EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a mind- body therapy that involves talking about a memory while engaging in some form of bilateral stimulation (BLS), usually eye movements, tapping, or buzzers that the client holds.

When starting our EMDR work together, I will have you identify a memory that is linked to the reason you’re in therapy. From there, we will process it while doing BLS, identify current triggers, and figure out how you’d like to respond to triggers in the future. The ultimate goal is to change how these memories are stored in your brain, so that they go from being maladaptive to adaptive, or at least much less distressing.

EMDR has a wide research base and has been shown to be helpful for a wide range of populations and presenting concerns, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias. For a more detailed overview of the research about EMDR, click here.