Trauma Therapy/EMDR for Anxiety, Relationship Wounds, and Negative Thought Patterns
When the Past Still Feels Present
Even when you tell yourself you’ve moved on, your body might still be holding on to the past. You may feel this as anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional reactions that feel bigger than the situation calls for. Maybe you keep replaying a conversation or an argument that left you feeling small, unworthy, or stuck. Or perhaps certain places, people, or situations trigger a flood of emotions you can’t seem to shake.
You don’t have to stay stuck in these patterns. Trauma therapy—specifically EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—helps your brain process past experiences, so they no longer hold the same emotional charge.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a research-backed therapy that helps your brain reprocess distressing experiences, allowing you to move forward without feeling trapped by the past.
EMDR is particularly helpful for:
Relationship trauma – Healing from betrayal, unhealthy dynamics, or unresolved pain.
Ruminating thoughts & anxiety – Breaking cycles of overthinking and worst-case scenario thinking.
Self-criticism & negative beliefs – Releasing deep-seated thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t trust myself”
Phobias & fears – Reducing emotional reactions tied to specific triggers.
Distressing past experiences – Even those that don’t seem like "trauma" but still affect your emotions and sense of safety.
How Does EMDR Work?
Traumatic experiences can get “stuck” in the brain and body, causing distress long after the event has passed. EMDR helps your brain reprocess these memories, reducing their emotional intensity.
Many clients report a reduction in emotional distress within a few sessions, with lasting relief as memories are processed.
A typical EMDR session includes:
Preparation & Safety – Identifying target memories and ensuring you feel supported.
Bilateral Stimulation – Using eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones while recalling distressing experiences in a controlled way.
Reprocessing & Integration – Helping your brain neutralize distressing memories.
Resolution – The experience shifts from feeling overwhelming to becoming just another part of your story—no longer defining or controlling you.
Trauma Isn’t Just About What Happened—It’s About How It Lives in Your Nervous System
Even when you know something is over, your body might still react as if the danger is present. That’s because trauma isn’t just a memory—it’s stored in your nervous system.
EMDR is the primary approach I use to help clients process distressing experiences. In this structured, client-paced process, we work together to identify and process unresolved memories and create a sense of resolution, so distressing experiences shrink down to size—manageable, tolerable, and no longer in control of your life.
Is EMDR Right for You?
If you’re feeling stuck in emotional reactions you can’t seem to change, therapy can help. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can explore whether EMDR is the best approach for you.
