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Emotional Health & Wellness Tips From The Therapy Couch And Other Places
Virtual EMDR Therapy: A Modern Option For Lasting Healing
If traditional talk therapy has left you feeling discouraged with your healing progress, EMDR might be the solution that finally leads to symptom reduction. Many psychotherapists who are skilled with EMDR therapy are successfully working with their patients online using virtual EMDR. Many of us discovered that we could begin or continue EMDR Therapy virtually during the pandemic.
As a specialist in trauma therapy and an advanced level II EMDR practitioner in New York City, I have been helping patients heal and address challenges through online EMDR therapy. Many feel better after just a handful of sessions and will say “why didn’t my therapist tell me about this sooner?” Not everyone is trained in EMDR, but those who practice this modality know just how effective EMDR therapy is. EMDR is most commonly known to resolve PTSD and trauma. It’s also very effective for getting to the root cause of anxiety, depression, chronic sadness, addictions, compulsions, eating disorders, fears, phobias, grief, performance enhancement, and so much more.
EMDR therapy uses a process called Bilateral Stimulation to facilitate healing. Virtual EMDR therapists help patients process trauma using self-administered BLS by tapping on the knees, butterfly hug tapping or online software that stimulates rapid eye movement such as remotEMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) focuses on reducing the impact that episodic distress, anxiety, fear, depression, phobias, triggers, negative emotions and traumatic memories have on your life.
DBT Skills: Observe Your Thoughts, Reduce Your Anxiety
A Mindfulness Practice to Calm the Mind and Soothe the Nervous System
Mindfulness is the practice of being present—fully and non-judgmentally—with whatever is happening in the moment. It's about gently noticing your breath, your thoughts, your emotions, and your physical body, without trying to fix, change, or escape anything. When practiced consistently, mindfulness has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, and overwhelm.
If you're someone who struggles with racing thoughts, chronic stress, or emotional reactivity, this simple daily mindfulness exercise can help you create space between stimulus and response, allowing your nervous system to reset.
This is a foundational practice I often share with clients at Holistic Psychotherapy & Wellness NY, especially those seeking relief from anxiety, panic, trauma, or the emotional effects of chronic stress. It’s especially useful when paired with psychotherapy, EMDR, somatic therapy, or integrative coaching.
Step-by-Step Guided Mindfulness Practice
Find a quiet and comfortable spot to sit or lie down. Let your body settle.
Soften your jaw. Unclench your hands. Allow your shoulders to drop. Close your eyes if that feels safe and comfortable.
Begin with the breath
Gently bring your attention to your breath.
Notice the rhythm of your inhalation and exhalation.
Feel the air as it moves in through your nose and fills your lungs.
Exhale slowly, letting your body sink more deeply into support.
There’s nothing you need to change or fix. Just observe the movement of your breath. Imagine that you are riding the wave of your breath, flowing in and out with ease. You are safe in this moment.
Shift your awareness to your thoughts
Now bring gentle attention to your thoughts.
You are not your thoughts. You are the observer.
Notice whatever arises—without judgment, without effort.