EMDR for trauma support that moves at your pace
If something from the past still gets in the way of how safe or settled you feel, I may use EMDR when it fits your needs. We would talk first about what feels manageable and what you want help with now.
How I use it
I use EMDR in a careful, paced way that keeps your comfort in view. We pay attention to what feels activated, what helps you stay grounded, and how much you want to take on in a given session. For one person, that may mean focusing on one memory or reminder; for another, it may mean working more broadly with the impact of trauma across daily life. The work stays connected to what feels safe enough to handle in the moment.
I do not rush into the hard part before we have a steady starting point.
Who it tends to suit
Some people come in with memories, reactions, or body tension that show up long after the event itself. They may feel on edge, jumpy, shut down, or stuck in old fear even when life looks fine on the outside. Others know certain reminders pull them back into the past and make it hard to focus, rest, or stay present. This work can also be part of trying to feel less overwhelmed by what happened.
- I react like it is happening all over again.
- I cannot get certain memories out of my mind.
- My body stays tense even when I am trying to relax.
- I avoid things that remind me of it.
What the first sessions look like
The first sessions are about understanding what happened, what still feels activated, and whether EMDR is a fit for what you want to work on. We also slow down and talk through how the process works so you know what to expect before anything deeper begins. You do not need to tell the whole story at once.
What I use it for
- Individual CounselingTeens and adults wanting one-to-one mental health support
- Divorce RecoveryPeople adjusting to the end of a marriage
- Domestic ViolencePeople living with fear, control, or abuse in a relationship
- Teen Dating ViolenceTeens facing fear, control, or harm in dating relationships
- Teen CounselingTeens needing a steady place to talk and sort things out
- Self esteemPeople worn down by self-doubt and harsh self-talk
Questions people ask
What happens in EMDR for trauma?
We talk first about what is weighing on you and what memory or experience feels most active. Then we use the EMDR process in a paced way, with attention to staying grounded as we go.
Do I have to tell every detail of what happened?
No. You do not have to recount everything in one sitting or force details before you are ready. We can work with what you are able to share.
Can EMDR help if I feel stuck after something happened years ago?
It may be a place to start if the past still feels present in your body or your reactions. We would talk together about what keeps getting pulled forward into the present.
Is EMDR only for one big trauma?
No, people come with many kinds of experiences that still feel unresolved. The question is less about the label and more about what still affects you now.
About Trilogy Counseling
I work with women and teens age 14 and older for individual counseling. My areas of focus include anxiety, trauma, attachment, life transitions, self esteem, divorce recovery, domestic violence, teen dating violence, and relationship concerns.
Talk it through with Samantha
Tell us what has been going on and we will take it from there.