Trauma Recovery With EMDR
Sometimes past experiences feel ‘stuck.’ Even when you know you’re safe now, memories of trauma, loss, or distress can resurface with the same intensity as when they happened. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps reprocess those painful experiences, reducing their emotional impact and allowing you to move forward with greater peace and resilience.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is a research-supported therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and other distressing life events. It uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds) while you recall difficult memories. This process helps the brain reprocess memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or intrusive.
Therapist Support Through EMDR
Healing from trauma often requires more than insight alone—it requires a way to safely process experiences that feel stuck or overwhelming. At Queen Village Therapy Group, Kelly Stavrides, LPC, offers specialized support through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories and reduce emotional intensity.
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Kelly provides a calm, grounding presence as clients work through trauma, anxiety, and past experiences that continue to impact daily life. Her EMDR work focuses on helping individuals find relief from triggers, rebuild a sense of safety, and move toward lasting emotional healing.
What to Expect in EMDR Sessions
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Preparation & Safety — You and your therapist will build coping skills and a safe foundation before beginning trauma work.
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Targeting Memories — Together, you’ll identify distressing experiences that continue to affect your well-being.
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Reprocessing — Through bilateral stimulation, your brain learns to reprocess the memory in a less distressing way.
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Integration — As the emotional intensity decreases, you’ll build healthier beliefs about yourself and your future.