EMDR Therapy for Trauma and Healing

Break free from what’s holding you back

Past memories and images have a profound effect on the way you live your life. You still feel their sting as if those events just happened yesterday.

And that could be a result of traumatic experiences, such as physical or emotional abuse, accidents, medical trauma, or any specific incident that has threatened your safety or connection. Logically, you can understand why you feel anxious, stressed-out, and worried. And you try to convince yourself that you’re “over it.” Yet your body is telling you something different.

Maybe you’re experiencing nightmares, panic attacks, jumpiness. Or it can feel like there is an invisible force field, keeping you in a freeze state, preventing you from moving forward. You are ready for something different.

How EMDR Helps the Brain Heal

EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. In a session, your therapist will gently guide you to recall a memory while using bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds—that helps both sides of your brain work together. This process is similar to how your brain naturally processes experiences during sleep.

As your brain reprocesses the memory, the emotional intensity begins to fade. What once felt “stuck” starts to feel more manageable, and new, positive beliefs can take root—such as “I am safe now” or “I matter.” Over time, distress decreases, and clients often notice they feel calmer, lighter, and more connected to their strengths and resilience.

How we can help

Unlike traditional talk therapy alone, EMDR works directly with the brain’s natural healing process. Many clients notice faster relief, deeper breakthroughs, and lasting results that help them feel more grounded in the present.

You’ll notice energizing shifts as you work through those old belief systems and replace them with ones that feel right to you.

You’ll make smarter choices, reconnect with lost passions, and feel more joyful in your life.

You’ll notice how easy it is to release things that no longer serve you

Move beyond the past and into calm

Call (310) 626-4789 to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation and find out how EMDR and Brainspotting can help you.

Learn more about how EMDR works.

Learn more about somatic therapy and the polyvagal system.

“Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love, and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds.” Gabor Mate