EMDR Therapy
Heal from the past. Reclaim your present. Move toward the future.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused therapy that helps you process and heal from distressing memories, experiences, and beliefs. Originally developed to treat PTSD, EMDR is now widely used for a range of issues, including anxiety, grief, childhood trauma, and negative self-talk.
EMDR works by helping your brain "unstick" painful memories that are stored in a way that continues to trigger emotional and physical responses—even long after the event has passed. Through a structured process that includes bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), EMDR helps you reprocess these memories so they no longer hold the same emotional charge.
How EMDR Can Help
You might benefit from EMDR if you:
Feel stuck in past experiences you can’t seem to move past
Experience flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts
Struggle with anxiety, panic, or low self-worth
Have a history of abuse, neglect, or complex trauma
Feel emotionally reactive in certain situations without knowing why
EMDR doesn't require you to talk in detail about the trauma. Instead, it focuses on what comes up for you in the moment—emotionally, physically, and cognitively—so that your brain can complete the healing process.
What to Expect in EMDR Therapy
Your therapist will guide you through a structured 8-phase protocol that includes:
Assessment & Preparation – Learning about your story and building trust
Resourcing – Developing tools for regulation and emotional safety
Reprocessing – Targeting distressing memories and activating healing
Integration – Creating new beliefs and emotional responses that feel more empowering
Sessions are paced according to your comfort and readiness. EMDR can be integrated into ongoing therapy or done as a focused treatment.
EMDR Therapists at Rooted Harmony Counseling
Our EMDR-trained therapists offer trauma-informed care tailored to your unique needs:
Cait brings warmth and intuition to support healing from deep-rooted trauma and emotional overwhelm.
Cassie integrates EMDR with perinatal mental health support for new moms navigating identity, anxiety, and past experiences.
Chelsea offers a compassionate, flexible approach to EMDR, blending mindfulness and somatic practices to guide you toward healing.
Ready to Explore EMDR?
Whether you’ve tried therapy before or this is your first time, EMDR can be a powerful path to healing. If you’re curious, reach out to schedule a consultation—we’ll answer your questions and help you decide if EMDR is the right fit.
