Imagine your brain as a library, where distressing memories—whether from childhood, trauma, relationship conflicts, or family issues—are like scattered, misplaced books. EMDR therapy helps organize these memories, allowing them to be placed back on the shelf without overwhelming you. Your therapist acts as the librarian, guiding the process to support healing and integration.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses guided eye movements, tapping, or sounds to help reprocess painful memories and lessen their emotional impact—without requiring you to talk about them in detail.

According to the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, our brain naturally organizes and stores memories. However, distressing experiences and trauma can leave some memories "stuck" in their raw, unprocessed form, leading to symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and negative beliefs. 

EMDR therapy helps reprocess these memories, allowing the brain to move them from overwhelming to manageable, allowing individuals to remember the experience without the same emotional weight.