What is the EMDR process like? My life is lighter. Not in the sense that I don’t have heavy feelings, negative feelings but I’m able to carry them better because I am stronger and have the correct mindset/tools to help alleviate the weight. I am a person who is structured/organized and finds comfort in routine/processes. EMDR has provided me with the tools to approach difficult situation in a structure/organized and processing manner. This helps me tremendously make sense of my chaos and keep my life in order to help with stress. I didn’t expect EMDR to “work while I wasn’t working directly on it.” It was fascinating to me that from one day to the next I felt entirely different about a traumatic/stressful situation. Almost like a light switch had turned on without me even trying. But I know it worked because I had subconsciously planted a seed with EMDR. It was like magic! Why would you do this? Becky has been so patient and is an incredible active listener. One thing I love about her is that she isn’t just a person sitting and “listening saying…hmmm and yeah..” She actually gives me TOOLS so that I can help myself work through things more successfully. I can particularly relate to her as a mother, a female, a business owner and this is extremely helpful because she can empathize with any stress I have. Why would I choose Becky as my guide? I would encourage people to reach out to Becky because she is an AMAZING person who genuinely cares about her clients. I have been a client of Becky’s for four years now and it says something that she has many long term clients. She is a passionate psychotherapist who constantly works to improve herself/craft and learn how to serve her clients better. She is passionate, empathetic and effective. She not only listens but provides tools and techniques that clients can use rather than just go to “vent” to a therapist. I have seen Becky both in person/office and virtually after her move out of California and honestly (while I absolutely appreciated feeling her warm/welcoming energy in person) say that the modality has not impacted the wonderful service she provides in any way. Telehealth/Spruce have allowed us to still connect, speak, see each other and work through tools using technology in an effective way. Initially I was worried that the in person connection would suffer not being able to visit with her in person, but it truly has not. I also believe that for many people, being able to see Becky from the comfort of their home/safe space would enhance the experience and allow them to be relaxed during their sessions. Did you have any concerns about doing this via telehealth? I completed my EMDR treatment via telehealth/Simple Practice (virtually). I believe this modality was completely effective/successful despite some who may think that an in-person (office) meeting would be better. I was able to discuss/walk through my trauma in the comfort of my safe space (my home) and the virtual connections worked just fine. It wasn’t clunky, it was seamless in that I was able to keep the “ball” on my computer while speaking with her, we transitioned from the desensitization part just fine. I missed getting to give her a “thank you hug” at the end of session, but her smile and love were completely felt still. For anyone who is vacillating between wanting an in person and virtual session, I would recommend knowing why you have that personal preference. For example, if a person has high anxiety then perhaps the virtual session would work just fine/as successful because you can stay in your “safe space.” Becky’s video/face and positive soothing energy still feels completely personal/real and that helps. I would absolutely recommend the virtual experience in this treatment and believe it is just as effective as in person/office.