Our EMDR work will be

  • Personalized

    Our initial sessions will focus on getting to know you—your story, your nervous system, and what you’re hoping will feel different. Together, we’ll create a tailored EMDR treatment plan that honors your pace, your history, and your specific goals for healing.

  • Targeted

    EMDR helps us gently target the memories, beliefs, and patterns that feel “stuck” and keep showing up in your life now. I’ll work closely with you to identify these experiences and use EMDR to reduce their emotional intensity, so present-day triggers feel more manageable.

  • Integrative

    Our work won’t happen in a vacuum. Alongside EMDR, I integrate grounding skills, attachment- and parts-informed work, and practical tools you can use between sessions. The goal is not just relief in session, but real, sustainable change in how you relate to yourself and your life.

EMDR therapy

  • what is EMDR therapy

    Healing from trauma isn’t about “getting over” what happened — it’s about helping your nervous system finally feel safe, settled, and whole again. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess painful experiences so they no longer feel as present, overwhelming, or defining.

  • the brain science behind emdr

    When something overwhelming happens, the brain doesn’t always store the memory properly. Instead of becoming part of your past, it can remain “stuck” in a raw, unprocessed state — with the same emotions, body sensations, beliefs, and images that were present during the original event.
    This is why people may react strongly to reminders, even years later.

    EMDR helps the brain finish what it didn’t get to finish at the time:
    processing the memory, calming the nervous system, and integrating the experience in a healthier way.

  • The AIP Model (Adaptive Information Processing)

    EMDR is based on the AIP model, which simply means:
    your brain is wired to heal, and it wants to move toward wholeness.

    When experiences become stored in a “stuck” or unprocessed form — usually due to trauma, chronic stress, or attachment wounds — they continue to trigger emotional or physical reactions in the present.
    Through bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), EMDR activates the brain’s natural healing system and helps access these memories so they can be reprocessed and integrated.

    After reprocessing, people often report that the memory feels:

    more distant

    less charged

    less defining

    less painful

    easier to think about without emotional overwhelm

    The memory remains — but the emotional weight does not.

  • You Don’t Need to Retell Every Detail

    With EMDR:

    You stay present and in control

    You don’t have to recount everything

    Your brain does much of the internal work

    We go at your pace

    Safety and regulation guide every step

    My role is to support you, ground you, and help you stay connected as your system processes what has felt too heavy to carry alone.

  • EMDR is designed to help you heal from experiences that keep affecting your emotions, beliefs, and reactions — often long after they occurred.
    It can reduce the intensity of painful memories and help you respond to life with more clarity, calm, and confidence.

    EMDR can help with:

    Trauma & PTSD

    • Childhood trauma

    • Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse

    • Medical trauma, accidents, or sudden events

    • Trauma in relationships or past partners

    • Traumatic grief and complicated loss

    Anxiety & Overwhelm

    • Persistent anxiety

    • Panic attacks

    • Health anxiety

    • Catastrophic or “worst-case scenario” thinking

    • Feeling constantly on edge

    Relationship Patterns & Attachment Wounds

    • Fear of abandonment or closeness

    • People-pleasing, fawning, conflict avoidance

    • Emotional reactivity or shutdown

    • Lingering impact of past relational injuries

    Shame & Negative Self-Beliefs

    • “I’m not good enough.”

    • “It was my fault.”

    • “I’m too much / not enough.”

    • Chronic self-criticism

    Grief & Loss

    • Painful or complicated grief

    • Fear of forgetting memories

    • Guilt or “I should have…” thoughts

    Stressful Life Events

    • Major life transitions

    • Relationship breakups

    • Work-related stress

    • Situations you can’t stop replaying

    Body-Based Symptoms

    • Chronic tension

    • Somatic triggers

    • Freeze/shutdown responses

    Additional information on EMDR Therapy

    For more information about EMDR, visit EMDRIA, the official EMDR accrediting organization: www.emdria.org

  • EMDR is an 8-phase, structured process — but it is always tailored to your nervous system and your lived experience.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    Assessment & Understanding Your Story

    We begin by understanding your history, symptoms, and goals.
    We identify themes, patterns, and moments that continue to impact you.

    Building Internal Safety

    Before we work on difficult material, we create:

    • Grounding skills

    • Emotional regulation tools

    • Mind-body awareness

    • Resourcing techniques

    • A shared language for pacing the work

    This stage ensures you feel prepared, supported, and centered.

    Identifying Target Memories

    Together, we choose which experiences to process — from early childhood wounds to recent triggers.

    Desensitization & Reprocessing

    Using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or audio tones), we help your brain process and release what has felt stuck.

    You stay present and in control the entire time.

    Installing New Beliefs & Reducing Distress

    As distress decreases, we strengthen new adaptive beliefs, such as:

    • “I am safe now.”

    • “I did the best I could.”

    • “I am enough.”

    • “I have choices.”

    Future Templates

    We prepare you for real-life situations so you can respond with more confidence, clarity, and calm.

    Additional Information on EMDR Therapy

    For more information about EMDR, visit EMDRIA, the official EMDR accrediting organization: www.emdria.org

  • EMDR may be a good fit if you:

    • Feel stuck repeating patterns you don’t want

    • Have memories or experiences that feel “unfinished”

    • Notice triggers that feel bigger than the situation

    • Want deeper healing rather than surface-level coping

    • Are seeking trauma-focused therapy grounded in safety and collaboration

    You don’t need to have “big T” trauma for EMDR to help — many clients benefit from processing chronic stress, relational wounds, or painful emotional experiences.

    Additional information on EMDR Therapy

    For more information about EMDR, visit EMDRIA, the official EMDR accrediting organization: www.emdria.org

More EMDR Specific FAQs below.

what healing may feel like

Safer in your own body, clearer in your mind, and more able to respond instead of react.

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What to Expect in a 15-Minute Consult:

  • A brief conversation to understand what you're looking for support with.

  • Space to ask questions about EMDR therapy and my approach.

  • Guidance on whether we’re the right fit to work together.

  • No pressure, no commitment — just a chance to connect.

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EMDR Specific FAQs

  • Your safety and regulation are always the priority. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system, and you can pause, slow down, or take a break at any time. I’ll guide you with grounding, resourcing, and stabilization tools throughout the process so you never have to push beyond your capacity.

  • It’s common for new thoughts or memories to surface as your brain processes old information. This is normal and often indicates that healing is happening. You don’t need to navigate that alone — we will explore anything that comes up together and adjust the pace or direction of our work as needed.

  • You don’t need full, detailed memories for EMDR to be effective. We work with whatever is available — emotions, sensations, images, or beliefs. Your brain brings forward what is ready to be processed, and that is more than enough for meaningful work.

  • These reactions are understandable responses to overwhelm. Before we begin reprocessing, we build a foundation of stabilization and grounding skills. We also establish signals and communication tools so I can attune to what you’re experiencing and keep you connected and regulated. If dissociation occurs, we slow down, re-orient, and return to safety first.

  • Absolutely. EMDR is flexible, and many clients move between EMDR and talk therapy depending on what they need in the moment. We will check in each session and choose the approach that feels most supportive that day.

  • Some clients notice temporary increases in emotions, dreams, or body sensations as their system continues processing between sessions. This doesn’t mean something is wrong — it’s a common part of the healing process. I’ll help you understand these reactions and give you tools to stay grounded and supported between sessions.

  • We work collaboratively. Together we identify themes, patterns, triggers, or memories that still feel charged or intrusive. EMDR targets can include recent events, early experiences, relational injuries, or moments that shaped core beliefs. We create a treatment plan that feels manageable and aligned with your goals.

  • It’s normal for thoughts, emotions, or sensations to continue shifting after a session. You can use grounding or resourcing tools we’ve practiced, jot down any insights to bring to the next session, and reach out if something feels overwhelming. We’ll talk about what to expect and how to support your system between sessions.

  • No formal preparation is required. Before reprocessing, we will spend time building safety, grounding skills, and emotional regulation tools so you feel supported and ready. All you need is a private, quiet space and willingness to explore the work at your own pace.

  • Yes — EMDR can be very effective for complex trauma when done with a trauma-informed, paced, and stabilization-focused approach. We take time to build safety and strengthen internal resources before processing deeper material. You will never be pushed faster than what feels manageable.