EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma and Old Wounds in Beaverton, OR
In person EMDR therapy in Beaverton, OR and Online EMDR therapy in Oregon
Sometimes you understand exactly why you feel the way you do and still can't seem to change it. EMDR can help you process experiences that continue to affect how you feel, think, and respond today.
Maybe you find yourself overthinking, feeling easily triggered, shutting down, or reacting more strongly than you want to.
Maybe you’ve done a lot of talking about your past, but certain memories, relationships, or patterns still seem to have a hold on you.
You don't have to keep reliving the past in order to understand it.
EMDR may be helpful if…
You notice childhood experiences that still affect you
You are experiencing anxiety, panic, or persistent worry
You experienced difficult or traumatic relationships
You are carrying grief or painful life experiences
You feel triggered by things that seem “small”
You notice patterns you understand intellectually but can't seem to change
How Can EMDR Help?
EMDR uses eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help your brain process experiences that still feel emotionally stuck. You don't have to tell me every detail of what happened. We'll start by building safety and go at a pace that feels manageable for you.
My approach to EMDR
I take a warm, collaborative approach and often integrate EMDR with IFS, self-compassion, and nervous-system education.
The goal isn't to erase your past. It's to help it have less power over your present.
Ready to explore EMDR?
If you're wondering whether EMDR could be helpful for you, we can talk about it.
Learn How EMDR Works!
Take a look at this video from the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). EMDRIA is a professional organization for EMDR therapists however has information for the general population about the model. You can watch this video and learn more about EMDR by visiting the EMDRIA website, emdria.org.
In person EMDR Therapy in Beaverton, Oregon & Online EMDR Therapy in Oregon
Trauma Therapist in Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro and Portland, Oregon.