OUR SERVICES
EMDR Therapy in Liberty, MO
Trauma-focused care to help painful memories lose their grip.
Some experiences stay with us long after they're over. A car accident, a sudden loss, abuse, or a moment that shattered your sense of safety can keep replaying in nightmares, in panic that comes out of nowhere, or in the way your body tenses before you even know why. You know the danger has passed, yet part of you still feels stuck there.
Healing is possible, even from what feels permanent.
WHAT IT IS
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured, research-supported therapy that helps your brain finish processing distressing memories that got "stuck" when they happened.
While you briefly bring a memory to mind, your therapist guides you through bilateral stimulation: side-to-side eye movements, alternating taps, or tones. Over time, the memory often feels less intense and less upsetting. You still remember what happened, but it no longer holds the same power over your body, your emotions, or what you believe about yourself.
You set the pace, and you can pause at any time. You don't have to describe every detail of what happened.
You stay in control
Widely recognized
EMDR is recommended for PTSD by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
COMMON REASONS
Whether your struggling with.....
Trauma & PTSD
Accidents or medical trauma
Childhood trauma
Flashbacks or nightmares
Anxiety & Fear
Panic attacks
Phobias
Loss & Grief
Sudden or traumatic loss
Grief that won't ease
Feeling Stuck
Painful memories that won't fade
Beliefs like "I'm not safe" or "It was my fault"
Feeling on edge or easily startled
...We can help
What to expect in EMDR Therapy
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Process
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Your therapist gets to know your history and goals, and teaches you calming skills so you feel steady before any memory work begins.
You focus on a target memory during short sets of bilateral stimulation while your therapist checks in with you along the way.
You strengthen healthier beliefs about yourself, notice what has shifted, and end each session feeling settled.
Therapists who provide EMDR Therapy
Seth Haney
Licensed Professional Counselor
Norman Haney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Joshua Harms
Licensed Professional Counselor