What is EMDR?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a structured therapy approach that helps the brain reprocess distressing or stuck experiences so they don’t feel as overwhelming.

Through a series of guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps activate the brain’s natural healing systems. You don’t have to go into detail or retell every part of your story—the focus is on how your nervous system holds on to distress and how we can support it in letting go.

EMDR can be helpful for:

• Single-event traumas or complex trauma
• Childhood emotional neglect or abuse
• Identity-based trauma (including queer and trans trauma)
• Anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts
• Performance anxiety or fear-based blocks
• Persistent negative self-beliefs

Some clients use EMDR as a stand-alone treatment. Others integrate it into broader trauma-informed work. We’ll talk about what feels right for you.

Signs trauma-informed therapy might help

Trauma doesn’t always look how people expect. You might not have a single, defining event in your past. Sometimes trauma shows up in patterns; how you relate to others, how you react to stress, or how safe you feel in your own body.

Here are a few signs that trauma-informed therapy could be helpful:

• You feel on edge or emotionally flooded more often than not
• Certain memories or situations trigger reactions that feel disproportionate
• You struggle with trust, boundaries, or feeling safe in relationships
• You’ve been called “too sensitive” or “dramatic,” but your pain feels very real
• You experience guilt, shame, or confusion about your past
• You’ve done talk therapy before but still feel stuck or disconnected

These experiences are more common than you might think. They don’t mean you’re broken. They mean your nervous system has been doing its best to protect you, and that with the right support, healing is possible.

A gentle space for transformation

Healing from trauma doesn’t mean going back to who you were before. It means becoming more connected to who you are now. In therapy, you’ll get to make sense of your experience, reclaim your voice, and build the kind of resilience that feels rooted, not rigid.

My work is collaborative, strengths-based, and attuned to your nervous system. Whether you want to try EMDR, talk through what’s weighing on you, or just need a safe place to begin, we’ll take it one step at a time.

I work with clients of all backgrounds, including those in the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities, and others who have felt alone in their healing. My Austin office is designed to feel calm and grounding, and I also offer virtual sessions for clients throughout Texas.