Trauma and EMDR Therapy
Past Trauma Can Affect Us in Many Ways
The effects of past traumatic experiences can linger long after the traumatic event has passed.
Trauma often arises from experiencing or witnessing distressing events, leaving parts of ourselves wounded.
Over time, these fragmented parts may surface in ways that keep us stuck, numb, or locked in cycles of pain.
When trauma remains unresolved, it can manifest in both mind and body—contributing to chronic stress, emotional struggles, and even physical discomfort.
Our nervous system may stay in a heightened state of alertness for years, leading to mental and physical symptoms
Someone Struggling With the Weight of Past Trauma Might Find Themselves Asking:
“Why do I keep replaying that event in my mind?”
“Why do I struggle to feel safe?”
“Why am I always on edge?”
“I don’t even understand why I feel this way.”
The Symptoms of Unresolved Trauma Can Take Many Forms, Including:
Irritability
Emotional numbness
Persistent sadness
Hypervigilance
Anxiety
Flashbacks
Overwhelming stress
Guilt
But healing is possible.
You May Have Heard of EMDR Therapy and Wondered What It Really Involves
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing trauma and emotional distress.
At its core, EMDR helps the brain process and release painful memories that remain “stuck.”
Often, when we go through traumatic or overwhelming experiences, our mind doesn’t fully process what happened. These unprocessed memories can linger in the nervous system, resurfacing long after the event is over in the form of anxiety, depression, emotional numbing, or addictive behaviors intended to escape the pain of trauma. They can also contribute to flashbacks, heightened emotional reactivity, and ongoing relational conflicts, making it difficult to feel safe, connected, or at peace.
EMDR Works by Activating the Brain’s Natural Healing Processes
Using bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements, tapping, or sounds), EMDR allows the brain to reprocess distressing memories in a safe, controlled environment.
This process doesn’t erase the memory, but it changes the way it’s stored—so it no longer feels as raw, intrusive, or overwhelming.
EMDR Therapy Can Help With a Wide Range of Challenges, Including:
PTSD and trauma
Anxiety and panic attacks
Grief and loss
Low self-worth
Childhood abuse or neglect
Disturbing memories
These are just a handful of symptoms EMDR can help to address. The effects of unhealed, unresolved trauma are various.
If you’ve been carrying the weight of the past, EMDR can help you move forward—gently, effectively, and at your own pace.
If you have experienced past trauma, feeling trapped or helpless does not have to define your future. You don’t have to keep reliving what happened. True healing is possible.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Reach out today and take the first step toward finding relief, clarity, peace and true healing.
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EMDR and trauma therapy in person in the San Francisco bay area and online across the states of California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho and Missouri
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Diana Moore, MA, MBA, LMFT, LPCC
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