Finding Calm After the Storm: EMDR Therapy for Conquering Panic Disorder in Denver, CO
Panic disorder can feel overwhelming, frightening, and unpredictable. If you’re experiencing symptoms of panic disorder, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can provide relief. At Heart Bloom Therapy in Denver, Colorado, Pamela Brody, Ph.D., offers a safe and steady path forward, using EMDR therapy to help individuals manage their symptoms and find peace.
What Is Panic Disorder?
Panic disorder is a mental health condition marked by panic attacks, which are sudden waves of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes. Symptoms often include:
A racing heart
Fear of losing control
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Chest pain
Chills or hot flashes
These episodes may happen without warning and can lead to worry about when the next one will occur. Over time, the fear of having another attack can lead to avoidance of certain places or situations, interfering with daily life and emotional well-being.
How Does EMDR Work?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps the brain process distressing memories using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or gentle tapping. This technique helps reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories and enables individuals to make sense of past experiences without becoming overwhelmed. EMDR is widely used to treat trauma and anxiety-related conditions, including panic disorder.
EMDR and Panic Disorder
For many individuals with panic disorder, unresolved emotional experiences can contribute to or intensify symptoms. EMDR helps uncover and address these experiences through a structured, supportive process. During sessions, clients recall distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, which encourages the brain to reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional charge and changing how it is stored and interpreted.
As therapy progresses, many people report feeling calmer and better able to manage triggers. Panic attacks may become less frequent, and the persistent fear of having another episode often begins to fade, allowing for a renewed sense of safety.
Providing Compassionate Support
At Heart Bloom Therapy, Dr. Pamela Brody fosters an empathetic and supportive environment, ensuring clients feel seen, heard, and safe throughout EMDR therapy. If you’d like to take the first step toward lasting calm, consider contacting Heart Bloom Therapy to schedule a consultation.