WHY OLD EXPERIENCES STILL SHOW UPYou may understand you're safe now. But certain memories, situations, or even small, seemingly insignificant moments can still bring you right back into an old emotional state — fear, shame, anger, or a physical reaction that feels much bigger than what's actually happening.
That happens because trauma doesn't always get fully processed at the time it occurs. If an experience was too much, and there wasn't enough support to help you make sense of it, it can stay lodged in your nervous system. Later, it resurfaces through emotions, body sensations, or reactions that seem to come out of nowhere. |
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EMDR's creator, Francine Shapiro, found that a small number of sessions can bring lasting relief for many people who've experienced a single traumatic event.
HOW EMDR HELPS
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, like guided eye movements, while you briefly connect with pieces of a difficult memory. This supports your brain's own ability to process and integrate what happened.
You'll still remember what happened. That part doesn't change. What changes is how it feels to remember it — more like something that occurred in the past, and less like something your body is still living through right now.
You'll still remember what happened. That part doesn't change. What changes is how it feels to remember it — more like something that occurred in the past, and less like something your body is still living through right now.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO RELIVE IT TO HEAL IT
We don't start by diving into the hardest material. We build safety first, develop resources, and work in pieces small enough for your nervous system to actually handle. My training in somatic work means we're also paying attention to your body throughout, not just the memory itself. You stay in control of the pace the whole way through.
