EMDR for Trauma Recovery

Heal from life-changing experiences, childhood wounds, and complex trauma. Reclaim your strength, rebuild trust, and create the life you deserve.

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90%

of trauma survivors report significant improvement with EMDR therapy*

Understanding Trauma's Many Forms

Trauma isn't just about major catastrophic events. It can result from any experience that overwhelms your ability to cope, leaving lasting effects on how you see yourself, others, and the world.

Childhood Trauma

  • Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
  • Neglect or emotional unavailability
  • Witnessing domestic violence
  • Parental substance abuse or mental illness
  • Early loss or abandonment

Adult Trauma

  • Accidents or natural disasters
  • Medical trauma or procedures
  • Workplace or community violence
  • Sudden loss of loved ones
  • Assault or victimization

Complex Trauma

  • Repeated abuse or betrayal
  • Long-term captivity or control
  • Chronic childhood adversity
  • Systemic oppression or discrimination
  • Multiple traumatic experiences

Developmental Trauma

  • Disrupted attachment in early life
  • Inconsistent or frightening caregiving
  • Institutional care or foster system
  • Separation from primary caregivers
  • Chaotic or unpredictable environments

How Trauma Affects Your Life

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Mental & Emotional

  • Intrusive memories
  • Emotional numbness
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Mood swings
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Relationships

  • Trust difficulties
  • Fear of intimacy
  • Boundary issues
  • Conflict patterns
  • Social withdrawal
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Self-Concept

  • Negative self-beliefs
  • Shame and guilt
  • Low self-worth
  • Identity confusion
  • Self-blame

Physical

  • Chronic pain
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Hypervigilance
  • Digestive issues
  • Immune problems

How EMDR Heals Trauma

EMDR helps your brain process traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge and no longer control your life. The memories remain, but they no longer cause overwhelming distress.

Phase 1-2

Preparation & Assessment

Build safety, trust, and coping skills. Identify target memories and ensure you're ready for processing work.

• Establish therapeutic relationship
• Learn grounding techniques
• Create safety resources
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Memory Processing

Use bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories while staying present and safe.

• Process disturbing images
• Reduce emotional intensity
• Install positive beliefs
Phase 7

Integration & Closure

Ensure you're stable and grounded after each session. Check that processing is complete.

• Return to calm state
• Use coping resources
• Plan for between sessions
Phase 8

Future Preparation

Prepare for future challenges and strengthen your ability to handle triggers and stress.

• Practice new responses
• Build confidence
• Plan for long-term wellness

Your Path to Post-Traumatic Growth

Recovery from trauma isn't just about returning to how you were before. It's about discovering strength, wisdom, and resilience you didn't know you had.

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Personal Strength

Discover your resilience and ability to overcome challenges

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Deeper Connections

Build more authentic, trusting relationships with others

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Clear Priorities

Gain clarity about what truly matters in your life

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Greater Appreciation

Find deeper meaning and gratitude in everyday experiences

Sherly Millan, EMDR Therapist

Sherly's Trauma-Informed Approach

With specialized training in trauma treatment, Sherly understands that healing happens when you feel truly safe, seen, and supported. Her approach emphasizes:

Safety First: Creating physical and emotional safety is the foundation of all trauma work. You control the pace and focus.
Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding how cultural background, family systems, and social context influence trauma experiences.
Strength-Based: Focusing on your survival skills and resilience, not just symptoms and problems.
Holistic Healing: Addressing trauma's impact on mind, body, relationships, and spirit for complete recovery.

Ready to Reclaim Your Life from Trauma?

You've survived the worst. Now let's help you thrive. Trauma doesn't have to define your future.

1

Safe Assessment

Gentle exploration of your trauma history and current symptoms in a secure environment

2

Stabilization Phase

Build emotional regulation skills and coping resources before processing work

3

Trauma Processing

Carefully guided EMDR work to heal traumatic memories at your pace