EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy approach that helps you process and heal from painful memories, beliefs, and emotions that keep you feeling stuck. It works by helping your brain reframe past experiences so they no longer hold power over your present.
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR)
Challenges EMDR Can Help You Overcome
Healing from Heartbreak
EMDR can help you process the lingering emotions of a tough breakup, betrayal, or unkind words from a past relationship, so you can move forward without carrying the weight of the past.
Reclaiming Safety After an Accident
Even minor accidents can leave you feeling uneasy or overwhelmed. EMDR helps you process those experiences so you can feel calm and safe behind the wheel again.
Navigating the Weight of Discrimination
Discrimination can leave deep emotional scars, even in seemingly everyday moments. EMDR can help you release the emotional burden, allowing you to move forward with renewed strength.
Finding Peace with Money
Struggles with budgeting, debt, or financial uncertainty can weigh heavily. EMDR helps untangle the stress and fear around money, freeing you to make clear and confident decisions.
Navigating the Pain of Grief
Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a pet, or even an opportunity, EMDR can gently guide you through the waves of grief, helping you find comfort and healing.
Building Confidence After a Setback
Maybe it’s a harsh critique at work or a public mistake that still makes your stomach drop. EMDR can help reduce the emotional sting of these moments so they no longer hold you back.
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How EMDR Works
a step-by-step outline
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What Happens?
We’ll begin by discussing the specific memories, thoughts, or emotions that feel overwhelming or keep you stuck. Together, we’ll identify a target for EMDR—something that’s holding you back from feeling your best.Why It’s Important:
This step creates clarity and focus, ensuring we’re addressing the issues that matter most to you. -
What Happens?
Before diving into EMDR, I’ll guide you through relaxation and grounding techniques. These tools help you feel safe and in control throughout the process.Why It’s Important:
Building a sense of security is key to making EMDR a positive, empowering experience. -
What Happens?
Using guided techniques like tapping or audio tones, we’ll activate your brain’s natural ability to process and reframe memories. During this step, I’ll gently guide you as you revisit the target memory or emotion.Why It’s Important:
This process helps your brain "unstick" painful memories and reframe them so they no longer feel as overwhelming or intrusive. -
What Happens?
As the session progresses, you may notice shifts in how you feel about the target memory or issue. The negative emotions tied to it—like fear, shame, or guilt—start to fade, replaced by a sense of calm or resolution.Why It’s Important:
This step allows your brain to integrate the experience in a healthier way, giving you a new perspective and emotional relief. -
What Happens?
Once the distress tied to the memory or issue is reduced, we’ll work together to reinforce positive beliefs about yourself, such as “I am safe,” “I am capable,” or “I am enough.”Why It’s Important:
This step helps you replace old, limiting beliefs with empowering ones, creating a stronger foundation for future growth. -
What Happens?
We’ll take time to ensure you feel grounded and calm before moving forward with the next steps you choose. I’ll provide tools and exercises to help you maintain the progress you’ve made.Why It’s Important:
Ending with grounding ensures you leave the session feeling steady and supported as you move forward.
EMDR sessions are 80 minutes and cost $260 per session. To experience meaningful progress with EMDR, clients are asked to commit to a minimum of five 80-minute therapy sessions to be completed within 12 weeks.
Commit to Your Healing Journey
Flexibility to Enhance Your Therapy
EMDR can be added to traditional therapy services with Charla or another therapist. Whether you’re already engaged in therapy or exploring EMDR as a standalone approach, this option ensures you get the specialized support you need to heal at a deeper level.