Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

You’ve done your best to move on. You’ve read the books, talked it out, tried to convince yourself it’s over. But your body hasn’t gotten the memo.

Maybe you freeze up in situations that should feel safe. Maybe something small sets off a wave of emotion that doesn’t make sense. Or maybe you’re just exhausted from being “on alert” all the time—even when nothing is happening.

That’s trauma. And it lives in the nervous system.

At Rooted Therapy, we offer EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help you process stuck memories, reduce emotional reactivity, and finally feel safe in your own skin.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR is a trauma therapy that helps your brain reprocess difficult or distressing experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional weight. It’s evidence-based, non-invasive, and doesn’t require you to retell your story in detail.

EMDR works by using bilateral stimulation—typically eye movements, tapping, or sound—to activate the brain’s natural healing process. It’s like giving your nervous system the opportunity to finish what it couldn’t at the time of the original experience.

This can be especially powerful for people who:

• Have tried traditional talk therapy but still feel stuck

• Experience triggers, flashbacks, or body-based anxiety

• Struggle with self-worth, shame, or negative core beliefs

• Are carrying trauma from childhood, relationships, or major life events

• Want to process without being retraumatized

What EMDR Can Help With

EMDR therapy is often used to treat trauma, but it can also support healing in areas like:

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Grief and complicated loss

• Attachment wounds

• Chronic stress and emotional dysregulation

• Medical trauma or birth trauma

• Childhood neglect or emotional abuse

• Performance blocks and self-sabotage

Whether you’re dealing with one big “T” trauma or a series of smaller, accumulated hurts, EMDR can help you move from survival mode to a sense of safety and ease.

What to Expect in EMDR Therapy

At Rooted Therapy, EMDR is never one-size-fits-all. We begin by creating a strong foundation of trust, emotional regulation skills, and nervous system safety. We don’t rush into trauma processing—we move at a pace your system can tolerate.

Sessions may include:

• Identifying and targeting the root of current distress

• Developing internal resources to ground you during the process

• Using bilateral stimulation to help reprocess painful memories

• Replacing old, limiting beliefs with new, adaptive ones

• Integrating the work so it sticks—emotionally, physically, and relationally

You don’t have to know exactly what you want to process when we begin. We’ll figure that out together.

EMDR Therapy in Houston or Online Across Texas

Whether you're in Houston or elsewhere in the state, we offer EMDR therapy both in-person and virtually to meet you where you are—literally and emotionally.

Online EMDR therapy is just as effective as in-person for many people. And we’ll make sure it’s the right fit before diving in.

Ready to Feel More Free?

You don’t have to keep carrying the weight of what happened. EMDR therapy offers a way to process the pain—without reliving it—and finally move forward.

If you're looking for trauma-informed EMDR therapy in Houston or anywhere in Texas, we’re here to help.

Schedule a free consultation to learn more about how EMDR might support your healing.