EMDR THERAPY
EMDR Therapy in Iowa City: Heal From Trauma, PTSD, and Anxiety
You don’t have to carry this weight forever. Trauma leaves a mark, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
Evidence-based approach
In-person + telehealth
Accepting new clients
IS THIS YOU?
The Weight of Unprocessed Trauma
You cannot stop replaying it. Your body tenses when something reminds you of it. You feel frozen, or flooded with panic. It is as if your brain got stuck processing what happened, and no amount of talking about it seems to unstick it.
HOW IT WORKS
How EMDR helps your brain heal
The mechanism, in plain terms
Your brain is designed to heal, like your body is. EMDR activates that natural process so a painful memory shifts from "this defines me" to "this happened to me, and I survived it." You do not have to talk about every detail.
What a session feels like
We go slowly, and safety comes first. You stay in control of the pace. If you need to slow down or pause, we pause. This is your therapy.
THE RESEARCH
Recognized, evidence-based care
American Psychiatric Association
World Health Organization
VA / DoD Guidelines
ISSTD
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first session, step by step
History
We talk about what brought you in, at a depth that feels safe.
Resourcing
Practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and steadier relationships.
Targeting
We choose where to begin, usually the most pressing thing.
Beginning
A gentle introduction so the process feels familiar.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions about EMDR
Will I have to relive the trauma?
No. You hold the memory lightly in your awareness while we stay within our present moment. Many people are surprised by how contained it feels. I guide the intensity.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. For a single trauma, many people see meaningful change in a focused number of sessions. We assess and adjust together.
Can I do this via telehealth?
Yes. It can be done effectively online anywhere in Iowa and North Carolina
Ready to heal?
Reach out and tell me what has been difficult. We will create a plan that feels safe and workable for you.
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