EMDR Therapy in Shoreview, Minnesota.
For the stress you understand but can’t seem to shake.
If talk therapy helped you understand yourself but hasn’t changed how it feels, EMDR may be the missing piece.
IN PERSON THERAPY
Shoreview, Minnesota
4570 Churchill St, Suite 220
For clients located in Minnesota
You need to be physically in Minnesota during the session.
OTHER STATES
Currently I can only see client who are physically in Minnesota. Florida telehealth registration and Wisconsin licensure are in progress.
WHY EMDR THERAPY WORKS FOR HIGH-ACHIEVERS
Fine on the outside. Worn out on the inside.
Many of the people I see hesitate to use the word trauma, because nothing dramatic happened. Distress doesn't only come from single catastrophic events. It can come from years of pressure, emotional over-responsibility as a child, or repeated experiences of not being protected or seen.
Perfectionism, over-functioning, and hypervigilance are often survival strategies that worked once and never turned off. You can understand exactly where they came from and still feel them at 2 a.m. That's the gap EMDR is designed to work with.
HOW EMDR THERAPY WORKS
Change how you feel, not just understand.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that is well established for trauma and used for many kinds of stuck distress. While you focus on a memory or trigger, you follow guided eye movements or gentle tapping, and your brain's own processing does more of the work. See how EMDR works, step by step.
You don't have to relive it
You don't have to describe your memories in detail. We work with what matters most to you in a given session.
Change how you feel, not just understand
Memories that felt vivid and charged often feel more distant, and beliefs like "I'm not enough" or "I have to be perfect" lose their grip.
A structured, paced process
EMDR has defined phases. We build stability before we process anything difficult.
Results vary from person to person, and I don't promise a particular outcome. What I do promise is a plan built specifically for you.
HOW THE SESSION WORKS
Ninety minutes, one focus.
1
Your Foundations Session
Ninety minutes on your history, what's happening for you now, and how ready you are to change what needs to change.
2
Preparation
We build grounding and calming skills you can use in the moment and between sessions, as needed.
3
Processing
With bilateral stimulation, we work through the memories and feelings that keep the old response running.
4
Integration
We check how the changes hold up in your daily life and adjust as needed.
What happens in EMDR Therapy Sessions
EMDR has a reputation for being mysterious or intense. In reality, most clients find it to be more manageable, relieving - and often more efficient - than they expected. Here's what to expect.
Therapy sessions are between 60 and 90 minutes (intensives are longer) . Early sessions are largely preparatory - we spend time building your resources and creating enough safety that the processing work can happen without overwhelm. No processing begins until you feel ready.
During processing phases, you will be asked a set of questions to access and activate the negative experience and the desired adaptive resolution. Set of rapid eye movements (or another form of bilateral stimulation, such as tapping) will be applied. You will be encouraged to “free associate” and allow the brain to work through the experience. EMDR processing will continue until the past experience has been updated to an adaptive present perspective (with long standing or complex issues, this process can take multiple sessions).
Emotions, images, and physical sensations may arise — some expected, some surprising. I'll guide you through each set of bilateral stimulation and check in as you go.
Once the negative experiences have been updated, we’ll work to integrate these new insights and perspectives into your daily life.
You are in control
You can pause or stop at any time. Nothing happens without your consent and active participation.
You don’t have to talk through every detail
EMDR does not require you to describe your experiences in depth. You can process without full verbal disclosure.
Results can be felt relatively quickly
Many clients notice meaningful shifts within a few sessions.
Works well alongside other therapy
EMDR integrates naturally within individual therapy and couples work.
OUTCOMES OF EMDR THERAPY
People who’ve experienced EMDR therapy notice:
Feeling calmer in situations that used to be stressful
Feeling more at ease
Less anxious feelings
Improved relationships because long-ago hurts no longer affect them
Their memories move from incomplete fragments to a clearer picture
Feeling they can move on from past situations more quickly
Memories that used to be distressing are no longer distressing
New perspective and insight about past events that allows a person to move forward
Improved confidence and self-compassion
QUESTIONS ABOUT EMDR THERAPY IN MINNESOTA
What people ask before booking.
Q. What is different about EMDR therapy?
EMDR focuses on the brain’s ability to constantly learn, taking past experiences, and updating them with present information. It works with the brain's memory processing system to process emotionally charged experiences that often interfere with the updating process. EMDR breaks through that interference and helps let go of the past and update your experiences to a healthier present perspective.
Q. Will EMDR help if traditional talk therapy didn't work?
For many people, yes. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories differently. While traditional talk therapy often focuses on understanding your experiences, EMDR works with both the brain and nervous system to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. Many clients who felt stuck in talk therapy find that EMDR helps them experience deeper, more lasting healing.
Q. Is EMDR safe?
EMDR is considered safe when conducted by a trained, certified therapist using the standard protocol. Preparation work ensures you have the resources to handle what comes up. Some clients do experience a temporary increase in emotions or vivid dreams - as processing continues between sessions - this is normal and a sign of integration. I monitor your stability throughout and pace the work accordingly.
Q. Do I have to talk about my experiences in detail in order for them to be processed?
No - and this is one of the most significant advantages of EMDR. It is not necessary to talk about the details. You will hold them in mind, but detailed verbal disclosure is not required. Many clients find this a profound relief, particularly those for whom talking about the trauma has felt retraumatizing in the past.
Q. Do I need a "serious" trauma history to benefit from EMDR therapy?
No. EMDR is used for trauma and for many other kinds of distress, including chronic stress, perfectionism, and burnout patterns.
Q. Can we do EMDR online?
Yes, for clients who are physically in Minnesota. Telehealth EMDR uses alternative forms of bilateral stimulation adapted for video, including tapping.
Q. How many EMDR sessions will I need?
The number of sessions it takes depends on the complexity of your experiences and problems you bring to therapy.
Q. Do you offer a free consultation call?
No. The 90-minute Foundations Session is how we decide together whether EMDR is a good fit and how to pace it.
Q. Do you take insurance?
No. I'm private pay, so we have flexibility in session length and frequency. I can provide a superbill when requested. Reimbursement depends on your plan and isn't guaranteed.
Tired of understanding it without feeling different?
Start with a 90-minute Foundations Session, $450, in person in Shoreview or online in Minnesota. We’ll talk through what’s been weighing on you and what you want to change. The session is where we begin.