Online EMDR Therapy
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a structured, well-researched therapy that helps people process trauma and other distressing experiences. When something overwhelming happens, the memory may not settle the way other memories do. A sound, a conversation, or a situation today can bring back the same fear, shame, or tension you felt then.
In EMDR, you briefly focus on a memory while your clinician guides you through bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping. The aim is for the memory to feel less intense over time and for more accurate beliefs about yourself to take hold. You don't need to describe every detail of what happened for EMDR to be useful.
How therapy can help
- Lessen the distress connected to painful memories
- Reduce intrusive memories and strong reactions that seem bigger than the moment
- Work through anxiety or negative beliefs linked to past experiences
- Build ways to feel steadier, both during and between sessions
What to expect
- Getting to know you: You and your clinician talk about your history, your goals, and whether EMDR is the right fit right now.
- Preparing: You practice ways to feel steadier before any memory work begins.
- Processing: When you're ready, you work through target memories with your clinician's guidance.
- Reviewing: You check in on what has changed and decide what comes next.
Sessions take place by secure video. Your clinician will guide you through techniques you can do from home, such as self-tapping or following a visual cue on screen. You'll need a private space and a stable internet connection.
Who you can work with
- Shanice Williams, LCSW: Works with complex trauma, dissociation, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
- Christina Rendon, AMFT: Works with trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and grief, under clinical supervision.