How EMDR Works
EMDR supports healing by helping the brain process memories that feel “stuck” or unresolved. Using bilateral stimulation (often eye movements or gentle tapping), we activate the brain’s natural ability to integrate experiences so they feel less overwhelming and less present-day.
We focus on the root of distress not just symptom management.
Many clients experience meaningful shifts more quickly than with traditional talk therapy alone, especially when trauma is driving anxious thoughts, body-based reactions, or negative beliefs about self.
Our Lens at Embracing Wellness
At Embracing Wellness, EMDR is practiced through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens. We recognize that trauma is not only individual; it can be systemic, racial, relational, and intergenerational. Our approach integrates EMDR with somatic awareness and identity-centered care so you feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the process.
Sessions are collaborative and paced with care. We’ll identify targets (memories, body sensations, triggers, or negative beliefs), build stabilization skills, and move into reprocessing only when you feel ready.
Who Can Benefit
- PTSD & complex trauma
- Anxiety, panic, and persistent stress responses
- Depression and mood-related experiences
- Racial trauma & identity-based stress
- Low self-esteem, shame, and negative self-beliefs
- Phobias and specific fears
Not sure if EMDR is right for you?
We’ll talk through your goals, what you’ve tried before, and how EMDR might fit into your care.
Is EMDR the Right Fit for You?
Schedule a consultation to explore your goals, ask questions, and decide whether EMDR feels aligned with the kind of support you want.