EMDR Therapy

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, and panic disorder. It goes beyond eye movements, using the brain’s natural healing processes to reprocess traumatic experiences.

How Does EMDR Work?

EMDR stimulates brain activity similar to REM sleep, where the brain processes survival information and memories. This supports emotional healing and learning. Disruptions like anxiety or substance use can hinder REM sleep, affecting memory processing.

What to Expect in an EMDR Session?

An EMDR therapist first gathers background information and builds a therapeutic relationship. You’ll learn coping skills before recalling memories for reprocessing, using bilateral stimulation like eye movements, tones, or tapping.

8-Week Group Program: Gentle Trauma Healing Through EMDR G-TEP

This structured group is designed for anyone carrying the weight of stressful or overwhelming experiences; healthcare workers, first responders, parents, or anyone ready to heal in a safe, supportive setting.

Each session combines grounding skills, trauma education, and guided EMDR-based exercises. You move at your own pace, with the group offering connection and encouragement throughout.

What We Cover:

Week 1 (9/9) Understanding trauma and how it affects the brain and body
Week 2 (9/16) Building regulation tools (Yawn Breathing, Four Elements, positive memory work)
Week 3 (9/23) Identifying a memory to work on + Safe Place Exercise
Week 4 (9/30) Beginning gentle trauma processing using bilateral stimulation
Week 5 (10/7) Continuing the healing work
Week 6 (10/14) Reinforcing positive beliefs as difficult memories lose intensity
Week 7 (10/21) Releasing trauma stored in the body
Week 8 (10/28) Reflection, integration, and next steps for continued healing

Sessions run Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM | September 9 – October 28, 2026

Cost: $175 intake session + $600 for all 8 weeks ($75/session)

Facilitated by EMDR Specialist, Frank Guastella, LCSW

Ready to start healing? Call us at (631) 551-5095 or email office@longislandbehavioralhealth.com — spots are limited, so don't wait.