EMDR

(eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)

How EMDR Can Help

Overwhelming experiences can affect the brain and nervous system in lasting ways. We might feel hijacked by our feelings, or experience patterns of thought and emotion that don’t match our current circumstances. Additionally, we might hold painful beliefs that feel true, even though a part of us knows they aren’t rationally true. Sometimes we might feel as though we’re reliving aspects of what happened to us in the past. 

EMDR can offer a way to facilitate our natural healing process, allowing us to work through what hurts so what happened in the past no longer disturbs our current life.

What is EMDR

EMDR is a research-supported approach to therapy that helps our brain and body reprocess painful memories and experiences—so they lose their emotional charge and no longer run in the background of our life.

There are eight stages of EMDR, and the time it takes to complete each stage depends on each person’s unique circumstances and the complexity of their trauma. These stages are designed to help you move through trauma safely and effectively.

Trauma comes in many forms

Trauma is a natural response to overwhelming circumstances, not a weakness.

Many people carry complex, layered experiences of trauma—like childhood emotional neglect, relational abuse, medical trauma, assault, or chronic invalidation. You don’t need a single “big” trauma for EMDR to be effective. Even subtle, repeated stressors can leave a deep imprint on our brain and nervous system.

An attuned approach

Therapy will move at a pace that feels safe and grounded, with a focus on developing resources before starting any deeper processing.

Throughout our work together, I’ll check in to make sure we stay connected to what feels manageable and important to you.

Healing is possible, and I believe it begins with compassion. Reach out with any questions! I offer a free consultation so I can answer any question you have.