EMDR Therapy

An evidence based therapy approach for overcoming trauma and painful past memories

You feel trapped by memories or emotional pain that you can’t get rid of.

You are having trouble sleeping at night, your brain won’t shut down or you wake up with nightmares. You sometimes find yourself going about your day, but suddenly think or remember a painful moment in your past, that still hurts to remember. Or maybe you’re avoiding a place or a person that you need to interact with for work, but there’s just something about it that leaves you feeling nervous or unsettled. You might be having physical symptoms that medical doctors can’t find a cause for other than “stress-related or induced” symptoms.

We all experience memories of events or situations that don’t always get processed correctly in our brain and can remain “stuck”. These types of memories can cause both emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms that can negatively impact your life.

Signs you may be dealing with painful past experiences:

Feeling worried or having panic attacks
Mood swings or difficulty controlling your intense feelings
Low self-esteem
Struggling with relationships
Memories or thoughts that pop up without your consent

how can EMDR help

EMDR can help you break through what’s holding you back.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a powerful and evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help children, teens, and adults overcome the emotional distress caused by painful memories and experiences. This therapeutic technique was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro and has proven to be effective in treating a range of mental health issues.

At its core, EMDR helps people process distressing memories by using bilateral stimulation. This typically involves guided eye movements or other forms of rhythmic left-right stimulation, such as tapping. This process allows the brain to reprocess upsetting memories, storing them in the memory of a person in a less distressing forms.

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Benefits of emdr…

Quicker resolution of painful past experiences

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Some studies show that EMDR can more efficiently help process painful memories and experiences than traditional talk therapy, leading to feeling better faster.

Reduce emotional intensity

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The bilateral stimulation in EMDR can reduce the strong emotions around painful memories and experiences, making it easier to think, feel and talk about.

Increase positive belief in yourself

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EMDR is structured so that kids, teens, and adults can learn a new positive, healthier belief about themselves.

We want you to know:

Your past doesn’t have to define you.

Let’s work together to find a new, confident path forward.

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faqs

Common questions about EMDR therapy

Your therapist will assess if you are a good candidate for EMDR, but anyone can participate in it. At this moment our therapists Shari Bingham and Lauren Weiner are trained in EMDR, and our play therapist Rebecca Self is going through the training in 2024.
EMDR does not physically hurt, as your therapist will use eye movements or gentle tapping to help you process. However, it can stir up painful emotions, which your therapist will work with you to process and resolve without overwhelming you.
Book a free consult to learn more about how EMDR could help you!