EMDR Therapy

Healing Beyond Talk Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based, mind-body therapy that helps people heal from the effects of trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences.

Many of us carry painful memories or beliefs that continue to trigger emotional and physical reactions long after the event is over. EMDR helps your brain and body reprocess these experiences so they no longer feel present or overwhelming — allowing natural healing to occur.

How EMDR Works

When we experience something overwhelming, our brains can sometimes struggle to process and make sense of it, leaving the memory "stuck" in the nervous system. During EMDR, we use bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or tapping) while focusing on a specific memory or emotion.

This process changes how traumatic memories are stored in the brain, reducing the emotional charge and physical distress associated with them. Over time, the memory becomes something that happened, not something that is still happening.

How EMDR can Help

I use EMDR to help clients find relief from:

  • Childhood trauma or neglect

  • Anxiety, panic, and chronic stress

  • Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse

  • PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares

  • Shame, self-doubt, and negative self-beliefs (such as “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve love”)

  • Relationship difficulties and emotional triggers

  • Repetitive patterns that feel hard to change

Clients often describe feeling lighter, calmer, and more at peace as emotional and physical distress begins to ease

Why I Use EMDR

After decades of supporting youth and families, I was drawn to EMDR because it offers deep, lasting relief beyond surface-level coping. I’ve seen how it helps clients release long-held pain and rediscover self-trust, confidence, and inner peace.

As a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I’m trained to adapt EMDR for each client’s unique needs — whether you’re addressing a single traumatic event or a lifetime of experiences.

“Healing doesn’t mean the hurt never existed.
It means it no longer controls your life.”

Learn more about EMDR:

 FAQs

  • EMDR may be right for you if talking about your trauma feels overwhelming, or if traditional talk therapy hasn’t helped you move past distressing memories.

  • It depends on your goals and the complexity of what we’re working on.
    For a single-incident trauma, some clients notice significant relief after just a few sessions.
    For more complex, childhood or developmental trauma, EMDR may take longer to address multiple layers of experience.
    We’ll discuss your goals during our initial sessions and track progress together.

  • Most clients begin with weekly sessions that last 60–90 minutes.
    After processing specific memories (called “targets”), we may alternate EMDR sessions with talk therapy, depending on your needs and readiness.

  • 50-minute EMDR session: $165
    Extended EMDR session (80minutes): $240
    Longer sessions are often recommended for reprocessing work.

  • EMDR can help if you’re struggling with:

    • Lingering effects of painful or traumatic experiences

    • Anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or intrusive thoughts

    • Feelings of being “stuck,” disconnected, or on edge

    • Self-doubt, shame, or low self-worth

  • No. One of the benefits of EMDR is that you don’t need to share every detail of your experiences.
    You’ll always be in control of what you share, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.

  • The first EMDR session focuses on assessment and preparation — not trauma processing.
    We’ll discuss your history, identify key patterns or “stuck points,” and begin building the safety and grounding tools you’ll need before reprocessing begins.

If you don’t see your question here, please feel free to reach out.
I’d be happy to connect and provide more information.

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