EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy in Houston and Virtually Throughout Texas and Colorado
Therapy to Access Deeper Healing and Long-Lasting Change
You may have already tried therapy. You might understand your patterns logically, and still feel like something deeper isn’t shifting. Your body reacts before your mind can catch up. Old emotions surface unexpectedly. You feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, even when life looks “okay” on the outside.
EMDR therapy can help when talking alone hasn’t been enough.
I offer EMDR in a way that is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in nervous-system safety, supporting healing without pushing you faster than you’re ready to go.
When EMDR Might Be Helpful
People often seek EMDR because they notice patterns that feel out of their control, such as:
Emotional reactions that feel bigger than the situation
Feeling constantly on edge, shut down, or overwhelmed
Difficulty trusting yourself or others
A sense that the past keeps showing up in the present
Feeling “stuck,” even after doing personal work or therapy before
You don’t need to have a single, clearly defined trauma for EMDR to be helpful. Many people carry experiences that were never fully processed, especially those that happened over time, in relationships, or early in life.
A Gentle, Client-Centered Approach to EMDR
EMDR is often described as a very structured therapy (and it is) but how it’s offered matters just as much as the framework itself.
In my work, EMDR is:
Paced carefully, with your nervous system leading the way
Collaborative, with your voice, choices, and needs guiding the work
Integrated with parts-informed work, so all of you is welcome
We spend time building safety and stability before moving into deeper processing. This helps ensure that the work feels contained and supportive, rather than overwhelming.
What EMDR Sessions Are Like
EMDR sessions begin with getting to know you, your goals, your experiences, and what feels most important right now. Together, we identify areas you’d like support with and build tools to help you stay grounded.
When processing begins, we work with memories, emotions, body sensations, or beliefs while using bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping). You remain present and in control throughout the process.
Many clients describe EMDR as helping memories feel less activating. The memories are still there, but your nervous system learns it can relax, emotions can soften, and new insights can click into place.
If you’re looking for a detailed explanation of how EMDR works, you can read more here: What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR for Trauma and Ongoing Patterns
EMDR can support healing from:
Childhood or developmental experiences
Relationship wounds and attachment injuries
Chronic stress or emotional overwhelm
Traumatic events that still feel unresolved
Because trauma often shows up in indirect ways, EMDR may also be helpful when people are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, self-doubt, disordered eating patterns, or other symptoms that feel difficult to manage, even if trauma doesn’t feel like the right word yet.
Integrating EMDR and Parts-Informed (IFS) Therapy
Many of the people I work with have protective parts that developed in response to their experiences. These can be parts that learned to stay alert, shut things down, people-please, or hold everything together.
Rather than pushing past those parts, we listen to them.
By integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts with EMDR, we can:
Honor protective responses instead of fighting them
Increase internal trust and safety
Move more slowly when needed, and deeper when appropriate
This approach allows EMDR to be both effective and respectful of your inner world.
Online EMDR Therapy
In addition to in-person sessions in the Houston Heights area, I also offer EMDR through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth for clients in Texas and Colorado. Many people appreciate being able to engage in this work from the comfort and familiarity of their own space, and EMDR can be just as effective virtually.
Moving Forward
You don’t need to know exactly what you want to work on to begin. Curiosity, uncertainty, or even hesitation are all welcome here.
If you’re wondering whether EMDR therapy might be a good fit for you, I invite you to reach out. We can talk through your questions and explore what support might look like at your pace.