What’s EMDR, and why do I use it?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the powerful tools I use in therapy to help you gently process trauma, not just talk about it. It’s a well-established, evidence-based approach—trusted by leading organizations like the World Health Organization, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the American Psychiatric Association.
Think of it as a deeply integrative approach that helps your brain finally file away what’s been stuck on repeat—so you can move forward without feeling hijacked by old pain. It weaves together several therapeutic models into one powerful process, and yes, it works.
Want to learn more about the science behind it? You can dig into the research at www.emdria.org.
What You Should Know About EMDR
✨ Brain-based, not just talk-based.
EMDR works with how your brain stores trauma. It helps process stuck memories in a way that feels natural—like your mind is finally catching up with your present-day reality. No reliving required.
🧠You stay in control.
This isn’t hypnosis. You’re aware, grounded, and supported every step of the way. You get to slow down or stop whenever you need to.
⏳ It goes deep, efficiently.
EMDR often brings relief more quickly than traditional talk therapy alone. We go deep, but we go efficiently—because you don’t have time to waste on surface-level healing.
đź“š Backed by decades of research.
It’s been around for over 30 years and is recognized by the World Health Organization, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the American Psychiatric Association, and many more.
🪞 It’s not just for “big” trauma.
Even if your trauma doesn’t have a headline—EMDR can help with the invisible grief, the slow burns, the things you never gave yourself permission to name.
🌿 It’s made for women like you.
You hold it together, show up, and carry a lot. EMDR meets you in the in-between—helping you unpack what’s beneath the burnout, overthinking, and high expectations.
1. Attachment Mapping
We begin by understanding how your early relationships may be shaping your current emotional responses and patterns.
2. Schema Exploration
Next, we identify the core beliefs—like “I’m too much” or “I always have to be the strong one”—that may be running in the background and holding you back.
3. Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Together, we meet the parts of you that carry pain, protect you, or push you to overfunction. Through curiosity and compassion, we begin to bring these parts into balance.
4. EMDR Reprocessing
Once your system feels ready and resourced, we begin EMDR—a powerful, body-informed approach that helps reprocess stuck or painful memories without reliving them.
💡 You’ll receive weekly reflection tools in each phase to help you move through the work in a way that fits your pace—not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
During EMDR, you won’t need to retell your story in detail. Instead, you’ll focus on what surfaces—thoughts, images, emotions, or body sensations—while your brain does the deeper work of integration and healing.
Over time, memories lose their emotional charge, and clients often report feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
We first focus on emotional safety and internal resourcing through attachment, schema, and parts-based work. Once you’re ready, we integrate EMDR to help resolve distress stored in the body and nervous system.
This makes the process more effective and more sustainable—you’re not just “feeling better,” you’re transforming your relationship with your past.
- A quiet, private space
- Headphones
- A stable internet connection
👉 Note: I am licensed in Florida, so you’ll need to be physically in the state during our virtual sessions.
- For single-event trauma (like a car accident or sudden loss), you may feel relief in just a few sessions.
- For complex or relational trauma, we typically take more time—and that’s completely okay.
Some clients start noticing changes early on: less reactivity, fewer intrusive thoughts, more emotional spaciousness. What matters most isn’t speed—it’s that the healing actually sticks.
– Client, EMDR + IFS work
“This process gave me language for parts of me I didn’t know how to talk about. I finally feel like I’m coming home to myself.”
– Client, Schema + Attachment work
I do offer a very limited number of insurance spots, currently held by long standing clients. If one becomes available, I’m happy to let you know.
If you have a PPO plan, I can provide a superbill upon request. This is a document you can submit to your insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Every plan is different, so it’s always a good idea to check with your provider.
Helpful questions to ask your insurance provider:
- Does my plan include out-of-network mental health benefits?
- What percentage of the session is reimbursed?
- What’s my deductible, and has it been met?
- Is there a session limit per year?
- Do I need a referral or pre-authorization?
This approach allows us to focus fully on your healing—without third-party involvement, session caps, or diagnostic labels that follow you.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid being charged the full session fee.
Late cancellations and no-shows are charged in full. That said, I understand that life happens—if something unexpected comes up, reach out. I’ll always do my best to be flexible when I can.
