Eye Movement
Desensitization & Reprocessing
(EMDR)

Sometimes the past shows up in ways that aren’t obvious. You might feel stuck, on edge, disconnected from yourself, or held back by patterns that don’t fully make sense. Maybe you can point to certain experiences that were painful, or maybe you just know that something from earlier in your life still feels unresolved.

EMDR is a therapy approach that helps the brain process past experiences that haven’t fully settled, so they stop feeling so present in everyday life. Rather than relying only on talking through what happened, EMDR supports the brain in reprocessing memories in a way that can reduce their emotional intensity and shift the beliefs that formed around them.

I use EMDR with adolescents and adults to support healing from trauma and difficult or overwhelming experiences. It can also be a helpful part of treatment when concerns like anxiety, eating disorders, or body image struggles are connected to earlier experiences that continue to shape how someone sees themselves or the world.​

 

Together, we’ll work to:

• Identify experiences or themes that feel stuck or unresolved

• Reduce the emotional charge tied to painful memories

• Shift self-critical or negative beliefs that developed over time

• Strengthen a sense of safety, grounding, and emotional regulation

• Create more space for flexibility, self-trust, and choice

EMDR isn’t about reliving the past or pushing yourself before you’re ready. The process is collaborative, paced carefully, and focused on helping you feel safe and supported. You don’t need a single, clear trauma for EMDR to be helpful.

 

If past experiences are still influencing how you feel, respond, or relate to yourself, therapy can help loosen their grip.
 

If you’d like a deeper explanation of EMDR and what to expect, you can read more about EMDR here.