Effective Trauma Therapy for Children, Youth and Adults
Specialized therapy solutions for various life challenges
Specialized Trauma Therapy Approach
Compassion, experience & evidenced-based therapy
Providing specialized therapeutic solutions to tackle various adverse life experiences, Christina Hicks brings 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults as a compassionate and skilled Registered Social Worker (RSW). She now offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Providing specialized therapeutic solutions to tackle various adverse life experiences, Christina Hicks brings 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults as a compassionate and skilled Registered Social Worker (RSW). She now offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), among other options, delivering effective, evidence-based treatments for trauma and its impact on health and wellbeing.
Located in Bay Roberts for in-person appointments and serving Newfoundland & Labrador virtually.
Flexible scheduling available.
What are EMDR & A.R.T?
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
The EMDR approach believes past emotionally-charged experiences are overly influencing your present emotions, sensations, and thoughts about yourself.
EMDR uses rapid sets of eye movements to help you update disturbing experiences, much like what occurs when we sleep. EMDR alternates between sets of eye movements and brief reports about what you are noticing. This alternating process helps you update your memories to a healthier present perspective.
EMDR is often known in the first responder community as a gold standard for treatment of PTSD.
EMDR is available both in person at the Bay Roberts office, and virtually around Newfoundland & Labrador.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored so that they no longer trigger strong physical/emotional reactions.
ART has been proven effective in treating: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Depression; Grief; Phobias; Anxiety; Addiction, and many other mental health concerns.
Given the quick responses that can occur with ART, sessions are only offered in person.
Some areas that can benefit from these therapy options include:
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Grief & Loss
- Self esteem
- Phobias
- Panic attacks
- Abuse histories
- Pain management
- Other mental health concerns