Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-supported therapy designed to help people heal from the emotional distress caused by traumatic or overwhelming life experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to talk in detail about what happened. Instead, it helps you process and reframe difficult memories so they no longer feel as emotionally triggering or stuck. Many clients describe feeling like past events are no longer “right there” but instead feel more distant, like something that happened to them, not something that defines them.

EMDR uses a structured approach that includes recalling specific memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, tapping, or sounds—that activates both sides of the brain. This process helps the brain reprocess the memory in a way that reduces its emotional charge and allows for new, healthier associations to form. EMDR is particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and even negative self-beliefs that linger from past experiences. Sessions are paced safely and collaboratively, and clients often report a greater sense of relief, clarity, and confidence as therapy progresses. It’s a gentle yet powerful tool that helps the nervous system complete what was once overwhelming and restore a sense of emotional balance.