Carmen Buis, LCSW

11/20/2023

I was recently featured as an expert in a KBIA article discussing EMDR! If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of EMDR, check out this article!

The research behind the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing modality was inspired by a walk in the park in 1987. Now, trauma victims use bilateral stimulation to ground themselves and reprocess their distressing memories, whether in a therapy session or out on a trail.

04/10/2023

EMDR therapy can have life-changing benefits for those who struggle with trauma-induced conditions like anxiety and depression.

In 1987, while reflecting on a walk, Francine Shapiro observed that her side-to-side eye movements alleviated her distressful emotions when remembering a painful memory. She decided to experiment with this and discovered that others experienced the desensitizing effects when doing the same eye movem...

11/03/2022

Trauma is unique to the individual. What’s stressful to one person can be traumatic to another.

When hearing the word “trauma,” many people think of a major distressing event like an assault or war. American Psychological Association defines trauma as “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, r**e, or natural disaster.” A standard definition can be good, but it can b...

06/22/2022

My website, evolvecounselingmo.com, is live! I'm excited to connect with you all!

06/08/2022

Hi! I'm Carmen, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I counsel adults and adolescents through trauma, anxiety, and depression. I value my clients' emotional growth and want them to heal in their own way and pace. I like to take a person-centered approach and give you the tools to apply what you learned in our sessions to your everyday life. If you're tired of going in circles and want to learn how to access choice at every moment, send me a message!