EMDR Therapy in Philadelphia
For trauma, anxiety, and emotional patterns that can be difficult to resolve through talking alone.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, research-backed therapy for trauma, anxiety, and longstanding emotional patterns. It helps the brain resolve distress without requiring you to relive every detail.
In a typical session, you’ll bring to mind a distressing memory while following guided eye movements, stimulating the brain’s natural ability to process what’s been stuck. Over time, the emotional charge fades, and many people report feeling lighter, clearer, and more in control.
I offer EMDR in person at my office in Center City, Philadelphia, and by secure telehealth in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio.
Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to explain every detail or analyze every emotion. Instead, it engages the nervous system directly, activating the brain’s capacity to resolve unprocessed memories and restore internal balance.
This makes EMDR effective for people new to therapy as well as those who have felt stuck despite other approaches.
You don’t have to relive every painful memory to heal.
Who It's For
EMDR is best known for treating trauma and PTSD, but it’s also effective for anxiety, panic, grief, chronic stress, phobias, and certain forms of depression and pain.
It’s especially helpful when past experiences still shape present-day reactions, whether from childhood, relationships, or long-standing emotional experiences that continue to affect daily life.
How Long Does It Take?
Many clients find EMDR helps more quickly than traditional therapy.
Research on single-incident trauma has found substantial improvement within a relatively small number of sessions, while people with more complex or longstanding histories typically need longer. During the consultation and our first sessions, we'll talk about what a realistic timeline looks like for you.
Are Virtual Sessions Effective?
Research supports virtual EMDR as an effective option for trauma, anxiety, and stress-related symptoms, and many of my clients work with me entirely by video. I see clients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio.
Backed by Leading Health Organizations
EMDR therapy is endorsed as a treatment for PTSD and trauma-related disorders by leading health organizations, including:
