EMDR Therapy in Washington D.C., Maryland & New York

Welcome to Seasons of Strength!

My name is Laureen DiMattia.  I founded Seasons of Strength to provide compassionate, effective EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) focused healing for adults. As an independent private practice clinician, I offer individually tailored EMDR therapy in Washington D.C. so that you or your loved one reach your goals and achieve wellness.

No matter how bad things might seem, no matter what challenges you are facing, I believe there is hope.

If you are interested and ready to get started, contact me today!

To learn about my specialty services, use the Services menu above!

To learn about me and my credentials, check out my About page.

Rediscover yourself.

Heal from the past.

Achieve Wellness

Begin your season of strength.

Why EMDR Therapy?

EMDR is an approach that addresses the physiological storage of memory and how it forms experiences. Change occurs when the links to those memories are transformed. By targeting and reprocessing the root of painful experiences, EMDR can reduce emotional distress and negative beliefs, offering relief from symptoms and creating space for healing and growth.

In EMDR, I am able to access your amygdala and hindbrain to access where stored pain is held on the neuropathways.  You no longer need to sit and talk and talk for hours to heal.

EMDR-Focused Therapy Services

EMDR is of great benefit for conditions stemming from undiagnosed trauma. Symptoms of undiagnosed trauma can include anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, irritability, difficulty trusting others, trouble concentrating, flashbacks, and physical issues like headaches or chronic pain. These symptoms often linger without a clear cause, affecting daily life and relationships until the trauma is addressed and processed. By targeting and reprocessing the root of painful experiences, EMDR can reduce emotional distress and negative beliefs, offering relief from symptoms and creating space for healing and growth.

Therapy for Depression – If you’ve been feeling down, unmotivated, apathetic, or hopeless, you may be struggling with depression. Undiagnosed trauma might be at the root of your depression. EMDR therapy can help uncover and process past experiences contributing to depression and provide a clearer path toward renewed hope.

Therapy for Anxiety –If you struggle with worry or nervousness, consider trying EMDR therapy for anxiety to unveil underlying trauma that’s fueling your anxious thoughts. Over time, you’ll regain a sense of calm.

Therapy for Grief and Loss – Have you experienced the death of a loved one or a pet? EMDR therapy can support you in processing the deep pain of loss. It’s a tool for moving forward and living well again, just like your loved one would want.

Therapy for Eating Disorders – If you or a loved one are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating, EMDR therapy can be an effective part of healing. EMDR addresses the trauma that so often trigger these disorders for a renewed sense of control.

Therapy for Stress – Are you overwhelmed by stress or consumed by life’s many responsibilities? EMDR therapy can help you address the deep causes of your stress. From there, we’ll build resilience and relieve your worry.

Therapy for Trauma & PTSD – If you’ve survived a traumatic life event, an abusive relationship, or a life-altering experience, consider seeking healing through therapy. EMDR therapy is a specialized approach to help you process your trauma and move forward. EMDR helps those with PTSD, including Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), by targeting the root of trauma and reprocessing it in a safe, supportive environment.

Therapy for Self-Esteem  – Many people struggle with low self-esteem or a poor sense of self-worth. You may not like who you are, how you live, or what your future holds—but there is hope for change. EMDR therapy can uncover what’s at the bottom of these feelings to pave the way for healing.

If you’re interested in becoming a better, happier, more fulfilled you, I’d love to work with you every step of the way.
Please contact me today regarding EMDR Therapy in Washington D.C.!

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