Trauma can show up in many ways, through painful childhood experiences, difficult relationships, bullying, abuse, or even events like natural disasters or global crises. If past experiences are making it hard to move forward or feel fully present, therapy can offer a safe and supportive space to begin healing.
What is EMDR Therapy?
“The past affects the present even without our being aware of it.”
— Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., creator of EMDR therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-supported therapy approach designed to help people heal from the lingering effects of trauma and emotionally overwhelming experiences. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, or the lasting impact of abuse or injury—EMDR can offer a path toward relief and recovery.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to retell every detail of what happened. Instead, it works by helping your brain reprocess stuck memories using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or sound. This process allows the memory to be integrated more adaptively, so it no longer feels as distressing or disruptive.
Many clients report feeling more present, less reactive, and more in control after EMDR. While healing looks different for everyone, EMDR can offer deep, lasting relief from the emotional weight of the past.
As a trained EMDR therapist, I offer a supportive, trauma-informed space to help you process and move through the experiences that may be keeping you stuck. EMDR sessions typically last 45 minutes, though longer 80-minute sessions may be recommended depending on your needs. We’ll make that decision together based on what feels most supportive for your healing.
If you’re curious about EMDR and wondering if it’s the right fit for you, I invite you to schedule a free 15–20 minute phone or video consultation. This is a chance for us to connect, for me to learn more about what’s bringing you to therapy, and for you to ask any questions you have about me or the EMDR process.
