To schedule a session with me you will need to visit my contact page. Next you will fill out the form either in my google forms or on my contact webpage. I will reach out within 1-3 business days and we will get you set up with a consultation so we can ensure it feels like a good fit therapeutically. After that we will start our work together and start emdr phase 1 which is mostly history taking and treatment planning.

EMDR differs from traditional talk therapy in that it does not rely on verbal processing or deep discussion of traumatic experiences. Instead, EMDR focuses on reprocessing distressing memories using bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help the brain integrate and resolve them.

While talk therapy often involves exploring emotions, patterns, and insights through conversation, EMDR works by directly targeting how distressing memories are stored in the nervous system. This approach allows the brain to reprocess past experiences in a way that reduces emotional intensity, shifting the way they are felt in the present.

Many clients appreciate that EMDR doesn’t require them to verbally recount every detail of their trauma. Instead, the process helps the brain and body release distress, creating relief and clarity without needing to “talk through” everything in the traditional sense.

EMDR therapy follows an eight-phase approach, each with a specific goal. Throughout this process, we walk through these steps together at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you.

1. History & Treatment Planning – We begin by exploring your history, current concerns, and therapy goals. This phase helps us understand patterns, themes, and which memories or experiences may need reprocessing.

2. Preparation – Before starting EMDR reprocessing, we focus on building resources, grounding techniques, and coping skills to ensure you feel safe and supported. This step strengthens your ability to navigate emotions that may arise inside and outside of therapy.

3. Assessment – We identify the specific memory or experience to target, along with the emotions, body sensations, beliefs, and imagery associated with it. This phase sets the foundation for reprocessing.

4. Desensitization – Using bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sound), we activate the brain’s natural healing process to reduce emotional distress tied to the memory. As we move through this phase, your experience of the memory may shift in unexpected ways.

5. Installation – Once the distress linked to the memory decreases, we strengthen new, adaptive beliefs to replace old, limiting ones. This helps integrate a new sense of safety, worthiness, or empowerment.

6. Body Scan – We check in with your body to see if any tension or lingering distress remains. If needed, we continue processing until the memory feels fully resolved on a somatic level.

7. Closure – Each session ends with grounding and containment strategies to ensure you feel settled before leaving. Whether a memory is fully processed or still in progress, we take care to bring a sense of closure to each session.

8. Reevaluation – At the start of each session, we check in on previous targets, new insights, and overall progress. This phase ensures continued healing and helps guide the next steps in therapy.

No, you do not have to talk about your trauma in detail for EMDR to be effective. One of the unique aspects of EMDR is that it does not require you to verbally recount every detail of a distressing experience.

Instead of focusing on retelling the story, EMDR works by helping your brain reprocess the memory in a way that reduces its emotional intensity. During a session, you’ll be guided to briefly bring up the memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sound). Your brain does the healing work internally, and I am here to support and guide you through the process.

This makes EMDR a great option for people who find it difficult or overwhelming to talk about painful experiences while still allowing for deep healing and relief.

Yes, EMDR can be done both virtually and in person. Virtual EMDR follows the same structured process as in-person sessions, with adjustments to ensure you feel safe and supported throughout.

In virtual sessions, we use tools like guided eye movements on a screen, self-tapping techniques, or bilateral audio to facilitate reprocessing. Many clients find virtual EMDR just as effective as in-person sessions, especially when they are in a comfortable and private space.

If you're unsure whether virtual or in-person EMDR is the right fit for you, we can discuss your needs and what would feel most supportive for your healing process.

The key difference between a standard EMDR session and an EMDR intensive is the amount of time dedicated to reprocessing and the pace of the work.

• Standard EMDR Sessions (typically 50-90 minutes) include time for check-ins, resourcing, and integration. Since many clients benefit from a mix of EMDR and talk therapy, we may spend about 30 minutes or less in active EMDR reprocessing after checking in and grounding. This gradual approach allows for processing at a steady, manageable pace.

• EMDR Intensives offer extended reprocessing time in a condensed format, ranging from 2-6 hours per day over one or multiple days. Because we are not pausing for weekly check-ins or shorter sessions, we can dive deeper into the work, allowing for more continuous and focused healing.

Intensives are ideal for those who:
✔️ Want to move through trauma more efficiently
✔️ Prefer an immersive approach without weekly interruptions
✔️ Have limited availability for ongoing therapy
✔️ Feel ready to process and integrate in a structured, supportive way

I offer EMDR for both individuals and couples.

For individuals, EMDR helps process distressing experiences, relational wounds, and trauma that may be impacting your daily life, relationships, and sense of self.

For couples, EMDR can be used to:
✔️ Help partners process past relational wounds that show up in their dynamic
✔️ Reduce reactivity and triggers that impact communication and connection
✔️ Work through attachment wounds and past experiences that shape current relationship patterns
✔️ Foster deeper emotional intimacy by healing individual and shared experiences

Couples EMDR may involve both partners being present during sessions or a mix of individual and joint work, depending on what best supports the relationship. If you're curious whether EMDR for couples is right for you, we can discuss your needs and how this approach can fit into your journey together.