What Is EMDR Therapy?
Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment for Healing at the Root
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based psychotherapy approach that helps people recover from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other emotional wounds. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works by activating the brain’s natural healing processes through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation.
At my online therapy practice, I offer EMDR therapy via secure video sessions for clients in Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts, helping you access deep healing from the comfort of your own home.
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✅ Quick Overview: How EMDR Therapy Works
EMDR therapy is based on the idea that trauma can overwhelm the brain’s ability to process information, leaving painful memories “stuck” in the nervous system. EMDR helps unlock and reprocess those memories to change the way they are stored in the brain in a structured, eight-phase process.
Here’s how it works:
History and Treatment Planning – We identify your goals and target memories to work on.
Preparation – You’ll learn grounding skills and resources to ensure safety and readiness.
Assessment – We pinpoint specific images, beliefs, emotions, and body sensations tied to the memory.
Desensitization – You focus on the memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation (e.g., eye movements).
Installation – Positive beliefs replace old, limiting ones.
Body Scan – We check for lingering tension or distress.
Closure – Each session ends with stabilization techniques.
Reevaluation – We revisit the target memory to ensure lasting results.
🧠 What Can EMDR Therapy Help With?
EMDR therapy is clinically proven to reduce symptoms of:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
Addictions
Childhood trauma
Anxiety and panic attacks
Grief and loss
Sexual or physical abuse
Medical or birth trauma
Negative self-beliefs and low self-worth
It’s also effective for people who have tried traditional talk therapy and feel “stuck” or unable to move past the same patterns.
🌐 Online EMDR Therapy with a Certified Specialist
I am an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant offering online EMDR therapy in Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts. Whether you’re working through a single traumatic event or long-term emotional wounds, we can safely and effectively process memories so they no longer dominate your present life.
EMDR works well online, and I’ll guide you step-by-step through each phase using HIPAA-compliant video sessions.
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🛠️ What Makes EMDR Therapy Different?
You don’t have to talk in detail about the trauma to heal from it
Sessions are structured and time-limited, often yielding results faster than traditional talk therapy
EMDR targets the root of emotional pain rather than just managing symptoms
It integrates mind and body for whole-person healing
🗓️ Ready to Start EMDR Therapy Online?
If you're ready to explore EMDR therapy from the safety of your own home, I invite you to book a free 20-minute consultation. I’ll answer any questions you have and help you decide if EMDR is the right fit for your healing journey.