Preparation first
We build grounding skills before any memory work begins.
EMDR therapy
EMDR therapy for memories that still feel present
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain and body process distressing experiences, so they can feel more like the past.
Overview
What EMDR is
EMDR is a structured therapy developed to help people process distressing memories. While you briefly focus on a memory, your therapist guides bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping. Over time, the memory can feel less intense.
You do not have to describe every detail of what happened. EMDR works with what you notice now, in your mind and body.
What we help with
What EMDR is often used for
EMDR is best known as a treatment for trauma and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Clinicians also use it with anxiety, grief, and painful beliefs about yourself that formed in hard moments, like "I am not safe" or "I am not enough."
Your therapist will talk with you about whether EMDR is a good fit now, or whether other work should come first.
Common concerns
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Low self-worth
- Relationships
- Performance anxiety
- Panic
- Painful memories
Who this is for
For people ready to work with what still hurts
EMDR can be a fit if certain memories still bring strong reactions, or if you keep returning to beliefs you know are not true. It is also used when talk therapy has built insight but relief has been slow.
EMDR is available in person and online.
Trained with care
EMDR at Repose is offered by therapists trained through EMDRIA-approved programs.
EMDRIA is the EMDR International Association, which sets training standards.
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How EMDR sessions are structured
Focused processing
Short sets of bilateral stimulation, with pauses to notice what shifts.
Closing each session
Every session ends with steadying practices before you leave.
Your role
What EMDR asks of you
Notice without judging
You report what comes up. There is no right response.
Use your stop signal
You can pause processing at any time, for any reason.
Care for yourself between sessions
Feelings may keep moving after sessions. We plan for that together.
What to expect
Preparation
History, goals, and grounding skills. Some people spend several sessions here.
Process
Focused EMDR sets on a chosen memory or belief, at your pace.
Integration
Checking how the change shows up in daily life and relationships.
Ongoing
Revisiting targets and goals together as your needs change.
Questions people ask
Questions about EMDR therapy
How many EMDR sessions will I need?
It varies from person to person. It depends on your history, your goals, and how much preparation feels right. Your therapist will not promise a number, but will check in with you about progress along the way.
Can EMDR be done online?
Yes. EMDR can be offered by video using eye movements on screen or self-tapping. Your therapist will make sure you have a private, steady space for sessions.
Can I do EMDR and talk therapy at the same time?
Yes. At Repose, EMDR is usually part of a broader therapy relationship, with time for talking, reflection, and other approaches.
Is EMDR right for everyone?
Not always, and not always right away. Your therapist will talk with you about timing, stability, and support before starting. If another approach would serve you better first, they will say so.
Begin
When you're ready, we'd be glad to talk it through.
A free consultation can help you decide whether EMDR fits.
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