EMDR

Trauma lives in our emotions, beliefs about ourselves, and in the body. Trauma can be “obvious,” such as sexual assault, a car accident, witnessing violence, etc., or less obvious, such as being criticized or emotionally neglected as a child.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a method for treating trauma, that was developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980’s.

EMDR uses bi-lateral stimulation, such as tapping on opposite sides of the body, while connecting with negative memories. Under the guidance of a therapist, this is used to reprocess and resolve traumatic events that keep you from living your best life.

In a typical EMDR session, we will identify memories, feelings, behaviors or patterns that are keeping you stuck in your life.

By noticing which bodily sensations and limiting beliefs are connected to those feelings, I will help you identify a previous time in your life, or an experience that was pivotal in creating these negative beliefs or overwhelming feelings. I will then guide you in reprocessing these past traumas, using your felt sense and bilateral stimulation, which often leads to new insights and positive changes, freeing you from the negative impact of previous traumas.