We are Committed Nashville EMDR Therapists
Designing Your Own Path to Mental Health
Reprocessing Trauma, Rewiring the Brain, and Lasting Transformation
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly effective, evidence based therapy designed to help individuals process distressing memories, trauma, and negative self beliefs. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sounds) to help the brain reprocess traumatic experiences, allowing emotional healing to occur more rapidly.
This therapy helps you:
Reprocess traumatic memories without needing to relive them in detail
Reduce emotional distress, triggers, and negative self beliefs
Change the way the brain stores and responds to past trauma
Develop a stronger sense of safety, confidence, and emotional stability
EMDR Therapy is highly effective for individuals struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and trauma related distress.
How EMDR Works
EMDR Therapy follows an eight phase structured approach that helps individuals process and resolve trauma safely.
History & Assessment – We’ll explore past experiences, emotional triggers, and therapy goals.
Preparation & Coping Strategies – Learn grounding techniques to feel safe before processing trauma.
Desensitization & Reprocessing – Use bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories.
Integration & Healing – Strengthen positive beliefs, emotional resilience, and long term wellbeing.
Unlike traditional therapy, EMDR does not require extensive talking about the trauma—instead, it helps the brain rewire distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge.
Is EMDR Right for You?
EMDR may be a good fit if you:
Experience PTSD, flashbacks, or distressing memories
Struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, or emotional triggers
Feel stuck in past trauma that affects your daily life
Have negative self beliefs that hold you back (e.g., “I’m not good enough”)
Want a structured, scientifically proven method for trauma healing
EMDR Therapy provides rapid, lasting relief by helping the brain reprocess trauma and create new, healthier thought patterns.
What to Expect in Therapy
Assess
We’ll explore your goals, struggles, and history to create a personalized plan.
EMDR Preparation
Develop coping tools to ensure emotional safety before trauma processing.
Bilateral Stimulation & Reprocessing
Use guided eye movements or tapping to help the brain heal distressing memories.
Integration & Growth
Strengthen positive beliefs and emotional resilience for long-term healing.