A grounded, effective path toward healing trauma and anxiety.

At NY Mindful Living Counseling, we offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps you process distressing memories, reduce emotional reactivity, and reclaim a sense of internal safety.

EMDR isn’t about reliving trauma. It’s about unlocking your brain’s natural ability to heal.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful therapeutic method that helps the brain reprocess difficult or traumatic experiences. You can think of it as a kind of reset—a way for your nervous system to do the work it wasn’t able to do at the time of the original event.

This approach mimics the brain’s natural process during REM sleep. Using bilateral stimulation such as eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds, EMDR supports communication between both hemispheres of the brain. This helps untangle painful emotions from past memories.

What EMDR Can Help With

PTSD and trauma (including complex trauma and early childhood experiences)

Anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts

Grief, medical trauma, or sudden losses

Shame-based self-beliefs or low self-worth

Emotional overwhelm, dissociation, or shutdown

Recovery from toxic or abusive relationships

The Benefits of EMDR

EMDR can reduce symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional flooding. More importantly, it can help you feel more like yourself again.

As we work together, you may find:

• Increased emotional regulation

• A quieter inner critic

• Greater self-trust and resilience

• A felt sense of safety in your body and relationships

What to Expect in EMDR Therapy

EMDR follows a structured eight-phase protocol, beginning with a thorough assessment of your history and current symptoms. You’ll learn grounding and coping strategies before we begin any memory processing.

Throughout the process, you’ll be invited to bring up distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation. Many clients report feeling lighter or less emotionally activated, even after just a few sessions.

Sessions are collaborative, paced with care, and guided by your readiness rather than a rigid timeline.

Ready to Begin?

At NY Mindful Living Counseling & Consulting, we feel honored to walk with clients through the EMDR process. If you're curious, overwhelmed, or just beginning to explore your healing, you're in the right place.

Let’s begin when you're ready. You can schedule a consultation or reach out with questions. Virtual EMDR sessions are available for adults across New York state.