Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

You know how sometimes a memory feels like it's happening right now, even though it was years ago? That's because traumatic or overwhelming experiences can get stuck in your nervous system, continuing to trigger the same feelings and reactions over and over.

EMDR is particularly effective for neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD. Many people with ADHD have experienced repeated rejection, chronic stress from trying to keep up, or trauma that gets compounded by emotional dysregulation. EMDR helps process these stuck experiences without requiring you to verbally organize your thoughts in perfect sequence, which can be challenging for ADHD brains.

EMDR helps your brain finish processing these stuck memories. Using bilateral stimulation—like guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones—EMDR activates your brain's natural healing process. It's like giving your nervous system permission to finally file that memory away where it belongs: in the past.

The result? The memory doesn't disappear, but it stops feeling so big, so raw, so present. You can remember what happened without your body going into fight-or-flight. You can move forward without the past running the show.

EMDR is evidence-based, effective, and often works faster than traditional talk therapy alone. It's particularly helpful for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and those moments when you think "I know this logically, but my body still reacts like I'm in danger."

I've completed extensive EMDR training through EMDRIA (the EMDR International Association), which is considered the gold standard for EMDR training and certification. This ensures you're receiving EMDR from someone who's been thoroughly trained in the protocol and understands how to adapt it safely and effectively to your specific needs.