Certified EMDR Therapy
As an EMDRIA‑Certified EMDR therapist, I’ve completed advanced training and extensive supervision beyond the basic requirements. This means you’re working with someone who has deep experience using EMDR to help clients heal from trauma, emotional wounds, and the patterns that keep them stuck.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, research‑supported therapy that helps the brain process painful experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming, intrusive, or defining. It’s especially effective for people who have lived through:
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Narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships
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Childhood trauma or neglect
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High‑stress or chaotic environments
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Work‑related trauma or burnout
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Anxiety, panic, or chronic self‑doubt
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Distressing memories that won’t “let go”
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Why does EMDR work?
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Traumatic or overwhelming experiences can get “frozen” in the nervous system, leaving you with symptoms long after the event has passed — anxiety, shame, triggers, emotional reactivity, or feeling stuck in old patterns.
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EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so they lose their emotional charge. You don’t forget what happened — it simply stops controlling your present.
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What does an EMDR sessions look like?
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EMDR follows a structured, eight‑phase approach that includes:
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History & treatment planning — identifying the experiences that shaped your current struggles
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Preparation — building grounding skills so you feel safe and supported
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Assessment — choosing the specific memories or beliefs to target
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Desensitization — processing the memory using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones)
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Installation — strengthening healthier, more empowering beliefs
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Body scan — releasing any remaining tension or stored emotion
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Closure & reevaluation — ensuring stability and tracking progress over time
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Throughout the process, you remain in control. You don’t have to relive every detail, and you don’t have to “talk it to death.” EMDR works with your brain’s natural healing system to help you move forward.
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Who EMDR is for?
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EMDR is a strong fit if you:
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Feel stuck in patterns you can’t break
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Struggle with triggers, anxiety, or emotional reactivity
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Have a history of toxic or narcissistic relationships
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Carry old wounds that still affect your self‑worth
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Want deeper healing than talk therapy alone can offer
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Many clients describe EMDR as the first approach that truly helped them feel different — not just think differently.
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To learn more about EMDR, you can visit www.EMDRIA.org.
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