EMDR
Heal from the past, find peace in the present
EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based approach designed to help people heal from trauma, distressing experiences, and the lingering effects of painful memories.
When a memory is unresolved, it can show up in the body and mind as anxiety, depression, panic, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation – typically through guided eye movements, tapping, or sound – to activate the brain’s innate healing mechanisms. As the memory is reprocessed, the emotional intensity decreases, and the brain is able to store the experience in a healthier, more adaptive way.
How EMDR Therapy Works
During EMDR sessions, you’ll recall a difficult memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye-movements, tapping, or sound). This process helps the brain rewire how the memory is stored. Over time, the emotional charge of the memory lessens, and you can think about it without feeling the emotions associated with that memory.
Research shows EMDR can be effective for:
- Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Grief and loss
- Childhood trauma and attachment wounds
- Negative self-beliefs
- phobias
- Distressing life events (accidents, medical trauma, etc )
What are the benefits of EMDR therapy
EMDR therapy helps your mind do what it was always meant to do – heal. After completing a reprocessing session, the traumatic memory no longer floods you with the same images, sounds, or sensations. The memory is still there, but it softens. It loses its sharp edges and stops taking over your brain and body. The bilateral stimulation tool helps the brain mirror what your brain naturally does during REM sleep, when it quietly sorts through the day’s experience, learning what needs to be learned and leaving the rest.
What are the benefits of EMDR therapy
EMDR therapy helps your mind do what it was always meant to do – heal. After completing a reprocessing session, the traumatic memory no longer floods you with the same images, sounds, or sensations. The memory is still there, but it softens. It loses its sharp edges and stops taking over your brain and body. The bilateral stimulation tool helps the brain mirror what your brain naturally does during REM sleep, when it quietly sorts through the day’s experience, learning what needs to be learned and leaving the rest.
What You can expect
Your EMDR therapy will always move at a pace that feels safe and supportive. You will never be pushed to revisit anything before you’re ready.
Most importantly, EMDR is not about reliving the past- it’s about releasing the past so it no longer defines your present.
Start Your Therapy Journey
Call or e-mail to schedule a brief phone conversation, giving you a chance to ask questions and share with me a bit more about yourself. After that, we can decide together if we are a good fit.