EMDR Therapy

What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, research-supported psychotherapy approach that helps people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences—such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. EMDR therapy facilitates the brain’s natural healing process, allowing you to move past difficult memories without reliving them in detail.

How is EMDR therapy different from traditional talk therapy?

Unlike many other forms of therapy, EMDR does not require you to talk extensively about your traumatic experiences or complete homework between sessions. Instead, it works by helping your brain reprocess and "unstick" the unprocessed memories that are keeping you from feeling whole.

Using bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, tapping, or tones—EMDR helps the brain rewire how painful memories are stored. This process reduces the emotional charge around the memory and helps you create more adaptive, empowering associations. Many people find relief in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy would require.

What happens during an EMDR session?

During a session, you’ll be guided to focus briefly on a specific memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation. This combination helps to disrupt the old, distressing associations tied to the memory. Over time, the experience becomes less emotionally intense and more manageable, allowing you to see it with greater clarity and objectivity.

How does EMDR work with the brain?

Our brains are naturally wired to heal from trauma, but sometimes that process gets interrupted. EMDR helps restore communication between key parts of the brain:

Amygdala – signals danger and activates the fight-or-flight response
Hippocampus – stores memories and identifies what’s safe or unsafe
Prefrontal Cortex – helps you think, reason, and regulate emotions

By stimulating the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate memories, EMDR helps these areas work in harmony again. As a result, you can feel more grounded, calm, and in control—no longer trapped by your past.

The goal of EMDR: Empowered Healing

EMDR honors your brain’s innate ability to heal. Many clients report feeling lighter, more confident, and more peaceful—even after years of carrying the weight of unresolved trauma. If you’re ready to move beyond the pain and take back control, EMDR offers a compassionate, effective path forward.