EMDR Therapy

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a type of therapy that helps people heal from difficult or overwhelming experiences that their mind and body haven’t fully processed.

When something stressful or traumatic happens, the brain can sometimes get “stuck,” and the memory doesn’t get stored in the usual way. This can lead to ongoing triggers, strong emotional reactions, negative beliefs about yourself, or body sensations that don’t seem to match what’s happening in the present.

EMDR helps the brain finish processing those experiences so they can move into the past where they belong.

Here’s what it feels like in practice:

  • You bring up a memory, feeling, or belief that feels distressing.

  • While you focus on it, the therapist guides you through back-and-forth stimulation (usually eye movements, tapping, or sounds).

  • This back-and-forth motion helps your brain reprocess the stuck material—similar to how the brain naturally processes things during REM sleep.

  • Over time, the memory becomes less intense, the emotions calm down, and people often think about themselves and the situation in a more balanced and compassionate way.

People often say things like:

  • “It’s still a memory, but it doesn’t upset me anymore.”

  • “I can see it differently now.”

  • “My body doesn’t react the same way.”

EMDR is not hypnosis. You stay fully awake, aware, and in control the whole time.

It’s especially helpful for:

  • Trauma (big or small)

  • Anxiety

  • Panic attacks

  • Relationship triggers

  • Negative self-beliefs (“I’m not good enough,” “I’m not safe,” etc.)

  • Grief

  • Stress and overwhelm

  • Chronic Pain

The goal of EMDR is to help you feel more grounded, less triggered, and more free to live your life without old experiences getting in the way.

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