EMDR Therapy in Philadelphia, PA and Minneapolis, MN
EMDR Therapy for Perfectionists & People Pleasers
Stop doubting yourself in as little as two weeks with EMDR therapy.
Get efficient, solution-focused mental health treatment completely customized to you with intensive EMDR.
My name is Cameron.
I’m here to help you…
I understand what it’s like to struggle as a result of what’s happened in the past—to have those overwhelming feelings last long after the event that prompted them.
I understand what it’s like to spend years pouring your energy into things that distract you or make you feel temporarily in control.
Accomplish more.
Do more.
Maybe then…I’ll feel better about myself or what happened.
The trouble is, the root problem never gets addressed because there isn’t space to mend. Whether it be from a troubling childhood or something that happened recently, the mending space is here to help you heal from trauma in both mind and body so you can become the person you always wanted to as a child.
Let me know if this seems familiar to you…
No matter what you do, you feel like your past is constantly haunting you.
The pain from your past is negatively impacting your present.
You struggle to have healthy relationships due to your past traumas and triggers.
No matter what you accomplish on paper, there is always something that stops you from feeling content, satisfied, or successful.
Fear of failure is keeping you from trying.
You struggle to make and stick to decisions, especially when it has to do with your own benefit
You play a big role in your family but don't have the support you need to really excel in that role.
What you've achieved is a direct reaction to what you've endured.
Maybe you are proud of where you are because you got there despite what challenges you’ve faced, yet still feel your past creeping up.
Maybe the grit and determination that made it possible for you to accomplish the things you do has also impacted your ability to form deep, meaningful relationships. and you're just about ready to admit that you want those too.
How I can help
I specialize in getting to the root of the problem with EMDR Therapy.
Imagine thinking back on the most painful parts of your life and feeling strength instead of despair. I am a licensed clinician and I offer EMDR to those who are needing to make a change. EMDR is a highly recognized, solution-oriented therapy that has been known to create life-altering changes in as little as 3 sessions (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3951033/). To understand the difference that EMDR makes, knowing what it isn’t is helpful.
It is NOT a surface-level solution. When you work through EMDR with me, we find that one sticking point, the root cause, that has created so many problems for you in your life. We don’t base our work on what’s going on in this moment only but encompass everything that has led to it.
It is NOT talk therapy. I have years of experience in talk therapy, and I am not discounting its benefits. EMDR is useful for those who want to try something fresh but still thoroughly researched, a tool with clear solutions and easy ways to measure progress.
It is NOT long-term therapy. Don’t get me wrong, you are welcome in therapy as long as you would like to share that space with me. However, you will notice the results that you are looking for within weeks or months, not years.
It is NOT mind-altering. You are in control of yourself and always will be, every step of the way.
How it works
Here is a breakdown of what to expect in EMDR therapy:
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We will start with a consultation (free!) so that you can get a feel for whether I’m the kind of person you want to spend time with. We’ll figure out if and how our schedules can align, and then we schedule our first session (in person or online)
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But there’s no right or wrong answers, and preparation is just a bonus if it makes you feel more comfortable. I’ll tell you a little bit about how I work, and you can ask any questions you have about EMDR or anything else.
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This should take about 1-2 hours depending on your needs. This is where I learn exactly what you need to make our journey together a success.
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You get all of your questions answered, we come up with a goal, an ideal life for you, and I teach you all I know about regulating your emotions. This should also take about 1-2 hours.
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This takes the form of reshaping difficult life experiences so that they no longer feel so painful. We can talk about this more in session, but for now, here is a link to EMDRIA’s page on experienced EMDR as a client
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Once we have worked through the goals on the treatment plan, we create a future template to help you begin to see how what we have accomplished can tangibly change your life.
If you are interested in a more efficient, change-driven, and customized solution, I offer Intensive EMDR sessions, which you can learn more about here:
The Proof
Results that I’ve seen in my time offering this work:
Clients who came in with fear around intimacy being able to take control of their sexuality, having sex for pleasure and not just to placate.
Clients who were so afraid of losing control and facing their darkest fears that it stopped them from experiencing the parts of life that did bring them joy finally being able to take control of their fear and not letting it control them.
Clients who WERE people-pleasers giddy about how well they stated their boundaries, and how well others listened.
Clients who felt like an imposter at work making big changes, and rising up the ladder.