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Unlocking the Path to Healing

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialized therapy designed to help you recover from trauma and distressing life experiences—including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic. When we face an overwhelming event, the brain sometimes “shuts down” to protect us. These memories become “frozen” or unprocessed, stored in the body and mind in their original, painful state. Years later, these memories can resurface as:

Avoidance

Steering clear of certain places, people, or situations.

Hyper-vigilance

Getting easily startled by sudden noises or movements.

Intrusive Emotions

Feeling intense distress or panic without knowing why.

The Role of Parts Work in Your Healing

I believe true trauma-informed care requires internal stability—without it, deep healing cannot take root. This is why I integrate Parts Work (Ego State Therapy) into my EMDR practice. Rather than just talking about a memory, we listen to the “parts” of you that may still be stuck in the past—feeling alone or believing it was their fault. Whether we establish this foundation at the start or introduce it during reprocessing, this integration allows us to:

Build an Internal Connection

We establish a relationship where your adult self and these younger parts can finally reconnect.

Challenge Old Narratives

Your parts will learn that there is life after the incident and that external messages like "You are bad" are simply not true.

Create Lasting Safety​

By ensuring you feel supported from the inside out, we create the necessary foundation to move through EMDR effectively and safely.​

How EMDR Helps

The goal of EMDR is to provide awareness of where your present struggles originated and to “re-educate” your brain that the past is over.

Release the Grip of the Past

You begin to realize that you are no longer that vulnerable child or in that dangerous situation; the perpetrator is gone, and you are safe now.

Reduced Reactivity

Things that used to trigger intense stress or panic lose their power over you.

Clarity and Freedom

You gain the ability to respond to your life today with clarity rather than through the lens of old pain.

Who Can Benefit?

I use EMDR and Parts Work to address a wide range of concerns, including:

EMDRとパーツ・ワークを組み合わせ、以下のようなお悩みに向き合っています。

Anxiety, Panic & Social Anxiety

Depression, Grief & Loss

PTSD & Complex PTSD

Sexual Assault & Childhood Trauma

Performance Anxiety & Stress-Related Issues

  • PTSD・複雑性PTSD：

幼少期の辛い経験、性被害、いじめ、事故など、過去の出来事が今も苦しみとなっている方。

  • 不安・パニック・社交不安：

理由のない不安感や、人前での強い緊張。

  • うつ・喪失感：

深い落ち込みや、大切な人・ものを失ったことによる癒えない悲しみ。

  • ストレス関連：

完璧主義による疲れ、パフォーマンスへの不安、仕事や人間関係の強いストレス。

Introduction to EMDR Therapy

Watch this brief overview to learn more about how EMDR works.

Frequently Asked Questions about EMDR

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on the brain’s natural healing ability. While we keep one foot in the present, we use bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements or tapping) to help you “process” a memory. You remain fully awake, in control, and supported throughout the entire session.
No. You are completely conscious and alert. You aren’t being “suggested” into a state; instead, you are simply noticing what comes up—images, thoughts, or sensations—as your brain makes new, healthier connections.

The timeline is unique to every individual and depends on the nature of the experiences we are addressing:
 For Single-Incident Trauma: Once we begin reprocessing, many clients experience significant relief in just a few sessions.
 For Complex (Childhood) Trauma: This work often requires a longer commitment. In these cases, it is critical to use Parts Work to build a strong internal foundation, ensuring that the healing process is deep, safe, and lasting.

EMDR does not require you to describe every painful detail out loud. We focus on the sensations and beliefs currently stuck in your system. By integrating Parts of Work, we ensure that we only move at a pace that feels safe for your internal “parts,” preventing you from feeling overwhelmed.

いいえ、辛い出来事の細部をすべて言葉にする必要はありません。今、あなたのシステム（心と体）に残っている「感覚」や「思い込み」に焦点を当てます。パーツ・ワークを併用することで、あなたが圧倒されないよう、あなたの「内なる部分」が安全だと感じるペースで進めていきます。