At its core, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy aims to help people process distressing, traumatic memories, reducing their long-term impact and allowing individuals to heal. It's based on the idea that certain eye movements can help our brain process these memories in a way that reduces their emotional impact.

Imagine your brain has a natural way of healing from emotional wounds. Sometimes, really upsetting events can block this healing process. EMDR aims to get that natural healing going again, focusing on the memory itself and changing the way it's stored in your brain. This means that while the memory doesn't disappear, it stops feeling so upsetting.

EMDR addresses the root - EMDR is a unique approach because it directly addresses the memory of the event, rather than just the symptoms or behaviors that come from the event. It’s a way of helping people deal with trauma by changing how traumatic memories are stored in the brain, making them less powerful and less distressing.

In EMDR, you'll recall the distressing event while doing specific eye movements or tapping guided by your therapist. This process is believed to help your brain work through the distressing memory and reduce its painful impact.

EMDR therapy happens in phases, starting with preparation where you'll learn some coping techniques. Then, you'll move on to recalling the distressing event while doing the eye movements or other bilateral stimulation (like tapping). This helps your brain reprocess the memory safely.

Alex and Laura are the core of our EMDR therapy services, each bringing over ten years of experience to the table. They earned their Master of Social Work degree from USC and completed their EMDR training through an EMDRIA-approved program. Before joining our team, they spent a decade working with various EMDR practices, gaining valuable experience in trauma therapy. Beth recently finished EMDR training and has incorporated it into her practice.

We focus on what works best for each client, keeping things personalized and straightforward. We use our EMDR expertise to help you navigate through your healing process, providing support and guidance every step of the way.