Healing from Trauma with EMDR Therapy in Fenton, MI
Finding Relief from the Past
Trauma can leave lasting marks—emotionally, mentally, and physically. You may notice it in your body through tension or fatigue, in your thoughts through intrusive memories, or in your emotions through fear or numbness. While it can feel like these experiences define you, healing is absolutely possible.
At Silver Lake Counseling in Fenton, Michigan, we specialize in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—a scientifically proven approach that helps individuals recover from trauma, anxiety, grief, and other overwhelming experiences.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is a type of therapy designed to help people process distressing memories and rewire how the brain responds to them. It works by using bilateral stimulation—often through guided eye movements, tapping, or sounds—to activate both sides of the brain while revisiting painful experiences in a safe and supported way.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to go into detail about the trauma. Instead, it focuses on how your mind stores and reacts to the memory, helping you reprocess it so it no longer feels as painful or triggering.
Research has shown EMDR to be highly effective in treating:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic attacks
Depression and grief
Childhood trauma
Emotional triggers and stress responses
Self-esteem issues related to past experiences
How EMDR Works
When you experience trauma, your brain can get “stuck” trying to make sense of what happened. EMDR helps unstick those memories—allowing your brain to process and store them in a healthier, less distressing way.
In a typical EMDR session, your therapist will:
Help you identify specific memories or emotions causing distress.
Guide you through a series of bilateral stimulations (eye movements, tapping, or tones).
Support you in processing the emotions that surface without judgment or fear.
Reinforce your brain’s ability to view the event from a place of safety, not threat.
Over time, the memory becomes less emotionally charged, allowing you to move forward with more confidence and peace.
Why Clients Choose EMDR at Silver Lake Counseling
At Silver Lake Counseling, EMDR therapy is delivered by licensed professionals trained in trauma-informed, compassionate care.
Our approach combines EMDR with mindfulness, holistic wellness, and person-centered support—helping you heal both mind and body.
We believe that trauma doesn’t define you—it’s something you’ve survived. EMDR can help you reconnect with your strength, reclaim your story, and rediscover hope.
You’re Not Alone
If you’ve experienced trauma, loss, or emotional pain, you don’t have to face it on your own. EMDR therapy can help you finally find relief from what’s been weighing you down.
Located in Fenton, MI, Silver Lake Counseling proudly serves clients across Genesee County, including Linden, Holly, and Grand Blanc. We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions so that healing can begin wherever you are.
