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Heal from what’s happened & discover a new sense of clarity.

EMDR Therapist in Cambridge, Massachusetts

AND ONLINE ACROSS MA, MI, IA, & FL

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If thinking and reasoning your way out of feeling this way worked, you would’ve done it by now.

 

But no amount of reading or listening to self-help podcasts has helped you escape the worries swirling in your mind or the heavy sense of dread that sits in your body. Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy and understand some of the “why” behind how you feel, but you’re still at a loss when it comes to how to actually start feeling better.

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Maybe you’ve experienced…

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  • A traumatic event, like sexual assault, a car accident, or losing someone you love

  • The constant echo of unhelpful beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I’m not safe,” making it hard to trust yourself or others

  • Feeling stuck in cycles of habit like self-harm, nail-biting, smoking, or vaping when stress or overwhelming emotions come up

  • The lasting impact of ongoing trauma, like sexual abuse by a family member or someone in the church during your childhood

  • Flashbacks, nightmares, or a constant sense of being on edge that make it hard to feel at ease, even when you logically know you’re safe

  • Sleepless nights, racing thoughts, or painful memories of a past relationship you can’t seem to move on from

You’ve been through a lot—but life doesn’t have to feel this way forever.

EMDR is a science-backed approach that taps into your brain’s natural ability to process and heal.

What is EMDR?

Imagine your brain as a giant storage warehouse with file cabinets full of memories and experiences. Some cabinets are easy to open and well-organized, like one labeled "Fruit," where you might instantly think of apples or oranges. But others, like "Not Good Enough" or "Not Safe," might be crammed with messy, overwhelming files from times when life was hard, and you didn’t have the tools to sort through them. These are the cabinets that spill over into your daily life, making it difficult to focus or feel at ease.


Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based method that helps your brain tidy up those messy cabinets. By using things like eye movements or tapping on alternating parts of your body, we create a connection between the part of your brain that stores those feelings and the part that helps you make sense of them. This lets you revisit old memories while staying grounded in the present, giving your brain the chance to process and organize what may have felt overwhelming in the past.

EMDR CAN HELP YOU

  • Heal from trauma  — Work through painful memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or vivid, and instead feel distant so you can start to reclaim a sense of safety in your mind and body.

  • Feel less on edge throughout the day — Learn tools to help you relax, stay grounded, and move through your day with more ease and confidence.

  • Stop blaming yourself — Shift unhelpful thoughts like “I’m a bad person” or “It’s my fault” into self-compassion and understanding.

  • Sleep better and worry less — Reduce anxiety, enjoy more restful nights, and wake up feeling more refreshed and ready to take on the day.

  • Feel more at ease with family and relationships — Navigate difficult interactions with less reactivity and more clarity, even during stressful times like holidays.

  • Rediscover motivation and confidence — Break free from old patterns that held you back, and feel ready to pursue what matters most to you.

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You can be more calm, confident, & in control of your reactions.

It’s time to start your journey toward healing.

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FAQ's

  • The number of sessions varies for everyone—it depends on your history, goals, and how things unfold in our work together. Most people start to feel relief after 8-24 weekly sessions, but depending on your specific situation, you may need more time to work through deeper layers of your experiences. We’ll continually check in on how you’re feeling about your progress along the way and make any timeline adjustments as needed.

  • EMDR may not be the best fit if you’re actively using substances or feeling so overwhelmed by daily life that processing earlier trauma feels impossible. It’s also not ideal if you’re still developing the ability to calm yourself after emotional distress, though we can explore other ways to build that skill together before starting the reprocessing phase of EMDR.

  • Weekly EMDR sessions last 55 minutes, but I also offer longer, in-depth intensive sessions for those who want to make progress on an accelerated timeline. We can discuss which option is right for you in our initial consultation call.

  • The 8 phases of EMDR guide us through a structured process to help you work through painful memories and experiences at your own pace.

     

    • Phase 1: History Taking – We start by getting to know your story and identifying the experiences or issues you want to work on.

    • Phase 2: Preparation – I’ll teach you tools to stay calm and grounded, so you feel safe and in control throughout the process.

    • Phase 3: Assessment – We identify the specific memory to target and explore how it affects you emotionally, physically, and mentally.

    • Phase 4: Desensitization – Using eye movements or other techniques, we help your brain process the memory so it feels less intense or overwhelming.

    • Phase 5: Installation – This is where we strengthen positive beliefs about yourself that replace the negative ones tied to the memory.

    • Phase 6: Body Scan – We check in with your body to make sure there’s no lingering tension or distress connected to the memory.

    • Phase 7: Closure – At the end of each session, I’ll help you feel calm and settled, even if the memory isn’t fully processed yet.

    • Phase 8: Reevaluation – In future sessions, we’ll revisit the memory to ensure the changes are sticking and address anything else that comes up.

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