EMDR

Gentle, body-based healing for trauma and overwhelm

Trauma shows up in so many ways—anxiety, tension in the body, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, a sense of being stuck. Sometimes it’s linked to a single painful event, and sometimes it’s the buildup of many experiences over time. Either way, the nervous system remembers.

EMDR is a gentle, effective approach that helps the brain and body process those memories so they no longer hold the same emotional charge. It's different from traditional talk therapy—there’s no need to retell your story in detail or relive what happened. Instead, EMDR works by inviting the brain to do what it naturally knows how to do: move toward healing.

This is a somatic therapy, which means we’re not just working with thoughts—we’re tuning into what’s happening in the body. Trauma often lives in the nervous system. Maybe it shows up as a tight chest, a racing heart, a frozen feeling, or always being on edge. EMDR helps bring awareness to these sensations and gently guides the body toward regulation, release, and relief.

Sessions are paced with care, and always led by your readiness. You don’t have to “push through” or go it alone. Healing happens step by step—and EMDR can be a powerful part of that process.

The body remembers what the mind forgets. EMDR gently helps both find peace.

Who Is EMDR For?

EMDR therapy can be helpful for a wide range of experiences, including:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety and panic

  • Chronic stress or tension

  • Grief and loss

  • Performance blocks

  • Childhood trauma

  • Dissociation or feeling disconnected

  • Depression

  • Emotional reactivity

  • Sexual trauma

  • Phobias

  • Addictive patterns

EMDR is recognized and recommended by the American Psychiatric Association, VA, WHO, and other leading organizations. It can be just as effective via telehealth as in-person.

Is EMDR right for me?

It may help if you’re experiencing:

  • Trouble relaxing or feeling safe in your body

  • Anxiety or panic that feels "out of the blue"

  • Grief or emotional numbness

  • Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares

  • Emotional reactivity or shutdown

  • A history of trauma or ongoing stress

  • Feeling stuck, even after talk therapy

“When I came to Sarah I had been working with talk and cognitive behavioral therapies for 1.5 years. Though I had a lot of success with these methods, there was still a lingering dissonance within that I was struggling to unravel and process. Thankfully, my CBT therapist recognized that I felt stuck and recommended I try EMDR. I am so glad that I did. In the beginning, I was struggling with a weak sense of self, had broken self trust, and lacked confidence. As we moved through the process, I was amazed at how much was changing, without having to fully understand the shifts that were happening. Each week I would notice subtle changes in the way I moved through the world- more confidence, more self assurance, and less anxiousness.” 

—Janae