“Trauma compromises our ability to engage with others by replacing patterns of connection with patterns of protection.”
~Stephen Porges
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Understanding EMDR Therapy
If you’ve been through something painful or distressing, you may have noticed that certain memories or feelings still feel “stuck,” no matter how much time has passed. EMDR therapy is a gentle, evidence-based approach that helps your brain and body heal from those experiences so you can move forward with more peace and confidence.
How EMDR Can Help
When something overwhelming happens, your brain sometimes isn’t able to fully process it at the time. As a result, reminders of that event can continue to trigger strong emotional or physical reactions. EMDR helps your brain finish what it started, allowing those memories to be processed and stored in a healthier way. Over time, the emotional charge of those memories softens. You can still remember what happened, but it no longer feels as painful.
What EMDR Sessions Are Like
During EMDR, you’ll work with me to focus on specific memories or feelings while engaging in bilateral stimulation (like gentle eye movements, tapping, or sounds). This process helps your brain reprocess the memory naturally and safely. You are always in control of the pace, and I will guide you with care and grounding tools so that you feel supported every step of the way.
❦ What EMDR Can Be Helpful For ❦
Depression, Grief, & Loss
Anxiety, Panic,
Phobias
Trauma & PTSD
Relationship and Attachment Wounds
Negative Self-Beliefs & Shame
Stress