Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR is a transformative approach to trauma healing that helps you process and rewire the memories and emotions tied to past wounds. EMDR gently helps your brain reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional charge and creating space for new perspectives. It’s not about “forgetting” the trauma but about shifting how you relate to it, so it no longer holds you back. This therapy allows you to release the grip of painful memories, creating a sense of freedom
and calm where there was once fear or overwhelm. EMDR opens the door to a more peaceful, present way of being, helping you step into a life of deeper healing, balance, and possibility. I offer both in person and remote EMDR sessions.
How EMDR Helps:
EMDR can be used to treat:
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Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress
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Eating Disorders and Body Image Concern
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Attachment and Relationship Struggles
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Depression
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Addiction
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Grief and Loss
By reprocessing traumatic or distressing memories, EMDR can lead to:
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Reduced emotional reactivity
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Fewer intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
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Greater nervous system regulation
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Improved self-compassion
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Stronger resilience and coping
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More flexible, adaptive beliefs about oneself and the world
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A renewed sense of safety and possibility
Many clients report that EMDR creates meaningful change more quickly than traditional talk therapy alone because it works directly with the brain’s memory networks, body responses, and belief systems.
Induced After Death Communication (IADC)
IADC is a specialized therapeutic protocol developed by psychologist Dr. Allan Botkin. It is designed to help people find profound relief from grief through a carefully guided process that often results in a vivid, comforting sense of connection with a deceased loved one. While every person’s experience is unique—and no particular outcome can be promised—many clients describe a deep shift from overwhelming sorrow to a renewed sense of peace, love, and ongoing connection.
Unlike general talk therapy, IADC uses bilateral stimulation, similar to EMDR, to help the brain access and process unresolved grief. As the emotional charge of grief softens, some clients naturally and spontaneously experience what feels like direct communication, presence, or reconnection with the person who died. These experiences are not induced through suggestion; they emerge organically as part of the brain’s emotional healing process.
FAQs
What does EMDR feel like during a session?
Many people are surprised to learn that EMDR does not require talking in detail about traumatic experiences for hours. During EMDR, you briefly focus on memories, emotions, body sensations, or beliefs while engaging in bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones). Clients often describe the experience as allowing memories to feel "less stuck," with emotional intensity gradually decreasing over time.
How do I know if EMDR is right for me?
EMDR can be helpful for people struggling with trauma, anxiety, panic, grief, relationship wounds, childhood experiences, low self-worth, medical trauma, or distressing life events. It may be especially beneficial if you feel that you understand your issues intellectually but continue to experience emotional triggers, fear, or patterns that don't seem to shift through insight alone. EMDR is recognized as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD by organizations including the World Health Organization and the Veterans Administration.
What are the benefits of an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR Intensive allows you to dedicate focused, uninterrupted time to healing rather than spreading the work across months of weekly sessions. Many clients appreciate the ability to stay immersed in the process, maintain momentum, and address deeper layers of trauma without repeatedly stopping and restarting. Intensives can be particularly helpful for people traveling for treatment, those with busy schedules, or individuals seeking more concentrated trauma work.
Can EMDR and IADC be combined with other therapeutic approaches?
Absolutely. EMDR and IADC can be integrated with other trauma-informed therapies, mindfulness practices, psychospiritual approaches, grief work, and ongoing psychotherapy. Treatment is individualized and designed around your unique history, goals, and healing process.