What is EMDR?
Some memories don’t just live in your mind— they live in your body. Trauma can leave you looping through the same emotions, thoughts, or reactions long after the moment has passed. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed method that helps your brain finish what it couldn’t in the moment of overwhelm so those memories lose their power over you.
Instead of endlessly rehashing the past, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements or gentle tapping) to help reprocess experiences. The emotional charge softens. Your body can relax. You can finally respond to life from the present, not from an old wound.
In my work, EMDR isn’t just a technique— it’s part of a deeply relational, heart-centered process. I weave it together with somatic practices and mindfulness so we’re not only releasing the pain of the past, but also strengthening your connection to yourself, your resilience, and your capacity for joy.
Healing here is not about “getting rid” of your story— it’s about changing your relationship to it so you can live more freely, fully, and on your own terms.
How EMDR actually works
EMDR helps your brain reprocess memories so they no longer feel as raw, overwhelming, or “stuck.” When something traumatic or distressing happens, the brain can store it in an unprocessed form—complete with the sights, sounds, feelings, and beliefs you had in that moment. This is why certain triggers can make it feel like you’re reliving the past instead of remembering it.
In EMDR, we activate the brain’s natural healing process by focusing on the memory while activating both hemispheres of the brain using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sounds). This back-and-forth stimulation helps your brain file the memory away in a more adaptive, less charged form—kind of like moving it from an “emergency” folder into a “past events” folder. The memory remains, but it loses its emotional intensity and stops driving your current thoughts, feelings, or reactions.
Is EMDR Right For You?
If you’ve been carrying the weight of past trauma, intrusive memories, or persistent patterns you can’t seem to break, EMDR offers a path forward. It’s designed to help your brain reprocess distressing experiences so they lose their emotional charge—freeing you to live in the present rather than relive the past.
EMDR may be a fit if…
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You feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, fear, or self-doubt despite your best efforts to heal
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You experience flashbacks, nightmares, or body-based reactions tied to past events
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You struggle to connect fully in relationships because of old wounds
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You want a therapy that is structured, goal-oriented, and evidence-based
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You’re ready to address the root cause of triggers, anxiety, or distress—not just manage symptoms.
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You want to break old patterns and move forward with clarity and self-trust.
EMDR may not be for you if…
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You’re looking for a quick fix without a willingness to actively engage in the process.
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You’re not ready to revisit past experiences, even with tools to help you feel safe and grounded.
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You prefer only talk therapy and aren’t open to incorporating body-based or experiential approaches.
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You’re currently in a crisis that requires immediate stabilization before processing trauma.
I’ve guided many clients through EMDR to help them release long-held pain and reclaim their sense of self. My approach is grounded in both neuroscience and compassion—giving you the tools, structure, and safety to do this deeply transformative work.
You don’t have to just cope; you can truly heal.