EMDR Therapy
Living with trauma can feel exhausting and isolating. You might find yourself caught in cycles of flashbacks, emotional overwhelm, dissociation, or nightmares, even after years of trying to move forward. The past can continue to show up in ways you didn’t ask for- shaping how safe you feel in relationships, how confident you are in yourself, or how willing you are to take risks. It can feel discouraging and lonely to want more from life while feeling stuck in survival mode.
You’re not alone in this experience, and healing is possible. With trauma-informed approaches like EMDR therapy, I can help you overcome the hold that trauma continues to have on you. We can find a way to help you reconnect with your purpose and find joy again.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy used to help people process traumatic experiences and reduce symptoms of trauma. EMDR was developed in the 1980’s and has since been extensively researched and shown to be effective in helping people heal from trauma without requiring them to relive experiences in detail.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on how trauma is stored in the brain and body. When something overwhelming or frightening happens, such as a physical or sexual assault, caregiver neglect, or another type of shame or fear inducing situation, the brain may not fully process the memory. Instead, it can become “stuck,” continuing to trigger intense emotional and physical reactions long after the danger has passed.
The Impact of Trauma and Triggers
When a traumatic event occurs, your body’s survival system activates. You might notice a racing heart, tight muscles, shallow breathing, or a surge of adrenaline. While the body is designed to return to a calm state afterward, trauma can interrupt this process.
Later on, reminders of the experience, like a sound, smell, image, or situation, can cause your nervous system to react as if the trauma is happening again. These reactions are often referred to as triggers. When triggered, you may experience intense emotions, physical sensations, exhaustion, or a sense of being on edge, even when you logically know you’re safe.
This happens because traumatic memories are stored differently than everyday experiences. While most memories are processed and integrated, traumatic memories often remain tied to the emotional and sensory parts of the brain, rather than being stored in a more neutral, narrative way.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy used to help people process traumatic experiences and reduce symptoms of trauma. EMDR was developed in the 1980’s and has since been extensively researched and shown to be effective in helping people heal from trauma without requiring them to relive experiences in detail.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on how trauma is stored in the brain and body. When something overwhelming or frightening happens, such as a physical or sexual assault, caregiver neglect, or another type of shame or fear inducing situation, the brain may not fully process the memory. Instead, it can become “stuck,” continuing to trigger intense emotional and physical reactions long after the danger has passed.
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