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 Therapy?
EMDR is more than just a talk trauma 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.
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 Oklahoma
Session fees
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Pre-licensed $125
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Licensed $150
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Clinical Leadership $175
Virtual EMDR therapy sessions
Available anywhere in Oklahoma
Session length
Individual therapy sessions take 50 minutes
EMDR Therapy at Rooted Survivors Therapy in 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