Help Your Brain Process Distressing Memories with EMDR
Sometimes trauma memories get stuck like a computer that is glitching and unable to operate. You feel constantly overwhelmed, flooded and ruled by these memories, stealing your energy and capacity.
EMDR helps us to access these memories and reset them in such a way that the intensity and intrusiveness subside. We use back-and-forth eye movements and structured talk therapy to guide the process that allows us to move the trauma safely into the background of your mind.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, structured therapy
that helps the brain process distressing memories. It’s an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and heal from distressing experiences that may have become "stuck."
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Using guided eye movements, we help your brain reprocess trauma in a safe way. You won't forget what happened, but the sting will be gone.
When Is EMDR Helpful?
EMDR can be very helpful if you’re struggling with:
With EMDR therapy, those difficult memories that used to feel like "screaming" start to feel like "whispering."
What Can You Expect From EMDR?
EMDR is more than just a talk therapy. It uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain process unresolved experiences that continue to cause you emotional distress.
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Here’s what you can expect from EMDR therapy:
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Reduced emotional intensity around difficult memories
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Fewer triggers and emotional reactions
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Decreased anxiety and hypervigilance
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Improved emotional regulation
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Greater self-confidence
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Increased feelings of safety and control
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Better sleep and reduced stress
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Greater ability to stay present in daily life
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Relief from intrusive thoughts and memories
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Many of our clients report feeling lighter, calmer, and less burdened by experiences that once felt impossible to overcome.
What Does an EMDR Session Look Like?
During reprocessing sessions, bilateral stimulation (often through guided eye movements) is used while you briefly focus on aspects of the memory. This helps the brain process information in a way that reduces emotional intensity and allows healing to do its job.
Throughout the EMDR process:
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You remain in control
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You do not need to share every detail of your experience
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Therapy moves at a pace that feels manageable
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Safety and emotional stability remain priorities
Some people notice improvements in how they feel after only a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term work depending on the complexity of their experiences and goals.
Meet Lauren Taylor, an Experienced EMDR Therapist Working with Clients in California and Oklahoma
Lauren E. Taylor, LMFT
Practice Founder and Clinical Supervisor
EMDR and DBT certified
Licensed in CA, OK and NV
My work as a therapist has been shaped by more than a decade of supporting people through trauma, relationship challenges, and intense emotional experiences.
I began my career in crisis and community mental health settings, working with teens and adults navigating severe mental illness, mood disorders, and high-risk situations. Those early years taught me how to stay present, calm, and effective in moments when clients felt overwhelmed or hopeless.
I help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact to shape their daily lives. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions to identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies for change.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create healthier ways of responding to life's challenges. My goal is to help you move beyond simply managing symptoms and toward a more balanced, confident, and fulfilling life.
See What Our Clients Say:
“What stands out most is how personalized the work feels. That has helped me make more progress than I expected. I felt genuinely listened to from the very beginning.”
Everything You Need to Know About EMDR Therapy in California and Oklahoma
Session fees
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Pre-licensed $125
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Licensed $150
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Clinical Leadership $175
Virtual therapy sessions
Available across California and Oklahoma
Session length
Individual therapy sessions take 50 minutes
EMDR Therapy in California and Oklahoma
Ready to Start EMDR Therapy with Us? Book a Free Initial Consultation!
If painful memories, trauma, anxiety, or emotional triggers continue to affect your daily life, you don't have to deal with it alone. EMDR therapy can help you process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.
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I invite you to book a free initial consultation today. This short call allows you to discuss what you're experiencing, ask questions, and see if EMDR can help.
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I look forward to talking to you!
Lauren Taylor