EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
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EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Helping Your Brain Heal from What It Couldn’t Process Then
Some memories don’t stay in the past. They get stuck—in your body, your thoughts, your nervous system. You might not even realize how often you’re reliving something painful until the flashbacks hit, your heart races, or you find yourself shutting down over something small.
EMDR is a gentle, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain finish what trauma interrupted—so you can move forward without being pulled backward.
You don’t have to explain every detail. You don’t have to relive everything. EMDR allows the brain to reprocess painful experiences using bilateral stimulation (usually guided eye movement), helping reduce the emotional charge of trauma that’s been stuck for too long.
EMDR is a gentle, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain finish what trauma interrupted—so you can move forward without being pulled backward.
You don’t have to explain every detail. You don’t have to relive everything. EMDR allows the brain to reprocess painful experiences using bilateral stimulation (usually guided eye movement), helping reduce the emotional charge of trauma that’s been stuck for too long.
What EMDR Can Help With
EMDR is especially helpful for:
• PTSD and complex trauma
• Childhood abuse or neglect
• Sexual trauma
• Medical or birth trauma
• Grief and loss
• Anxiety, panic, and phobias
• Distressing memories that feel “frozen in time”
If you’ve ever thought, “I know that moment is over, but it still feels like it’s happening,” this approach can help bridge that gap—between what you know and what you feel.
• PTSD and complex trauma
• Childhood abuse or neglect
• Sexual trauma
• Medical or birth trauma
• Grief and loss
• Anxiety, panic, and phobias
• Distressing memories that feel “frozen in time”
If you’ve ever thought, “I know that moment is over, but it still feels like it’s happening,” this approach can help bridge that gap—between what you know and what you feel.
What to Expect in EMDR Therapy
Before we begin EMDR, we take time to build safety. You’ll never be asked to jump into processing before you’re ready. Our sessions begin by developing tools to ground and calm your system—so when we do begin reprocessing, you feel supported and steady.
Once you’re ready, EMDR may involve:
- Identifying a memory or experience that still feels charged
- Holding that memory in awareness while engaging in bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping)
- Letting your brain “unstick” the memory—so it no longer carries the same emotional weight
- Noticing what’s shifted, what’s softened, and what feels clearer afterward
You remain in control the entire time. We’ll pause, shift, or slow down whenever needed.
EMDR at Mended Counseling
We understand how trauma lives in the body. Our therapists are trained in EMDR and deeply committed to pacing the process in a way that respects your story and your nervous system.
You won’t be rushed or pushed. We meet you where you are—so healing can unfold with safety, consent, and care.
Not Sure If EMDR Is Right for You?
It’s okay to have questions. We’ll help you figure out if EMDR is a good fit, or if another approach might be more supportive for where you are right now.
👉 Book a consultation or reach out to explore what’s possible.
You don’t have to keep carrying this alone.
👉 Book a consultation or reach out to explore what’s possible.
You don’t have to keep carrying this alone.