EMDR Therapy
More than eye movements.
EMDR is a structured psychotherapy approach that helps the brain process experiences that continue to feel emotionally unresolved.
Why can the past still feel present?
When a difficult experience has not been fully processed, present-day situations may activate emotions, beliefs, physical sensations, and protective responses connected to the past.
You may understand that the danger is over and still feel anxious, unsafe, ashamed, powerless, or overwhelmed. EMDR addresses the memory networks associated with these reactions—not only the symptoms that appear on the surface.
EMDR may be incorporated for:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Childhood and relational wounds
- Anxiety, panic, and phobias
- Grief and traumatic loss
- Medical and reproductive trauma
- Shame and negative self-beliefs
- Physical manifestations of stress
- Performance blocks and future fears
A structured process
The eight-phase framework
EMDR is not a single technique. It is a comprehensive psychotherapy model that includes assessment, preparation, processing, and evaluation.
- Understand your history, present concerns, strengths, and goals.
- Develop preparation, regulation, and coping resources.
- Identify relevant memories, beliefs, emotions, and body sensations.
- Process unresolved material using bilateral stimulation when appropriate.
- Strengthen adaptive beliefs and new learning.
- Assess remaining physical disturbance.
- Close each session with adequate stability.
- Reevaluate progress, changes, and future needs.
Treatment is carefully paced.
Trauma processing does not necessarily begin during the first sessions. Preparation, safety, emotional regulation, dissociation screening, current circumstances, and treatment readiness are essential considerations.
Experience & credentials
Nearly 30 years of clinical experience.
More than 25 years integrating EMDR into psychotherapy.
EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
EMDRIA Approved Consultant™
Certified Telemental Health Provider
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