EMDR Therapy Mt. Pleasant and Charleston
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a gentle, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories. It works by helping your brain reprocess experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming or “stuck.”
How it helps:
Supports your brain’s natural healing process.
Reduces emotional intensity tied to painful memories.
Helps you feel more present and less triggered in daily life.
Builds new, balanced ways of thinking and feeling about yourself and your past.
What happens in a session:
We identify a memory or situation that still feels distressing.
You’ll focus on it briefly while also following gentle eye movements, sounds, or taps.
Your brain starts connecting the memory with healthier, more adaptive thoughts.
Over time, the memory loses its painful charge and becomes just another part of your story—without the same emotional weight.
EMDR can help with:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic
Grief and loss
Phobias
Low self-esteem or negative self-beliefs