EMDR
EMDR helps your brain process difficult experiences so you can feel less stuck, overwhelmed, and affected by the past.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help people process distressing or traumatic memories. Instead of avoiding or pushing away difficult experiences, EMDR helps the brain reprocess them so they feel less emotionally charged over time.
When something overwhelming happens, the brain can sometimes store the memory in a way that keeps it “stuck,” along with the emotions, sensations, and negative beliefs tied to it. EMDR helps unlock that process so the memory can be integrated in a healthier way.
During sessions, your therapist guides you through focused recall of specific experiences while using bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or tapping). This supports your brain’s natural ability to heal and reduces the intensity of emotional distress linked to those memories.
Benefits of EMDR
Heal Distressing Memories
Reduce the emotional intensity tied to past experiences.
Reframe Negative Beliefs
Shift thoughts like “I’m not safe” or “It’s my fault” into healthier perspectives.
Mind & Body Relief
Ease both emotional and physical responses connected to trauma.
How EMDR Works
Identify target memories or triggers
Build grounding and coping tools
Reprocess memories using bilateral stimulation
Install more adaptive beliefs
Experience reduced emotional distress over time
What Sessions are like:
Sessions move at your pace and are designed to feel safe and supported. You don’t need to go into every detail of a memory for EMDR to be effective.
Sessions can be conducted virtually through secure telehealth, and EMDR may be used on its own or alongside traditional talk therapy depending on your needs.
Is EMDR Right for You?
EMDR can help with:
Trauma or PTSD
Anxiety and panic
Childhood experiences
Grief and loss
Negative self-beliefs
Performance anxiety
Ready to begin healing?
EMDR can help reduce the emotional weight of past experiences so you can move forward with more ease.