What is EMDR?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and it’s an approach to trauma recovery focused on resolving traumatic memories. Recommended by the World Health Organization, EMDR has strong evidence for trauma-related challenges that often comes with living through adverse experiences, systemic oppression, and navigating life stressors.

Research has shown that trauma isn't just stored in your thoughts. It lives in the body and in parts of the brain that words don't easily reach. EMDR uses gentle, rhythmic stimulation to help your nervous system process what's been stuck. You don't have to retell your story in detail. Many clients find that a relief.

Who can benefit from EMDR?

If you are dealing with a feeling of “stuckness” and notice that things in the past are still impacting you in the present, EMDR may be beneficial for you. I do a comprehensive assessment and collaborate with you to see if this approach makes sense based on your history and your current capacity to handle distress.

For more information, you can visit https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/.

I am a certified EMDR provider through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). If you’d like to know what that means, you can see my credential here.