Healing is possible
EMDR Therapy
How EMDR works
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain heal from distressing experiences, much like the body heals from a physical wound.
How it works
While you briefly focus on a difficult memory, your therapist guides you through bilateral stimulation — such as side-to-side eye movements, gentle taps, or tones. This helps the brain reprocess the memory so it loses its painful emotional charge.
What it can help with
Trauma and PTSD, anxiety, phobias, grief, distressing memories, negative self-beliefs, and experiences that still feel 'stuck' no matter how much you talk about them.
What to expect
You remain in control the whole time. We move at your pace, building coping skills first, and you never have to share every detail of what happened for EMDR to work.
"You don't have to keep reliving it to heal from it."
For clinicians
Adjunct EMDR
When your client feels stuck, adjunct EMDR can help them move forward, complementing, not replacing, the work you're already doing.
When to refer
- Progress has plateaued despite strong therapeutic engagement
- Trauma symptoms continue to interfere with treatment goals
- Specific memories or triggers repeatedly emerge in session
- Negative beliefs persist despite insight and cognitive work
- Anxiety, avoidance, or reactivity are linked to past experiences
- The client wants focused trauma processing while keeping their therapist
Session formats
- Traditional EMDR sessions: 60 minutes
- Extended sessions: 80 minutes
- Short-term intensive options
- In-person & telehealth
"Supporting and strengthening the valuable work you do with your clients."
Our collaborative process
- 1
Consultation
We discuss the client's needs, goals, and fit for adjunct EMDR.
- 2
Coordination
A Release of Information is completed to support collaborative care.
- 3
EMDR Treatment
Targeted sessions focus on agreed-upon treatment goals.
- 4
Communication
You receive updates and a summary of treatment outcomes.
- 5
Ongoing Therapy
The client continues their primary work with you.
Questions
Will you become the client's primary therapist?
No. Adjunct EMDR is a supplemental service. The client remains under the care of their primary therapist.
How long does treatment last?
It depends on the concern, goals, and readiness. Many referrals are brief and focused; the average is about 6 weeks.
Will I receive updates?
Yes, if you wish. With a signed Release of Information, communication is maintained throughout, including a concise summary at completion.
What concerns are appropriate?
Single-incident trauma, attachment wounds, phobias, distressing memories, performance blocks, persistent negative beliefs, and trauma-related treatment barriers.
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute clinician consultation.
You don't have to do this alone.
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