What is EMDR

EMDR works with how the brain naturally processes and stores memory. When something distressing happens — especially trauma — the brain can get stuck, holding onto it in a way that keeps it feeling raw and present, long after the event itself has passed. EMDR helps the brain finish that processing, so the memory can settle into the past where it belongs, rather than continuing to intrude on the present.

For many people, this means real shifts happen without needing to relive or narrate every detail of what happened — which can make it a gentler path through trauma than some other approaches. I'm trained in EMDR for both children and adolescents (Level 2) as well as adults, and I draw on it as part of a broader, trauma-informed approach tailored to what each person needs.