TOPIC: EMDR Explained: The Science of Emotional Healing and Brain Rewiring

POST BY: Lindsey Wheeler, LPC, CPCS - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

If you’ve ever felt like you're trapped in a loop of painful memories, reactions that feel too big for the moment, or emotions that seem to control your life—you're not alone. For many people, trauma doesn't just live in the past. It gets stored in the body, in the brain, and the nervous system. And while talk therapy can help bring awareness, sometimes it feels like insight alone isn’t enough. That’s where EMDR therapy can offer profound healing.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization ...

TOPIC: Healing After Trauma: A Path to Safety, Resilience, and Self-Discovery

POST BY: Lindsey Wheeler, LPC, CPCS - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

If you're reading this, chances are you're carrying something heavy. Maybe it's a memory that won't fade, a sense of danger that never seems to leave, or a deep exhaustion from holding everything together for too long. You might look like you're functioning to the outside world—successful, capable, resilient—but on the inside, there’s a lingering ache, a fracture you can’t quite name. Trauma is often invisible. But its impact? That’s very, very real.

As a trauma therapist who ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people each year—many of whom silently struggle with flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, and anxiety that makes everyday life feel overwhelming. If you're exploring ways to heal from trauma, EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) may have come up in your search.

But what is EMDR therapy really? And is EMDR effective for treating PTSD and trauma-related disorders?

In this post, we'll explain what EMDR therapy is, how it works, who it helps, and why it's one of the most talked-about trauma therapies today. Whether you're a trauma survivor, a family member, or a mental health professional, here’s w...

EMDR Explained: Treatment for Trauma That Really Works!

Trauma can leave deep emotional scars that affect our daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. Fortunately, there are effective therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) that offer hope and healing to those struggling with trauma. In this guide, we explore how EMDR works, its benefits, and why it's becoming a preferred cho...

So how does EMDR work? Will it help me? In this video, Erica shares in everyday language how EMDR can help manage difficult emotions and memories from a past trauma. To learn more about EMDR or schedule with a JCA Counselor- click here: https://www.alpharettajohnscreekcounseling.com/emdr-trauma #JCACounseling #EMDR #Counseling