Eye movement desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
EMDR Therapy in Murrieta, CA
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maybe…
You feel disconnected from the present, worried about tomorrow, and unable to shake the past.
It might be a memory that still has a grip on you, even though you know, logically, it's over. Or a reaction that feels bigger than the moment calls for, and you can't quite explain why. Maybe you've done the talking, the journaling, the insight work — you can explain the pattern perfectly. You just can't seem to change it.
That's not you doing something wrong. It's a sign the memory itself hasn't finished processing — and finishing that process is exactly what EMDR is built to do.
When something overwhelming happens, or a pattern gets reinforced again and again, your brain doesn't always finish processing it. The experience gets stored in fragments — frozen with the fear, beliefs, or protective reactions from that moment. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (guided eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help your brain complete that processing, so what's been stuck can finally integrate and update.
what is emdr?
Your brain and body already know how to heal. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) just kick starts the process when things get stuck.
· Anxiety, panic attacks, trauma & PTSD
· Depression and low self-esteem
· Grief and loss
· Single-incident trauma
· Attachment and relationship wounds
· Creative and performance blocks
EMDR THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:
What an EMDR Session Looks Like
Think of a difficult memory like a train that got stuck on a side track. Nothing about you is broken—in the moment, your brain decided it wasn’t safe to process it fully and set it aside to protect you. The problem is, a stuck train blocks other tracks. That's the impact you keep feeling now, even though the original moment is long past.
In our session, we’ll start by identifying which memory we're working with — how it shows up in your body, what you believe about yourself in that moment. Then you hold two small pulsers that vibrate left-right-left-right in your palms. That steady rhythm is what gets the stuck train moving again.
While the pulsers are going, I'll check in every 20–30 seconds and ask what you're noticing. You're not trying to figure anything out — just noticing what happens. Sometimes things shift on their own. Sometimes you might need to slow down and build more safety before continuing. Either way, we stop the moment you need to, and every session ends with you more settled than when we started, not less.
A typical session runs 60–90 minutes, and it can take anywhere from one to several sessions to fully process a single memory. By the end, the memory doesn't disappear — it just stops blocking the tracks.
EMDR Intensives:
Faster Relief, Less Waiting.
Weekly sessions aren't the only option. EMDR Intensives give us extended, focused time together, so you're not waiting week to week to pick up where you left off.
You'll have room to settle in, go deep, and come out the other side feeling more complete — with pre- and post-session support so the work never feels too big or too sudden. It's structured, paced, and held with care from start to finish.
What Changes
You’re no longer trapped in the past
When you recall a memory it feels like something that happened, past tense, like you're watching it from a distance rather than feeling it all over again.
Your body feels calm
The intensity of the heart racing, stomach dropping, can’t breath, weak in the knees, full body fight or flight experience loosens up or doesn’t happen at all anymore.
Those old limiting beliefs are released
You don’t need to repeat positive affirmations to yourself in the mirror. You actually believe and feel you’re lovable, safe, worthy, and capable.
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You Don’t Have To Have The Right Words. You Just Have To Start.
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FAQS
Common Questions About EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional intensity. Through bilateral stimulation (eye movements or tapping), your brain processes and integrates what felt stuck—freeing you from emotional triggers, negative beliefs, and old patterns.
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You’ve been through something hard and still feel stuck.
You’ve done talk therapy, but you want to go deeper
You feel anxious, ashamed, or like something’s “off”
You’re tired of holding it all together all the time
If any of that sounds familiar, EMDR could help.
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The effects of stressful life events can surface months, years, or decades afterward. We may not recall our past as “traumatic” but chances are if you’re dealing with common mental health concerns or even physical symptoms it’s caused by or exacerbated by unprocessed material from the past. EMDR is effective for many concerns.
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Yes. Many insurance companies reimburse a significant portion of the cost of EMDR. I am an out-of-network provider and can provide a Superbill for you to submit for reimbursement . Check with your insurance provider about coverage for out-of-network mental health services. You can use the free insurance benefit check tool here.
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The first step is simple: Fill out my contact form to Book a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk about your needs, answer any questions, and decide if EMDR is the right fit for you.