EMDR Therapy in Houston Heights & Online
Sometimes the problem isn't that you haven't tried hard enough. It's that the tools you've had haven't been able to reach what's actually there.
EMDR therapy can help when talking alone hasn’t been enough. Together, we can access a deeper level of healing so you can finally let go of the past and feel safe, secure, and grounded in the present moment.
Therapy to Access Deeper Healing and Long-Lasting Change.
EMDR Might Be Helpful If…
You notice patterns that feel out of your control, such as:
Emotional reactions that feel bigger than the situation
Feeling constantly on edge, shut down, or overwhelmed
Difficulty trusting yourself or others
A sense that the past keeps showing up in the present
Feeling “stuck,” even after doing personal work or therapy
You don’t need to have a single, clearly defined trauma for EMDR to be helpful. A lot of the people I work with can't point to one thing that caused them to feel the way they do. What they know is that something isn't working, and they're tired of feeling trapped in the same emotional spirals.
How I Work: Integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Many of us have parts of ourselves that learned to protect us. These can be parts that stay alert so nothing catches us off guard, parts that shut everything down when things get heavy, or parts that hold it all together so no one sees us cracking. These responses developed for a reason, and in my experience, trying to push past them in therapy usually backfires.
So we don't push past them. Instead, we get curious about them, and help them heal too.
By weaving Internal Family Systems (IFS) into EMDR work, we can:
Listen to the parts of you that are trying to protect you, instead of fighting them
Build internal safety and trust before going anywhere deeper
Move at a pace your whole system can handle, not just the part of you that wants to feel better yesterday
This approach allows EMDR to be effective while still honoring, and healing, all the parts of you.
What EMDR Sessions Are Like
We don't start processing on day one. First, we talk about about what you're carrying, how you’ve learned to cope, and what you want for the future. Then, we’ll build tools for emotional regulation so that when we dive into the deep work you’ll be confident in your ability to handle it.
When we start processing, you'll hold a memory, feeling, or belief in mind while we use bilateral stimulation (usually gentle eye movements or tapping) to help your brain reprocess what happened. We’ll take it at your speed and you’ll stay present and in control the whole time.
A lot of clients say EMDR helps them turn down the volume on their past experiences. The memories are still there, but they stop controlling your beliefs and emotions. Your nervous system will learn that it’s okay to relax and feel good again.
If you’d like to learn more about how EMDR works, you can read more here: What Is EMDR Therapy?
A Client-Centered Approach to EMDR
EMDR has a very specific structure, and that structure matters. But the therapist you work with matters just as much.
In our work together, I’ll follow the framework, but I’ll also follow you. If something isn't feeling right, we’ll adjust. The protocol is a guide, not a rulebook, and I’ll never force you to move through it in a standardized way.
EMDR work with me is:
Paced carefully, with your nervous system leading the way
Collaborative, with your voice, choices, and needs guiding the work
Integrated with parts-informed work, so all of you is welcome
Before we ever move into deeper processing, I’ll spend time getting to truly know you, so we can build a personalized plan just for you.
EMDR for Trauma and Ongoing Patterns
EMDR can support healing from:
Childhood experiences and early relationships that still shape how you feel today
Relationship wounds, attachment injuries, and patterns that keep repeating
Chronic stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion
Events that still feel unresolved, even years later
Anxiety, depression, panic, and self-doubt that haven't budged with other approaches
Patterns and symptoms that feel hard to explain or understand
FAQs
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Yes. EMDR is one of the most extensively researched treatments available for trauma and stress-related symptoms. It's recognized by the World Health Organization, the American Psychological Association, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as an effective treatment. I’ve seen it make huge shifts for clients that have felt stuck for decades.
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In talk therapy, most of the work happens through conversation: exploring your thoughts, patterns, and history through language. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements or tapping) to help your brain reprocess experiences that got stuck. You don't need to find the right words for what happened. The processing happens at a level that's more direct than talking about it.
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No. EMDR doesn't require you to narrate or retell your experiences the way traditional therapy might. You hold something in mind while we work together, and you never have to share anything you are uncomfortable with. Some clients are surprised by how little they have to verbalize for the processing to move.
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The things that shape us most aren't always the ones that look significant from the outside. If something is still affecting how you feel or how you move through your life, EMDR can help.
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Yes. I offer EMDR through secure telehealth for clients across Texas and Colorado, in addition to in-person sessions in the Houston Heights area.
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It varies. Some people notice meaningful shifts relatively quickly. Others, especially those working through experiences that built up over years rather than a single event, need more time. A typical EMDR session runs 50 to 90 minutes, and we'll talk early on about what a realistic timeline might look like for your specific situation.
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The cost for a 50 minute session is $150.
Some clients find they benefit from longer session times, and 90 minute sessions are available for $270.
Are you ready for healing?
You don’t need to know exactly what you want to work on. Curiosity, uncertainty, or even hesitation are all welcome here.