EMDR for Anxiety, Depression, & Trauma
EMDR Certified
As a therapist specializing in developmental and attachment trauma, I use several modalities to support deep healing. One of the powerful tools I offer is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist, which means I’ve completed advanced training and consultation in this approach and integrate it skillfully and ethically into my practice.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is a well-researched, evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Rather than focusing primarily on talking through the trauma, EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they are no longer psychologically disruptive.
Originally developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR works by activating the brain’s natural healing processes. During a session, I guide clients bilateral stimulation (through tappers, sound, or eye movement) while they bring to mind painful memories, sensations, or beliefs. This process allows the nervous system to “unstick” from the past and integrate the experience in a new, more adaptive way.
How EMDR Works
When a traumatic or overwhelming event occurs—especially in childhood—the brain may not process it in a typical way. These unprocessed memories can get stored in a “frozen” state, along with the emotions, thoughts, and body sensations that occurred at the time. This is often the case with developmental trauma, where early disruptions in safety, attachment, or care leave lasting imprints on how we relate to ourselves and others.
EMDR helps unlock those stuck memories and allows the brain to reprocess them. Clients often find that after successful EMDR treatment, the emotional intensity associated with the memory fades, their body feels more at ease, and they can view themselves with greater compassion and clarity.
What Issues Can EMDR Help With?
EMDR is effective for a wide range of issues, including:
- Complex and developmental trauma
- Attachment wounds
- Childhood neglect or emotional abuse
- PTSD and single-incident trauma
- Anxiety and panic
- Grief and loss
- Negative self-beliefs rooted in early experience
Because I specialize in relational and attachment-based trauma, I use EMDR in a way that honors your pace, your nervous system, and your story. EMDR is not a “quick fix,” but it can offer profound transformation—especially when combined with a strong therapeutic relationship and a deep understanding of the developmental roots of suffering.
Is EMDR Right for You?
You don’t need to have a big, capital-T trauma for EMDR to be helpful. Many of the wounds that shape our lives come from small, repeated experiences—being unseen, unheard, or unsupported. If you find yourself stuck in old patterns, haunted by the past, or carrying beliefs that “something is wrong with me,” EMDR may offer a path forward.
If you're curious about whether EMDR therapy is right for you, I’d be honored to talk with you.