EMDR Therapy in Salt Lake City & Online Across Utah
Trauma-Informed Therapy That Supports Lasting Change
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain process distressing experiences so they feel less overwhelming over time. When experiences remain unprocessed, they can continue to influence emotions, beliefs, and reactions long after they have happened.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess these experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity. The goal is not to erase memories or force you to relive them, but to help your nervous system respond differently so you can move through life with greater ease and stability.
What EMDR Can Help With
EMDR is widely known for trauma treatment, but it can also support work related to:
Trauma and attachment wounds
Anxiety and emotional reactivity
Religious trauma or non-affirming environments
Shame and negative self-beliefs
Experiences that feel emotionally stuck
Patterns that repeat despite insight or previous therapy
Many adults seek EMDR when they are ready to move beyond understanding their experiences intellectually and begin processing them at a deeper level.
What EMDR Therapy Looks Like
EMDR is a structured therapy process that unfolds in phases. We begin by establishing safety, identifying goals, and building resources to help you feel grounded and supported.
During EMDR processing, bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or other rhythmic left-right stimulation is used while you briefly focus on aspects of an experience. This allows the brain to process information in a way that reduces emotional intensity and supports new perspectives.
You remain in control throughout the process. We move at a pace that feels manageable and collaborative.
How I Use EMDR in Therapy
For many clients, EMDR becomes a primary part of the therapy process rather than simply an occasional technique. Sessions may focus directly on EMDR when it aligns with your goals and readiness.
At the same time, therapy remains grounded and relational. We slow down when needed, build stability first, and ensure the work feels safe and sustainable rather than rushed.
EMDR is always adapted to your individual needs, history, and pace.
EMDR in the Context of Identity and Life Experience
Many adults I work with are processing experiences connected to identity, relationships, or high-pressure and non-affirming environments. EMDR can help reduce the emotional intensity connected to those experiences so they feel less present in daily life.
This work is approached with care, context, and respect for your lived experience.
Getting Started
We begin with a brief 15-minute consultation to determine whether working together feels like a good fit. If you decide to move forward, we will discuss whether EMDR is an appropriate starting point based on your goals and current needs.
Sessions are available in person in Salt Lake City and via secure telehealth throughout Utah.
If you’re ready to explore working together, the next step is a brief consultation.