Virtual EMDR Therapy in Seattle
Therapy is a deeply personal journey, one that should help you feel safe, supported, and understood.
At Caretta Queer Counseling, our EMDR virtual therapy can help you uncover the traumatic experiences that may be holding you back and learn how to reduce the emotional pain they’re causing.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a mental health therapy that targets the way your brain stores traumatic or distressing memories. Our brains don’t process and store traumatic and pleasant memories the same way. The images, emotions, and even physical sensations can remain connected to the traumatic memory, and certain triggers (like a car backfiring or a knock at the door) can cause our bodies to react as if we’re still in danger.
Using a specialized technique called bilateral stimulation, your therapist helps you recall these memories while your eyes engage in guided movements to help your brain create a different and healthier connection to that event.
EMDR may be the right choice for you if you:
Have been diagnosed with or have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Struggle with panic attacks or anxiety
Have unresolved grief or loss
Experience recurring nightmares or flashbacks
Can EMDR Be Done Virtually?
A virtual or online EMDR therapy session is very similar to an in-person one. Your therapist will ask you to recall the event or incident while guiding your eyes using an on-screen object, like a light bar or your therapist’s finger. Your therapist may also make use of other stimuli to help reprocess the event, like having you tap your knees or using a series of auditory tones.
Why Choose Caretta Queer Counseling?
Therapy should be a safe space to help you heal from trauma.
At Caretta Queer Counseling, we understand how difficult it can be to find a therapist who truly gets you. Our approach to treatment starts with a queer framework, allowing you to process your experiences safely and with therapists who understand your trauma may be unique.
Here, you can bring your whole self to therapy without judgment.
We work and live in Capitol Hill!
EMDR Virtual Therapy Across Washington State
Whether you’re in Capitol Hill, Spokane, Tacoma, or Bellevue, Caretta Queer Counseling offers virtual EMDR therapy to adults throughout Washington State. Our secure, encrypted connection makes it easy to connect with a therapist you feel comfortable working with.
Connect from your home, or anywhere you have a private, comfortable space to reprocess your experiences and heal.
Insurance
We're in-network with several major insurance plans and keep those provider relationships active, so more of your care stays covered. Not sure if we take yours? Our Fees & Insurance page lists every plan we accept.
Find Out If We’re a Good Fit
Connecting with your therapist is just as important as their credentials.
Our free, 20-minute consultation gives you a low-pressure way to meet your therapist, ask the questions that are important to you, and see what feels right before committing to anything.