Austin Anxiety & Trauma Specialists

Why EMDR? EMDR is a type of psychotherapy which helps people recover from difficult memories, especially traumatic ones. Many people in recovery from addictions have difficult memories in their past--memories that led up to their addiction or memories that resulted from using and drinking. About 60 percent of people in recovery have experienced serious trauma in their lives. Some of these old memories lead to repeated relapses.   Starting from the symptoms or complaints from your life today, an EMDR therapist will help you identify the memories that are contributing to your current difficulties. When the technique was first used it involved eye movements; nowadays clients can choose the type of bilateral stimulation they like best.   It is always best to develop a solid recovery program with lots of support before beginning any depth psychotherapy while in early recovery. But some issues can be tackled sooner than was once believed. Sometimes people in recovery get stu...

The best Depression treatments are those that work. There is a wide variety of treatments for Depression and each has its own benefits and draw backs. Treatment of Depression is necessary because it is a serious illness. Without treatment it can only get worse not better.   Psychotherapy   This is also called counseling or talk therapy. Some approaches to it are Cognitive/Behavioral, Cognitive, Family Therapy, and psychodynamics. It can help take care of issues relating to sleep, eating, and wrong thinking. There are no known negative effects.   Holistic Therapy   The Holistic approach encompasses a variety of treatments. The goal of Holistic medicine is treat the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. Acupuncture, Aroma Therapy, and Chiropractic medicine are just a few of the treatments considered as Holistic. Spirituality or religious experiences can also benefit Depression. There are also no known negative issues with Holistic Therapy.   Di...

There is little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is felt as a collective trauma by unprecedented numbers of people around the world. It's natural if you feel particularly overwhelmed right now, between the terror of the virus itself, the economic impact or the anticipation of what's happening next. Especially if you're a trauma patient already, COVID-19 will present a variety of special challenges. A big one is having to pursue psychological recovery in an electronic format — your therapist's in-person presence offers a sense of comfort that you do not experience across a computer screen when emotionally distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The famous trauma eye motion desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR therapy Austin is probably one of the most challenging forms of therapy to put online.   What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy initially intended as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy Austin treatment or CBT, is a psycho therapeutic approach (a.k.a. "talk therapy") to the diagnosis and recovery of drug abuse and a variety of other mental disorders. It is a structured method that is goal-oriented and addresses cognition-related problems, unhealthy habits, and impulses that are commonly the result of many addictions. However, these disorders may develop as a result of becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs. How does CBT work?   You will discover quickly that cognitive behavioral therapy is mainly used to treat a variety of mental and emotional problems including:   ·         addiction ·         anxiety disorders and panic attacks ·         depression ·         other phobias The simplest way to explain how cognitive behavioral therapy work...

Depression is a mental disorder that can interfere with a person's lifestyle. Changes in eating or sleeping habits, sudden dislike for favorite activities, social withdrawal and even low self-esteem are symptoms of depression that should be given immediate attention by seeking a depression therapist. Since depression afflicts the brain which controls emotions, thoughts and actions, depressed people should look for a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist. For starters, a consultation with a general practitioner or the family doctor can be helpful since they can lead you to a specialist. It is also important to confirm the symptoms as depression so that treatment would be appropriate.   Checking with ‘ Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin ’ can provide beneficial information about the costs of seeking professional help for depression. Some health insurers may not cover expenses for depression therapists and this can be a financial constraint in seeking treatment. When i...