What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most well-researched treatments for trauma available. Originally developed for PTSD, it's now widely used for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship wounds, and any experience that left a lasting emotional imprint.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works directly with how your nervous system stores memory. Using bilateral stimulation — guided eye movements, tapping, or sound — EMDR helps your brain reprocess stuck memories so they lose their emotional charge. You don't have to relive the experience to heal from it.

What can EMDR help with?

Childhood trauma and adverse experiences
Relationship trauma, including abuse or infidelity
Anxiety and panic
Depression rooted in past experience
Grief and loss
PTSD from single events or complex, repeated trauma
Feeling stuck in patterns you can't think your way out of

What does EMDR actually feel like?

Most people are surprised by how gentle the process is. We move at your pace. Sessions are structured but attuned — I'll never push you further than your nervous system is ready to go. Many clients notice shifts within a few sessions that years of talk therapy hadn't reached.

Am I a good fit for EMDR?

You might be if you:

Understand your history but still feel its grip on your daily life
React to things in ways that feel disproportionate and you don't know why
Have tried therapy before and felt like something was missing
Are ready to do something different

I am a certified EMDR therapist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. I integrate EMDR with IFS and attachment-based approaches for a whole-person approach to healing.

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