No. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to seek support. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by something that happened to you, therapy can help regardless of how you’d label the experience.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting are both evidence-based therapies designed to help you process traumatic memories that have gotten “stuck” in the brain and body. EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess painful memories so they lose their emotional intensity. Brainspotting works by identifying specific eye positions that correspond to where trauma is stored in the body, allowing for deep, targeted processing. Both are gentle, effective approaches that go beyond traditional talk therapy to address trauma at its root.

Sessions last about an hour and involve open conversation with your therapist about your experiences, symptoms, and goals. Your therapist may also suggest exercises to work on between sessions to help reinforce what you’re working on together.

It varies from person to person. Some clients experience meaningful progress in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. Therapy is flexible and shaped around your pace and goals.

Absolutely. Many people feel uncertain or even reluctant before beginning trauma therapy, especially if the process sounds unfamiliar. Your therapist will take time to explain what to expect, answer your questions, and make sure you feel ready before diving into deeper work.

Yes. Everything shared in therapy is kept strictly private. The only exceptions are legally required situations, such as concerns about safety, which your therapist will explain clearly at your first appointment.