Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Maybe you've already talked about what happened in your head, out loud, in past therapy, and it still feels just as raw. You might notice flashbacks or intrusive memories, a strong reaction to certain reminders, a sense of being "stuck" on one moment, or avoidance of anything that brings it back. If talk therapy alone hasn't been enough to loosen trauma's grip, EMDR works differently, and that difference is often what makes the shift possible.
EMDR Therapy is an evidence-based approach that allows you to process past experiences and shift negative beliefs. Even in a virtual setting, we integrate mindfulness practices into our sessions to help you stay grounded and present, supporting your emotional healing and growth. Whether you’re dealing with past trauma or current stress, our goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
When talk therapy alone isn’t enough.
Professional Endorsement“Julia’s experience as a PMH-C therapist trained in EMDR makes her best suited to support women in every phase of their journey through motherhood”.
- Lauren Susanke, LPC-
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess memories that got "stuck" during a distressing experience. Using bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements), EMDR helps take the emotional charge out of a memory so it can be recalled without the same physical and emotional intensity.
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EMDR doesn't require you to narrate every detail of what happened. Instead, we identify the memory or memories that feel most stuck, and use structured bilateral stimulation while you briefly focus on it. Over time, this helps your brain finish processing the experience the way it naturally would have, if it hadn't gotten "frozen" in the first place.
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No. EMDR doesn't require a full retelling of the event. You'll identify the memory that feels stuck, but the processing itself doesn't depend on narrating every detail out loud.
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No. EMDR can help with a wide range of distressing experiences including birth trauma, medical trauma, pregnancy loss, and other perinatal experiences, not just what might traditionally be labeled "major" trauma. If something still feels stuck, it's worth addressing.
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It varies by person and by memory, but many people notice meaningful shifts within a handful of sessions, especially when working on a single, specific event like a birth experience.
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Yes. EMDR fits naturally alongside the holistic, person-centered care already at the center of how we work. It's simply one more tool for the moments when talk alone isn't quite enough.
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It means being fully EMDRIA Certified, not just trained. EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) sets the training and clinical experience requirements for EMDR therapists, and certification is a higher bar than basic training alone, requiring additional supervised clinical hours and demonstrated proficiency.
