EMDR Therapy

 
 
Herkimer NY EMDR Therapist Providing Trauma Care
 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences. At Cuda Counseling, our trained EMDR therapists in Herkimer, NY, offer this powerful approach in a way that feels safe, supportive, and empowering.

If traditional talk therapy hasn’t helped you move past certain memories or emotional patterns, EMDR may be a great fit.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic or overwhelming experiences so they no longer feel as distressing. It uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sound) to activate the brain's natural healing process.

During EMDR, you don’t have to relive the trauma in detail — instead, your therapist guides you gently through the process while keeping you grounded.

What EMDR Can Help With

  • PTSD and trauma

  • Anxiety and panic

  • Childhood trauma

  • Grief and loss

  • Stress from accidents, medical events, or life changes

  • Relationship and attachment wounds

  • Feeling stuck in old emotional patterns

Many clients feel noticeable improvement in just a few sessions.

What an EMDR Session Looks Like

  • You’ll identify a memory or emotional pattern that feels stuck

  • Your therapist helps you stay grounded and safe

  • Gentle bilateral stimulation helps activate the brain’s processing

  • Emotional intensity gradually decreases

  • New insights and calmness begin to replace old reactions

You stay fully in control the entire time, and you can pause the process whenever you need.

Why Clients Choose EMDR at Cuda Counseling

  • Trauma-informed therapists

  • A warm, grounded, non-judgmental environment

  • Sessions tailored to your comfort level

  • Clear explanations and collaborative pacing

  • Integration with other therapies (individual, substance use, PC, etc.)

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