You’ve tried everything you can think of to feel better, but nothing sticks.

I’m a trauma-focused EMDR therapist based in Plymouth, MA. I offer in-person therapy on the South Shore and online EMDR therapy across Massachusetts for high-functioning, overwhelmed adults who are ready to heal what is happening beneath the surface.

You may understand why you react the way you do. You may know where the pattern came from. You may have already done a lot of insight-based therapy.

And still, your body responds as if the danger is happening now.

EMDR offers a different way into trauma work. Instead of only talking about the past, we work with the memories, beliefs, body responses, and nervous system patterns that may still feel active in the present.

This work can be helpful for both acute trauma and complex trauma, including painful life events, childhood wounds, attachment injuries, emotional neglect, and long-held patterns that keep you feeling on edge, shut down, responsible, or unsafe.

EMDR can help soften triggers, shift old survival responses, and support a deeper sense of safety and trust in yourself.

For clients looking for a more focused approach, EMDR intensives may also be an option.

EMDR therapy can help you move through your day with more steadiness, self-trust, and room to respond instead of just react.

EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess painful or overwhelming experiences so they feel less charged, less immediate, and less active in the present.

  • Your brain is built to heal.

    Most of the time, your brain can process difficult experiences on its own. But when something is too overwhelming, too painful, or too much for too long, the memory may not get stored as fully “over.”

    Instead, it can stay active in your nervous system.

    You might notice intrusive thoughts, vivid images, intense emotions, body tension, or reactions that feel bigger than the present moment. Part of you may know you are safe now, while another part still feels like you are right back there.

    That is where EMDR comes in.

    EMDR helps your brain and nervous system reprocess painful or overwhelming experiences so they can feel more settled and less active in the present.

    You still remember what happened, but the alarm begins to quiet. Your body has more room to relax. And you can begin to respond from where you are now, instead of from what you had to survive then.

  • What to Expect

    Trauma therapy does not mean jumping straight into the hardest parts of your story.

    We will start by getting a sense of what brings you here, what you have already tried, and what feels most important to focus on now. We will also talk about what support looks like in your current life, what helps you feel grounded, and what pace feels appropriate.

    Before we begin deeper trauma processing, we will make sure you have tools to help you feel steady enough to do the work. This may include grounding skills, nervous system regulation, EMDR preparation, and identifying the patterns or memories that feel most connected to what you are struggling with today.

    When EMDR is appropriate, we will move carefully and collaboratively. You do not have to explain every detail perfectly, force yourself to relive everything, or push through before you are ready.

    The goal is not to overwhelm you.

    The goal is to help your brain and body process what has been stuck, so the past can feel less active in your present.

  • Who EMDR Is For

    EMDR may be a good fit if you understand what happened to you, but still feel like your body has not caught up.

    You may know where your patterns came from. You may be able to explain your triggers, your family dynamics, or your attachment style. And still, certain memories, relationships, or situations can make you feel like you are right back in the old story.

    EMDR can be helpful for adults healing from acute trauma, complex trauma, childhood wounds, emotional neglect, anxiety, grief, painful relationship patterns, and experiences that still feel unresolved.

    This work may be especially helpful if you are tired of only talking about why you are stuck and want support helping your brain and nervous system begin to process what has been stored as unfinished.

  • What EMDR Looks Like in Session

    EMDR is not just talking about what happened.

    In session, we will identify a memory, belief, body sensation, or present-day trigger that feels connected to what you are working on. From there, we use bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, while your brain begins to process the material in a new way.

    You do not have to describe every detail of what happened. You do not have to perform, analyze it perfectly, or make yourself feel something on command.

    Your job is simply to notice what comes up — thoughts, images, emotions, body sensations, or shifts in perspective — and we will move through it together.

    EMDR can feel a little strange at first, but it is a structured, collaborative process. We will pause when needed, use grounding skills, and stay connected to what feels manageable for your nervous system.

    The goal is to help what has been stuck begin to move, so the memory or trigger feels less intense, less present, and less in charge of your life.

What we’ll work on

With EMDR you can…

What We’ll Work On:

With EMDR, we can work on the memories, beliefs, triggers, and nervous system responses that still feel active in your life now.

This may include helping you begin to:

Feel less hijacked by old triggers.

Respond with more steadiness instead of shutting down, spiraling, or over-functioning.

Soften the belief that you are too much, not enough, unsafe, responsible, or somehow in trouble.

Process painful memories so they feel less charged and less present.

Understand old survival patterns without feeling trapped by them.

Build more trust in your body, your feelings, and your ability to make choices that support you.

Feel more grounded in the present instead of pulled back into what happened then.

The goal is not to erase your story.

The goal is to help your brain and body understand that you are not still living inside of it.

Curious if EMDR is right for you?

In our initial session, we’ll talk about what’s been hard, your goals, and whether EMDR is the right next step.

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Questions?

FAQs

  • It depends on your history and goals. A single incident can shift in a handful of EMDR sessions. Complex or long-standing patterns take more time. We will check progress often and adjust together.

  • You may feel tired, lighter, or a bit stirred up for a day or two. Plan simple care, hydrate, and move gently. Jot down any dreams or shifts so we can review next time.

  • Yes. We use a secure platform and tools like on-screen eye movements or self-tapping. You will need a private space, a stable internet connection, and headphones if we use tones.