What is EMDR therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, research-based therapy that helps individuals process and heal from past traumatic experiences, negative memories, and overwhelming emotions. It is especially effective for people dealing with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional distress.

In EMDR, clients recall distressing memories while engaging in guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (stimulating both sides of the brain). This process helps the brain reprocess and “rewire” these memories in a healthier way, reducing their emotional charge and helping you gain new perspectives.

The goal of EMDR is not to erase memories, but to help you change the way you feel about them. As a result, many clients experience relief from anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional pain, allowing them to move forward with greater peace, confidence, and emotional balance.

How It Works:

• EMDR helps you process past trauma or distressing experiences by stimulating both sides of your brain, typically through eye movements or tapping.
• This bilateral stimulation helps “unlock” blocked memories and emotions, allowing your brain to reprocess them in a way that reduces their negative impact.
• The goal is to reduce the emotional charge of distressing memories and replace them with healthier, more balanced thoughts and feelings.

EMDR can be especially helpful if you’ve tried other forms of therapy without lasting results. It is a gentle yet effective approach that empowers you to heal from the inside out.

For more information about EMDR therapy, please visit emdria.org.