EMDR Therapy in Gilbertsville, PA

At Eagles Counseling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based EMDR therapy to help you process painful experiences and move forward with confidence. Our licensed clinicians offer EMDR to residents of Gilbertsville, PA and the surrounding communities including Boyertown, Pottstown, Pottsgrove, and Sanatoga with both in-person and online appointments to fit your schedule.

We’re an inclusive practice that welcomes individuals of every background and identity. Our team works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and we’re here to support both mental health and addiction concerns. Daytime, evening, and weekend sessions are available, and new clients can start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and explore a good fit.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy designed to help the brain resolve distress linked to difficult memories, beliefs, and sensations. Using guided bilateral stimulation (such as gentle eye movements, taps, or tones), EMDR activates your brain’s natural information-processing system so charged memories become less overwhelming and more integrated.

Rather than retelling every detail, EMDR focuses on the thoughts, feelings, and body sensations connected to a memory and helps you replace unhelpful beliefs (e.g., “I’m not safe” or “It was my fault”) with balanced, empowering ones (e.g., “I survived,” “I can protect myself now”).

At Eagles Counseling, EMDR is delivered by clinicians trained in trauma-informed care and can be used as a stand-alone approach or combined with other modalities like CBT, DBT, and music therapy when helpful.

What Does EMDR Therapy Treat?

EMDR is widely used for trauma and PTSD, and it can also reduce symptoms tied to:

Anxiety and panic
Depression and grief
Phobias
Chronic stress and burnout
Addiction and relapse triggers
Anger and irritability
Attachment wounds and adverse childhood experiences
Performance blocks (school, work, athletics, creativity)
Experiences of bullying, accidents, medical procedures, or natural disasters

Our team includes therapists with deep experience in trauma, ADHD, ODD, autism spectrum, depression, anger, and anxiety, so your EMDR plan can be tailored to your unique needs and developmental stage, from children through older adults.

What Can I Expect During a Session With an EMDR Therapist?

Your EMDR journey is collaborative, paced, and transparent. A typical course includes:

Getting to Know You. We begin with a thorough diagnostic evaluation to understand your goals, history, and current supports. (If you’re using insurance, this evaluation also documents medical necessity.)
Preparation and Skill-Building. You’ll learn stabilizing tools like breathing, grounding, and imagery to manage stress between sessions. We also identify the targets (memories, triggers, or beliefs) we’ll address.
Reprocessing. With your therapist’s guidance, you’ll briefly bring a target to mind while using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones). Your brain does the heavy lifting, linking new, adaptive information to the memory so its intensity decreases.
Installing Positive Beliefs. We strengthen more realistic, self-supportive beliefs that emerge as the distress fades.
Body Scan and Closure. We check for residual tension and use calming strategies to help you leave grounded and present.
Review and Next Steps. Each session begins with a quick check-in and ends with a plan for continued progress, adjusting the pace to keep you safe and supported.

EMDR sessions at Eagles Counseling can be scheduled in person or via secure telehealth (video or phone), whichever helps you engage most comfortably and consistently.

Contact Us Today to Learn More About EMDR Therapy

If you’re ready to feel lighter, safer, and more in control, we’re here to help.

Start with a free 15-minute consultation: Ask about therapists, approach, and next steps.
Flexible scheduling: daytime, evenings, and weekends.
Payment and insurance: We accept major credit cards and many insurance plans. Coverage varies, so please check with your provider, and we’re happy to answer questions about benefits.
Inclusive care: We respect your values and identity and work from your goals—not ours.

Take the next step. Reach out to Eagles Counseling to schedule your consultation and explore whether EMDR is right for you—serving Gilbertsville, Boyertown, Pottstown, Pottsgrove, and Sanatoga, PA, with both in-person and online options.

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