There isn’t one version of EMDR that fits everyone. We start with where you are, what you want help with, and what feels manageable today. Some sessions focus on building steadiness; others make room for processing. We check in, adjust the pace, and leave time to close.
You don’t have to decide before reaching out. We’ll talk through your goals, readiness, and how therapy fits around your life and medical care.
Usually 50 minutes, with space for ongoing support, preparation, processing when appropriate, and checking in on what happens between visits.
We can adjust the focus as your needs change.
One or more longer sessions planned around a specific focus. We talk through readiness, breaks, preparation, and time to close before deciding whether this format fits.
I’ll confirm the session length and cost before you commit.
More time doesn’t mean we push harder. Either format can include preparation, grounding, and pauses. An intensive isn’t a promise of faster results. We’ll keep checking whether the pace and approach fit you.
If meeting in person is not accessible, online EMDR can be a practical option. In virtual sessions, we meet over a secure video platform and may use bilateral stimulation—eye movements, sounds, or tapping—depending on what feels comfortable and appropriate.
You do not have to retell every detail of what happened. We focus on safety, stabilization, and the memories or body responses that are affecting you now. We will decide together whether EMDR fits your goals, and we will adjust the pace if your capacity or circumstances change. Learn more about medical trauma therapy.
EMDR is one approach used with trauma-related memories, anxiety, panic, grief, phobias, and distress connected to medical experiences. Some people notice changes in how intensely a memory or trigger affects them; others need a different pace or a different approach. Therapy is collaborative, and outcomes vary from person to person.
I have seen clients use EMDR to make sense of experiences that still feel present in their bodies or daily lives. We pay attention to what helps, what feels like too much, and what needs more preparation before processing. My role is to help you stay oriented, informed, and connected to your own choices throughout the work.
At Friedman Gilbert Therapy, I support adults in person in Austin and Lakeway, and provide online EMDR therapy throughout Texas and Virginia. I help clients work with trauma and emotional distress from the comfort of their own homes. EMDR is a structured approach that may be helpful for some people; we’ll decide together whether it fits your goals and current capacity.
You don’t need to face the weight of trauma alone. EMDR is a structured option that some people find helpful, including in online sessions. At Friedman Gilbert Therapy, I provide online EMDR therapy throughout Texas and Virginia and in-person therapy in Austin and Lakeway. Start Here. I’ll review what you share and follow up if it appears to be a good fit.
Marissa discusses how EMDR Therapy enables the mind to reprocess traumatic memories, helping patients find neutrality through a guided journey within a safe environment.
EMDR may help adults process distressing memories and body responses related to surgery, hospitalization, cancer treatment, chronic illness, pain, scanxiety, or frightening medical care. We begin with safety, stabilization, and a pace that respects your current capacity; processing is never forced.
Read about medical trauma therapy or visit the frequently asked questions.