I am Certified EMDR therapist and specialize in the treatment of trauma(s) and unresolved wounds

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly effective, evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help people heal from the emotional distress caused by difficult or traumatic life experiences, including trauma, disturbing past events, and unresolved childhood wounds.  EMDR is also extremely effective in treating anxiety.  By tapping into the brain’s natural ability to adapt and recover, EMDR uses guided eye movements (or audio) to help clients reprocess the distressing memories, thoughts, beliefs, and/or emotions that are affecting their current challenges.  EMDR allows the brain to adaptively process the event/memory/etc and by doing so it becomes less emotionally charged and no longer triggered in the present.  

Here is an analogy to describe EMDR:  Imagine your brain as a giant filing cabinet, storing all your experiences, memories, thoughts, and feelings. Most of the time, when something happens—whether it’s good or bad—your brain processes it, makes sense of it, and then "files it away" in the right folder. This means you can remember it when needed, but it doesn’t interfere with your daily life. It’s like the memory gets stamped with a date and time—so even if it was painful, your brain knows, “This happened in the past.”

But when something traumatic or overwhelming occurs, your brain can struggle to file the memory correctly. It gets stuck. Think of it like a crumpled piece of paper or a jammed drawer—it doesn’t go where it’s supposed to. Instead of being stored with a clear label, the memory floats around and stays active.

This “stuck” memory can get triggered in the present by anything that feels similar to the original experience. It might bring on intense emotions, negative beliefs about yourself, flashbacks, or anxiety—as if the event is happening all over again.

This is where EMDR therapy comes in.  EMDR helps your brain do what it couldn’t do at the time—sort out that stuck memory and file it properly.  EMDR allows us to access the part of the brain where the memory is "stuck" or floating around, and process it adaptively so it can become filed away properly.  The memory is still there, but it’s no longer stuck and being triggered in the present. 

EMDR is recognized by organizations such as the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association.  

Trauma isn’t just about the external event—it’s about the lasting emotional and psychological impact.  

Often when we hear the word 'trauma' we think of those large events we see on the news, this leads many to discount or minimize their own experiences of pain and trauma.  Disturbing and upsetting experiences/situations/circumstances/etc become traumatic if they overwhelm a person's ability to cope (and therefore, process it effectively).  This looks like different things to different people, as each person is different in their resources to cope with such events; what is traumatic to one person may not be traumatic to someone else.  .

“Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.” - Gabor Mate

EMDR therapy not only addresses traumatic memories but also plays a vital role in healing attachment wounds. Many individuals carry the impact of disrupted early relationships, leading to difficulties in forming secure bonds with others. By processing these attachment-related traumas through EMDR, clients can unlock negative beliefs about themselves and their relationships. This therapeutic approach promotes healthier connections and a greater sense of safety in relationships. As clients rework their emotional narratives, they often experience enhanced self-worth and improved interpersonal dynamics. If you’re seeking to strengthen your relationships and foster emotional resilience, EMDR can be a transformative step on your healing journey.

Invisible wounds, such as emotional trauma, anxiety, and unresolved grief, can profoundly affect our daily lives, often going unnoticed by others. EMDR therapy is uniquely equipped to address these hidden struggles by helping individuals process and integrate traumatic experiences that may not manifest as visible symptoms. Through its structured approach, EMDR facilitates the reprocessing of distressing memories, allowing clients to confront and heal from their invisible wounds. This powerful method not only alleviates emotional pain but also promotes resilience, self-awareness, and healthier coping mechanisms. If you’re ready to address the invisible wounds that impact your life, EMDR can provide the support and healing you need to move forward.

Unresolved wounds are the emotional, mental, or psychological scars that remain when trauma isn't processed or healed.  It impacts almost (if not all) areas of your life.  It shows up in our relationships, how we feel about ourselves, and manifests as anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break.