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Life in Motion Therapy
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Trauma Therapy & EMDR in Phoenix/Scottsdale



At Your Own Pace, We Offer a Safe and Supportive Space.


Trauma can leave lasting effects—on your mind, body, and relationships. Whether it stems from childhood, abuse, loss, or a recent experience, our licensed clinicians specialize in evidence-based approaches like EMDR can help you process what happened and begin to heal.


We offer trauma-informed therapies including EMDR, Parts Work and Post Induction therapy (read more below) at our Phoenix office and via telehealth throughout Arizona. Our therapists will provide care that meets you where you are, helping you rebuild safety, connection, and a sense of self. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Healing is possible. Let’s begin—together.

Whether you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or simply curious about what healing could look like, we’re here to talk. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.

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Modalities: EMDr, ifs and Post Induction therapy

Internal Family Systems/ Parts Work

Internal Family Systems/ Parts Work

Internal Family Systems/ Parts Work

 Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is an evidence-based, compassionate approach to healing that helps individuals understand and transform the different “parts” within themselves. Rather than seeing symptoms as problems to eliminate, IFS views anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-criticism, people-pleasing, and even avoidance as protective parts that are trying to help in the only ways they know how.  


 In IFS therapy, we:


  • Identify and get to know protective parts (such as the inner critic, perfectionist, or avoidant part)  
  • Gently access and heal wounded parts carrying past pain or trauma  
  • Strengthen connection to the Self, increasing emotional regulation and resilience  
  • Create internal harmony instead of inner conflict  


Internal Family Systems Therapy is especially helpful for:


  • Trauma and complex trauma  
  • Anxiety and panic  
  • Attachment wounds  
  • Relationship struggles  
  • Shame and self-criticism  
  • Perfectionism and burnout

EMDR Therapy

Internal Family Systems/ Parts Work

Internal Family Systems/ Parts Work

 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-supported psychotherapy that helps individuals process and move through the emotional impact of   trauma, PTSD, anxiety and other challenging life experiences. By guiding clients to reprocess difficult memories, EMDR can reduce the intensity of emotional distress, break unhelpful patterns, and create space for new perspectives, insights, and adaptive ways of responding.  Recognized by the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization, EMDR is one of the most effective treatments for trauma recovery.


 During EMDR therapy, clients:

  • Recall distressing experiences in a safe, guided environment
     
  • Use bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, taps, or sounds, to support the brain’s natural healing
     
  • Reduce the emotional intensity of past trauma
     
  • Develop healthier beliefs about themselves and their experiences
     

EMDR is especially effective for:


  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
     
  • Anxiety, panic, and phobias
     
  • Grief and loss
     
  • Stress from difficult life events


*Watch the video below to learn more about how EMDR can support trauma healing and emotional growth.

Post Induction Therapy

Attachment Based Therapy

Attachment Based Therapy

Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) is a model of treatment for addressing childhood developmental trauma including abuse and neglect, that is underlying most addictive and dysfunctional processes. 


Developed by Pia Mellody through her work at the Meadows Treatment Center, a pioneer in the field of addiction and codependency, The PIT Model is a unique integration of many psychological theories and principles as well as original concepts identified by Mellody into a treatment paradigm that is highly effective for the treatment of developmental immaturity/arrest due to childhood relational trauma.   The goal is to support clients in reconnecting with their authentic self, developing healthier self‑care and self‑protection, and building more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others.  


 

At its core, Post‑Induction Therapy recognizes that many adult struggles—such as low self‑esteem, difficulty setting healthy boundaries, trouble with self‑care and reality testing, reactivity in relationships, and patterns of dependence or difficulty with moderation—often originate in early life experiences where emotional needs were unmet or misunderstood. 


What Post‑Induction Therapy Focuses On:

  • Understanding developmental immaturity: Exploring how unmet childhood needs affect emotional and relational functioning today.
     
  • Psychoeducation and insight: Learning about the core emotional issues that shape self‑esteem, boundaries, reality, dependence, and moderation.
     
  • Healing emotional wounds: Identifying and working through carried feelings of shame, fear, abandonment, or pain that are tied to early relational experiences.
     
  • Re‑parenting the self: Building capacity for self‑nurturance, affirmation, and internal regulation that may have been disrupted in childhood. 

Attachment Based Therapy

Attachment Based Therapy

Attachment Based Therapy

 

Attachment-Based Trauma Therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on healing the deep emotional wounds that arise from early relational experiences, including childhood trauma, neglect, or insecure attachments. Our early relationships with caregivers shape how we connect, trust, and regulate emotions throughout life, and when these needs aren’t fully met, we may carry patterns of fear, avoidance, or hypervigilance into adulthood.

In attachment-based trauma therapy, we:


  • Explore patterns in relationships and emotional connections
     
  • Understand how early attachment experiences influence current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
     
  • Process and heal the impact of trauma on the brain, body, and heart
     
  • Build a secure, trusting connection in therapy to model healthy relational experiences
     
  • Strengthen self-compassion, emotional regulation, and resilience
     

This approach is particularly effective for individuals who struggle with:


  • Intimacy and relationship challenges
     
  • Anxiety, depression, or chronic stress
     
  • Difficulty trusting others or forming secure attachments
     
  • Repeating unhealthy relational patterns
     
  • Effects of childhood trauma, neglect, or loss

How EMDR Works — Watch & Learn

Trauma Therapy FAQ — Common Questions About EMDR & Healing

Don't see the answer to your question? Try our FAQ page!

Trauma therapy helps you safely explore and process past experiences that continue to impact your emotional, physical, or relational well-being. It’s not about reliving the trauma, but about making sense of it and restoring a sense of safety and control. 


Trauma therapy is not just about processing a single event—it's about healing the lasting effects of experiences that overwhelm your sense of safety or identity. Common areas of trauma therapy, though not limited to these areas, can include:


  • Childhood emotional, physical, or sexual abuse 
  • Neglect or abandonment
  • Domestic violence or intimate partner abuse
  • Sexual assault or harassment 
  • Medical trauma or invasive procedures 
  • Car accidents or natural disasters 
  • Grief and complicated loss 
  • Bullying or social humiliation
  • Betrayal Trauma
     


Yes, and you're not alone. High-functioning doesn’t mean healed. Many high-achieving professionals we see at our Phoenix practice have a history of childhood trauma or emotional neglect that shows up in subtle but exhausting ways:

  • You're constantly doing—but rarely feel at peace.
  • You meet everyone’s expectations—but don’t know what you really need.
  • You feel anxious or unfulfilled—even when life looks “good.”

This is trauma in disguise—and therapy can help you untangle it without losing the strengths you’ve built. We specialize in supporting ambitious, high-achieving adults so you can stop just managing, and start actually living.
 


Only if and when you feel ready. Trauma therapy isn’t about forcing you to relive painful memories—it’s about working at your pace, with your boundaries in mind. As you begin to process difficult emotions, discomfort may arise. Your therapist will guide you through this safely, with tools for grounding, regulation, and emotional support.


Yes. Many people experience physical symptoms from unresolved trauma—like headaches, fatigue, or chronic tension. Approaches like somatic therapy help you reconnect with your body and release trauma held physically.


Healing timelines vary from person to person. Some people attend for a few months to work through a specific experience, while others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll collaborate on what feels right for you.



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