EMDR Therapy for Trauma and Emotional Healing
Reprocess the past, release what’s stuck, and confidently move forward.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-backed therapy that helps people recover from trauma, anxiety, and other distressing life experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works by helping the brain process stuck or overwhelming memories in a new, less painful way.
When something traumatic happens, your brain may not fully process it. That experience — and the feelings tied to it — can get “stuck,” showing up later as anxiety, flashbacks, emotional reactivity, or negative self-beliefs.
EMDR uses a structured, eight-phase approach that includes bilateral stimulation (often through eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help the brain reprocess those memories. You’re not reliving the trauma. You’re helping your brain finish processing it and letting it go.
How EMDR works
EMDR is effective for a wide range of issues, including:
PTSD and trauma (past or recent)
Panic attacks and anxiety
Grief and loss
Childhood abuse or neglect
Negative self-image or chronic shame
Performance anxiety or medical trauma
Disturbing memories that feel hard to shake
You don’t need a specific diagnosis to benefit from EMDR. If you’ve had experiences that still feel emotionally charged or unresolved, EMDR can help you feel more at peace.
Who EMDR helps
What to expect in EMDR sessions
Before starting EMDR, we’ll take time to build trust, prepare emotionally, and explore your history. Once you're ready, your therapist will guide you through focused reprocessing sessions using bilateral stimulation.
You stay in control the whole time. We move at your pace, and you can stop or pause whenever you need.
EMDR doesn’t erase memories. It helps them lose their emotional charge. People often report feeling lighter, calmer, and more confident after EMDR work. Reactions that once felt automatic begin to soften. The past stops running the show.
Real relief is possible
Start your healing process
If talk therapy hasn’t helped you fully heal — or if you’re ready to try something different — EMDR may be the next step. Our trained therapists are here to walk you through the process with compassion and skill.
What you’ll get
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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EMDR is generally safe and effective for many people, but it’s not always the right fit for every situation. Your therapist will assess your readiness and emotional stability before beginning reprocessing. We take extra care to ensure the process feels manageable and well-paced.
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Not necessarily. One of the strengths of EMDR is that you don’t have to share every detail of your past out loud. You’ll identify key memories internally, and your therapist will guide you through processing them, but the focus is on how you’re feeling in the moment, not retelling everything.
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It depends on the complexity of what you’re working through. Some people feel relief in a few sessions, while others take longer. We usually spend a few sessions on preparation before beginning reprocessing, and we’ll check in regularly to make sure you’re feeling supported and grounded.
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That’s okay — and it’s something we prepare for. You’ll learn grounding techniques before EMDR begins, and your therapist will guide you through the process with sensitivity. You’re always in control, and we can pause or shift focus at any time.
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Not at all. While it’s well-known for trauma treatment, EMDR also helps with anxiety, performance blocks, phobias, chronic stress, and low self-worth. If your mind keeps looping on certain thoughts or past events, EMDR might help shift those patterns.