How I Work
EMDR Therapy
For memories that still bring an alarm into the present, the work begins with careful preparation.
Understanding EMDR
When the Past Still Feels Close
You may know a difficult event is over and still feel your body respond as though it is happening again. A sound, a tone of voice, or a sudden conflict can pull up a reaction that seems out of proportion to the present moment. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured psychotherapy approach that works with distressing memories and the beliefs and sensations connected to them.
During processing, you pay attention to parts of a memory while following a form of bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or alternating taps. This is not a way to erase an event or make you forget it. Andrea is EMDR trained. She will explain what is being proposed and how you can pause or speak up at any point.
Preparation Comes First
A Clearer Sense of Readiness
The first meetings are not a demand to recount everything you have survived. Andrea asks about your current life, what happens when you feel overwhelmed, and the support available outside the session. Together you identify what you want to work on and what you need in place before approaching a difficult memory. Preparation can include ways to stay oriented in the present and to notice when the work is becoming too much.
If the timing is not right for processing, there is still meaningful work to do. You might need more time building steadiness, attending to present-day safety, or understanding a pattern that makes closeness or rest feel hard. The decision to begin memory work is made together, not set by a calendar.
What Sessions Involve
A Process with Room to Pause
When processing is appropriate, Andrea helps identify a target memory and what you notice about it now. You may notice images, emotions, body sensations, or thoughts shifting as the work continues. There is no correct response to produce. She checks in and adjusts the pace as you go, rather than asking you to keep pushing through when you need to stop.
Time at the end of a session matters too. You can talk about what came up, return attention to the present, and plan for the hours afterward. Between appointments, you may notice reactions or dreams that you want to bring back to the next conversation. EMDR is available by secure telehealth when you are located in Texas, Colorado, or Idaho at session time.
Weekly or Extended
How the Format Is Chosen
Individual Therapy is $225 for 50 minutes. That format allows regular time for preparation, processing when appropriate, and checking how the work lands between sessions. An EMDR Intensive is $1,500 for 180 minutes and provides more concentrated, extended time for a defined focus. It is not automatically the right choice for a more complicated history or for someone who needs a slower pace.
A required $100 consultation comes before any intensive, and the $100 is credited in full toward your first paid session or intensive. Andrea will discuss readiness, what the appointment could reasonably include, and how to make room for integration afterward. You can also ask whether weekly work is the better starting point.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does EMDR mean I have to relive every detail?
No. Andrea explains the process and prepares with you before any processing. You can pause and discuss what feels manageable.
Can I choose weekly sessions instead of an intensive?
Yes. Individual Therapy offers 50-minute sessions for $225; an EMDR Intensive is considered only when the extended format fits.
Is EMDR available by telehealth?
Yes, for clients physically located in Texas, Colorado, or Idaho during sessions.
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There is time to prepare before you process.
Start with a $100 consultation. The $100 is credited in full toward your first paid session or intensive.