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EMDR therapy
Processing the Past. Reclaiming the Present.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals process and recover from distressing life experiences and psychological trauma.
Traumatic experiences can sometimes remain insufficiently processed, contributing to emotional distress, negative beliefs, and heightened responses to everyday situations. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or alternating taps, to support the brain's natural ability to process these experiences in a more adaptive way.
Through EMDR therapy, individuals can reduce the emotional intensity associated with painful memories, develop healthier perspectives, and experience greater emotional stability in their daily lives.
Recommended for PTSD by the American Psychological Association and the World Health Organization.
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Who it helps
EMDR may help if you live with
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma
- Distressing memories and intrusive thoughts
- Childhood trauma and adverse life experiences
- Anxiety, panic, and trauma-related fears
- Emotional distress following abusive or unhealthy relationships
- Grief and loss associated with distressing experiences
- Heightened emotional reactivity and trauma-related triggers
The process
What EMDR looks like
History & Treatment Planning
Your therapist will explore history, current concerns, and treatment goals to identify experiences that may be contributing to emotional distress and develop an individual treatment plan.
Preparation & Stabilization
Before processing begins, you'll develop grounding techniques, emotional regulation skills, and coping strategies to help establish a sense of safety and readiness for deeper therapeutic work.
Memory Processing
Using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, or alternating taps, EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories, reduce their emotional intensity, and develop more adaptive beliefs.
Integration & Continued Healing
Your therapist will help you reflect in changes in your thoughts, emotions, and responses while assessing your progress and addressing any remaining areas of distress.
Clinicians
Clinicians who offer EMDR
Questions
About EMDR
Do I have to describe the memory in detail?
No. One of the unique aspects of EMDR is that you do not have to share every detail of a painful or traumatic experience for treatment to be effective.
Unlike some traditional forms of talk therapy, EMDR does not require you to repeatedly recount or verbally process every aspect of what happened. Instead, EMDR focuses on helping your brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer carry the same level of emotional intensity.
During treatment, your therapist may ask you to briefly identify a memory, the negative beliefs associated with it, and the emotions or physical sensations that arise. However, you remain in control of how much you choose to share.
You do not have to tell every detail of your story to begin working toward healing.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of EMDR therapy sessions varies from person to person. There is no universal timeline for healing, and treatment is tailored to your individual experiences, symptoms, goals, and needs.
For individuals seeking to process a single distressing event, EMDR treatment may be relatively brief. However, individuals who have experienced repeated trauma, childhood adversity, complex PTSD, or longstanding emotional difficulties may benefit from a longer course of treatment.
Some individuals notice meaningful changes within several sessions of active reprocessing, while others require additional time to address multiple experiences or deeply rooted patterns.
Our focus is not on how quickly you move through therapy, but on helping you create meaningful, sustainable change.
Can EMDR be done online?
Yes. EMDR therapy can be provided virtually, allowing individuals to receive specialized trauma treatment from the comfort and privacy of their own environment.
Research suggests that virtual EMDR can be an effective treatment option for many individuals when delivered by a properly trained clinician using appropriate telehealth methods.
During virtual sessions, your therapist may use guided eye movements, alternating sounds, or other forms of bilateral stimulation to support the reprocessing of distressing memories. The method used will depend on your individual needs, preferences, and the technology available.
Before beginning treatment, we will discuss your environment, privacy, emotional readiness, and whether virtual EMDR is an appropriate fit for your needs.
Healing does not have to happen within the walls of a traditional therapy office. Meaningful therapeutic work can take place wherever you feel safe, supported, and connected.