Healing the past to live more fully in the present

 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, research-supported psychotherapy method designed to help the brain process and release the emotional impact of traumatic or distressing experiences.

The mind has a natural ability to heal—much like how it does during REM sleep. EMDR taps into this self-healing process, allowing unresolved memories to become less distressing and more integrated over time. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR has helped many people find relief from emotional suffering when traditional talk therapy alone wasn’t enough.

What EMDR Helps With

EMDR is most commonly used to treat trauma and PTSD, including:

  • Assault or abuse

  • Accidents and natural disasters

  • Childhood neglect or emotional injury

  • Grief and loss

  • Panic, anxiety, and phobias

  • Chronic low self-esteem

  • The emotional impact of physical illness