EMDR Therapy

Sometimes we understand something logically, but our nervous system still reacts as if it’s happening right now. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a data backed and trauma-informed therapy approach that helps the brain and body digest experiences that feel “stuck,” so the present can feel safer and more spacious.

I’m EMDR trained through an EMDRIA-approved institute, and I integrate EMDR when it’s clinically appropriate and aligned with your goals, readiness, and pacing.

What EMDR can help with

EMDR can be supportive for many experiences, including:

• Trauma (big “T” and little “t”)

• Anxiety and panic responses

• Intrusive memories, nightmares, or feeling easily activated

• Shame, self-criticism, or “I know better but I can’t stop” patterns

• Grief and complicated loss

• Relationship wounds and attachment injuries

• Specific events (accidents, medical experiences, sudden losses, workplace incidents)

• Feeling stuck in a loop - emotionally or relationally

How EMDR works

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements, tapping, or alternating tones) while we hold an experience in mind in a resourced, supported way. This can help the nervous system reprocess what happened so it no longer carries the same intensity. Many people describe feeling less triggered, more grounded, and more able to respond from the present rather than from old survival strategies. EMDR can be done virtually or in-person.

My approach to EMDR

I practice EMDR in a way that is collaborative, non-hierarchical, and consent-based. You are never pushed into anything. We go at a pace that supports safety and choice.

In our work together, EMDR may be one part of a broader therapy process. We’ll spend time building steadiness first - strengthening resourcing, tracking your nervous system, and clarifying what you want from therapy. Sometimes EMDR becomes the primary tool; other times it’s integrated alongside the work we are already doing.

What to expect

EMDR isn’t about reliving trauma or forcing a story. It’s about creating the conditions for your system to process what it hasn’t been able to fully resolve. Sessions often include:

• identifying what you want to work on and what “better” looks like

• building resources and grounding tools

• reprocessing in a paced, supported way

• closing each session with stabilization so you leave feeling oriented and resourced

People sometimes feel tender, tired, or emotionally “stirred up” after reprocessing sessions, and we plan for that together.

Is EMDR right for you?

EMDR can be a great fit if you feel stuck in patterns that don’t match your values, get activated more easily than you’d like, or notice that old experiences keep showing up in your body and relationships.

If you’re curious, we can talk through whether EMDR makes sense for what you’re navigating — and if so, how we would approach it in a way that feels supportive and sustainable.

• Next step: I offer a free 15-minute consultation to answer questions and see if it feels like a fit.