Trauma Therapy for Women
“We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.”
-Gabor Mate
Are you ready to re-wire your brain?
Maybe you’ve been in therapy before. Maybe you’ve talked yourself in circles for hours, and while it helped a little, you still feel stuck. It’s likely you’ve caught yourself saying, “intellectually, I know I should feel X, but I just can’t get there emotionally.” Maybe past therapists have told you that you “intellectualize” your emotions instead of feeling them.
If you feel stuck in old patterns, memories, or beliefs you know aren’t serving you but can’t think your way out of, you’re not alone.
Sometimes talking about what happened helps, but the feelings in your body—tightness in your chest, tension in your shoulders, that restless anxiety—just won’t let go.
Let me introduce you to EMDR, a somatic therapy.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that helps your brain and body process and heal stuck memories, emotions, or beliefs. It taps into your brain’s natural ability to move toward wellness, helping you find relief from what’s been weighing you down.
Think of it like this: Just as your body knows how to heal a cut, your brain knows how to heal from emotional wounds, too. Sometimes, it just needs a bit of guidance—and a few gentle taps—to do what it already knows how to do.
How does EMDR work?
During EMDR, we use bilateral stimulation (gentle eye movements, sounds, or taps) while you hold an image or feeling related to a past experience in your mind. This process helps your brain reprocess the memory, allowing it to feel less intense and your body to release the tension it’s been holding.
You don’t have to retell every detail of what happened. We go at your pace, focusing on the memories and feelings that feel most stuck so you can begin to move forward.
EMDR can help with:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic
Grief and loss
Perfectionism and people-pleasing
Childhood emotional wounds
Feeling “stuck” in certain patterns or beliefs
What to Expect in EMDR Therapy
Everyone’s experience with EMDR is unique, but many people notice they begin to feel:
✨ Lighter and more at ease in their bodies
✨ Less triggered by memories or situations that used to feel overwhelming
✨ A growing sense of self-compassion and clarity
✨ Able to make decisions without constant fear or guilt
You may notice shifts during or after sessions, and we will work together to ensure you feel supported throughout the process.
