EMDR Therapy in San Luis Obispo
EMDR therapy, short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence based approach that helps people process trauma and distressing experiences in a way that reduces how strongly the past affects the present. While traditional talk therapy can build insight and coping, EMDR is designed to help the brain reprocess memories that feel stuck and continue to trigger emotional or body based reactions.
EMDR is often used as part of individual therapy when working through trauma, anxiety, or long standing emotional patterns.
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation such as guided eye movements, tones, or taps to support this reprocessing. Many clients find that the emotional intensity of a memory decreases over time, and they feel less triggered, more grounded, and more able to respond from the present instead of the past.
As an EMDR trained therapist in San Luis Obispo, I guide this work at a pace that feels steady and supportive. EMDR can be helpful for trauma, anxiety, negative self beliefs, and long standing patterns rooted in earlier experiences.
What EMDR Therapy Can Help With
- Trauma and PTSD symptoms
- Anxiety and panic
- Disturbing or intrusive memories
- Negative self beliefs and shame
- Emotional reactivity and ongoing triggers
- Long standing patterns connected to earlier experiences
What EMDR Therapy Is Like
EMDR therapy is not about erasing the past. It focuses on reducing the emotional charge memories carry so you can feel more present, grounded, and in control.
We begin by building a sense of safety, identifying treatment goals, and strengthening coping skills so you feel supported throughout the process. You remain in control at all times, and we move at a pace that fits your window of tolerance.
If you are curious about EMDR therapy in San Luis Obispo, the next step is scheduling a brief consultation to see whether this approach is a good fit for your goals.