EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps people process distressing memories. At Personal Courage in Grand Rapids, EMDR is offered by our EMDR-certified Clinical Director and an EMDR-trained therapist.
or call 616-287-3218
How EMDR Works
Some experiences stay with us long after they end. EMDR is designed to help the brain process distressing memories, so they can feel less intense and less overwhelming.
It is widely used for trauma and PTSD. You stay in control throughout, and your clinician explains each step before you begin.
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Getting Ready
Your clinician learns your story and helps you build calming skills before any memory work.
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Processing a Memory
You focus on one memory at a time while following a back-and-forth rhythm, such as eye movements.
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Closing Each Session
Each session ends with steps to help you feel settled before you leave.
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Checking In
The next session starts by reviewing how you've been since the last one.
Who You Might Work With
Getting Started
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Step 1: Send an Inquiry
Inquire online, or call us.
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Step 2: We Contact You as Space Opens
Our clinicians' schedules are currently full. A team member will contact you as space opens.
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Step 3: We Match You With a Clinician
You’ll set goals together and build a roadmap that fits.
- Insurance: we work with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan & Blue Care Network, Cigna, Medicare & Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare, and offer private pay options. Insurance and payment
- Visits: in person at our Grand Rapids office. We'll talk with you about telehealth when we contact you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides EMDR at Personal Courage?
Our Clinical Director, Stephani Prescher, is EMDR certified. She also has advanced training in trauma-informed care. Kaley Fairbairn is trained in EMDR.
Do I have to describe every detail of what happened?
No. EMDR doesn't require you to describe a memory in detail. Your clinician explains each step and works at a pace that feels safe for you.
How do I get started?
Send us an inquiry and let us know you're interested in EMDR, or call 616-287-3218. A team member will contact you as space opens, and we'll match you with a clinician who fits your needs.
Take the First Step
You don't need the right words before you start. Inquire online, or call us, and a team member will contact you as space opens.