EMDR in Brooklyn, NY
Healing Trauma from within
When we feel our pasts are impacting our ability to be present, you may be struggling with trauma or emotional wounds. This can show up by making us feel stuck,
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a simple, evidence-based therapy that helps you heal from painful or overwhelming experiences.
When we have experienced distressing events, our brains can’t always make sense of what has happened to us. This can create an experiences of anxiety, shame or triggers leading to negative impacts on our self-esteem or relationships. EMDR, through bilateral stimulation, allows the brain to finish the job and store memories, emotions or bodily experiences in a healthier way.
How does EMDR it work?
During EMDR, your therapist will guide you to focus on specific memories or sensations while engaging in a process called bilateral stimulation. Bilateral Stimulation can be moving your eyes back and forth, listening to alternating tones, or feeling light taps on your hands. This process supports both sides of the brain in working together, which can reduce emotional intensity and shift negative beliefs about yourself. Clients often find that painful memories feel more distant and less charged, while new insights and feelings of calm emerge. EMDR can be effective for a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and chronic stress.
The goal of EMDR isn’t to erase memories but to help you relate to them differently—so that the past no longer feels like it’s controlling your present.
What Can I expect from EMDR?
EMDR can be especially helpful if you notice certain reactions in your relationships that feel bigger than the moment — like shutting down during conflict, feeling anxious about being left, or struggling to trust even when you want to. Often, these patterns are rooted in past experiences that your brain and body are still holding onto.
EMDR helps you process those old wounds so they no longer take over in the present. By working through these experiences in a safe and guided way, you can begin to respond to your partner — and yourself — from a calmer, more grounded place.
Many people find that as they move through EMDR, they not only feel relief from past pain, but also experience deeper emotional connection and more ease in their relationships.
EMDR Therapy for Brooklyn and Beyond
We perform all EMDR online which allows clients to complete the process from a place that feels comfortable and secure.
Ready to begin? We are here to walk alongside you in your healing process. You don’t have to navigate the impact of trauma on your own. Reach out to schedule a free consultation — we’ll talk about your goals, answer your questions about EMDR, and help you explore whether our approach feels like the right fit for you.