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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence based therapy that helps the brain and body reprocess difficult experiences so they no longer feel as distressing in the present. It’s widely recognized as one of the most effective treatments for trauma, and it can also help with anxiety, panic, grief, chronic pain, and many other challenges that have emotional roots in the past.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t rely on talking through every aspect of a painful experience. Instead, it combines focused awareness with gentle bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, or tapping to help your brain and body naturally reprocess stored memories and sensations that have remained distressing or unresolved.

Sound a little wacky? You wouldn’t be the first to wonder – but there’s decades of solid neuroscience behind it, and most people are surprised by how natural it feels once we begin, like their system finally recognizes what it’s been needing all along.

As you move through this process, your nervous system begins to settle, and your mind naturally forms new, more adaptive connections. Painful memories lose their intensity; they become something you remember rather than something you relive. Many clients describe feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace.

EMDR isn’t hypnosis, and it doesn’t erase memories. It allows your brain to complete what it couldn’t at the time, releasing the stress responses that have kept you feeling anxious, tense, or unsafe. The process helps integrate past experiences so you can respond to life with greater calm and confidence in the present.

What EMDR Can Help With
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety, panic, and phobias
• Disturbing or intrusive memories
• Neglect or emotional abandonment
• Complicated grief and loss
• Chronic pain and stress related symptoms
• Addictions and relapse prevention
• Performance anxiety and self confidence in sports, creative, or professional settings

Because EMDR works with both the mind and the nervous system, many clients find it creates meaningful change in fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy alone. Progress often feels more natural, less about trying to think differently, and more about genuinely feeling different inside.

My Approach to EMDR

I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA, a designation that reflects advanced training, consultation, and extensive supervised experience. Fewer therapists hold this credential, and it represents a high level of competence, ethical care, and commitment to best practices.

In our sessions, EMDR is never a mechanical technique. It’s a collaborative, attuned process that moves at your pace. We’ll always begin by establishing safety and stability so you feel prepared and supported before going anywhere difficult. EMDR can be adapted for different concerns and stages of healing, from recent stress to long-term trauma, and it can be integrated with other approaches such as mindfulness, somatic regulation, or attachment-based therapy.

Many clients describe EMDR as surprisingly gentle and empowering, a way of healing that feels both practical and deeply transformative. It can open the door to a renewed sense of calm, clarity, and self-trust, allowing you to live more fully in the present.