EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured and evidence based therapy used to help individuals process and heal from distressing or traumatizing experiences. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation – like side-to-side eye movements, tapping, or tones while the individual briefly brings a distressing memory to mind. This helps the brain reprocess the memory so it becomes less emotionally intense and less likely to trigger distress in the present moment. Essentially, EMDR helps the brain “unstick” memories that are stored in upsetting ways and move them into a calmer form – so the memory can be remembered without reliving it. In my work with clients, I use EMDR to help individuals reprocess a single distressing event, or a series of upsetting events, depending on the desire of the client.

EMDR is used for:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and Panic
Phobias
Grief and Loss
Chronic stress or medical trauma
Pain with a stress or trauma component