EMDR Therapy
What is EMDR and How Can It Help?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapy approach that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and other emotional wounds. EMDR works by using guided bilateral stimulation (often in the form of side-to-side eye movements or tapping) to help the brain reprocess painful memories and release their emotional intensity.
Instead of staying stuck in cycles of anxiety, fear, or self-doubt, EMDR helps the brain do what it was designed to do: heal.
Instead of staying stuck in cycles of anxiety, fear, or self-doubt, EMDR helps the brain do what it was designed to do: heal.
Dr. Phil Ladd Offers EMDR in Peoria, Arizona
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Dr. Phil Ladd is a licensed professional counselor and pastoral psychotherapist who was trained personally by Francine Shapiro, the founder of EMDR. With decades of experience, Dr. Ladd offers a grounded, compassionate approach for those ready to heal from the lingering effects of trauma, emotional pain, and unresolved past experiences.
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What Can EMDR Help With?
Dr. Ladd uses EMDR to treat a range of clinical concerns, including:
- PTSD and complex trauma
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Childhood abuse or neglect
- Grief and loss
- Depression
- Religious trauma or church hurt
- Low self-worth and internalized shame
Is EMDR Right for People of Faith?
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EMDR is a clinical, evidence-based therapy — but it also honors the deepest parts of who we are. For those who request it, Dr. Ladd can integrate faith-based or spiritually-integrated perspectives into the process. Many people describe their EMDR experience as not just psychological, but profoundly spiritual, often feeling moments of peace. Healing doesn’t have to mean forgetting, it means no longer being controlled by the past.
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What to Expect
What happens in an EMDR session? Dr. Ladd will help you identify distressing memories, stuck emotions, or negative beliefs that continue to affect your daily life. You’ll be guided to follow a moving object with your eyes (usually a hand or pointer) as your brain begins to reprocess these experiences in a way that feels safe, calm, and fully in your control.
The process is structured but deeply personal. You remain fully in charge of the pace, and Dr. Ladd guides the work with care and clinical expertise. Many clients begin to feel a shift within just a few sessions, a powerful sign that their nervous system is beginning to let go of what it’s been holding for far too long.
The process is structured but deeply personal. You remain fully in charge of the pace, and Dr. Ladd guides the work with care and clinical expertise. Many clients begin to feel a shift within just a few sessions, a powerful sign that their nervous system is beginning to let go of what it’s been holding for far too long.
Begin Your EMDR Journey
Whether you’re dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, or a deep feeling of being stuck, EMDR can help you move forward. With Dr. Ladd’s rare combination of clinical depth, spiritual expertise, and personal warmth, you’ll be in trusted hands throughout the process.
Appointments are available in person at our Peoria office. Reach out today to learn more or schedule a session.
Appointments are available in person at our Peoria office. Reach out today to learn more or schedule a session.