Eye Movement Desensitization

and Reprocessing Therapy

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming in the present. When something traumatic or emotionally intense happens, the brain can store it in a raw, unintegrated way; so sights, sounds, emotions, or body sensations get “stuck” and continue to trigger strong reactions long after the event is over. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements, tapping, or tones) while you briefly focus on a memory, allowing the nervous system to process it more adaptively. Over time, the memory loses its emotional charge, your body no longer reacts as if the event is still happening, and new, healthier beliefs about yourself can take its place.

The Impact of EMDR

EMDR often creates a noticeable sense of relief and freedom that many people haven’t experienced before. As distressing memories are reprocessed, people find they are less reactive, less emotionally flooded, and more grounded in the present. Triggers that once felt automatic begin to lose their intensity, self-blame softens, and confidence increases as the nervous system learns that the past is no longer happening now. Over time, this allows people to respond to life and relationships with greater calm and clarity rather than from old survival patterns.