EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy originally developed for PTSD, now used effectively for anxiety, depression, grief, and more. As an EMDR therapist offering online sessions across Texas and Washington, Destany works with both single-incident trauma and the more complex, developmental kind.
Some experiences get stored in the nervous system in a fragmented, unprocessed state. Instead of becoming an integrated memory, they stay 'live' — easily retrieved, emotionally charged, and still influencing how you see yourself and the world.
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help the brain process these experiences the way it processes normal memories — so they become part of the past, rather than the present. It's often combined with somatic therapy for clients whose trauma response is primarily held in the body.