EMDR
Heal from the past.
Live fully in the present.
HELD ONLINE
THROUGHOUT MARYLAND, NEW YORK, AND VERMONT
You might look fine on the outside - but inside feels like a constant battle.
Nothing seems to help.
You’re exhausted from overthinking and replaying painful memories on a loop.
You struggle with anxiety, depression, or shame that seems rooted in something deeper.
You’ve been through trauma—recent or long ago—and talking about it hasn’t made it go away.
You feel stuck in your healing journey and don’t know how to move forward.
You avoid certain people, places, or memories because they feel too overwhelming to face.
You want to stop living in survival mode.
You want to move on with your life.
EMDR therapy is for people who are ready to stop managing their pain and start truly healing it.
Time for a different approach.
What is EMDR, and why does it work?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that helps your brain heal from painful experiences so they don’t keep feeling so raw or overwhelming. Instead of getting stuck in the past, your brain gets a chance to file those memories away in a safer, more manageable way.
During EMDR, your therapist will guide you to briefly think about a difficult memory while you follow a back-and-forth movement with your eyes, experience gentle tapping, or listen to a soft sound in one ear and then the other. This helps your brain "digest" the memory, without having to talk through every detail or get flooded with emotion.
It’s not your typical talk therapy—it’s a powerful tool for helping your nervous system truly process trauma.
EMDR has been backed by decades of research and is recommended by major mental health organizations as one of the most effective ways to treat trauma and PTSD, as well as many other challenges.
What to expect
We know that trauma-informed care starts with safety and trust. At Robbins Therapy, EMDR is integrated into a full-picture, client-centered treatment plan by therapists who are deeply trained and highly attuned to your needs.
Here’s what you can expect:
1. A Foundation of Safety
We never rush you into trauma work. We start by getting to know you, building skills for emotional regulation, and ensuring you feel grounded and supported. We move forward when you are ready.
2. A Personalized EMDR Treatment Plan
We’ll collaborate with you to identify the memories, beliefs, and triggers that keep you stuck—and create a plan that respects your pace. We will be with you every step of the way.
3. Active Reprocessing Using EMDR
When you’re ready, we’ll use EMDR to help your brain unlock and heal those memories in a controlled and compassionate way.
4. Integration and Growth
EMDR isn’t just about removing the pain—it’s about helping you reclaim joy, confidence, and connection. After reprocessing, we help you anchor into new, empowering beliefs about yourself.
We are a team of skilled, warm, and affirming therapists who specialize in working with trauma in all its forms. Our practice is built on values of anti-oppression, neurodiversity affirmation, and radical compassion.
We offer:
EMDR-trained and certified clinicians
Telehealth that lets you get support from the comfort of your own home
Trauma-informed, identity-affirming care
Flexibility and collaboration across different styles of therapy
Optional intensive EMDR sessions for clients wanting faster progress
Imagine what life could feel like after EMDR…
What if the past didn’t control your present anymore?
What if the things that used to send you into a spiral—certain places, conversations, memories—no longer had that power over you?
That’s the kind of transformation EMDR can support.
With EMDR, you might start to notice:
You’re no longer triggered by things that once overwhelmed you—your body feels calmer, and you can stay present.
You respond, instead of react. The same situations don’t knock you off course the way they used to.
You feel more connected in your relationships, with healthier boundaries and more emotional safety.
You sleep better, feel less anxious, and have more energy to focus on what matters to you.
You stop repeating the same painful patterns, because the root of those patterns has finally been addressed.
You believe different things about yourself— like I’m safe, I’m enough, or I deserve love—and those beliefs feel true, not forced.
Whether your goals are emotional, relational, or even physical—like reducing chronic stress or tension—EMDR helps create the space for healing at the source.
your future is waiting.
Find freedom from the pain of the past.
faqs
Common questions about EMDR
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Absolutely! EMDR can be just as effective online as it is in person. All you need is a private space and a good internet connection.
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In a word, yes.
In more detail… EMDR has been practiced since 1987, and has decades of research supporting its efficacy. It is considered an excellent method of treatment for a wide variety of challenges, including trauma and much more.
There is no single therapy that is right for every person, though. If you have concerns about if EMDR is right for you, schedule a call with me to talk about it.
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Some people notice significant changes in a few sessions, especially in intensive formats. Others benefit from longer-term therapy. We’ll tailor your treatment plan to your goals and needs.
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Yes! Research supports that EMDR can help people with many things. EMDR helps with depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, OCD, chronic pain, and much, much more. Schedule a consultation if you have questions regarding whether or not EMDR can help with your specific concern.
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