EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy used to help people process traumatic experiences, emotional wounds, and distressing memories that continue to affect their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and nervous system. EMDR is widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, attachment wounds, and relational trauma, especially when traditional talk therapy hasn’t gone far enough.
Rather than focusing solely on insight or symptom management, EMDR works directly with how the brain and nervous system store unresolved experiences. Many people know what happened to them and why they react the way they do, yet still feel stuck. EMDR helps the brain complete unfinished processing so past experiences no longer feel present, overwhelming, or emotionally charged.
How EMDR Works
When something overwhelming or traumatic happens, the brain may not fully process the experience. The memory can remain “frozen,” along with the emotions, beliefs, and body sensations that were present at the time. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation such as eye movements, tapping, or tones to help the brain reprocess these memories safely and effectively.
As reprocessing occurs, distress decreases, perspective shifts, and new, healthier beliefs naturally emerge. What once felt triggering or activating often becomes something you can remember without reliving.
What EMDR Can Help With
EMDR therapy can be effective for a wide range of concerns, including trauma and PTSD, childhood emotional neglect or abuse, relationship trauma and attachment injuries, anxiety and panic attacks, shame and negative self-beliefs, sexual trauma, compulsive behaviors rooted in trauma, medical trauma, accidents, and sudden loss.
EMDR in My Practice
I offer trauma-informed EMDR therapy that is carefully paced, collaborative, and grounded in nervous-system safety. EMDR is not about reliving trauma or pushing you beyond your capacity. Preparation, stabilization, and trust are essential parts of the process.
My background in couples therapy, sex therapy, and addiction recovery allows EMDR to be integrated thoughtfully into broader therapeutic goals, especially when trauma impacts relationships, intimacy, or compulsive behavior patterns. EMDR may be used as a stand- alone treatment or woven into ongoing therapy.
What EMDR Sessions Are Like
EMDR sessions are structured but flexible. We identify target memories or themes, build internal resources for regulation, and move at a pace that feels manageable. Many clients notice changes not just in how they think, but in how their body responds, including reduced activation, fewer triggers, and greater emotional clarity.
EMDR can be provided in person or virtually, and research supports the effectiveness of online EMDR when delivered by a trained clinician.
Is EMDR Right for You?
EMDR may be a good fit if you feel emotionally reactive, stuck in recurring patterns,overwhelmed by past experiences, or want deeper change than talk therapy alone has provided.
If you are interested in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety, or relational healing, you are welcome to reach out to learn more or schedule a consultation.