Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
EMDR is a gentle, effective form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma and distressing experiences. It works by helping the brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming or triggering.
During an EMDR session, your therapist first helps you feel safe and grounded. When you’re ready, you’ll be guided to focus on a specific memory while engaging in gentle, side-to-side movements, sounds, or tapping. This process helps your brain naturally integrate the memory, reducing emotional intensity and allowing new, healthier perspectives to form.
Many people find that after EMDR, they can remember what happened without feeling the same pain or anxiety — creating more space for calm, confidence, and emotional balance.
Why EMDR?
When traditional talk therapy doesn’t feel like enough, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)offers an evidence-based approach to help you process painful memories and release the symptoms that keep you stuck.
Common myth: Healing happens just by “talking it out.”
The truth is, trauma is often stored in the body—not just the mind. It can disrupt relationships, focus, sleep, and self-esteem. EMDR helps your brain reprocess those memories so you can live with more freedom and ease.
Signs Trauma May Be Affecting You
Unprocessed trauma can show up in many ways, such as:
Feeling ashamed of your emotional reactions to everyday situations
Avoiding people, places, or reminders of past pain
Feeling unsafe in your own body or environment
Constant worry about being triggered again
Disconnection from loved ones and difficulty trusting others
Chronic anxiety, depression, or unexplained physical symptoms (stomach issues, headaches, racing thoughts, fogginess)
The good news: Trauma can be treated. EMDR gives you tools to address triggers, calm your nervous system, and restore your sense of safety.