EMDR THERAPY FOR TRAUMA | VIRTUALLY ACROSS NJ & PA
Let go of shame and unlock your freedom with EMDR therapy.
You don’t have to feel “stuck” anymore.
You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something isn’t right.
Maybe you’ve gone through things that seem “small” to others—like a breakup, losing a pet, or being bullied—but they’ve stuck with you in ways you didn’t expect. Or maybe there are bigger, harder-to-name experiences, like trauma or loss, that feel blurry or disconnected. It’s hard to trust your own memories and make sense of what happened. Over time, you’ve learned to cope by staying busy, numbing out, or overthinking everything, but deep down, you know it’s not working anymore.
What is emdr?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a unique and effective approach to processing trauma and overwhelming experiences.
It works by helping your brain reprocess painful memories that might be keeping you stuck. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—like guided eye movements or tapping—to help your brain process these memories, so they no longer feel as intense or overwhelming.
Trauma isn’t just one huge, catastrophic event—it’s anything that significantly alters your perception of yourself or the world around you. Even if you don’t think your experience is “big” enough to count as trauma, if it’s still affecting you, it matters. EMDR is particularly effective in helping you process these experiences so they no longer weigh you down.
Whether you’ve experienced a significant event, like a car accident or loss, or the buildup of smaller, repeated challenges, this approach helps your mind and body heal, making it easier to move forward with greater clarity and calm. You don’t have to carry the weight of the past alone. EMDR can help you put it down, piece by piece.
How AF-EMDR Is Different from Standard EMDR
AF-EMDR goes beyond treating symptoms. It helps you heal at the core.
Resource Building First – Before processing trauma, you’ll strengthen inner supports so you feel safe and grounded.
Focus on Relationships – Sessions emphasize repairing the attachment wounds that shape self-worth and intimacy.
Gentle & Client-Led – You set the pace. Therapy moves as slowly or quickly as you need.
Lasting Change – Healing attachment wounds doesn’t just reduce symptoms—it transforms how you relate to yourself and others.
Signs AF-EMDR Might Be Right for You
This therapy may be a good fit if you:
Feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or shut down.
Struggle to feel safe in close relationships.
Notice yourself repeating the same painful patterns, even when you want to stop.
Carry a deep sense of shame, abandonment, or unworthiness.
Long for closeness but also feel fear when it happens.
Each session is built around safety, trust, and compassion.
Here’s what you can expect:
Phase 1: Building Safety – Together, we create a strong foundation of inner resources. You’ll practice grounding and imagine supportive figures to help you feel cared for.
Phase 2: Gentle Processing – Once you feel ready, we’ll use EMDR techniques (eye movements, tapping, or other forms of bilateral stimulation) to revisit and reprocess painful memories.
Phase 3: Integration & Healing – As trauma shifts, new beliefs take root: “I am enough.” “I am worthy of love.” “I am safe now.”
Every step is collaborative. You’re in control of the pace, and I’ll be there to support and guide you.
What AF-EMDR Sessions Look Like
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You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation here to see if Attachment-Focused EMDR is the right fit for you.