EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Healing from the Past, Living More Fully Today

You’ve carried so much for so long — doing your best to hold it all together, to stay strong, to keep moving forward.

You’ve learned to function, even when parts of you still ache.

You’ve been carrying memories that won’t seem to fade — and it’s exhausting.

EMDR can help you process what’s been too heavy to hold, so your past no longer controls your present. It’s not about forgetting — it’s about finally finding peace.

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy designed to help individuals heal from painful or traumatic experiences. By focusing on distressing memories while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements or tapping—EMDR facilitates the brain's natural healing process, allowing memories to become less vivid and emotionally charged.

EMDR isn’t about forgetting what happened. Instead, it helps you see your past in a way that doesn’t keep hurting you. It’s especially helpful for people dealing with trauma, anxiety, negative thoughts about themselves, or tough emotions that just won’t go away.

How does EMDR work?

When a traumatic event happens, it overwhelms the brain’s normal processing system. Instead of being stored as a regular memory, trauma gets "frozen" in a part of our brain and these traumatic memories are not processed, which prevents the brain’s natural healing. EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories making them less distressing.

Think of it like updating a file on your computer—EMDR helps "rewrite" painful memories so they no longer cause as much distress.

What happens in a session?

• First, we talk about your story and what’s been hard for you.

• You’ll learn some tools to feel safe and calm.

• Then, we gently focus on those difficult memories while doing simple eye movements or taps.

• This helps your brain “digest” the memories differently, so they feel less heavy and overwhelming. ver time, the distress fades, and you can think about the past without intense emotions.

• We also work on building positive beliefs about yourself to replace old, painful ones.

• Throughout, you’ll stay in control and safe.

EMDR is beneficial for individuals experiencing:

• Trauma or PTSD

• Anxiety and panic disorders

• Depression

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Negative self-beliefs

• Painful or scary memories that keep coming back

• Dealing with stress from past experiences that still affect your life today

Is EMDR Right for You?

If your past feels like it’s still affecting your present—making it hard to relax, feel safe, or trust yourself—EMDR might help you find relief. t's a versatile therapy that can address a range of emotional challenges, helping individuals process and heal from past experiences, and it’s been shown to work well—often faster than traditional talk therapy.

It’s a gentle, proven way to heal and move forward with more peace and confidence.

If you’re curious about how EMDR could support you, I’m here to talk and answer your questions.