EMDR Therapy

Heal from difficult experiences without having to talk through every detail.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-researched and empirically studied psychotherapy designed to help people heal from the effects of distressing or traumatic experiences.

When something overwhelming happens, the brain may not fully process the event, and the memory can remain “stuck,” continuing to trigger anxiety, fear, or negative beliefs long after the danger has passed. EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess those memories so they can be stored in a more adaptive, less emotionally charged way.

During EMDR, you briefly bring a troubling memory to mind while also engaging in a form of gentle bilateral stimulation, such as following the therapist’s hand with your eyes or feeling alternating taps. This process supports the brain’s natural ability to make sense of experiences and move toward resolution.

What many clients appreciate about EMDR is that it does not require you to go into extensive detail about what happened in order to heal. Instead, the focus is on how the memory is held in your body and nervous system in the present moment. As the memory is reprocessed, people often notice that the emotional intensity decreases, physical tension softens, and more balanced, compassionate beliefs about themselves begin to take root.

EMDR is widely used to treat trauma, anxiety, and other stress-related concerns, and it can help people feel less controlled by the past and more grounded in their lives today.