EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy approach that can help you process difficult experiences that continue to affect how you feel, think, or respond in the present.

Sometimes we know something happened in the past, but our mind or body still reacts as though we are in the middle of it. You may feel anxious, on edge, overwhelmed, disconnected, hopeless, or find yourself reacting in ways that don't seem to match the situation in front of you.

EMDR can help reduce the emotional intensity connected to difficult experiences and create space to respond differently in the present.

How I use EMDR

EMDR is a primary part of my work with adults throughout California. I use it with people working through trauma, anxiety, overwhelming experiences, and other concerns that may feel difficult to move past.

EMDR therapy is collaborative, and we move at a pace that feels appropriate for you. This may mean taking extra time for resourcing, developing specific coping strategies and techniques, or having more space to talk between EMDR processing sessions. You don't have to share every detail of an experience before you're ready. We'll begin by understanding what you're experiencing, what you'd like to change, and whether EMDR feels like a good fit for your goals.

What can EMDR help with?

EMDR may be helpful for people experiencing:

• Trauma and PTSD

• Anxiety and panic

• Distressing or overwhelming experiences

• Chronic stress

• Difficult experiences that continue to affect you

• Patterns or reactions that feel difficult to change

What happens in EMDR therapy?

EMDR involves more than simply talking about what happened. We'll identify the experiences, beliefs, emotions, or reactions you'd like to work on and decide where to begin.

Before beginning EMDR processing, we'll make sure you have the tools and resources you need to feel grounded and supported. As we work together, I may also incorporate CBT, ACT, and polyvagal-informed techniques depending on your needs and goals.

You don't have to keep carrying the weight of difficult experiences alone.