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Insight alone isn't always enough. Talk therapy helps us understand our story, but EMDR helps your nervous system realize the past is finally over.
If you have questions about our therapy services or would like to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Many people come to therapy understanding why they feel the way they do — yet their reactions, anxiety, or emotional patterns continue. You may notice yourself overreacting to small situations, feeling stuck in certain memories, or experiencing intense emotional or physical responses even when you logically know you are safe.
This happens because some experiences are not stored only as thoughts. They are stored in the nervous system — in emotions, body sensations, and automatic reactions. Traditional talk therapy works with understanding and insight, but it does not always fully process how the brain originally encoded the experience.
EMDR therapy works differently.
Rather than focusing only on discussing the past, EMDR helps the brain reprocess how the memory is stored, allowing the mind and body to start responding differently when reminders of the past show up.
What EMDR Therapy Is Like
During EMDR sessions, we do not begin by immediately processing difficult memories. First, we build stability by teaching coping skills, increasing stress tolerance, and providing psychoeducation to help you feel prepared and supported.
EMDR therapy does involve bringing up aspects of past experiences, and emotions or body sensations may arise during sessions. However, the process is carefully paced and guided so you remain grounded and aware of the present moment.
Rather than becoming overwhelmed by the memory, your brain processes it while you stay anchored in the here and now. Over time, the experience loses its emotional intensity, and you can remember what happened without your mind and body reacting as if it is still occurring.
What EMDR Can Help With
EMDR is commonly used for trauma, but it is not limited to trauma alone. It can also help with:
• Anxiety and panic responses,
• Attachment wounds and relationship patterns.
• Phobias,
•PTSD,
• Intrusive memories,
• Grief and loss,
• Childhood experiences that continue to affect your present life,
• Negative self-beliefs (such as “I’m not safe,” “I’m not good enough,” or “I have no control”)
When People Consider EMDR
EMDR may be helpful if you notice:
• Past experiences that still limit your ability to live your life to the fullest.
• Physical reactions (tight chest, nausea, shutdown, panic) when triggered.
• Progress in therapy that feels limited despite insight and effort.
How the EMDR Process Works & Session Structure
We never rush into trauma processing. To ensure you feel grounded, supported, and in control, our work follows a clear, structured sequence:
Step 1: Initial Intake Assessment
• Format: 60-Minute Session | $185
• Focus: We review your background, discuss your history, identify target areas and outline your personalized treatment goals.
Step 2: Foundation & Regulation (Preparation Phase)
• Format: 50-Minute Session | $165
• Focus: Before processing difficult memories, we focus on building internal stability and somatic grounding. You will learn practical self-regulation tools and skills to comfortably manage your nervous system in-between sessions and in your daily life.
• Timeline & Readiness: Following your initial intake, this preparation phase typically takes an average of 3 sessions. This timeline can be shorter or longer depending on your current regulation tools, personal readiness, and follow-through with recommended practices between sessions. We move at the speed of your safety.
Step 3: EMDR Processing & Integration
• Format: 100-Minute Session | $330
• Focus: Once your self-regulation toolkit is established and your nervous system feels grounded, we transition into extended 100-minute EMDR processing sessions. Extended sessions provide the dedicated space needed for active memory reprocessing, as well as essential time at the end to apply containment strategies and guide your nervous system back toward baseline before concluding.
If you feel stuck despite understanding your past, EMDR may help your brain and body process what has been holding you in place.
You don’t have to know yet if EMDR is right for you. A consultation gives us space to talk through your concerns and decide together whether EMDR may be a good fit.
Theia Counseling
1850 Lee Road Suite 306, Winter Park, FL, USA