EMDR Therapy
IN DALLAS, TX + VIRTUALLY IN TEXAS
Do you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, difficult relationships, or never feeling enough?
What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of therapy that helps your brain process painful or overwhelming experiences that may still be affecting you today.
During an EMDR session, you will focus on a memory, feeling, thought, or body sensation connected to what you are working through while using bilateral stimulation—such as side-to-side eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds. This helps your brain process the experience in a new way.
The goal is not to erase what happened. It is to help it feel less emotionally overwhelming, so it no longer has the same power over your present life.
Signs you may benefit from EMDR:
Memories, nightmares, or moments from the past that keep resurfacing unexpectedly
Panic, anxiety, or strong reactions connected to something you've been through
Childhood trauma, neglect, or growing up without emotional safety
Sexual assault, abuse, or betrayal in relationships
Attachment wounds or relationship patterns that continue to hurt
A medical event, accident, or loss that still feels unresolved
Grief that's difficult to move through
Feeling numb, disconnected, or unlike yourself
Feeling constantly on guard, easily triggered, or unable to relax
Knowing why a pattern is there but still feeling unable to change it
A specific fear or phobia
Common questions about EMDR therapy
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Yes, EMDR is typically billed as psychotherapy, and many insurance plans cover it. Your coverage will depend on your specific benefits, including your deductible, copay, and session length.
Contact your insurance provider to confirm your mental health coverage.
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The number of sessions varies from person to person. It depends on your goals, the experiences you are working through, and how much support and preparation feels right for you.
Some people notice relief within a few sessions, while others with more complex or longstanding experiences may benefit from a longer course of therapy. We’ll check in along the way and move at a pace that feels right for you.
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Talk therapy often helps you understand your thoughts, feelings, and patterns through conversation. EMDR uses a more structured process, along with bilateral stimulation, to help your brain process difficult experiences that may still feel unresolved.
The two can also work well together.
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Yes. EMDR can be adapted for telehealth using bilateral stimulation methods that work online.
I offer EMDR therapy both in person in Dallas and virtually across Texas.