EMDR Therapy in Phoenix and virtually throughout Arizona + California
Transform old wounds into new strength with EMDR.
What would it feel like to heal the root, not just manage the symptoms?
I feel stuck in the same emotional loop, even though I know better.
My body feels like it’s remembering things I can’t explain.
Certain triggers send me back to a version of myself I don’t want to be.
I keep reliving the past, even when I’m trying to move forward.
I’m tired of being triggered by things that ‘shouldn’t’ bother me anymore.
I don’t want to keep repeating patterns I learned from past experiences.
I’m exhausted from carrying emotions that don’t match the moment.
I keep getting caught in the same cycles, even when I’m trying to change.
I feel like I’ve outgrown these patterns, but they still show up.
I’m done feeling controlled by something I can’t fully name.
I’m beginning to imagine a version of myself that isn’t ruled by old pain.
I want to respond to life, not relive my past every time something triggers me.
I want relationships that feel safe, not ones I navigate out of fear.
Release the past with EMDR. Live fully.
How EMDR Therapy Works
We begin the EMDR process by taking the time to ensure you feel completely safe in session. The transformative power of EMDR isn’t possible without trust and safety being present, so creating a secure, supportive space is the foundation of our work together. During this stage, we also focus on building self-care strategies and stable supports that you can rely on between sessions, as EMDR can bring up intense emotions.
Once you feel grounded and equipped with these regulation tools, we begin identifying past traumas. This includes both big “T” traumas, like abuse, and small “t” traumas, such as attachment wounds or experiences that still impact your emotional responses. Because the brain doesn’t always distinguish between the two, addressing all types of trauma is important for comprehensive healing.
After identifying these experiences, we ensure you have the necessary resources and coping strategies in place to safely process them. From there, we move into the heart of EMDR: reprocessing past events to reduce their emotional intensity and integrate them in a way that allows healing. The goal is to help you reclaim a sense of calm, safety, and control, while building resilience that carries into your everyday life.
EMDR Therapy FAQs
If you have more questions have a look at the FAQ page or reach out.
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In an EMDR session, we’ll guide you to focus on specific memories or experiences while using bilateral stimulation, like taps or buzzies, to help your brain reprocess the trauma. You won’t need to relive every detail, EMDR focuses on the way the memory affects you now, helping your mind and body release the intensity of those past experiences safely.
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EMDR is highly individualized, so the timeline varies. Some clients notice relief from distressing feelings or reactions within a few sessions, while deeper processing may take longer. Progress often comes in stages; small shifts in emotional intensity and bodily reactions build into lasting change over time.
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No, you don’t have to go into every detail of your experiences. EMDR works by accessing the emotions, sensations, and beliefs tied to the memory, not by recounting the trauma like a story. This allows healing without retraumatizing or forcing you to relive what happened.
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You know you’re ready for EMDR when you have some awareness of the patterns or memories that are affecting you and feel willing to explore them in a safe, supported space. Early sessions focus on building safety, coping skills, and self-regulation, so even if you’re unsure, we make sure you have the tools to feel grounded throughout the process.
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EMDR therapy can be done both in person and online. Online EMDR is highly effective when conducted in a secure, private setting, and with guidance on how to stay safe and grounded throughout the session. Many clients find it convenient while still experiencing the full benefits of the process.
How EMDR Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona can help you:
What if your past didn’t get the final say in who you become?
Picture yourself moving through the world with a body that feels calm, not guarded.
What if those memories finally felt resolved instead of re-lived?
What would open up in your relationships if you didn’t have to protect yourself all the time?
What if you could trust your reactions, instead of fearing them?
What would it be like to feel clarity instead of confusion around your emotional patterns?
How might your life change if your nervous system finally felt safe?
Imagine stepping into a version of yourself who isn’t shaped by old pain.
