EMDR Therapy in Asheville, NC
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed, evidence-based therapy proven to be highly effective for treating trauma. Originally developed to help people heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR therapy has also been shown to support recovery from other mental health challenges, including addiction, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Many clients experience significant benefits from EMDR therapy, such as increased emotional resilience, reduced sensitivity to triggers, improved sleep, and greater overall well-being. Because trauma often affects how we view ourselves and interact with others, EMDR can also lead to healthier, more connected relationships.
Whether you’re seeking relief from trauma symptoms or support for other emotional challenges, EMDR offers a structured, effective path toward healing and transformation.
How I can help…
As a trained EMDR provider, I am currently offering sessions through in-person and virtual appointments in North Carolina.
What to Expect in Therapy Sessions
In our first few sessions, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and building a sense of trust. We’ll talk about what’s been going on in your life recently, what you’d like to work on or change, and how your past experiences—including childhood—may be influencing your current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Once we’ve established a strong foundation and you feel understood, we’ll begin identifying traumatic memories and the negative core beliefs that may be connected to them. Together, we’ll practice resourcing techniques—tools designed to help you stay grounded and manage distress—so you feel confident navigating any emotional discomfort that might arise.
When you’re ready, we’ll introduce bilateral stimulation, a key part of trauma processing. This involves gentle left-to-right tapping, either using your hands or handheld buzzing devices. This technique helps you revisit past experiences while staying anchored in the present, allowing your brain to reprocess memories using the strengths and insight you’ve developed. Over time, your nervous system can begin to relate to these memories in a healthier, more adaptive way.
As therapy progresses, we’ll continue to monitor your growth, focusing on how well positive beliefs are taking hold and whether symptoms of trauma are decreasing. The ultimate goal is to help you feel more empowered, grounded, and resilient in your day-to-day life.
FAQs
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Insurance covers EMDR therapy as it would any other type of individual therapy. Therefore, the cost is equivalent to your regular copay. If you prefer to self-pay, I charge my regular session rate of $150/session.
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I offer EMDR sessions up to twice per week, and these sessions can occur on consecutive days if needed. Generally, the frequency is based on client preference and availability.
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Thankfully, EMDR therapy has been shown to be effective across diverse populations and contexts. However, there are cases in which EMDR may not be appropriate if the participant is heavily intoxicated or suffering from a traumatic brain injury.
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No! Research supports the use of EMDR in treating other mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, addiction, OCD, and eating disorders.