EMDR Therapy
EMDR uses guided eye movements to help your brain reprocess distressing memories, so they carry less weight in the present.
You are not alone in this
Some experiences stay stuck in the nervous system no matter how much you talk about them. If you have processed an event intellectually but it still feels raw in your body, EMDR may reach what talk therapy alone has not.
How does EMDR help?
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, usually guided eye movements, while you briefly focus on a distressing memory. This appears to help the brain reprocess the memory so it feels less overwhelming and less present tense, without needing to talk through every detail.
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What to expect when you work together
- A full explanation of the process before we begin, always at your pace
- No requirement to describe the traumatic event in detail
- Guided eye movements or another form of bilateral stimulation
- Grounding and regulation tools built in from the start
- A structured protocol, paced to what feels safe for you
- EMDR combined with CBT and DBT skills when useful
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Fewer triggers
Reduce how strongly a memory activates your body and emotions.
Less avoidance
Process what happened so you do not need to keep working around it.
Faster processing for some clients
EMDR can sometimes move through stuck memories more quickly than talk therapy alone.
A calmer nervous system
Reduce the hypervigilance or numbness trauma can leave behind.
FAQs About EMDR Therapy
You are not alone. Many people feel unsure before they begin.
No. You control what and how much you share. EMDR can be effective without recounting every detail out loud.
It is most known for trauma, but it can also help with anxiety, grief, and other distressing memories that feel stuck.
You will briefly hold a memory in mind while following guided eye movements or another form of bilateral stimulation, with regular check ins throughout.
No. The memory stays, but it typically feels less overwhelming and less present tense once it has been reprocessed.