EMDR THERAPY

Supporting the re-processing of anxiety, stress, and difficult experiences.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach designed to support the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate difficult or overwhelming experiences. Many people find that certain memories, stressors, or emotional patterns can feel “stuck”—continuing to show up in ways that impact how they think, feel, or respond.

EMDR therapy can help gently shift those patterns, supporting greater ease, clarity, and regulation over time.

WHAT EMDR THERAPY CAN HELP WITH

Working with an EMDR trained therapist may be helpful if you’re experiencing:

Anxiety or chronic stress

Intrusive thoughts or memories

Feeling stuck in certain emotional or behavioral patters

Heightened emotional sensitivity

Past experiences that still feel present in your day-to-day life

Teen with head down and experiencing overwhelm

OUR APPROACH

At Calm Mind Therapy, EMDR therapy is integrated within a relational, client-centered framework. Our EMDR trained therapists prioritize building a strong foundation of safety and trust, moving at a pace that feels manageable and collaborative. EMDR techniques are thoughtfully woven into the work alongside other approaches to support emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change. Our goal is not just symptom relief, but helping you feel more grounded, connected to yourself, and better able to navigate your day-to-day life with greater ease.

WHAT to expect

EMDR therapy may include:

building tools for regulation and stabilization
identifying patterns that feel difficult to shift
gently processing experiences in a structured, supported way

Some clients notice gradual changes in how they relate to their thoughts, emotions, or past experiences—often feeling less overwhelmed and more flexible in their responses.

IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT?

EMDR can be a helpful option if you’re looking for a structured yet flexible way to work through anxiety, stress, or past experiences—while still staying grounded in a collaborative and relational approach.

If you’re unsure, that’s completely okay. We can talk it through together.

our emdr-informed therapists

Tonya El-Hendi

LCSW

Tonya is an EMDR-trained therapist who brings a mindful, goal-oriented approach to her work. She uses EMDR to help clients process difficult experiences while supporting a sense of grounding and regulation. She specializes in anxiety and works with clients to explore deeper, often unconscious patterns that shape their relationship with food, body, and self. Her collaborative style focuses on building insight, strengthening connection, and supporting meaningful, sustainable change aligned with each client’s goals.

Euodia is an EMDR-trained therapist who uses an integrative approach to help individuals process past experiences and emotional patterns. She works with individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and life transitions, supporting clients in understanding how the past continues to shape the present. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned, creating a space for clients to process, heal, and reconnect with a stronger sense of self and stability.

Euodia Choi

AMFT

You can learn more about our EMDR-Informed therapists on our

Meet the Team Page

taking the next step

If you’re considering EMDR therapy and wondering whether it might be a good fit, we’re happy to help you explore next steps.