Sometimes an experience from the past continues to influence the present, even though you know it's over. You may find yourself reacting in ways you don't fully understand, feeling "stuck," or repeating patterns you'd like to change.

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These experiences aren't always what people think of as trauma. They may include a painful relationship, a loss, persistent criticism, a frightening medical procedure, or other life events that continue to carry an emotional charge.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps people process experiences from the past that continue to affect them in the present. As these experiences become more fully processed, they often lose their emotional intensity and become part of your history rather than something that continues to shape your life today.

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EMDR is one of several approaches I use in my practice. For some people, it can be an effective way to work through experiences that remain emotionally unresolved. For others, traditional psychotherapy—or a combination of approaches—may be the best fit. Together, we'll determine what approach makes the most sense for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I have to talk in detail about what happened?

Not necessarily. While we'll talk about your experiences, EMDR does not require you to describe every detail of a difficult memory. We move at a pace that feels manageable and comfortable for you.

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Is EMDR only for trauma?

No. EMDR can be helpful for experiences from the past that continue to affect you in the present. These may include losses, relationship experiences, medical procedures, bullying, or other events that still carry an emotional impact.

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Will we use EMDR in every session?

Not always. EMDR is one of several approaches I use. Depending on your needs and goals, we may use EMDR, talk therapy, or a combination of approaches.

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If you're wondering whether EMDR might be helpful for you, I'd be happy to discuss it during a consultation.

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