EMDR Therapy Online in Texas, Washington and Florida
Hello, I am a certified EMDR therapist and I provide EMDR therapy online to adults all over Texas, Washington State and Florida.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
- Eye movement means moving your eyes back and forth following bilateral stimulation.
- Bilateral stimulation is when the therapist moves their fingers in front of your eyes and asks you to follow them with your eyes.
- In video sessions, the same movement is generated by using sound through a metronome that creates an alternating tapping sound.
Desensitization
This is when bilateral movement reduces the intensity of the memory that holds negative feelings and beliefs.
Reprocessing
This is when a new positive and empowering self-belief is integrated into the system.
How EMDR Therapy Works?
EMDR helps you process the worst part of a memory that may have kept you stuck in the past.
- It helps work through negative beliefs about yourself.
- It builds toward associating a positive self-belief with the traumatic experience.
- This helps you realize a sense of agency and empowerment.
One important thing to know: EMDR does not require you to share details about a traumatic event with your therapist.
Bilateral stimulation helps you stay grounded in the moment while processing the memory.
My Personal Connection to EMDR
My work with EMDR started with my own healing journey. I trained in EMDR and became certified because I experienced firsthand the powerful shifts it can create.
I have been on both sides—provider and client—so I understand and can relate to my clients as they go through the EMDR process.
Like any approach, the foundation of EMDR work is a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and transparency. In my sessions, I have witnessed many clients experience profound shifts within themselves.
Can You Do EMDR Therapy Online?
Yes. EMDR can absolutely be done online.
Bilateral stimulation is an integral part of EMDR. Online sessions use either sound from a metronome or tapping movements to create this stimulation. EMDR therapy online has been shown to be as effective as in-person EMDR.
My clients continue to make progress in their healing journeys through online sessions.
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Is EMDR Therapy Right for You?
EMDR is one of the most researched therapy approaches. While it is well known for treating PTSD, research and clinical practice also show it can help with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma from narcissistic relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Childhood trauma
- Workplace trauma
- Grief and loss
- Low self-esteem
- Chronic pain
What Does an EMDR Session Look Like?
An EMDR session begins with history taking. Your life story helps the therapist create a treatment plan.
At the same time, the therapist will:
- Build resources with you
- Teach emotional regulation techniques
Preparation Phase
When working with relationship trauma or developmental trauma, a lot of time is spent in the preparation phase.
This may include:
- Parts work
- Grounding
- Working through blocking beliefs
- Strengthening your adult parts
When working with PTSD without a history of relationship trauma, the treatment plan may look different and may move more quickly.
Processing Memories
Together, you and your therapist will set goals and identify memories that need to be processed.
- Processing often starts with the earliest memory.
- You identify the worst part of that memory along with negative beliefs, emotions, and body sensations tied to it.
- You then identify the positive belief you want to hold about yourself.
From there, the bilateral stimulation begins. As processing continues, new information arises, and the memory gradually becomes less intense.
Read more about childhood trauma and relationship PTSD
What If New Memories Come Up?
Sometimes, we pause the work on the original memory if another traumatic memory surfaces that needs to be processed first. Other times, we finish the original memory before shifting to the new one.
Approaches Combined with EMDR
While processing, I often interweave:
- Inner child work
- CBT techniques
One memory may take several sessions to process—or it could be processed in a single 90-minute EMDR intensive.
When Is a Memory Fully Processed?
A memory is considered processed when:
- Your positive belief about yourself feels absolutely true
- You feel no distress in your body when you think of that memory
At that point, your relationship with the memory has changed—and your present and future are no longer controlled by it.
FAQ: Online EMDR Therapy
Do I have to share all the details of my trauma in EMDR?
No. One of the unique things about EMDR is that you don’t need to share every detail of your traumatic memory for healing to happen. You only need to bring up enough of the memory for us to target it together. The bilateral stimulation helps your brain reprocess the memory without having to re-tell or re-live every moment.
How do I know if EMDR is right for me?
EMDR is widely known for treating PTSD, but research shows it also helps with:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression and low self-esteem
- Trauma from difficult relationships (including narcissistic abuse)
- Childhood trauma and neglect
- Postpartum depression
- Grief and loss
If you’ve been feeling stuck in old patterns or find that certain memories still hold power over your present life, EMDR may be the right approach for you.
What does a typical EMDR session look like?
An EMDR session usually starts with history-taking and preparation. We spend time building emotional regulation skills and grounding techniques before processing memories.
When you’re ready, we:
- Identify the memory that feels stuck
- Notice the negative belief, emotion, or body sensation connected to it
- Identify a positive belief you want to hold instead
- Begin bilateral stimulation while you stay focused on the memory
Over time, the intensity of the memory decreases, and your new belief becomes stronger.
What if new traumatic memories come up during EMDR?
This is very common. Sometimes while processing one memory, another related one may come up. If that happens, we pause and decide together whether to shift to the new memory or continue with the original. EMDR is flexible, and the goal is always to keep you safe and within your window of tolerance.
How many sessions are needed before I see results?
Everyone’s journey is different. Some clients notice changes after a few sessions, while others need more time, especially if we’re working with childhood or relationship trauma. It also depends on how open your system is and the frequency and length of the sessions. For example, Intensive EMDR, which is a 90 minute or 100 minute session of EMDR every week or twice a week will show results sooner compared to a 50 minute session.
Is online EMDR as effective as in-person EMDR?
Yes. Research and client experiences both show that online EMDR can be just as effective as in-person sessions. The key is having a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. Many clients even prefer online EMDR because they can heal from the comfort of their own home.
What should I do if I feel lost or confused during an EMDR session?
You don’t need to “do” EMDR perfectly for it to work. If at any time you feel confused, stuck, or overwhelmed, we pause. My role is to guide the process and help you stay grounded. EMDR is not about forcing your brain to remember or react — it’s about gently allowing your system to process what it’s ready for.
I’m scared that EMDR will overwhelm me or ruin my day or week afterward. What if I can’t handle it?
That’s a very common concern — and it’s completely valid. EMDR does not push you into reliving trauma or force memories to come up before you’re ready.
My approach to EMDR is gentle, paced, and always within your window of tolerance. Before we ever start reprocessing memories, we spend time helping your nervous system feel safe. You’ll learn grounding skills, containment strategies, and ways to regulate emotions so that your system feels supported during and after sessions.
If at any point you feel overwhelmed, we pause. The goal is never to “push through” discomfort — it’s to listen to your body’s cues and move at the pace that feels safe. Many of my clients actually find that EMDR helps them feel more grounded and calm afterward, not more distressed.
You don’t have to worry about EMDR spoiling your day or week — our work is collaborative, and your comfort and safety are the priority at every step.
Let’s get you the help you need