EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

Some experiences don't respond to talking about them. You might understand exactly why something affected you, have done years of work on it, and still find that certain memories, triggers, or feelings won't budge. That's where EMDR comes in.

EMDR is one of the most well-researched trauma treatments available, recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association for its effectiveness. It works by helping your brain reprocess stuck memories — not by erasing them, but by changing how they're stored so they lose their grip on your nervous system.

During EMDR, you'll be guided through a structured process while using bilateral stimulation — typically eye movements or sound — which mimics what the brain naturally does during REM sleep. Most people are surprised by how much can shift without having to talk through every detail of what happened.

EMDR can be done in-person or with teletherapy.

It's particularly effective for:

• Trauma and PTSD

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Phobias

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Distressing memories that keep resurfacing