EMDR therapy

Helping stuck memories move again.

EMDR is an evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences so they lose their charge. It doesn't require re-telling every detail — it uses gentle bilateral stimulation while your mind does the work.

How it feels

Steady. Paced. Yours.

Grounded before we go anywhere

We build resourcing skills first — a felt sense of safety in the body.

You control the pace

Nothing is forced. You can pause, slow down, or return to neutral at any moment.

Bilateral stimulation

Eye movements, tapping, or audio tones — whatever fits you best.

Integration, not just recall

The goal is settling: memories stay, distress softens.

The eight phases

A structured path, walked at your pace.

EMDR follows a well-researched protocol. We move through it together — no surprises.

1

History & readiness

We map what brought you in, what feels safe, and what to protect.

2

Preparation & resourcing

Grounding, breathwork, and a felt-sense 'calm place' before any reprocessing.

3

Assessment of a target

We identify a memory or theme — image, belief, emotion, body sensation.

4

Desensitization

Short sets of bilateral stimulation while your mind does the reprocessing work.

5

Installation

A more adaptive belief takes root — quietly, at your pace.

6

Body scan

We check for residual charge in the body and clear anything remaining.

7

Closure

Every session ends grounded, resourced, and ready for the week.

8

Re-evaluation

Next session, we check gains and choose the next target — or celebrate.

Often helpful for

  • PTSD & complex trauma
  • Anxiety & panic
  • Grief & loss
  • Chronic shame or negative core beliefs
  • Performance blocks & phobias
  • Medical trauma
Ready?

Start with a consult.

A first visit is a conversation, not a commitment to reprocess anything. We decide together what makes sense.

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