EMDR Therapy In Emeryville, California

The past doesn’t have to define your future

Do you find yourself easily overwhelmed by certain situations, even when you know you are "safe"?

… Feel stuck in the same emotional patterns, no matter how much you try to change them and move forward?

Are past experiences still affecting how you react, trust, or connect today?

Experiencing persistent anxiety, flashbacks, or nightmares?

Do you sense there’s something deeper at play that words can’t quite reach?

Are you frustrated by the constant cycle of revisiting painful memories without a reaching a clear path toward healing or resolution?

You’re in the right place!

What is EMDR?

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences.

  • EMDR helps reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming. Through bilateral stimulation (such as rhythmic eye movements, tapping, or sounds), your brain is guided to reprocess these memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity and helps you move forward.

  • EMDR includes history-taking, preparation, and guided reprocessing of distressing memories using bilateral stimulation. You don’t need to talk about your trauma in detail. Your brain does the healing work as we reprocess memories in a safe, supportive environment.

EMDR Therapy can help you…

  • Find relief from distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming

  • Regulate your emotions and respond to triggers with confidence and calm

  • Build healthier relationships with improved trust, communication, and connection

  • Strengthen your self-worth and break free from patterns of fear or avoidance

  • Feel more present, engaged, and in control of your life

FAQs about EMDR

  • EMDR is backed by extensive research and is recognized as a highly effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other emotional distress. Many people experience significant relief in fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy.

  • EMDR is beneficial for anyone struggling with unresolved trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or other remnants of distressing life experiences. It can also help people who feel stuck in negative thought patterns or emotional reactions they can’t seem to shake.

  • A traditional EMDR therapy session lasts 90 minutes. In an Intensive EMDR Intensive, session lengths are longer, which typically makes the duration of treatment overall shorter.

  • The number of EMDR sessions needed to heal from trauma varies based on the individual, the severity and complexity of the trauma, and personal factors like the patient’s readiness to process their trauma. If we determine EMDR is right for you, I will tailor the process to your unique needs, ensuring a pace that feels safe and effective for you.

  • Some people may feel temporarily more emotional or experience vivid dreams as their brain processes memories. You may feel tired after a session. These effects are typically short-lived, and most people find that they feel lighter, more at ease, and less triggered as they progress in therapy.

  • EMDR and Brainspotting are both trauma therapies, but they differ in their techniques. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic memories, while Brainspotting targets specific points in the visual field to access deeper emotional processing. While both aim to heal trauma, Brainspotting is more somatic or body-focused and intuitive, whereas EMDR follows a structured protocol.

  • Book a 20 minute consultation with me to discuss your goals and challenges to find out if we are a good fit to work together. If we are, we will have a follow-up conversation about the types of treatment available and determine which is the best one for your unique needs.