Somatic EMDR Therapy
An invitation to get to know the real you.
It doesn’t need to feel so hard.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that helps your brain process experiences that keep you stuck in patterns of anxiety and overwhelm.
I practice somatic EMDR, which means we pay close attention to what's happening in your body. Ambitious folks often spend so much time in their heads that they've lost connection with their body's communication. We'll help you tune back in, slow down, and attend to what you've been carrying.
This approach is particularly effective for:
Chronic anxiety and overwhelm
Perfectionism and fear of failure
Impostor syndrome
Burnout and exhaustion
Difficulty relaxing or feeling "safe"
Past experiences that still feel present
Feeling stuck after years of therapy
Repeating patterns in relationships
My process:
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Answering questions. Providing information. Assessing if this process may be a good fit for your goals.
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Taking a deep dive into your history and goals, and getting to know each other.
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Building skills to observe your process rather than becoming consumed by it. Getting to know protective parts that have helped you manage.
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Beginning to use bilateral movement to get into the rhythms of your body. Helping you to explore the feeling of safety and regulation.
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Exploring memories that are connected to present day activation. No need to reprocess every difficult time. Your body will engage in a natural process of healing and Self knowing.
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Using visualization and bilateral stimulation to tap into your desires and hopes for the future.
What to expect:
Sessions are typically 60 minutes. We'll move at a pace that feels right for you, building safety and capacity before processing deeper material. I offer intensive treatments (90-120 min sessions) for those who want quicker results and can tolerate longer sessions.
There will be an ongoing emphasis on your body’s communication. Although making sense of our experience is important, practicing grounding exercises, breath work, and movement will be central.
Most people see progress in a few months and are feeling a deep change within 6 months. Some choose to continue on and others prefer a short term program.