Yes! EMDR isn’t just for trauma..it can help with blocks around visibility, fear of failure, or imposter syndrome. If there’s a stuck belief like “I’m not good enough,” we can target and reprocess it to help you perform, create, and show up with more ease.
Possibly..but only if your system is ready. EMDR can bring up emotion as your brain begins to release stored feelings. That’s not a bad thing actually it’s part of the healing. And we always go at your pace, with grounding tools to help you feel safe and supported throughout.
Yes. EMDR doesn’t remove grief.. it helps you process the pain and move through the stuck parts. Whether it’s a recent loss or one that’s still heavy years later, EMDR can help you hold the memory with more peace and less overwhelm.
Definitely. Perfectionism often stems from earlier experiences where love or safety felt conditional. EMDR helps target the root beliefs like “I’m not enough” or “I have to be perfect to be safe” and reprocess them so they lose their emotional grip.
Yes and it’s often one of the most effective therapies for complex PTSD. We go slowly, build safety and grounding first, and only begin reprocessing when your system is ready. You’re always in control, and the pace is tailored to your nervous system.
Nope! Eye movements are just one way we do EMDR. We can also use bilateral tapping, audio tones, or visual cues, especially online. We also use memory taxing tasks that are fun to do. The key is stimulating both sides of the brain in a rhythm that supports reprocessing. We’ll find the method that feels most comfortable for you.
Yes! Especially when a breakup reactivates old wounds around rejection, abandonment, or self-worth. EMDR helps process not just the recent loss, but the deeper emotional patterns behind it. Clients often find relief, clarity, and closure faster than through talk therapy alone.
Traditional trauma therapy often focuses on talking through experiences and building insight. EMDR goes deeper..it helps your brain reprocess the emotional charge of a memory so that it no longer triggers the same distress. It’s less about reliving and analyzing, and more about helping your system release what’s stuck.
Absolutely. EMDR isn’t just for “big-T” trauma like accidents or abuse. It’s incredibly effective for what we call “small-T” trauma—things like emotional neglect, repeated rejection, criticism, or subtle moments that left a lasting mark. If it still impacts how you feel or react today, it matters—and EMDR can help.
It depends on the person and what we’re working on. Some clients feel noticeable relief in just a few sessions, especially when we’re targeting one specific event. Others especially those with complex trauma or long-standing patterns—may need more time to fully heal.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR tends to be more focused and results-driven. We’re not circling the same issues for years..we’re working to reprocess the root cause so the symptoms naturally shift.
That said, EMDR isn’t a quick fix. It includes preparation, resourcing, and building safety before we begin the deeper reprocessing work. You might start noticing changes after just a few sessions, but lasting transformation takes time.
The most important thing? We go at your pace. Healing isn’t a race it’s a process. And I’m here to support you through all of it.