Change the way you think. Change the way you feel. At Valley Spring Recovery Center, EMDR is woven into every level of care, helping you build the skills to sustain lifelong recovery.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one of the most extensively researched and validated approaches in modern mental health care. At its core, EMDR explores the powerful connection between how we think, how we behave, and the outcomes we experience in daily life. Rather than dwelling on the past, EMDR focuses on the present, equipping you with practical tools you can use immediately.
At Valley Spring Recovery Center, every therapist on our clinical team is trained in EMDR techniques. Whether you're attending individual sessions or participating in group therapy, EMDR principles are integrated into your care from day one. Our therapists use EMDR to help you identify distorted thinking patterns, known as cognitive distortions, that fuel addictive behaviors and mental health symptoms.
During our structured Mental Health Program, EMDR is introduced in Week 1 with foundational concepts and progresses to advanced Cognitive Flexibility techniques by Week 3. This deliberate, phased approach ensures you build skills gradually and can apply them outside the therapy room with confidence.
What makes EMDR so effective for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions is its emphasis on actionable strategies. You won't simply talk about your problems. You'll learn to interrupt automatic negative thoughts, practice behavioral experiments, build distress tolerance, and develop healthier coping mechanisms that replace substance use.
Recovery isn't a straight line. EMDR guides you through three transformative stages, each building on the last, like stepping stones across a flowing stream.
Identify automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and the triggers that set off unhealthy behavior patterns. You learn to observe your mind without judgment.
Challenge and reframe distorted thought patterns. Replace "I can't cope without substances" with evidence-based, balanced perspectives that open new possibilities.
Practice and integrate new coping strategies into daily life. Build resilience through behavioral experiments, homework assignments, and real-world skill application.
At Valley Spring, EMDR isn't confined to a single program. It flows through every stage of your recovery journey, adapted to meet you where you are.
Intensive daily EMDR sessions in our structured day program. Individual and group therapy 5 days a week with our licensed clinicians. The foundation where deep cognitive work begins.
5 days/week, 6 hours/dayStep-down EMDR programming that maintains therapeutic intensity while you begin reintegrating into daily life. Group EMDR sessions focus on relapse prevention and coping skill refinement.
5 days/week, 3 hours/dayFull EMDR programming delivered through secure telehealth. Participate in individual and group EMDR sessions from home, maintaining continuity of care without geographic barriers.
3 days/week, virtual sessionsOngoing EMDR reinforcement through alumni groups and individual outpatient sessions. Maintain the skills you built, troubleshoot challenges, and prevent relapse with continued clinical support.
1-2 sessions/week, ongoingEMDR is one of the most versatile therapeutic approaches available, with strong clinical evidence for treating a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions.
Decades of clinical research confirm EMDR as one of the most effective treatments for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Our admissions team is available to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you take the first step toward lasting change.
(201) 781-8812Your first session is about building the therapeutic relationship and understanding where you are. Your therapist will conduct a thorough assessment, exploring your history with substances and mental health, identifying the thought patterns and triggers that drive your behaviors, and establishing collaborative treatment goals.
As sessions progress, you move from awareness into active skill-building. Each week layers on new techniques, from thought challenging worksheets and behavioral activation to exposure exercises and mindfulness integration. Group EMDR sessions allow you to practice skills with peers and gain diverse perspectives.
Recovery isn't abstract at Valley Spring. We use validated clinical assessments to track your cognitive and behavioral changes over time. Your therapist will regularly review treatment progress with you, adjusting the approach as needed and celebrating the milestones you achieve along the way.
Have questions about EMDR at Valley Spring? We've answered the most common ones below.
The thought that brought you to this page is the first step. Let our team help you build on it. Call now or verify your insurance online, and discover how EMDR at Valley Spring can reshape your life.