Services Provided and Groups Served

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

At Swan Therapy Group, we offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help individuals process difficult or distressing experiences that may continue to affect their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

EMDR is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that can help the brain process experiences that feel “stuck.” While EMDR is often associated with trauma and PTSD, it can also be helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, grief, phobias, low self-esteem, difficult life experiences, and other emotional challenges.

During EMDR therapy, a trained therapist helps you safely identify and process distressing memories, beliefs, emotions, and physical sensations while using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or other forms of alternating stimulation. Over time, this process can help reduce the emotional intensity associated with difficult experiences and support the development of healthier, more adaptive beliefs and coping strategies.

EMDR does not require you to go into extensive detail about every aspect of a traumatic experience. Instead, your therapist will work collaboratively with you to establish safety and coping skills before beginning the processing phase. Treatment is individualized and progresses at a pace that feels appropriate for you.

EMDR may be appropriate for children, adolescents, and adults, depending on their developmental needs, presenting concerns, and readiness for this type of therapy.

If you are interested in learning whether EMDR may be a good fit for you or your child, our clinicians would be happy to discuss your needs and help determine an appropriate treatment approach.

Now Offering Psychiatric Services for Children, Adolescents & Young Adults

Swan Therapy Group is excited to offer psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 4–26 with our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Our psychiatric services are designed to provide comprehensive support for individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health concerns. Our Nurse Practitioner can provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, ongoing medication monitoring, and individualized treatment recommendations based on each client’s unique needs.

We understand that deciding whether medication may be appropriate for your child or yourself can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to provide a supportive, collaborative approach that considers the whole person and works alongside therapy and other services when appropriate.

Services may include:

• Initial psychiatric evaluations

• Medication evaluation and management

• Ongoing medication monitoring and adjustments

• Assessment of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns

• Treatment recommendations and coordination with your therapist

• Parent guidance and support related to behavioral and emotional concerns

• Collaboration with families and other providers to support continuity of care

Psychiatric services can be provided as a standalone service or in conjunction with individual, family, or other therapeutic services at Swan Therapy Group, when clinically appropriate.

If you are wondering whether psychiatric services may be beneficial for you or your child, we welcome you to contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation.

Now accepting clients ages 4–26. Contact our Brick office at 732-966-4166, ext. 2 to learn more or schedule an appointment.