EMDR for Trauma, PTSD, and Anxiety:
A Pathway to Healing and Emotional Resilience

Some experiences don’t simply fade with time. They can linger in the background, show up unexpectedly, or feel just as intense as when they first happened. You might notice strong emotional reactions, negative thoughts about yourself, anxiety, or physical tension that doesn’t seem to make sense.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-supported therapy that helps your brain process distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. The goal isn’t to erase what happened. It’s to help the memory feel less charged, so it no longer controls how you feel in the present.

As an experienced EMDR therapist, I offer a supportive, structured process designed to help you move forward with greater calm and clarity.

How EMDR Theropy Works?

When something traumatic or highly stressful happens, it can feel stuck. This can lead to symptoms such as:

Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Nightmares
Anxiety or panic
Negative self-beliefs
Emotional triggers that feel disproportionate

EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess these experiences. During sessions, you briefly focus on aspects of the memory while using gentle eye movements or tapping. This helps your brain do what it naturally wants to do: heal and integrate the experience.

This approach is widely used as an effective experiences connected to recent past and even childhood experiences.

What conditions are treated with EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy is most well known for treating PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), but it is also effective for:

Anxiety and panic
Depression
Phobias
Grief and loss
Performance anxiety
Childhood emotional wounds
Ongoing stress connected to difficult life experiences

EMDR is recognized as an effective treatment by organizations such as the American Psychological Association and the World Health Organization.

What to expect when working with an EMDR Therapist

EMDR is a structured yet flexible process. We begin by identifying your goals and building coping skills so you feel grounded and prepared.

When you’re ready, we gently work through targeted memories at a pace that feels manageable.We also focus on strengthening positive beliefs about yourself and preparing for future situations with greater confidence.

Each session ends with time to ensure you feel steady and supported.

You remain fully awake, aware, and in control throughout the process. EMDR is not hypnosis, but a collaborative therapy guided by your comfort and readiness every step of the way.

Benefits of EMDR Therapy

Many individuals report:

Reduced emotional reactivity
Fewer intrusive thoughts
Improved self-esteem
Greater emotional regulation
Relief from long-standing anxiety
Healing through EMDR often feels less like reliving the past and more like finally filing it where it belongs.

Getting Started with EMDR Therapy

If you’re curious about EMDR therapy, scheduling a consultation is the first step in determining whether it’s the right fit for you. We can explore your goals, answer your questions, and discuss how this approach might support your healing.

As a trained EMDR therapist, I provide EMDR therapy for adults in Issaquah, Sammamish, Maple Valley and surrounding communities as well as via Telehealth for all of Washington.