EMDR and General FAQ

You may email me directly at natalia@nvmtherapy.net or click the “request a free consultation” button to schedule a call at your convenience!

I charge 185 for a standard 45-minute therapy session. I do not accept insurance but can provide a special receipt that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. I hold a select few low-fee sliding scale spots for college students where cost is a barrier.

I charge all sessions via credit card and accept all major credit cards, except for American Express.

I don’t accept any types of insurance. However, I can provide a “superbill” receipt which may be submitted to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. If you’re interested in receiving monthly superbills let me know!

I recommend reaching out to your insurance to see if they reimburse for out-of-network therapy providers.

I typically see clients weekly with some preferring or needing to meet 2x/month.

I suggest starting out weekly so that we can get to know one another and decide how to best use our time together.

EMDR is a structured, evidence-based therapy treatment that allows the brain to heal trauma and PTSD symptoms. EMDR focuses on reprocessing memories and does not require detailed discussion of the event, or homework. EMDR can also heal distress that results in heightened anxiety, reactivity, and increased nervous system dysregulation (fight/flight/freeze response).

EMDR is available and effective for teen and adult clients. EMDR can be useful for single incident trauma (ex: car crash), as well as for deeper rooted concerns and presenting issues. Trauma can be anything that your body experiences as distressing, regardless of how objectively big or small. We will always start EMDR with thorough assessment. Presenting concerns can also include managing anxiety/panic and shame triggers, as well as present day barriers stemming from previous negative experiences.

Once we determine that EMDR can be useful for you, we will determine presenting issues to be treated. We will determine “targets” or core memories for EMDR processing, and then work through these during our sessions. Treatment length may vary although the goal is to help the brain heal from unprocessed traumas in a brief manner. We will allow the brain to do the work, and not focus on changing thoughts, behaviors or emotions related to the distressing event.

EMDR harnesses the incredible power of our brains. Treatment uses tapping or eye movements to stimulate the brain, while reprocessing distressing memories. These memories are not discussed in detail as we are not “reliving” or doing exposure work around the memory. EMDR can be used virtually or in person, and can be a gentler and more efficient form of trauma therapy.

EMDR is akin to “dipping your toe” in the memory, and observing it from a safe distance rather then re-experiencing it, unlike with exposure or talk therapy. EMDR work is only done together in sessions, and is contained so that you may transition into the rest of your day outside of therapy. Some clients experience tears and some physical mild discomfort related to release of emotions, although you are in control and can go at whatever pace feels reasonable for you.