Therapeutic Approach
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Many people struggle with this sensation, even after investing time and effort into therapy. I've heard this common experience from numerous clients. They often express frustration, wondering why they still feel trapped despite the work they've put into understanding themselves and their circumstances.
Feeling stuck can manifest in various areas of life, be it personal relationships, career choices, or even self-esteem. You might find yourself repeating patterns or stuck in a cycle that seems unbreakable, which can be both disheartening and overwhelming.
This doesn't mean your therapy has failed. Healing and personal growth are not linear, they often require patience and continual effort. Sometimes, it may be beneficial to explore new approaches to therapy.
I believe that the key to getting unstuck lies in understanding and working with the nervous system, as well as actively processing trauma and distressing memories using EMDR. Our nervous system plays a crucial role in how we respond to stress, trauma, and various life challenges. When we face overwhelming experiences, our nervous system can become dysregulated, leading to feelings of anxiety, fear, and a sense of being trapped in our circumstances.
By recognizing the interconnectedness of the nervous system, trauma, and our emotional state, we can develop a comprehensive approach to getting unstuck and reclaiming our lives. Emphasizing compassion, patience, and self-awareness is essential on this journey, as true healing takes time and often requires both individual and collective efforts.
EMDR Therapy:
Helping You Move Forward When You Feel Stuck
Feeling stuck—like you’re reliving the same emotions, thoughts, or behaviors over and over—can be frustrating, overwhelming, and exhausting. It might feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to move past something. This is where EMDR therapy can help.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people process and heal from distressing memories, trauma, and limiting beliefs that are stored in the brain and body.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to go into detail about your past. Instead, it helps your brain “unstick” painful or overwhelming experiences that are still affecting you today. Think of it as helping your mind finish a story it got stuck in.
What is EMDR?
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, usually through guided eye movements, tapping, or sound, to activate both sides of the brain while you focus on a specific memory, thought, or emotion. This helps reprocess the experience in a healthier way, so it's no longer stuck on a loop or triggering strong emotional reactions.
As the brain processes, distress naturally decreases. Over time, people often notice that the memory feels more distant, less emotional, and that their reactions to current situations change for the better.
How Does EMDR Work?
How Can EMDR Help If You Feel Stuck?
You might feel stuck if:
You keep repeating patterns in relationships.
You overreact to certain situations and don’t know why.
You’ve done talk therapy but still feel held back.
You struggle with anxiety, self-worth, or past trauma that won’t go away.
EMDR can help uncover the root of what’s keeping you stuck, process it, and create space for new insights and healing. It can help you let go of old pain and finally move forward with more freedom, clarity, and ease.
What Can EMDR Help With?
EMDR is proven effective for:
PTSD and trauma
Anxiety and panic
Grief and loss
Negative self-beliefs
Childhood or relational wounds
Performance blocks
And more
Is EMDR Right for You?
EMDR isn’t just for big, dramatic traumas. It’s also helpful for the smaller moments that left a lasting emotional impact—what some therapists call “little t” traumas. If you’ve ever thought “I should be over this by now” or “I don’t know why I feel this way,” EMDR might be the missing piece.
