EMDR is a form of trauma therapy that is based on the work of Dr. Francine Shapiro. It involves having the client briefly focus on the trauma memory while undergoing bilateral stimulation which typically includes eye movements and sound.

There is often an intersection between trauma and eating disorders. Many of my clients experienced trauma related to their parents during childhood. This might look like a parent that was hostile towards them or mis-attuned to their needs. They were present but not engaged. They provided but did not engage emotionally in a way that felt connected and validating.  Disordered eating can give us access to a sense of safety and control in a world that otherwise often feels unsafe as children. This can carry into adulthood.

With EMDR, I assist clients to release traumatic experiences and shame-based beliefs that are often relived due to internal and external triggers. I can also help client prepare for future situations involving food and other triggers using EMDR as well. These sessions range from sixty to ninety minutes. Contact me for a free ten-minute consultation to see how I can help you reduce intrusive emotions, memories, and thoughts around traumatic experiences.