EMDR Therapy
in Richardson
Reprocess the Past. Reclaim the Present. Reimagine the Future.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps you heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, and painful life experiences without having to relive them in detail.
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If you’ve ever felt stuck in the past, reactive to stress in ways you can’t fully explain, or weighed down by events that logic alone hasn’t helped you move through, EMDR offers a new path forward.
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What Is EMDR?
EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they are no longer emotionally disruptive. It doesn’t erase the memory — instead, it changes the way the memory is stored and experienced. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds) to support this natural healing process.
Originally developed for trauma, EMDR is now used to treat a wide range of issues, including:
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Childhood trauma or attachment wounds
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Loss and complicated grief
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Anxiety and panic
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Perfectionism and self-criticism
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Chronic illness and medical trauma
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Shame, guilt, or low self-worth
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Performance anxiety or creative blocks
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PTSD and CPTSD
How EMDR Works
Unlike talk therapy, EMDR does not require you to narrate every painful detail of your past. Instead, we target the emotional and neurological roots of distress. We begin by building safety and trust. From there, we identify memories that contribute to current symptoms and reprocess them in manageable phases.
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You remain fully in control. Your body leads the process, not your words.
What to Expect
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Phase 1: Understanding Your Story
We take time to explore what you’re carrying, where you feel stuck, and what you’re hoping will shift. -
Phase 2: Stabilization and Resourcing
We develop tools for emotional regulation so you feel grounded and supported throughout the process. -
Phases 3-8: Reprocessing with Bilateral Stimulation
As we target specific memories or themes, you’ll notice emotional intensity decreasing, new insights arising, and a growing sense of relief or clarity.
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Is EMDR Right for You?
EMDR can be especially effective if:
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You’ve tried talk therapy but feel like it hasn’t gone deep enough
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You experience strong emotional reactions to situations that seem minor
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You know something from your past is affecting your present, but you don’t know how to resolve it
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You’re seeking a structured, efficient, and research-supported method of healing
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You don’t need to have experienced a “big T” trauma for EMDR to help. Even subtle, chronic, or early experiences, like feeling unseen, pressured, or unsupported, can leave emotional imprints that EMDR is designed to address.