Explore more than just conventional talk therapy.
EMDR therapy on Long Island, NY
You’re ready for a new approach to therapy.
You’ve been through something that still lives in your body- and you’re ready to heal.
Whether it was a traumatic birth, a miscarriage, a NICU stay, or simply the emotional weight of motherhood that won’t let up, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy designed to help your brain and body process what it’s been holding onto. If talk therapy hasn’t been enough, EMDR offers a deeper way to heal—not by retelling the story, but by helping you finally feel safe again in your own nervous system.
EMDR doesn’t require you to relive the trauma in detail.
We’ll start by building safety and resourcing- tools that help regulate your body and create a sense of stability. Then, when you’re ready, we’ll target the memory or belief that’s stuck using bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess the experience. That means the memory can stay in the past, without hijacking your present.
EMDR is especially helpful for moms who feel stuck in trauma loops.
Maybe your birth didn’t go as planned. Maybe you’re still haunted by what happened in the hospital. Maybe you feel shut down, anxious, or constantly on edge—but you can’t explain why. EMDR helps make sense of those responses and gives you the space to heal from them—not just intellectually, but emotionally and physically, too.
EMDR therapy can help you get unstuck.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy approach that helps the brain process and release distressing experiences that may be stuck or unprocessed. Traumatic memories can get "frozen" in the nervous system—especially after events like a difficult birth, miscarriage, or medical emergency. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help the brain reprocess those experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming or triggered in the present. You don’t have to relive everything or explain every detail for EMDR to work- your brain does the healing with gentle guidance.
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EMDR begins with building trust, safety, and emotional resources before addressing any trauma directly. In early sessions, we focus on helping you feel grounded and supported. When you're ready, we’ll identify a memory or belief that’s still impacting your nervous system—such as “I failed,” “I wasn’t safe,” or “It was my fault”- and use targeted techniques to reduce the emotional charge. You’re always in control of the pace, and we only move into reprocessing when you feel ready and supported. Many clients feel a shift within just a few sessions.
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EMDR is especially effective for moms who feel stuck in the emotional aftermath of birth trauma, pregnancy loss, or anxiety that won’t go away. It can reduce emotional triggers, calm physical symptoms like tension and panic, and help you release the weight of what you’ve been carrying. Over time, EMDR can help you feel safer in your body, more connected to yourself and your baby, and more confident in your ability to move forward. You don’t have to keep reliving it- healing is possible, and EMDR can help you get there.
Ultimately, what matters most is this:
You can move through motherhood with more peace, strength, and trust in yourself.
Is EMDR right for you?
EMDR is a good fit for you if you…
• Experienced a traumatic birth, NICU stay, miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss
• Feel stuck in fear, shame, or panic no matter how much you try to move forward
• Struggle with emotional triggers, flashbacks, or body-based anxiety
• Carry beliefs like “I failed,” “I wasn’t safe,” or “It was my fault” that you can’t seem to shake
• Feel disconnected from yourself or your baby and don’t fully understand why
What we’ll work on
With EMDR, you can…
begin to heal and get unstuck- without trauma running the show. You’ll learn to calm your nervous system, shift painful beliefs, and release the weight of what you’ve been carrying. Over time, EMDR can help you feel safer in your body, more present in your relationships, and more grounded in who you are now.
Here, your journey is heard.
Questions?
FAQs
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Yes- EMDR is evidence-based and backed by decades of research. It’s recommended by organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a frontline treatment for trauma. It’s especially effective for things like PTSD, birth trauma, medical trauma, anxiety, and grief. EMDR has also been the focus of over 40 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showing significant reduction in trauma symptoms, anxiety, and emotional distress.
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No, EMDR is not hypnosis. You remain fully awake, alert, and in control the entire time. Unlike hypnosis, which involves entering a trance-like state, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—like eye movements or tapping—to help your brain process difficult memories while you stay grounded in the present. You’re not being led or told what to think; you’re simply guided to notice what comes up, and your brain does the healing work. It’s a collaborative and empowering process, not mind control or altered consciousness.
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Yes- EMDR can be done both in person and virtually. In-person sessions may involve traditional bilateral stimulation methods like eye movements or tactile tools. In virtual sessions, we adapt EMDR using screen-guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones- all while maintaining the same structure and effectiveness. Whether online or in person, your comfort and safety are the priority. We’ll work together to choose the format that feels right for you.