Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
EMDR is a technique that seems to accelerate and deepen the work of reprocessing traumatic memories. Often, people start to notice a shift in their symptoms after only a few sessions. Because it involves the whole body (it is a type of somatic therapy), it does a better job of getting to the root of the trauma and resolving it from the ground up. It also seems to “stick” better, in that when faced with new challenges, people generally feel “stronger” and more resilient to face them than before. EMDR is useful not just for trauma, but for many others such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, personality disorders, and chronic pain. You can learn more about EMDR here.
In my opinion, EMDR is most effective when a safe and trusting relationship has been established with your therapist first. In my practice, I typically spend a good amount of time getting to know my clients and working on preparations for reprocessing. This may include learning regulation and coping strategies like visualization, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), doing parts work (Ego States and Internal Family Systems Therapy or IFS), among others. I take a customized approach to all my work with clients and adapt to whatever needs you bring into our sessions together.
If you have "done a lot of trauma work" and still don't feel better, EMDR may be a helpful next step. EMDR is a powerful tool for re-regulating your nervous system, and can heal trauma on a deeper level than traditional talk therapy. It can get you to a place where you actually feel calm, actually feel safe instead of trying to convince yourself to feel that way. I often find that people that who go through EMDR report that they couldn't have imagined feeling so peaceful, happy, or satisfied with their life before they started. The changes they experience feel more complete, lasting, and easier to maintain than with traditional talk therapy.