Dr. Melis Alkin, Clinical Psychologist Inc.
Providing individual and couples therapy. Redondo Beach, California, in person, telehealth in CA and NY. EMDR, Relational Life Therapy
Connection and belonging are core human needs. Trauma threatens the individual’s basic assumptions about the world, destroying meaning, sense of control, and connection (Herman, 1997). Developing self-compassion, restoration of meaning and human connectedness are at the core of healing from the wounds caused by traumatic events.
Trauma is commonly defined by an event that overwhelms a person’s coping resources. Psychological trauma is associated with changes in one’s nervous system. Traumatic events include natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, floods, fires, or hurricanes, man-made violence such as sexual trauma, war, torture, and other forms of violence as well as developmental trauma including emotional or physical abuse or neglect. Racial trauma and effects of discrimination and oppression are considered culture based traumas and the effects of these types of traumas are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder. Other forms of trauma include medical trauma, trauma resulting from domestic violence, vicarious trauma.
EMDR Therapy
Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy is an empirically validated treatment of trauma and is recognized by the World Health Organization, American Psychiatric Organization, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs and the International Society for the Traumatic Stress.
Multiple studies have demonstrated that EMDR has lasting effects for treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
EMDR has been shown to help with different types of clinical issues. EMDR can be helpful with identifying and targeting underlying sources of your symptoms of depression, relational issues, anxiety, or low self-esteem. “EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or completing homework between sessions. EMDR therapy, rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue, allows the brain to resume its natural healing process. EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain. For many clients, EMDR therapy can be completed in fewer sessions than other psychotherapies.” EMDRIA.ORG
WHAT DOES EMDR LOOK LIKE?
EMDR clients share their stories in this video.
An EMDR therapist shares her EMDR experience
EMDR experts explain the benefits of EMDR
EMDR targets past memories, current disturbance and future actions.
EMDR therapy has 8 phases: history taking, treatment planning, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan and closure.
Research and frequently asked questions about EMDR
EMDR INTENSIVES
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intensives are an effective and focused form of trauma therapy. Unlike traditional EMDR sessions that are spread out over weeks or months, intensives involve concentrated, extended sessions, often spanning several hours or days. There are numerous benefits to this approach.
EMDR Intensive Therapy may be an ideal option for you if you want to:
-achieve faster results
-can not commit for weekly sessions due to being busy or having unpredictable schedules
-want to have an uninterrupted focus on your healing process
Current EMDR Intensives offered by Dr. Melis Alkin
Half-day EMDR Intensive (8 hour program) 6 contact hours + resources/ assessments/ personalized treatment workbook. $3,456
• One 90-minute, pre-consultation interview to assess for candidacy, gain insight, and identify obstacles. We will also target unpleasant beliefs, body sensations, emotions, or images from which you are seeking relief.
• Assessments to identify symptoms you’d like to alleviate, your attachment style, areas of activation or triggers, strengths you’d like to enhance, and memories or experiences that still need attention and soothing
• Preparation for your intensive treatment experience and articulation of specific treatment goals
• Personalized treatment workbook, which allows you work on your treatment goals before and after EMDR intensive sessions
• One half-day (3 hours) of client-centered treatment consisting of EMDR resourcing and reprocessing with Dr. Melis Alkin in her Redondo Beach, CA office or online to clients who are physically in NY or CA.
• One 90-minute, post-treatment interview to assess and support your adaption to positive changes from treatment
3-day Weekday EMDR Intensive (14 hour program) 12 contact hours + resources/ assessments/ personalized treatment workbook $6,048
• One 90-minute, pre-consultation interview (online available) to assess for candidacy, gain insight, and identify obstacles. We will also target unpleasant beliefs, body sensations, emotions, or images from which you are seeking relief.
• Assessments to identify symptoms you’d like to alleviate, your attachment style, areas of activation or triggers, strengths you’d like to enhance, and memories or experiences that still need attention and soothing
• Preparation for your intensive treatment experience and articulation of specific treatment goals
• Personalized treatment workbook, which allows you work on your treatment goals before, during, and after EMDR intensive sessions
• Three weekdays (9 total hours @ 3 hours/day) of client-centered treatment consisting of EMDR resourcing and reprocessing with Dr. Melis Alkin in her Redondo Beach, CA office or online to clients who are physically in CA or NY
• One 90-minute, post-treatment interview to assess and support your adaption to positive changes from treatment
3-day Weekend (Friday-Sunday) EMDR Intensive (14 hour program) 12 contact hours + resources/ assessments/ personalized treatment workbook $9,072
• One 90-minute, pre-consultation interview (online available) to assess for candidacy, gain insight, and identify obstacles. We will also target unpleasant beliefs, body sensations, emotions, or images from which you are seeking relief.
• Assessments to identify symptoms you’d like to alleviate, your attachment style, areas of activation or triggers, and memories or experiences that still need attention and soothing
• Preparation for your intensive treatment experience and articulation of specific treatment goals
• Personalized treatment workbook, which allows you work on your treatment goals before, during, and after EMDR intensive sessions
• One weekend (9 hours total= 3-4 hours/day on Friday through Sunday) client-centered treatment consisting of EMDR resourcing and reprocessing with Dr. Melis Alkin in her Redondo Beach, CA office or online to clients who are physically in CA or NY
• One 90-minute, post-treatment interview (online available) to assess and support your adaption to positive changes from treatment