EMDR Therapy
Healing for Trauma, Abuse, and Emotional Pain
You understand what happened. EMDR helps your brain stop reacting to it, so you can move through life without the past pulling you back.
Is The Trauma Still Affecting You?
- Flashbacks or intrusive memories
- Nightmares or disrupted sleep
- Constant hypervigilance
- Anxiety or feeling on edge
- Self-blame or shame
- Difficulty trusting others
WHAT IS EMDR
Your Brain Knows How to Heal
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based therapy developed to help people recover from trauma. Unlike talk therapy, it works directly with how the brain stores distressing memories.
When something overwhelming happens, the memory can get “stuck.” The brain keeps filing it as a current threat rather than a past event. That is why a smell, a sound, or a look from someone can suddenly make you feel like you are back in that moment.
EMDR uses gentle bilateral stimulation such as eye movements, tapping, or sound to help the brain reprocess those memories. Over time, what was once overwhelming becomes simply something that happened. The memory does not disappear, but it loses its grip.
WHICH FORMAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Two Ways to Work With EMDR
REGULAR SESSIONS
EMDR for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
For survivors of emotionally abusive or controlling relationships. We process the confusion, self-doubt, and trauma bonds that keep you tied to what happened at a pace that feels safe.
ACCELERATED FORMAT
EMDR Intensives
Multi-hour sessions over 2–3 consecutive days. Relief that might take months in weekly therapy can happen in a matter of days. Ideal if you want faster progress or have a demanding schedule.
QUESTIONS
Things People Often Ask
Still unsure? The free 15-min call is the easiest way to get answers specific to your situation.
Unlike talk therapy, EMDR focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal from trauma. It uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) to help reprocess distressing memories and release their emotional intensity. Clients often notice that memories lose their charge and feel less painful over time.
I offer secure, online EMDR therapy sessions for clients in:
- Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and throughout the state
- Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and anywhere in Arizona
- Virginia: Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and across Virginia
- Florida: Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, and all of Florida
- South Carolina: Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and statewide in South Carolina
Each person’s healing journey is unique. Some clients experience significant relief within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll check in regularly to ensure your therapy goals and pace feel right for you.
Yes. EMDR can be provided effectively and safely through a HIPAA-compliant Telehealth platform. Online sessions allow you to engage in therapy from the comfort and privacy of your home.
EMDR Intensives are extended sessions (3–4 hours per day for 2–3 days) that allow for deeper, faster healing. They can be helpful for clients who want to focus intensively on trauma recovery or who feel “stuck” in traditional weekly sessions.
Yes. If desired, I can incorporate Biblical principles and faith-based support into EMDR therapy while maintaining a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach. I also welcome clients of all belief systems and meet you exactly where you are.
Before we begin, we’ll discuss your goals, history, and support system. You’ll learn grounding tools, self-soothing skills, and ways to manage emotions between sessions. Preparation helps you feel empowered and ready for the healing process.
Many clients use personal days, vacation time, or FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) leave to attend therapy or intensives. Some choose weekend sessions for added flexibility. Healing is a meaningful investment in yourself — and worth the time it takes to feel whole again.
Please contact me to verify whether your insurance plan is accepted. The private pay rate is $150 per 55-minute session. EMDR Intensives are not covered by insurance.
You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, discuss your goals, and see if EMDR therapy feels right for you. You can also book your first session online to begin your healing journey.
If beginning therapy doesn’t feel financially or emotionally possible right now, you can still start your healing journey at your own pace. I created a supportive, trauma-informed workbook called Reclaiming Strength: A Relationship Abuse Survivors Workbook to help survivors begin processing and rebuilding from home.
This workbook offers:
- Guided reflections to help you understand and name patterns of abuse
- Exercises for grounding, emotional regulation, and self-compassion
- Tools to rebuild confidence, boundaries, and trust in yourself
- Practical steps for moving toward healing safely and at your own pace