EMDR Therapy in Ohio

EMDR Therapy

If you’ve ever thought, “I know why I feel this way… so why does it still feel so intense”, you’re not alone.

Your brain isn’t broken. Sometimes it just hasn’t had the chance to fully process certain experiences.

EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps your brain process and integrate experiences in a way that feels less overwhelming and more manageable over time.

I offer EMDR therapy for adults in Ohio through a fully virtual process, with a focus on working with your brain—not against it.

What EMDR Can Support

EMDR isn’t just for major, single-event trauma. It can support a wide range of experiences, including but not limited to:

  • Anxiety and a constantly “on” nervous system

  • Burnout and chronic overwhelm

  • The lasting impact of past experiences (even ones that “don’t seem that big”)

  • Perfectionism and people-pleasing patterns

  • Negative self-beliefs (e.g., “I’m not enough,” “I can’t keep up”)

  • Feeling stuck in patterns that don’t fully make sense

How EMDR Works

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or audio tones) to support your brain in reprocessing experiences.

Rather than forcing you to “push through” or re-live things in overwhelming ways, EMDR allows your brain to do what it’s naturally wired to do: process, organize, and make meaning.

Over time, this can lead to:

  • less emotional intensity around certain memories or triggers

  • more flexibility in how you respond

  • shifts in long-held beliefs about yourself

  • a greater sense of steadiness and self-trust

What EMDR Looks like in Therapy

We don’t jump straight into processing.

We start with:

  • building a sense of safety and trust

  • developing grounding and regulation tools

  • getting a clear understanding of your goals and experiences

We move at a pace that feels manageable, and everything is collaborative.

You are always in control of the process.

EMDR and Neurodivergence

If you have ADHD (diagnosed or not), your brain may process information, emotions, and experiences differently, and that matters in therapy.

EMDR can be adapted to:

  • support focus and attention differences

  • work with (not against) how your brain naturally moves

  • incorporate more flexible pacing and structure

There’s no expectation that you have to do this “perfectly.”

EMDR for Adults with ADHD

Many adults with ADHD spend years feeling misunderstood, criticized, or like they are constantly falling short despite working incredibly hard.

Over time, experiences such as:

  • chronic criticism

  • rejection

  • perfectionism

  • masking

  • people-pleasing

  • workplace struggles

  • feeling "too much" or "not enough"

This can leave a lasting impact on self-esteem and emotional well-being.

EMDR can help process these experiences and the beliefs that often develop from them, such as:

  • "I'm lazy."

  • "I'm failing."

  • "I can't trust myself."

  • "I'll always disappoint people."

Many adults with ADHD find that EMDR helps reduce emotional intensity, increase self-compassion, and build a stronger sense of confidence and self-trust.

Virtual EMDR Therapy

All sessions are conducted virtually for adults located in Ohio.

Many clients find that doing EMDR from their own space actually helps them feel more comfortable and grounded.

We’ll also make sure you have what you need in your environment to feel supported during sessions.

Is EMDR Right for You?

EMDR might be a good fit if:

  • You’ve done a lot of thinking and insight work, but things still feel stuck

  • Your reactions feel bigger or more intense than you’d like

  • You want to process experiences in a deeper, more integrated way

Getting Started

I am a private-pay practice.

  • Initial intake session: $200

  • Ongoing sessions: $180

Sessions are billed through a secure client portal. I can also provide superbills if you’d like to use out-of-network insurance benefits for potential reimbursement.

Click “Get Started” to request an appointment, and I’ll follow up with next steps.

Get Started

EMDR Frequently Asked Questions

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and integrate experiences that may still feel unresolved or overwhelming.

  • Nope, not necessarily. EMDR does not require you to go into full detail about your experiences to benefit from the process. We move at a pace that feels manageable and supportive for you.

  • EMDR is an evidence-based approach that has been shown to support people in processing trauma, anxiety, and related concerns. Many people notice a reduction in emotional intensity and a greater sense of ease over time.

  • Yes. EMDR can be helpful for anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout, especially when these are connected to past experiences or long-standing patterns.

  • Yes. EMDR can be adapted to work with different attention styles and processing patterns, including ADHD. Sessions are collaborative and paced in a way that works with your brain.

  • If you’re located in Ohio, you can complete a short contact form to get started. I’ll follow up with next steps and help you schedule an initial appointment.