EMDR Therapy Indianapolis
In-person and virtual trauma-informed care
Suzanne Janke, LCSW
You’ve endured something life changing….
It may be unanticipated, causing you to feel lost or caught off guard. Feelings of anger, sadness, fear, guilt, shame or grief have seeped deeply into the fabric of your daily life. It could even be that intrusive negative thoughts or even recurring nightmares are making you feel as if it’s happening all over again. Gradually, you've receded, and lost the appetite you once had for your passions in life. You’re struggling to focus at work, and at home your patience is wearing thin. You’ve begun to see yourself and the world differently, bracing for the worst.
This is no way to live, and it is time to get help.
Welcome! My name is Suzanne, and with over twenty years in the field of behavioral health in Indianapolis, my passion lies in supporting individuals as they work through their healing journey. Specializing in trauma-informed care, I help those coping with symptoms associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Depression and related symptoms. My experience includes work with complex / childhood trauma, physical assault / abuse, and grief / loss. I also provide gentle therapeutic support for individuals recovering from religious trauma, sometimes referred to as spiritual abuse or high-demand group trauma. In addition, I have a special interest in working with individuals impacted by medical trauma. For more information on these specializations click on the appropriate link below:
Treatment for individuals directly experiencing Medical Trauma
Treatment for Caregivers of those managing symptoms of medical trauma
Treatment for Healthcare Providers experiencing secondary trauma or compassion fatigue
My approach to treatment is rooted in proven, evidence-based tools including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing / EMDR (See below for Frequently Asked Questions about EMDR)
Reach out today for therapy in Indianapolis
If my approach and focus of practice align with your needs, I’d be honored to be part of your healing journey. Click the link below to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.
Click on the therapy specialty below to learn in detail how I help!
Frequently Asked Questions for EMDR Therapy Indianapolis
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EMDR stands for: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. With EMDR you will use bilateral stimulation (like eye movements) to help the brain process and adapt as you work through memories of trauma, with the goal being healing and moving on. EMDR is comprised of eight phases, which are personalized and paced for your safety. We'll spend some time in earlier phases, building tools for grounding and calming in preparation before revisiting traumatic events. Ultimately we're aiming to reduce or eliminate symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders.
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For treatment of a single trauma incident, contained EMDR treatment may occur 1-2 times weekly (depending on severity and need), and can require approximately 8-12 sessions.
The frequency and total number of sessions will vary based on the complexity of your trauma and your unique needs. EMDR is a an adaptable treatment modality, and together we can determine the extent of your treatment. Remember, you are in control of your therapy journey, and I encourage you to ask questions and communicate your concerns and ideas throughout treatment.
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EMDR is covered under most insurance plans for both in network and out of network (utilizing a superbill). Due to the in-depth nature of this treatment, I typically conduct 60 minute EMDR sessions.
Be sure to contact your insurance company to verify the details of how EMDR is covered under your plan. It may be helpful to ask if your plan covers CPT codes 90834 (45 minute psychotherapy sessions) and/or 90837 (60+ minute psychotherapy sessions) for EMDR.
For those interested in private pay, I am able to offer additional extended sessions for 1 1/2 hours (not an option provided by insurance companies at this time.)
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Absolutely! I am trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Motivational Interviewing as well. I frequently draw from each of these evidence based modalities with each client as the need arises.
I often work with clients who don't require the use of EMDR sessions. I tailor my skillset to meet your needs.
Please ask if you have any specific questions about my approach. I’m always happy to provide more specifics.
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No. While EMDR and hypnosis both often utilize eye movement in practice, this is where the similarities end.
When engaging in EMDR treatment, eye movement is simply one way of creating "dual attention" while someone is processing their trauma. The eye movement seems to be just distracting and even calming enough to enable a client to more clearly process and move past the traumatic memory.
I'm not trained in hypnosis, and do not use it in my practice.