EMDR & TRAUMA THERAPY
what is emdr therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy approach designed to help people recover from trauma, distressing life experiences, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. When overwhelming experiences aren't fully processed, they can become "stuck" in the brain, continuing to influence your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and beliefs about yourself.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so they become less distressing and no longer have the same impact on daily life.
HOW DOES EMDR WORK?
EMDR follows a structured treatment approach that uses bilateral stimulation such as guided eye movements, gentle tapping or alternating sounds to support the brain's natural information processing system.
During an EMDR session, you'll briefly focus on a memory, feeling, or belief while following the bilateral stimulation. You won't be asked to describe every detail of your experience unless you choose to. EMDR helps your brain do what it was naturally designed to do—process and heal.
Many people notice they feel calmer, less reactive, and more able to move forward after processing experiences that once felt overwhelming.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
EMDR begins with building a strong therapeutic relationship, understanding your goals, and developing coping strategies before we begin processing difficult memories.
During sessions, you remain fully awake, aware, and in control. We work at a pace that feels safe, comfortable and right for you.
Every person's experience is unique. Some people notice changes within a few sessions, while others benefit from a longer course of therapy.
is emdr right for me?
EMDR has been extensively researched and is recognized as an effective treatment for:
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Trauma and post-traumatic stress
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Anxiety, panic and phobias
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Grief
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Low self-esteem
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The lasting effects of difficult life experiences