You don’t have to keep reliving the same pain.

Traumatic memories—whether from a single event or a lifetime of emotional wounding—can keep you stuck in patterns of fear, shame, or self-doubt. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process and release those painful experiences so you can finally move forward.

What is EMDR?

EMDR is a structured therapy that helps people heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences by changing the way those memories are stored in the brain. It’s not about forgetting what happened—it’s about finally freeing yourself from the emotional grip of the past.

At Restart CDA, EMDR is used to support healing for:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Anxiety and panic disorders

• Depression

• Low self-worth and negative self-beliefs

• Emotional neglect or chronic relational wounding

Who Is EMDR For?

You might benefit from EMDR if:

• You’ve experienced trauma—whether it was a major event or a slow build-up of emotional hurt.

• You carry beliefs like “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t trust anyone,” or “It was my fault.”

• You feel stuck, triggered, or overwhelmed in ways that don’t make logical sense.

• You want deep healing—not just coping skills.

EMDR can help uncover and resolve the root of these issues, so you can live with more confidence, clarity, and calm.

What Happens in an EMDR Session?

EMDR follows an eight-phase approach that’s personalized to your needs. In a session, you’ll briefly recall a distressing memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or tapping). This helps your brain “digest” and reprocess the memory in a way that reduces its emotional charge.

Most clients report:

• A significant drop in emotional intensity around past events

• A shift in perspective and self-belief

• Feeling more empowered, grounded, and at peace

Why EMDR?

Because talk therapy alone isn’t always enough. EMDR works directly with how trauma is stored in your nervous system. It allows healing to happen on a deeper, more lasting level—without needing to relive the pain over and over again.

Who This is For

EMDR is particularly helpful for individuals who:

• Have experienced trauma, either from a single event or ongoing emotional or physical distress.
• Struggle with negative beliefs about themselves related to past experiences (e.g., "I’m not worthy," "It was my fault").
• Suffer from anxiety, depression, panic disorders, or PTSD.
• Feel “stuck” in life due to unresolved emotional issues linked to past experiences.