EMDR Therapy

I work with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is basically a fancy way to help your brain hit the “reset” button on memories or feelings that get stuck and keep causing you distress.

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Here’s how it works: when something traumatic or stressful happens, your brain sometimes gets stuck processing it, like a computer freezing on one page. EMDR helps your brain process those stuck memories by gently “tapping” into how your brain naturally processes information—using side-to-side eye movements, sounds, or taps. This helps your brain rewire those old, painful connections and make them less overwhelming.

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Think of it like untangling a knot in your favorite necklace. It can be tricky, but with a little patience and the right tools, like sounds or gentle movements, you can loosen the knot and wear it comfortably again.

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In virtual sessions, instead of me waving my fingers around for your eyes to follow (because, honestly, that looks funny on Telehealth), we use sounds in your headphones or a gentle movement link you can watch on your screen. These bilateral (side-to-side) stimuli mimic that natural processing rhythm and help your brain “unstick” those stuck points.

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I’m EMDRIA-trained through Compassion Works and don’t always take out my magic wand. I use EMDR selectively, like a secret weapon we bring out when we hit those tricky spots that keep looping in your mind.

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If we come across a stuck point in your story, I’ll invite you to try it out.