EMDR therapy is a powerful, research-supported approach that helps your brain process and heal from distressing or overwhelming experiences.
If you feel stuck in the impact of trauma—whether from betrayal, childhood experiences, grief, or other painful events—EMDR can help you move toward relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of connection with yourself.
EMDR Therapy for Trauma
I provide EMDR Therapy for trauma in-person and online in Utah, along with online therapy for clients in California, New York, and Idaho.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps your brain naturally process experiences that may feel “stuck.”
Rather than needing to talk through every detail, EMDR works by helping your mind reprocess memories so they feel less overwhelming and more integrated into your life story.
How EMDR Can Help
EMDR therapy may help you:
Process trauma and reduce emotional distress
Feel less triggered by past experiences
Shift negative beliefs about yourself
Reduce anxiety, shame, and overwhelm
Feel more grounded, connected, and at peace
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy approach that helps your brain process and heal from distressing or overwhelming experiences. It works by allowing memories that feel “stuck” to be reprocessed, so they feel less intense and easier to live with.
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EMDR is not about forcing yourself to relive painful experiences. Instead, we move gently and collaboratively, helping your nervous system process what’s been held in a way that feels safe and supported.
Many clients describe feeling lighter, more clear, and more connected to themselves as the work progresses.
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EMDR has been around since the late 1980s and has been widely researched and used for decades.
It’s considered an effective, evidence-based approach for trauma and other experiences that continue to feel stuck.
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It depends on what you’re working through.
Some people notice shifts in a shorter amount of time, while others benefit from a longer process—especially if there are multiple experiences or deeper patterns involved.
We don’t rush it.
We go at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. -
It’s normal for thoughts, emotions, or memories to continue processing between sessions.
You might notice things coming up that you hadn’t fully connected before—that’s part of how the work continues outside of session.
We’ll talk through how to handle anything that comes up so you feel supported the whole way through.
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Yes—you are always in control.
You can pause, slow down, or stop at any point.
We go at your pace, and nothing happens without your consent.My role is to guide and support you—but you’re never pushed into anything you’re not ready for.
How I Use EMDR
I use EMDR to support clients navigating:
Betrayal trauma
Childhood trauma
Religious trauma & faith transitions
Grief and loss
Eating disorders and body image struggles
Anxiety and emotionally overwhelming experiences
My approach is relational and grounded in connection, creating a safe space for this work to unfold at your pace.