EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Many people come to EMDR feeling stuck — overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional reactions, or memories that continue to surface despite years of effort to “move on.” EMDR therapy offers a way to heal at the level where these experiences are stored: the nervous system.
EMDR helps you process what your mind and body have been holding so you can experience relief, clarity, and a greater sense of safety in the present.
What is EMDR:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-supported therapy that helps the brain safely reprocess unresolved experiences.
When difficult events are not fully processed, they can continue to influence thoughts, emotions, and physical responses. EMDR works by activating the brain’s natural healing ability, allowing distressing memories to lose their emotional charge and integrate in a healthier way.
Rather than focusing on insight alone, EMDR helps create change that is felt — emotionally and physically.
What does EMDR feel like?
EMDR sessions are collaborative, paced, and guided by your readiness. You remain in control at all times.
Many clients are surprised by how gentle the process feels. While memories may be accessed, you are not asked to relive or retell traumatic experiences in detail. Instead, we focus on helping your nervous system move toward resolution and balance.
Safety, consent, and grounding are central to every session.
What clients often notice
While each person’s experience is unique, many clients report:
Reduced emotional reactivity and triggers
Less anxiety and improved emotional regulation
A greater sense of calm and inner stability
Increased self-trust and confidence
Feeling more present and connected in daily life
Healing often unfolds gradually, with changes felt both internally and in relationships, work, and self-perception.
Is EMDR right for you:
EMDR may be helpful if you:
Feel emotionally triggered or reactive without knowing why
Experience anxiety, panic, or overwhelm that feels hard to control
Replay past experiences or feel stuck in old patterns
Notice your body stays on high alert, even when life feels “okay”
Have tried talk therapy but still feel blocked or unchanged
You do not need a single traumatic event for EMDR to be effective. EMDR can also support healing from chronic stress, relational wounds, and life transitions.
My approach to EMDR
As a licensed clinical social worker, I offer EMDR within a holistic, trauma-informed framework. I integrate mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic awareness to support healing of the whole person — mind, body, and nervous system.
We move at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable, honoring your unique history and capacity for healing.
If you’re curious whether EMDR could support your healing, I invite you to schedule a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll talk about what you’re experiencing and explore whether this approach feels like a good fit.