EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps you gently process painful memories and the emotional burdens you’ve carried for far too long. Developed in 1987 by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR emerged from her observation that certain eye movements reduced the emotional intensity of distressing thoughts. Over time, this discovery grew into a well-researched, globally recognized approach to treating trauma, anxiety, grief, and the lingering effects of overwhelming experiences. According to EMDRIA, the leading professional association for EMDR practitioners, EMDR offers a structured, compassionate pathway toward deep healing and renewed emotional balance.
At Away to Healing Therapy, EMDR is offered within a space grounded in warmth, attunement, and connection. Together, we move at a pace that honors your body and your story—inviting your nervous system to settle, helping old wounds lose their grip, and allowing new narratives of resilience and self-trust to emerge. EMDR supports more than symptom relief; it creates space for clarity, openness, and meaningful change in how you relate to yourself and the world around you.
References
Shapiro, F. (1989). Eye Movement Desensitization: A new treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry.
Shapiro, F. (2001). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures. Guilford Press.
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). About EMDR Therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA). EMDR for PTSD Treatment: Research and Clinical Applications.
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