EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapeutic approach that is used to help people move past trauma, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs. It guides the brain to reprocess memories, so they no longer hold the same weight, creating space for relief and new ways of seeing yourself

Sometimes our brains do not process difficult experiences the way they should. Normally, when something upsetting happens, your brain stores it as a memory that fades into the background over time. But if the experience was too overwhelming, your brain may not file it away correctly. Instead, it can get “stuck”, and when something reminds you of it, like a smell, a place, or even a thought, it feels like you are reliving it all over again.

That is why people sometimes keep struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or painful memories, even years after the event is over. EMDR helps your brain finish the job it could not do back then.

In an EMDR session, you focus briefly on a memory while using a tool like eye movements, tapping, or sounds that go back and forth. This back-and-forth rhythm helps your brain reprocess the memory in a healthier way. Instead of feeling stuck in the past, the memory becomes part of your story without controlling how you feel in the present.

Your brain has an innate capacity to heal, much like your body does. When you get a cut, your body naturally begins to repair the wound. But if something interferes with the process, like dirt or infection, healing is delayed until the obstacle is cleared away. In the same way, when overwhelming experiences are not fully processed, they can block your mind’s natural recovery. EMDR helps remove those obstacles, allowing your brain to complete its own healing process and restore balance.

If you have ever thought:

• "I just cannot move past this."

• "I know it is over, but it still feels so real."

• "Why cannot I stop reacting this way?

People who struggle with:

• Trauma or PTSD

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Grief and loss

• Low self-esteem or self-worth

• Phobias and fears

• Feeling “stuck” even after traditional talk therapy

EMDR begins with a foundation of safety and trust. Together, we identify the experiences or beliefs that feel most limiting. During a session, I guide you through gentle bilateral stimulation. While this happens, your brain naturally reprocesses the memory, reducing its intensity and creating space for new, more balanced beliefs.

Every step happens at your pace, and you are always in control of the process

Trauma is any experience that overwhelms your ability to cope. While many people think of trauma as disasters or life-threatening events, it can also be quieter and harder to name. Trauma can come from repeated stress, painful relationships, or the absence of the care and safety you needed.

Attachment trauma, for example, may develop when caregivers were emotionally unavailable, inconsistent, or unable to meet your needs. These early experiences can shape how you see yourself, how safe you feel in relationships, and how you respond to stress as an adult.

Trauma isn’t just about what happened—it’s about how your mind and body adapted in order to survive. Over time, those survival strategies may become patterns that feel limiting or overwhelming, even if they once helped you get through difficult situations.