EMDR Therapy
What is EMDR?
EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a kind of therapy that helps your brain heal from tough or overwhelming experiences. Instead of having to retell every detail or do a ton of homework, EMDR helps your mind naturally “unstick” painful memories so they don’t keep holding you back.
Why EMDR Matters
When something really hard happens—like an accident, loss, breakup, bullying, abuse, or any big life stress—your body and brain do their best to protect you. But sometimes those memories don’t fully get processed. Instead, they hang around, showing up as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, or even that heavy, stuck feeling that just won’t go away.
EMDR gives your brain a safe way to finish that healing process. It’s not about erasing the memory—it’s about helping it feel less raw so you can move forward with more peace.
What EMDR Sessions Feel Like
Here’s a sense of what it’s like to do EMDR together:
We’ll start by talking about what’s been hard and what you’d like to feel better about.
Before we dive in, we’ll practice grounding skills so you feel safe and steady.
During EMDR, you’ll bring a memory to mind while following simple movements with your eyes (or sometimes taps or sounds). This helps your brain reprocess the memory in a healthier way.
Emotions, thoughts, or body sensations might come up. We’ll pause as needed, and I’ll be there with you every step of the way.
You’ll also learn calming tools you can use outside of therapy whenever things feel overwhelming.
What You Can Expect
It’s okay to feel emotional. Big feelings may come up—that’s normal. And you don’t have to face them alone.
You set the pace. We go as slowly as you need, and you’re always in control.
Things will start to shift. Over time, those memories lose their intensity. Triggers feel easier to manage. Life feels lighter.
Healing isn’t a straight line. Some days may feel easier than others. That’s part of the process, and we’ll walk through it together.
Could EMDR Help You?
If you’ve been feeling weighed down by the past, stuck on painful memories, or exhausted from being triggered over and over, EMDR may help. You don’t have to keep reliving the hardest moments of your life. Healing really is possible.
You’re Not Alone
Our team of online therapists in Texas is trained in EMDR and here to support you with care, patience, and understanding. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel calmer, stronger, and more grounded in your everyday life.
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