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    • Careers
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    • Individual Therapy
      • Specialty Areas
        • Anxiety
        • ADHD
        • Body Image
        • Burnout & Work Stress
        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
        • Life Transitions
    • Couples Counseling
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Chicago EMDR Therapy

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy modality that helps people heal from trauma, PTSD, and overwhelming life experiences. EMDR uses guided eye movements and other bilateral stimulation techniques to help your brain reprocess painful memories in a safe and supportive way. The goal is to reduce the emotional intensity of the memory, so it feels like something from your past rather than something controlling your present.

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Who can benefit from EMDR therapy?

EMDR is especially effective for people living with:

EMDR therapy can help individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) process painful memories, reduce triggers, and regain a sense of safety and control.
EMDR therapy supports healing from childhood trauma and abuse by helping you process painful memories, reduce emotional triggers, and create healthier patterns for the future.
EMDR therapy can ease anxiety and panic attacks by addressing root causes, calming the nervous system, and building long-term resilience and inner peace.
EMDR therapy helps reduce the intensity of phobias and fears by targeting root memories and experiences, creating space for calm and resilience.
Struggling with low self-esteem or negative self-beliefs? EMDR therapy can reframe core beliefs, release past experiences, and build lasting self-worth and confidence.
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At Embodied Wellness Center in Chicago, our therapists create a safe, supportive space for EMDR sessions. We know that starting trauma therapy can feel overwhelming, and we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.

We combine EMDR with other therapeutic modalities like mindfulness, somatic therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when helpful. This integrative approach ensures you not only heal from the past but also gain tools to manage stress and feel more grounded in your daily life.

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EMDR CLINICIANS AT EMBODIED WELLNESS CENTER

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Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward.
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Most people don’t avoid therapy because they don’t care. They avoid it because they’ve convinced themselves it’s not the right time, not bad enough, or something they should be able to figure out on their own. While those reasons may seem logical, they often just prevent us from getting started and receiving support that ultimately will help propel us forward. . If therapy has been on your mind for a while, there’s probably a reason. We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapyjourney #mentalhealthsupport #starttherapy #anxietyhelp #selfgrowth #somatichealing #mindfulnesspractice #burnoutrecovery #emotionalhealth #chicagotherapy #wellnesssupport #therapyworks #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mentalwellness
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Natalie has always been passionate about helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find practical tools to navigate life's challenges.
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Natalie integrates mindfulness into her sessions by helping clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, creating space to respond intentionally rather than react automatically. Mindfulness has been proven to help with many things, from anxiety to chronic pain, depression, and ADHD. Want to learn more about mindfulness and how it may help you? Schedule a consultation call with Natalie to learn more!
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Natalie has always been passionate about helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find practical tools to navigate life's challenges.
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Natalie integrates mindfulness into her sessions by helping clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, creating space to respond intentionally rather than react automatically. Mindfulness has been proven to help with many things, from anxiety to chronic pain, depression, and ADHD. Want to learn more about mindfulness and how it may help you? Schedule a consultation call with Natalie to learn more!
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Help us congratulate Natalie on becoming a Certified Meditation Teacher! . Natalie has always been passionate about helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find practical tools to navigate life's challenges. . Natalie integrates mindfulness into her sessions by helping clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, creating space to respond intentionally rather than react automatically. Mindfulness has been proven to help with many things, from anxiety to chronic pain, depression, and ADHD. Want to learn more about mindfulness and how it may help you? Schedule a consultation call with Natalie to learn more! . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #selfhelptools #breathedeep #mindfulnessmatters #mindfullife #breatheinbreatheout #mindfulnessmeditation #mindfulnesspractice #breathing #beherenow #justbreathe #mindfulliving #slowdown #mindful #mindfulness #meditation #copingskills #breathwork #mindfulnesstraining
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Most of us have a place where tension settles, and over time we become so used to it that we stop noticing it's there. A body scan is simply the practice of paying attention. For more information on the body scan as well as other tips for releasing tension in the body between meetings, head to the link in our bio to read the latest post.
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For a lot of ADHD brains, tasks like responding to emails and text messages can feel frustrating or overwhelming. We crave dopamine hits and a sense of completion, but tasks like messages and emails rarely give us that. The moment you finish, more appear. Instead of a finish line, it feels like a treadmill.
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After a stressful experience, animals naturally shake to discharge excess energy. We can imitate this by simply shaking all the tension out of our bodies during the day to redirect the flow of energy and relax the body. For more information on ways to relax the body in a few short minutes, head to the link in our bio to read the latest post.
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After a stressful experience, animals naturally shake to discharge excess energy. We can imitate this by simply shaking all the tension out of our bodies during the day to redirect the flow of energy and relax the body. For more information on ways to relax the body in a few short minutes, head to the link in our bio to read the latest post.
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After a stressful experience, animals naturally shake to discharge excess energy. We can imitate this by simply shaking all the tension out of our bodies during the day to redirect the flow of energy and relax the body. For more information on ways to relax the body in a few short minutes, head to the link in our bio to read the latest post. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #somatictherapy #stressrelief #mindfulness #nervoussystemregulation #mentalhealth #therapy #burnoutrecovery #anxietyrelief #bodyawareness #grounding #wellness #virtualtherapy #selfcare #stressmanagement #mentalwellness #mindbodysoul #mindfullife
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Anxiety math: “Thanks.” = you’re mad at me. “Thanks!” = I’m in the clear.
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