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EMDR therapy in Flemington, NJ

EMDR is a specialty at Bloom Where You Are Counseling. Candice Hoffman and Alexandra Oskam offer this approach to adults and older adults through our Flemington-based practice.

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Candice offers in-person sessions in Flemington and telehealth sessions. Alexandra offers online sessions only.
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How EMDR works

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured therapy approach for working with distressing experiences and the thoughts, feelings, and physical reactions connected to them. The goal is to help a memory feel less upsetting, rather than erase what happened.

  1. Talk and plan

    You and your therapist talk about what brings you to therapy, your experiences, and your goals. Together, you discuss whether EMDR fits your needs and choose what to work on.

  2. Prepare at your pace

    Your therapist explains the process, answers questions, and helps you prepare ways to manage difficult feelings. Preparation and pacing are part of treatment, so you do not need to revisit everything at once.

  3. Work with a memory

    With your therapist’s guidance, you focus on a memory while following side-to-side eye movements, sounds, or taps. You notice the thoughts, feelings, or body sensations that come up and check in between brief sets. Each person’s experience is different.

These are broad stages of the process. Preparation, pacing, and ongoing check-ins are tailored to your needs.

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Candice’s EMDR background

Candice Hoffman’s interest in EMDR includes her own experience receiving it in personal therapy. She has trained in three forms of EMDR. Her work also includes a person-centered approach, and she serves adults and older adults.

EMDR with Alexandra

Alexandra Oskam is a licensed clinical social worker who offers EMDR and works with adults and older adults. She sees clients exclusively through telehealth. Her biography has more about her background and her direct contact details.

Questions about getting started

Do I have to describe every detail?

EMDR does not require you to describe every detail of a difficult experience out loud. You and your therapist can discuss what you feel comfortable sharing and what they need to understand to plan your care.

How long does EMDR treatment take?

There is no fixed number of sessions. Your experiences, needs, and preparation all affect the pace of treatment. Ask your clinician about session length and how you will review progress together.

Who offers EMDR here?

Candice Hoffman and Alexandra Oskam offer EMDR for adults and older adults.

How do I ask about EMDR therapy?

Call (908) 318-4424 or use the contact form. Mention that you are interested in EMDR and whether you have a clinician in mind.