Therapy for Stress, Trauma, anger,
and realtionship strain
I help adults in Oregon better understand what they’re carrying, regulate their nervous system, and respond to life with more clarity instead of reacting from stress, anger, or survival mode.
EMDR: It helps
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced based therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences so they no longer feel as intense or disruptive. Instead of only talking through problems, EMDR uses recall of memories using bilateral stimulation. This helps the brain reprocess stuck experiences. For example, a client with trauma symptoms may revisit a distressing event in a controlled way, allowing emotional charge, physical tension, and negative beliefs to decrease over time, leading to a great sense of control and stability.
EMDR is also effective for individuals dealing with ongoing stress, not just major trauma. Many working professionals carry repeated pressure, high expectations, and unresolved stress builds over time. In EMDR, we can target moments that capture that pressure, such as a situation where performance felt overwhelming or where mistakes felt costly. As those are processed, clients often report reduced reactivity, clearer thinking, and improved ability to manage stress in real time, rather than feeling constantly on edge.
