EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-researched and highly effective therapy for individuals seeking relief from trauma, anxiety, and emotionally distressing experiences. At Riverview Psychotherapy, we offer EMDR therapy as part of our trauma-informed care, helping clients process unresolved memories and move forward with greater clarity and emotional balance.

How EMDR Therapy Works

EMDR helps reduce the intensity of traumatic or stressful memories by using bilateral stimulation. Typically, stimulation is through guided eye movements or other rhythmic techniques to support the brain’s natural healing processes. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses less on verbal processing and more on how memories are stored in the body and brain.

At Riverview, we use EMDR to treat:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Anxiety and panic disorders

• Depression linked to traumatic events

• Birth trauma and reproductive-related stress

• Emotional responses to significant life transitions

Our clinicians are specially trained in both general EMDR techniques and in applying EMDR with perinatal clients. We offer targeted support for trauma and stress experienced during conception, pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum.

Whether you’re struggling with past trauma or experiencing current emotional overwhelm, EMDR can help you process experiences more effectively and regain a sense of control and safety.