EMDR Therapy in Frankfort, IL

Heal from Trauma. Reclaim Balance. Find Freedom.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals heal from trauma, distressing memories, and emotional wounds. By activating both sides of the brain through guided eye movements or bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows the mind to reprocess painful experiences and reduce their emotional intensity. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our EMDR-trained therapists help clients move beyond trauma and find a renewed sense of peace, empowerment, and clarity.

How EMDR Therapy Works

EMDR is grounded in the understanding that the brain has a natural ability to heal, but trauma can disrupt this process. During EMDR sessions, clients focus on specific memories while engaging in guided bilateral stimulation, helping the brain “unstick” from distressing experiences and store them more adaptively.

Core elements of EMDR include:

Targeting Distressing Memories: Identifying experiences that continue to trigger emotional pain or anxiety.

Bilateral Stimulation: Using eye movements, sounds, or tapping to support the brain’s natural healing processes.

Reducing Emotional Distress: Diminishing the impact of traumatic or stressful memories.

Building Resilience: Strengthening positive beliefs and self-awareness for lasting emotional balance.

Many clients experience significant relief from trauma symptoms, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs after completing EMDR treatment.

Who Can Benefit from EMDR Therapy

EMDR is highly effective for individuals who have experienced:

Childhood or adult trauma
Anxiety, panic attacks, or phobias
Grief or complicated loss
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Negative self-beliefs or low self-worth
Emotional triggers related to past experiences

This approach allows clients to heal deeply without reliving the trauma in traditional ways.

Your EMDR Therapist at Full Circle

Recommended Therapist: Kristine Cain, LCPC

Kristine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EMDR therapist, and Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist with extensive experience treating trauma, anxiety, and emotional suffering. Her compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps clients safely process painful memories while strengthening their emotional resilience.

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“Kristine helps clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they relate to symptoms of suffering — guiding them toward peace and self-acceptance.”

Other Supporting Therapists:

Alyson LoVerde, LSW – Excellent for clients seeking DBT support related to domestic violence recovery, self-worth, and emotional healing.

Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC – Incorporates mindfulness and holistic strategies for clients managing trauma and anxiety.

What to Expect During EMDR Therapy

During EMDR sessions, your therapist will guide you through a structured process involving brief exposure to distressing memories while engaging in eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. This method helps your brain reprocess the memory and replace negative beliefs with healthier perspectives. Over time, clients experience reduced distress, improved emotional regulation, and a renewed sense of calm and confidence.

Full Circle therapists ensure each EMDR session is paced with care and grounded in safety, trust, and empowerment.

Begin EMDR Therapy in Frankfort, IL

If trauma, anxiety, or painful memories are holding you back, EMDR therapy can help you heal and move forward. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our trauma-trained therapists guide you through a gentle yet powerful process toward emotional freedom and peace.

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