EMDR Therapy
People often come to EMDR after feeling like traditional talk therapy hasn’t fully helped or even helped at all.
The focus typically is on changing thoughts in order to change feelings and behavior.
That works well for a lot of people.
But sometimes, even when your thoughts shift, the feelings don’t change.
Or the feelings do change only until there’s another situation that triggers them to come rushing back.
You might logically know you’re lovable, good enough, worthy, or safe—
but either your body doesn’t believe it
or you have to constantly talk yourself into remembering it’s true.
That’s can be because those deeper reactions are connected to past experiences that haven’t fully been processed.
EMDR works by helping your brain and nervous system process those experiences, so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity.
It’s not about forcing yourself to think differently.
It’s about helping your system actually feel something different.
My Approach
We don’t jump into processing right away. We focus first on building steadiness and making sure you feel supported and resourced.
You set the pace, the focus, and how far we go. If something doesn’t feel right, we slow down or shift direction.
Everything we do can be adjusted. There isn’t one “right” way to do this.
If something isn’t working, it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It’s information that helps us tailor the process to the way your brain works.
EMDR meets you where you are as we move through the process together in a way that respects your capacity and goals.
How EMDR Works
EMDR uses what’s called bilateral stimulation which is often eye movements, tapping, or audio tones.
This helps your brain process experiences that haven’t fully resolved, so they don’t keep showing up with the same intensity.
Instead of memories replaying on repeat or feeling like it is still happening now, those experiences begin to feel more like something that happened in the past.
You might still feel sad or disappointed when you think about what happened, but it no longer carries the same emotional charge, and it doesn’t feel like it defines you in the same way.
Things like “I did something wrong,” “I deserved it,” or “there’s something wrong with me” begin to feel untrue and feelings something different becomes possible.
Virtual EMDR
There are several ways to adapt the process for virtual sessions, including guided eye movements, tapping, or audio tones. We’ll choose what works best for you and your setup.
Everything we do can be adjusted so it feels accessible and manageable.
You don’t need any special equipment to get started.
Who is this for?
EMDR may be helpful if you notice:
Memories that feel stuck, intrusive, or hard to move past
Emotional reactions that feel intense or don’t match the situation
Patterns that don’t make sense but are hard to change
A sense that your nervous system is often overwhelmed or shut down
Knowing something logically, but not feeling it emotionally
Feeling like past experiences still have a strong hold on you
You don’t have to have a specific diagnosis or know exactly what’s “wrong” for this to be helpful.
If you’re wondering whether EMDR might be a good fit for you, we can talk through it together and decide what feels right.