Approach: EMDR
If painful memories still feel vivid and upsetting long after the events themselves, EMDR therapy in Miami offers a structured way to work with them. EMDR, short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, moves through a series of phases and aims to make distressing memories feel less overwhelming and intrusive.
Before You Book
EMDR is often a good fit for people dealing with a specific event, such as an accident, an assault, a medical or birth trauma, or a sudden loss. It can also suit people whose everyday reactions feel much bigger than the situation calls for.
If daily life feels unstable or you have little support between sessions, we work on those areas first. Skipping preparation is one of the most common reasons EMDR goes poorly.
EMDR can be done by secure video anywhere in Florida, using bilateral stimulation on the screen or alternating taps you do yourself. You'll need to be in Florida or New York at the time of each session.
We'll decide together whether online EMDR is a good clinical fit for you.
For in-person EMDR, you can choose our Coconut Grove office at 2000 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 104, or our Coral Gables office at 3081 Salzedo Street, Suite 202.
Planning for EMDR
Some people prefer to do preparation sessions by video and come into the office for processing. Others do everything in one place. Either can work, as long as you have time to feel steady again before going on with your day.
Before you begin, it's reasonable to ask how many preparation sessions you might need, how a session will end if you feel shaken, and what to do if something comes up between appointments. You can raise any of these on the free 5 to 10 minute consultation.
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