Therapy Can Help
I value the healing impact that comes from a supportive therapeutic relationship
My goal is to assist and support individuals and families in their healing process. I support and treat individuals and families by working with them to find solutions and to make meaningful changes.
My goal is to help those I work with build their own strength, improve skills, resolve painful experiences, access support, and work toward solutions that will positively impact their lives.
Darci Polla, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Masters of Social Worker (MSW) with over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families. I have specialized training in treating trauma and PTSD, abuse, stress, depression, anxiety, complex family issues, and relationship and emotional problems. I utilize an eclectic approach that centers on a persons strengths and individual healing because healing and growth are a very individual process.
EMDR Trained since 2005 Certified from EMDRIA in 2014
Certified in Child and Adolescent trauma
Eclectic approach combining therapeutic techniques
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness
Family Systems
Services
Individual Therapy for adults, adolescents, and children
Provide in person and web therapy services
For children, I combine child center approaches with EMDR. I assist clients with a variety of areas. For adults I utilize talk therapy techniques along with EMDR
Clinical supervision and Consultation
Learn more about EMDR
EMDR is a researched method of therapy that can be utilized to treat trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and a variety of other issues. EMDR is a structured model that incorporates cognitive and mind-body approaches along with bilateral stimulation such as hand tappers, or eye movements in a goal to process upsetting information and resolve distress around specific memories, thoughts, or feelings.
What do Client's Say?
Clients in my practice comment about how helpful EMDR has been for them. Many feel that EMDR has helped them resolve painful memories. Others feel it has helped them gain new insights that talk therapy has not been able to help them with. Some recent quotes:
"EMDR has been incredibly helpful to me"
"Since doing EMDR I don't have the same tension in my body"
"I went from being very upset and emotional to being able to calm down with EMDR"
"EMDR has helped me to resolve negative feelings and memories from my past"
Who can benefit from EMDR?
EMDR was originally researched for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is an evidenced based therapy. In my own practice I see the positive effects EMDR has for people. EMDR can be used for a variety of issues with youth and adults. Some areas I assist clients with EMDR include:
Trauma trauma can include a single incident or a more complex relational trauma such as abuse as a child or sexual assault
Anxiety and Depression EMDR can be helpful in resolving triggers to anxiety and depression
Behavioral issues EMDR can help resolve negative feelings or triggers that cause behavioral issues
Relaxation and Skill Building EMDR can be used to reinforce relaxation, build coping skills, and reinforce new habits
“The best way out is always through”
— Robert Frost