About EMDR
For trauma, anxiety, and emotional patterns that don’t shift with talk 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 a set of 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.
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 especially effective for people who feel stuck, even after trying other forms of therapy.
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 internal patterns that feel hard to shift.
How Long Does It Take?
Many clients find EMDR helps more quickly than traditional therapy.
In one study, 80% of participants no longer met criteria for PTSD after just six sessions. Another found that 77% of combat veterans no longer had PTSD after twelve sessions. Results vary, but EMDR is known for its efficiency and depth.
Virtual Sessions Are Just as Effective
Yes. Research shows that virtual EMDR is as effective as in-person sessions, especially for trauma, anxiety, and stress-related symptoms.
I work with clients across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, the Main Line (like Ardmore, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr), and other areas throughout the state.
Backed by Leading Health Organizations
EMDR therapy is endorsed as a treatment for PTSD and trauma-related disorders by leading health organizations, including:
