EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitiation and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based practice, blending principles of neuroscience and therapy. EMDR is a gentle, effective therapy that helps people heal from distressing or overwhelming experiences. It works by guiding your brain to reprocess difficult memories so they no longer feel as triggering or emotionally intense. During sessions, you’ll focus on certain memories while using eye movements, tapping, or sounds to help your brain naturally integrate and release old emotional pain. Many people find EMDR helps them feel calmer, more grounded, and better able to move forward.

EMDR works by helping your brain process past experiences and unhelpful beliefs so they no longer trigger the same emotional reactions. And it's not just for trauma! EMDR can also help with anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, and other emotional blocks that keep you feeling stuck. Over time, the memories, thoughts, or sensations that once felt overwhelming begin to lose their intensity, allowing you to feel calmer, more balanced, and more in control of your life.

With EMDR, you can heal without having to describe every part of your trauma. The focus is on how your mind and body respond to distressing memories, rather than on recounting them in depth, which often makes the process more comfortable for clients. There are some clients who never mention any details to their therapist while in EMDR processing, and can move through the series from start to end this way. 

EMDR can be just as effective online as it is in person. During telehealth sessions, we meet through a secure video platform where I guide you through the EMDR process much like we would in the office. We use tools such as eye-movement videos, gentle tapping, or alternating sounds to create the same bilateral stimulation that helps your brain process memories.

To get the most out of EMDR online, it helps to create a quiet, private space where you won’t be interrupted, use headphones for better focus, and have a comfortable spot to sit or recline. Some clients also find it helpful to keep a soft object or blanket nearby for grounding. Together, we’ll make sure you feel supported and safe throughout each step of the process.

EMDR via telehealth is not for everyone. Some people work better having in-person sessions to work through their trauma. We will assess during initial consultation and during the first few sessions if telehealth EMDR is right for you. At this time, I do not offer in-person sessions.

EMDR sessions can happen during the normal 50-minute scheduled session. Some people prefer the full 90 minutes to allow extra time for processing, while others do well with shorter sessions. Upon request, I can offer 'EMDR intensives', which are 90 minute sessions at a rate of $247 per session. 

The number of sessions varies from person to person, but on average, people notice meaningful progress in about 6 to 12 sessions. For those working through more complex or long-term experiences, EMDR can be part of a longer therapeutic process tailored to your individual needs.

You also don't have to stick with EMDR-only sessions. Some find benefit in weaving in EMDR processing sessions, and then taking a break to focus on other needs. We'll take a pacing that feels right for you.