EMDR Therapy
Evidence-Based Support for Healing, Clarity, and Emotional Relief
Difficult experiences, whether recent or from the past, can stay with us in ways we don’t always expect. You may feel stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or weighed down by memories that still feel vivid. Even when you’re doing your best, certain reactions or thoughts may feel hard to change.
You don’t have to work through these experiences alone. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers a structured, research-backed method for processing distressing memories, reducing emotional intensity, and supporting long-term healing.
Using EMDR, we move at your pace. Together, we create space to understand what feels painful or stuck, build grounding skills, and support your nervous system in finding more balance, stability, and clarity.
Together, we may focus on:
Building grounding and emotional stability
Processing painful or distressing memories as you feel ready
Reducing anxiety, emotional reactivity, and triggers
Shifting unhelpful beliefs that may be holding you back
Strengthening resilience and inner steadiness
EMDR creates room for relief, growth, and a renewed sense of self.
How EMDR Helps With Trauma & Distress
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) supports the brain’s natural ability to heal by helping you safely process experiences that feel overwhelming, confusing, or unresolved. Research shows that EMDR is an evidence-based therapy effective for trauma, anxiety, and other distressing experiences. The approach uses structured bilateral stimulation (often eye movements, taps, or sounds) while recalling difficult memories, which helps your brain reprocess them so they lose their intensity.
EMDR may help with:
Single-incident or ongoing trauma
Anxiety, panic, or chronic worry
Negative self-beliefs or self-esteem struggles
Childhood or attachment-related wounds
Stress, overwhelm, or emotional reactivity
Grief and loss
Moments where you feel stuck or unable to move forward
Memories that continue to feel “too close” or activating
EMDR doesn’t erase your memories; rather, it reduces their emotional weight so you can move forward with greater ease, relief, and emotional balance.
What Trauma & Emotional Distress Can Look Like
Everyone’s experience is different, but you may notice:
Feeling triggered or overwhelmed by reminders of the past
Difficulty regulating emotions
Avoiding certain situations or conversations
Feeling numb, disconnected, or “shut down”
Trouble sleeping or concentrating
Persistent worry or tension
Feeling stuck in patterns you can’t explain
A sense that something from the past still affects the present
If any of this resonates, EMDR may offer a path toward relief and healing.
My Approach to EMDR Therapy
My therapeutic style is warm, steady, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I support you with curiosity, collaboration, and a deep respect for your pace and capacity. There is no rushing, pushing, or pressure. It’s important to me that you have a voice and a sense of control throughout the process.
Together, we will:
Build grounding and coping skills before beginning EMDR
Identify experiences, beliefs, or patterns that feel painful or stuck
Process memories using bilateral stimulation (often eye movements, taps, or sounds)
Reduce distress connected to past events
Strengthen positive beliefs about yourself, your worth, and your capacity
Support long-term emotional regulation and resilience
EMDR fits within a flexible, person-centered approach that incorporates CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed practices as needed. Not every client with trauma needs EMDR, and EMDR can be helpful even when trauma isn’t the primary concern. We get to decide together what fits your goals.
Who I Support
I specialize in supporting:
Adults seeking to heal from trauma or distressing experiences
Individuals experiencing anxiety or emotional overwhelm
Adults who feel stuck in patterns connected to past events
High-achieving adults navigating stress, burnout, or self-critical patterns
Individuals with negative self-beliefs rooted in past experiences
People wanting structured, evidence-based trauma treatment
Your story, your pace, and your healing matter.
What to Expect in EMDR Sessions
Our work together is thoughtful and intentional. In sessions, we may:
Start with grounding and stabilization
Identify targets for EMDR that fit your goals
Use bilateral stimulation (often eye movements, taps, or sounds)
Process memories in a way that feels safe and manageable
Reduce emotional intensity and build healthier beliefs
Explore how the past may be influencing the present
Strengthen skills that help you feel steady outside of session
You don’t have to understand everything about what you’ve been through. EMDR allows you to process at your own pace.
On By Therapy offers EMDR therapy in Fargo–Moorhead and via secure telehealth for adults across North Dakota and Minnesota. Whether in-person or online, EMDR provides effective trauma processing, anxiety relief, and emotional healing in a safe and supportive environment.
Whether you’re seeking relief from trauma, managing anxiety, or ready to move beyond experiences that have held you back, EMDR can help you build grounding, resilience, and lasting emotional balance.
Reaching out for trauma support can feel vulnerable, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready for evidence-based, compassionate care, I’m here.
EMDR Therapy in Fargo + Telehealth Across ND & MN
I’m currently preparing to open my practice and will begin offering appointments starting April 2026.
If you’re interested in working together, please join the waitlist below. I will reach out via email soon as scheduling opens, along with details about availability, next steps, and how to book a free consultation.