Healing Chronic Stress Through EMDR and Brainspotting
By Fightress Aaron, LPC, NCC
April is Stress Awareness Month — a vital reminder that stress is more than simply feeling overwhelmed; unmanaged stress can significantly increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and physical health problems.
At New Beginnings Counseling (NBC), we are committed to helping you build sustainable coping strategies that address the root causes of emotional distress. Our therapists provide individualized, evidence-based care to help you better manage life’s demands and restore balance to your mental, emotional, and physical health.
If you are experiencing irritability, fatigue, sleep difficulties, or difficulty concentrating, these are not issues to minimize or ignore. Therapy can help you regain emotional stability, improve your overall functioning, and prevent the development of more serious mental health conditions.
Chronic Stress Impacts More Than Just Your Mind
Stress does not live solely in your thoughts—it resides within your body, your relationships, and your nervous system. Prolonged stress can dysregulate the brain and body, leading to:
Heightened anxiety and intrusive thoughts
Physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive issues, or chronic pain
Hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, or shutdown responses
Strained relationships and emotional isolation
Difficulty trusting yourself and others
Traditional talk therapy is beneficial, but sometimes deeper healing methods are needed to access and resolve trauma responses stored at a neurological and somatic level.
Why EMDR and Brainspotting Are Highly Effective for Healing Stress
I offer advanced, brain-based therapies that address stress at its origin:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) allows the brain to process and heal distressing memories that keep the nervous system stuck in patterns of hyperarousal or emotional numbing. It helps desensitize emotional triggers and install healthier beliefs and emotional responses.
Brainspotting is a powerful technique that uses eye positioning to access unprocessed trauma in the brain and body. It bypasses cognitive defenses, allowing deep emotional material to surface, process, and release naturally.
Both methods support the brain’s innate healing mechanisms, helping you to develop resilience, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of internal safety.
The Benefits of Therapy Intensive Sessions
For individuals seeking faster progress or struggling with long-standing symptoms, I also offer Therapy Intensive Sessions. These extended sessions allow for deeper exploration and healing in a condensed timeframe, often producing greater movement than traditional weekly therapy alone.
Therapy Intensives are ideal for those who:
Feel stuck despite traditional therapy
Are managing high stress or trauma histories
Want to accelerate healing without waiting months between breakthroughs
You Deserve More Than Just Survival
Chronic stress may have shaped your experiences—but it does not have to define your future.
Healing is possible. You can experience a calmer mind, a healthier body, and more authentic connections.
You deserve more than survival—you deserve full healing. Let’s take the next step together.
Schedule your EMDR or Brainspotting session or inquire about Therapy Intensives today:
📞 (334) 293-1411
🌐 www.nbcounselingllc.com
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