalities such as KAP (ketamine assisted psychotherapy), attachment work, mindfulness and somatic therapy.
Why choose Restorative Integrations for EMDR therapy in Florida
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We offer flexible treatment options depending on your unique situation.
Weekly, 50 minute sessions are what insurance companies require, but that doesn’t work for everyone. As out-of-network providers, we’re able to accommodate each client’s unique needs and preferences, which is especially important for EMDR. For some, this may look like longer or consecutive sessions (like our intensives). Your therapist will work with you to create a plan that fits your need & schedule.
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We offer online EMDR therapy for Florida residents.
Since our EMDR therapists offer online therapy we can see you no matter where in Florida you are. While some people like having a dedicated space for their therapist’s office online EMDR can be just as effective. It’s convenient, flexible and delivered via a secure, HIPAA compliant platform to ensure complete confidentiality.
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We're committed to continued education around evidence-based practices.
Our therapists are committed to staying current on the latest methods and resources for treating PTSD, C-PTSD and other mental health issues. We’ve completed extensive and advanced EMDR training through EMDRIA, and are continuing to educate ourselves, most recently around ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and partners who have experienced betrayal trauma.
FAQs about working with an EMDR therapist in Florida
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1. History and Treatment Planning: This stage involves taking a detailed history of the individual's life experiences and developing a treatment plan that targets specific memories and beliefs.
2. Preparation: In this stage, the therapist helps the individual develop coping skills and relaxation techniques to prepare them for the emotional processing that will occur in later stages.
3. Assessment: This stage involves identifying specific negative beliefs and memories that will be targeted in therapy and developing a plan for reprocessing them.
4. Desensitization: This stage involves using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, to help the individual reprocess negative memories and beliefs.
5. Installation: In this stage, the therapist works with the individual to install positive beliefs and emotions to replace negative ones.
6. Body Scan: This stage involves using somatic techniques to help the individual identify and release any physical tension or discomfort associated with negative memories.
7. Closure: In this stage, the therapist helps the individual return to a state of relaxation and calm after completing a processing session.
8. Re-evaluation: This final stage involves assessing the individual's progress and identifying any remaining issues that need to be addressed in therapy.
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Yes! Research shows that working with an online EMDR therapist can be just as effective as in-person therapy. If your schedule doesn't allow for commuting to a therapy session or you'd simply feel more comfortable at home, we encourage you to request our virtual EMDR service.
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EMDR therapy can offer numerous benefits for individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Some of the benefits of EMDR therapy include:
• Rapid relief from symptoms: EMDR therapy can provide rapid relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, often in just a few sessions.
• Effective treatment for trauma: EMDR therapy is highly effective in treating trauma and can help individuals overcome the effects of past traumatic experiences.
• Safe and non-invasive: EMDR therapy is a non-invasive and safe treatment approach that does not require medication.
• Holistic approach: EMDR therapy takes a holistic approach to treatment by addressing the mind-body connection and helping individuals develop coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
• Long-lasting results: EMDR therapy can produce long-lasting results, helping individuals to move forward in their lives with a greater sense of well-being.
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Find effective, lasting relief with EMDR therapy today.
Ready for freedom from your traumatic memories, panic attacks or tired of hitting a plateau in talk therapy? Ready to heal from betrayal trauma? Ready to build healthy, genuine relationships? EMDR may be the approach for you. Contact us. Our therapists can treat complex trauma, single event trauma, anxiety disorders and other mental health issues with EMDR online, in-person in Fort Lauderdale, and through our EMDR intensives. We look forward to supporting you.