EMDR Therapy

EMDR THERAPY IN BATAVIA and NAPERVILLE, IL AND ONLINE

Sound like you?

You're feeling discouraged believing that you'll never feel relief from your trauma, anxiety, or depression.

You've already spent years in "talk therapy" and your life still doesn't feel satisfying.

It feels like you’ve tried everything, but the weight of your trauma, anxiety, or depression just won’t lift. You’ve spent years in talk therapy, hoping for a breakthrough, yet the same painful memories and feelings keep resurfacing. Despite all the work you’ve put in, your life still doesn’t feel fulfilling, and you’re left wondering if you’ll ever find the peace you’re seeking. The frustration and discouragement are real—you’ve done your research, and now you’re ready to try something different, something that can finally bring you the relief you’ve been searching for.

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Meet Our Team of EMDR Therapists

At Creating Space Therapy, our EMDR therapists are highly trained in helping clients navigate the challenges of trauma, grief, and overwhelming stress. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), they guide clients through a structured, evidence-based process that addresses the emotional and physical impacts of trauma. Our EMDR therapists bring compassion, expertise, and a client-centered approach to every session, ensuring that you feel supported and empowered throughout your healing journey. Whether you're seeking relief from painful memories or looking to reclaim a sense of calm and control in your life, our EMDR specialists are here to help you find lasting relief and resilience.

Kelly Huggins LCSW

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Thelma Razo LSW

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Tracy Teichman LSW

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What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals heal from trauma, grief, PTSD, and other distressing life experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on reprocessing traumatic memories stored in the brain, allowing clients to move past their pain and regain emotional balance. Through guided bilateral stimulation—such as directed eye movements or gentle tapping—EMDR activates the brain's natural healing processes, helping to resolve the emotional impact of past experiences.

At its core, EMDR is about empowerment. For individuals struggling with unresolved grief, trauma, or anxiety, the therapy provides a structured yet adaptable method to address painful memories. The goal is not to erase these memories but to reduce their emotional intensity, making them less disruptive to daily life. Over time, this can lead to lasting relief, improved self-esteem, and healthier coping mechanisms.

EMDR therapy is particularly effective for those who feel stuck, whether due to childhood trauma, sudden loss, or other adverse experiences. It offers hope for individuals who have tried traditional therapy approaches without significant progress. Recognized by leading organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA), EMDR is a trusted method for treating grief, PTSD, and trauma.

At Creating Space Therapy, we specialize in using EMDR to help clients of all ages, offering a safe, client-centered space to navigate their unique journeys of healing. Our compassionate, expert therapists are here to support you every step of the way.

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What to Expect in an EMDR Session?

Starting EMDR therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re unsure about what to expect. At Creating Space Therapy, we ensure that each session is a collaborative, safe, and supportive experience tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re seeking help for grief, trauma, PTSD, or anxiety, EMDR therapy is designed to work at your pace.

Your first sessions focus on preparation and trust-building. Together, you and your therapist will explore your history, identify goals for therapy, and develop tools to manage emotions, such as grounding exercises or mindfulness techniques. This foundation ensures that you feel confident and safe as you move into deeper work.

When you’re ready, the reprocessing phase begins. During this phase, your therapist will guide you as you focus on a specific memory or distressing thought. Bilateral stimulation—such as following the therapist's hand movements with your eyes or experiencing gentle tapping—is used to help your brain process the memory in a new, healthier way. This process allows the emotional intensity of the memory to diminish, reducing triggers and fostering healing.

Each session is carefully tailored to your comfort level. You can pause, reflect, or shift focus at any time. EMDR therapy is not about rushing but about creating space for meaningful healing.

At Creating Space Therapy, our EMDR therapists ensure you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your journey. With compassionate care, we help you navigate the challenges of grief and trauma, fostering lasting relief and resilience.

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Signs That EMDR Therapy May Be Right for You

If you’re noticing that your past experiences are holding you back, affecting your daily life, and leaving you feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, EMDR therapy could be the key to finding the relief and healing you need. Here are some signs that it may be time to explore EMDR therapy:

You feel stuck, and finding a solution feels overwhelming or impossible.

Focusing at work or school is a struggle, and you’re falling behind.

You're avoid leaving the house and friends.

You're over self-critical.

Connecting with others is difficult, and you often feel misunderstood.

Your emotions and thoughts are overwhelming

It may feel impossible now, but you can find relief and reclaim your life. You can live a life that is fulfilling and grounded in your true self. And we can help you get there.

EMDR THERAPY CAN HELP YOU -

Process and Heal from Past Experiences

Together, we’ll gently work through your painful memories, allowing you to reprocess and heal from past experiences at your own pace. Healing doesn’t mean erasing the past—it means finding a way to live with it in a way that no longer overwhelms you.

Develop Skills to Manage Distressing Thoughts and Emotions

We’ll help you develop personalized coping strategies so you can navigate overwhelming thoughts and emotions with greater ease. These skills will empower you to regain a sense of calm and control in your daily life.

Rediscover Hope and Build a Future You Deserve

Through our work together, you’ll begin to see that a fulfilling future is within reach. We’ll explore ways to rebuild your life, allowing you to find new joy and purpose that aligns with who you are now.

Reconnect with Your True Self and Values

Trauma can make you feel disconnected from who you are. We’ll work on helping you reconnect with your core values and sense of self, guiding you toward a life that feels authentic and aligned with your deepest beliefs.

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Heal and Thrive with Personalized EMDR Therapy

At Creating Space Therapy, we believe that healing from trauma is a deeply personal journey, and no two paths are the same. That’s why we offer personalized EMDR therapy tailored specifically to your unique experiences, needs, and goals. Our EMDRIA-certified therapists work closely with you to understand the root causes of your distress and guide you through a healing process that is as individual as you are. With our compassionate and evidence-based approach, you’ll find the support you need to not only heal but to thrive, reclaiming the life you deserve.

Tailored Treatment Plans

We begin by getting to know your personal history, challenges, and goals to create a treatment plan that’s uniquely yours. This ensures that every session is focused on what matters most to you, making your healing process more effective and meaningful.

Flexible Pacing

Your comfort is our priority, which is why we tailor the pace of your EMDR therapy to suit your needs. Whether you need to move slowly through difficult memories or are ready to dive deeper, we adjust our approach to ensure you feel safe and supported.

Integration of Multiple Therapeutic Approaches

In addition to EMDR, we incorporate other therapeutic techniques that complement your healing journey. This holistic approach allows us to address all aspects of your well-being, helping you achieve lasting results and a renewed sense of balance and peace.

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Enhance Your Therapy with EMDR

PARTNERING WITH YOUR PRIMARY THERAPIST

When therapy feels stuck or certain issues seem unmovable, adding EMDR can be the key to breaking through. By working alongside your primary therapist, EMDR therapy can target specific memories or beliefs, accelerating progress and helping you move past obstacles that have been holding you back.

When should I add EMDR to my therapy?

We’ve all had those moments in therapy where we feel stuck or loop on issues related to negative life experiences. It can be discouraging for both the client and the therapist. Oftentimes, when the primary therapist and client collaborate with an EMDR therapist, this partnership can help move treatment forward. Perhaps you’ve had a felt sense that something profound has yet to change, but you’re not quite sure how to shift all the way into a new experience of yourself with your current therapist. Maybe you now cognitively understand new things, yet your body is still confused, so you’re curious about how adding EMDR therapy can help.

How does adding EMDR to my talk therapy work?

We partner with primary therapists and their clients to target specific memories, body sensations, or limiting beliefs with EMDR. By narrowly targeting specific traumatic memories or intrusive material, brief adjunct EMDR can accelerate progress in traditional therapy, help the client and the primary therapist to resolve stuck points, and enrich their ongoing work.

What kinds of trauma or problems is EMDR good for?

Adding EMDR therapy does not need to replace or interrupt your ongoing traditional therapy; it can be supplemental to your primary therapeutic relationship. By adding EMDR therapy, clients continue to receive treatment with their primary therapist. Usually when adding EMDR therapy to "regular therapy" it is short-term and is focused on desensitizing a single-incident trauma or simple phobias that may be interfering with your therapeutic gains. The success of treatment is based on clearly outlined goals for the EMDR therapist, defined in collaboration with the primary therapist and you.

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Addressing Common Concerns About EMDR Therapy

It’s normal to have questions or concerns about trying a new form of therapy, especially one as unique as EMDR. At Creating Space Therapy, we want to address some of the most common hesitations to help you feel informed and confident about beginning your healing journey.

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Will EMDR be overwhelming?

One of the most common concerns is that EMDR will bring up overwhelming emotions. While processing distressing memories can feel intense, EMDR is designed to ensure you feel safe and supported throughout the process. Your therapist will teach you grounding and calming techniques to manage emotions during and between sessions, allowing you to process memories at your own pace.

Do I have to relive my trauma?

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to share every detail of your trauma. Instead, the therapy focuses on how the memory is stored in your brain and helps reprocess it without needing to relive it fully. This makes EMDR a gentler approach for many clients.

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Does EMDR really work?

Yes, EMDR is backed by decades of research and endorsed by leading organizations like the American Psychological Association and the World Health Organization. It’s a proven, evidence-based method for treating trauma, PTSD, grief, and anxiety.

What if I’m not ready?

EMDR therapy meets you where you are. There’s no pressure to begin reprocessing until you feel prepared. The initial sessions focus on building trust, developing coping skills, and ensuring you feel ready for the process.

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You Deserve to Heal and Find Lasting Relief

WE'RE HERE FOR YOU.

Living with trauma, anxiety, or depression isn’t something that has to be a life sentence. You deserve the time, space, and the right approach to fully address the root causes of your distress. At Creating Space Therapy, we believe your journey toward healing is valid and deserves the personalized care it requires. Through EMDR therapy, we support you in processing your emotions and experiences, no matter how overwhelming they may feel. Our experienced, EMDRIA-certified therapists are here to guide you every step of the way, offering compassion, expertise, and the tools to help you find the relief you’ve been searching for. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—your healing is our priority, and we’re here to ensure you feel supported and empowered throughout.

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QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.

Frequently asked questions-

Is Creating Space Therapy Better Than AI Therapy Chatbots?

While AI chatbots may be able to provide basic support, they can't replace the deep, human connection that's essential for true healing. At Creating Space Therapy, our certified therapists in Batavia and Naperville, as well as through online telehealth, offer personalized care tailored to your unique needs. We understand the complexities of human emotions and experiences, something that AI simply cannot replicate. Our therapists provide empathy, understanding, and adaptive care that evolves with you, ensuring that you receive the support you need at every step of your healing journey. With us, you're not just interacting with a program—you’re connecting with someone who genuinely cares about your well-being.
What types of therapy do you offer?

At Creating Space Therapy, we offer a wide range of therapeutic services, including grief counseling, trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, bibliotherapy, and specialized therapy for children and teens. Our certified therapists in Batavia, Naperville, and online are skilled in various modalities, ensuring that we can tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
How do I know which therapist is right for me?

Choosing the right therapist is a personal decision, and we’re here to help you find the best fit. Our team of certified therapists brings a diverse set of skills and specialties. Whether you’re seeking help with grief, trauma, or other challenges, we’ll guide you to the therapist whose expertise aligns with your needs, whether in Batavia, Naperville, or online.
What should I expect during my first therapy session?

Your first therapy session at Creating Space Therapy is an opportunity to begin building a trusting relationship with your therapist. We’ll discuss your goals, concerns, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. Our aim is to create a comfortable, safe space where you feel heard and supported, whether you’re visiting our Batavia or Naperville offices or connecting through online telehealth.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Yes, online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy. At Creating Space Therapy, our online telehealth sessions are designed to provide the same level of care and connection as face-to-face meetings. Our certified therapists are experienced in delivering compassionate, high-quality therapy through secure video sessions, ensuring you receive the support you need, no matter where you are in Illinois.

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