EMDR Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories and experiences that feel "stuck." Rather than talking through a difficult memory in detail week after week, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation — often guided eye movements — to help the brain reprocess the memory so it no longer carries the same emotional charge.

It's one of the most researched approaches for trauma, and it can also be effective for anxiety, grief, and other experiences that continue to feel distressing even after time has passed.

How EMDR Works

EMDR follows a structured, phase-based process. We start by building a foundation of safety and coping skills before ever addressing a difficult memory directly. From there, we identify a specific memory or experience to target, and use bilateral stimulation to help your brain process it in a way that reduces its emotional intensity. Many clients notice that a memory that once felt overwhelming starts to feel more like "something that happened" rather than something they're still living through.

What EMDR Can Help With

• Trauma, including single-incident events and cumulative or developmental experiences

• Anxiety and panic

• Grief and loss

• Difficult or painful memories that feel "stuck"

• Distressing experiences

What to Expect

EMDR sessions are collaborative — you're always in control, and we move at a pace that feels manageable. Some clients feel emotional relief after just a few sessions; others benefit from a longer course of treatment depending on what's being processed. We'll talk through what to expect before we begin, and check in regularly on how it's feeling.