EMDR
Sometimes, no matter how much you talk about something, the feelings don’t go away. Maybe you’ve worked hard to “move on,” but a part of you still feels anxious, reactive, or weighed down by the past. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain and body finally process what it couldn’t before—so you can feel lighter, calmer, and more present.
You’ve reflected, journaled, analyzed, maybe even been to therapy before—and yet, something still feels stuck. You understand why you feel anxious or triggered, but that awareness doesn’t always change how your body responds.
That’s where EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) comes in.
Unlike traditional “top-down” talk therapy, EMDR works from the bottom up, helping your nervous system process what your mind already knows. Instead of endlessly unpacking the same story, EMDR helps your brain and body finish the healing process that got interrupted by stress or trauma.
Through bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sounds), your brain learns to file away past experiences correctly so they stop intruding on the present. You might notice that certain memories, reactions, or anxieties lose their intensity. You don’t forget what happened; it just no longer runs the show.
Why EMDR Can Be Especially Helpful for “Thinkers”
If you tend to live in your head—constantly analyzing, worrying, or replaying events, EMDR helps you connect with your body’s natural capacity to regulate and heal.
It allows you to:
Quiet the mental loops that keep you stuck
Release physical tension or emotional reactions you can’t “logic” away
Feel safer and more grounded in your body
Experience real calm, not just intellectual understanding
In our work together, I integrate EMDR with mindfulness and parts-based therapy (IFS) so the process feels safe, paced, and supported. Healing isn’t about forcing yourself to relive pain, it’s about allowing your system to finally rest.