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Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, & Plantation, FL

Discover the key differences between EMDR and traditional therapy for trauma treatment, including effectiveness, timeline, and which approach might be right for your healing journey.

How can spirituality support healing, meaning, and grief work in therapy? Sara Speed, LMHC at Bayview Therapy in Plantation, FL, explores how exploring faith and belief can complement counseling for adults in South Florida.

1. What Is EMDR and How Does It Work? EMDR was developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. Her observations led her to notice that certain eye movements appeared to reduce the intensity of distressing memories. This observation has since been developed into a structured, eight-phase therapy approach with one of the most rigorous research bases in clinical psychology. The American Psychological Association recognizes EMDR as an evidence-based treatment for po

Experiencing trauma can feel isolating and overwhelming. Learn how trauma therapy in Fort Lauderdale at Bayview Therapy can help you process difficult experiences and reclaim your life.

EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain process traumatic memories naturally, reducing their emotional impact and helping you heal from trauma, anxiety, and negative beliefs.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges people face today. Whether it's constant worry, a sense of impending doom, physical symptoms like racing heart or shallow breathing, or difficulty concentrating, anxiety can show up in a wide variety of ways. It can interfere with your work, relationships, self-esteem, and overall sense of peace.

Childhood is a critical period of development in our lives, and any experiences that we have during these formative years can profoundly shape how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world.

Does resting ever feel strangely uncomfortable to you? Have you ever craved a day off and then the moment you slow down, an inner alarm goes off: You should be doing more. You’re being lazy. You’re falling behind?

Many of us grew up believing our childhood was “fine.” We had food, clothes, and parents who cared for us and tried their best. Yet as adults, we may begin to notice subtle patterns in our emotions and relationships that suggest something deeper was missing. A lack of emotional connection.

One thing we can all count on in life is that challenges will come our way. Most of the time, we can manage those struggles on our own. We may talk with friends or family, or even consult resources online like ChatGPT, podcasts, or self-help books.

Have you ever wondered why certain patterns in your relationships feel so hard to break, even when you know better? Maybe you find yourself pulling away when things get too close, or you worry your partner will leave at the first sign of conflict.

There’s a certain type of exhaustion that coffee won’t cure. It’s the fatigue that comes from constantly performing as the “good friend,” “reliable coworker,” or “selfless partner.”

Throughout my years as a clinician, I’ve worked with many clients who come to me saying, “I understand my patterns, I have insight, but I still feel so stuck.” They’ve done talk therapy, practiced coping skills, and developed awareness but the anxiety, depression, or stress symptoms continue to linger.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Bayview Therapy team! Our founder, Dr. Kate Campbell, was recently featured in a national Fox News Health article discussing the growing popularity and effectiveness of EMDR therapy. The article, titled "Miley Cyrus reveals powerful therapy that helped her conquer stage fright," explores how EMDR therapy helped pop star Miley Cyrus overcome anxiety related to performing and stage fright.

Since its inception in the 1980’s, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or “EMDR” has become the gold standard for treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).