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EMDR therapy in Chicago and across Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

I understand how deeply childhood trauma (CPTSD) can affect your life and relationships. Facing the aftermath of relational trauma can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone—I’m here to support you on your healing journey.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) provides a compassionate and effective way to break free from the hold of trauma. Together, we can explore how EMDR can help you overcome your symptoms and regain a sense of emotional balance and well-being.

  • What is EMDR?

    EMDR is a specialized therapy designed to help you release the weight of childhood trauma and the painful emotions tied to it. Trauma can show up in many forms, including:

    Intrusive thoughts, feeling unsafe, flashbacks, anxiety, depression, and difficulty trusting others

    Through EMDR, we work together to gently process these experiences, allowing you to move beyond their grip and create space for healing and growth.

  • How Does EMDR Work?

    I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you can share your feelings at your own pace, free from pressure or judgment. With EMDR, the focus isn’t on rehashing the trauma but on empowering you to process those memories in a healthier, more adaptive way.

    During our EMDR sessions, I’ll guide you through specific memories while incorporating gentle bilateral stimulation techniques, such as eye movements or butterfly taps.

    This bilateral stimulation helps your brain reorganize those traumatic memories, giving you new perspectives and the freedom to release the emotional pain that’s been holding you back.

Why EMDR for Trauma?

  1. Proven Effectiveness: EMDR is an evidence-based therapy recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA) for its effectiveness in reducing trauma-related symptoms.

  2. Gentle Approach: EMDR provides a non-invasive way to heal. It allows you to process difficult emotions without the need to relive or extensively discuss every detail of your trauma.

  3. Empowering Recovery: By addressing the root causes of your distress, EMDR promotes holistic healing for your mind, emotions, and body, empowering you to regain control over your life.

  4. Lasting Relief: Many people notice significant improvements after just a few EMDR sessions, offering hope and reassurance that meaningful healing is possible.

  5. Versatility: Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or endured long-term, complex trauma, EMDR is adaptable to a wide range of conditions, including PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, and depression.

EMDR is more than a therapy—it’s a pathway to reclaiming your emotional well-being and finding lasting relief.

I believe in offering a nurturing, supportive space where you feel truly heard, understood, and respected. As your EMDR therapist, I’ll partner with you to design a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and pace, ensuring you feel comfortable and empowered throughout the process.

Seeking help after trauma takes immense courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone. Take that first brave step toward healing with EMDR therapy.

Contact me today to schedule a free video consultation and start reclaiming your life..

  • “Of all the types of therapy I have tried, EMDR had the most noticeable and beneficial results for me. Although it was challenging at times, it was worth the effort because I am now more emotionally regulated and available for myself and my family”

    - Client Testimonial (Female, Age 40)

  • “EMDR allowed me to access where this anxiety/anger response stemmed from, process it, and then work on my current responses. Although there can still be challenging transitions in our house, life is much better for all of us now that my kids aren’t being sent off to school after a tense and stressful morning at their home.”

    - Client Testimonial (Female, Age 40)