When talking isn’t enough, EMDR helps your brain heal.
EMDR therapy supports the natural healing process of the brain by helping you safely process traumatic and overwhelming experiences.
What EMDR Offers
EMDR therapy is an invitation to heal without reliving the pain.
Trauma, grief, and distressing experiences can become stuck in the nervous system, showing up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, or a constant sense of being on edge. EMDR allows the brain to reprocess these experiences in a way that reduces their emotional intensity and restores a sense of balance. For clients who desire it, faith can be gently integrated into this work, always alongside sound clinical care.
My EMDR Process
EMDR doesn’t rush healing. It follows a structured, supportive process that prioritizes safety and stability.
Step 1: Preparation & Safety
Before beginning EMDR, we focus on building trust, emotional regulation skills, and grounding strategies. This ensures you feel supported and equipped throughout the process.
Step 2: Reprocessing
Using bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or controlling. You remain present and in control as the emotional charge of past experiences begins to soften.
Step 3: Integration & Stability
After reprocessing, we focus on reinforcing new insights, strengthening coping skills, and supporting emotional stability. Healing becomes something you can feel and carry into daily life..
FAQs
This section is designed to help you understand EMDR and feel confident about the process.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy used to help individuals process trauma and distressing experiences. It helps the brain reprocess memories so they no longer cause emotional disruption.
Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
No. EMDR does not require you to go into detailed verbal descriptions of traumatic events. The focus is on how memories are stored in the brain and helping them heal safely.
What issues can EMDR help with?
EMDR is effective for trauma, grief, anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, emotional regulation difficulties, and distress connected to past experiences.
Is EMDR faith-based?
EMDR itself is a clinical treatment. Faith can be integrated into sessions when desired, but it is never required.
Is EMDR offered virtually?
Yes. EMDR can be effectively provided through telehealth for clients located in Maryland.
Heal what’s been holding you back.
I work with adults, children, and couples to process trauma, reduce emotional distress, and restore a sense of calm and clarity through EMDR therapy.