Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Find relief from the weight of past experiences with a therapy designed to help your mind and body heal.
Understanding EMDR
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a research-backed therapy designed to help people heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. It’s particularly effective for trauma-related disorders, but its impact extends far beyond that.
Rather than revisiting painful memories over and over, EMDR allows your brain to process and integrate those experiences in a healthier way, reducing the emotional charge they hold and helping you move forward with more clarity and peace.
How It Works
At the core of EMDR is a process called bilateral stimulation, often using gentle, guided eye movements. This technique helps the brain access and reprocess stored memories—particularly those tied to trauma.
During sessions, you’ll remain grounded in the present while revisiting past experiences. The goal isn’t to erase memories, but to change how you feel about them, freeing you from the intensity and distress they once held.
Why EMDR?
Relief from Trauma Symptoms
EMDR can significantly reduce symptoms of PTSD, including hypervigilance, flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. Many clients report feeling lighter and more in control after just a few sessions.
Shorter-Term, Structured Support
Compared to some traditional talk therapies, EMDR is often a more focused, time-efficient process. While every individual’s journey is unique, many notice meaningful progress in fewer sessions.
A Shift in Self-Beliefs
Trauma often distorts how we see ourselves. Through EMDR, clients can reframe limiting beliefs—like “I am powerless” or “It was all my fault”—into more empowering truths, such as “I am capable” or “I am safe now.”
More Than Just Trauma
While EMDR is best known for treating trauma and PTSD, it’s also effective for anxiety and panic, depression, grief and loss, addiction, and unresolved negative life experiences.
Ready to Begin?
Healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you're curious about EMDR or ready to start, I'm here to answer questions and walk with you at your own pace.