Adjunct EMDR? How can it help?

What Is Adjunct EMDR Therapy and How Can It Support Your Healing?

Have you been hearing more about EMDR therapy and wondering if it could help you, but don’t want to step away from your current therapist? That’s where adjunct EMDR therapy comes in.

Adjunct EMDR allows you to work with an EMDR-trained therapist on trauma healing while continuing to see your primary therapist for ongoing support, talk therapy, and processing your day-to-day life.

What Is Adjunct EMDR Therapy?

Adjunct EMDR therapy is a short-term, collaborative approach. Instead of replacing your current therapist, you add in sessions with an EMDR provider to focus specifically on trauma, PTSD, or unresolved past experiences that may still be impacting your life.

This model is especially helpful if:

• You want to heal trauma but also value having space for talk therapy.

• Your therapist doesn’t provide EMDR but supports you exploring it.

• You’re looking for a way to accelerate your healing while staying connected to the therapist you trust.

How Adjunct EMDR Therapy Works

When you begin adjunct EMDR, I’ll request a release of information so I can coordinate with your primary therapist. This collaboration ensures you receive seamless, wraparound care.

During adjunct sessions, we will focus exclusively on EMDR, using evidence-based techniques to reprocess and heal the impact of past trauma. Many clients find this concentrated approach allows them to move through stuck points more effectively.

Flexible Options: Weekly Sessions or EMDR Intensives

Adjunct EMDR can be tailored to your needs. Some people prefer weekly sessions, while others choose an EMDR intensive — a condensed 1–3 day experience designed for deeper, accelerated work.

Whether you’re seeking gradual progress or more focused healing, both options are available to fit your goals and schedule.

Adjunct EMDR Therapy in Washington State

I offer virtual EMDR therapy across Washington state and in-person sessions at my office in Issaquah, WA. If you’re interested in learning more, I invite you to schedule a consultation to see if adjunct EMDR is a good fit for your healing journey.

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EMDR Therapy in Issaquah, WA: Serving Sammamish, Bellevue, North Bend, and Snoqualmie

If you’ve been searching for effective therapy in Issaquah or the Seattle Eastside, you may have come across EMDR therapy and wondered what it is. EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a proven, research-backed approach that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, and other overwhelming life experiences.

At my Issaquah therapy practice, I specialize in using EMDR to help clients move past the trauma of old wounds and step into greater peace, resilience, and clarity.

What is EMDR Therapy?

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel as distressing or “stuck.” Through a structured process using gentle bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping), EMDR guides your nervous system to integrate difficult experiences in a healthier way.

In everyday terms, EMDR allows your brain to heal itself—reducing emotional triggers and making space for calm, balance, and confidence.

Who Can Benefit from EMDR?

Clients come to EMDR therapy for many reasons. It is best known for treating PTSD and trauma, but it can also help with:

• Childhood trauma and difficult family dynamics

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Eating Disorders

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Stress related to relationships, career, or life transitions

• Performance blocks (public speaking, sports, creative work)

Whether you are navigating recent challenges or past experiences that still affect you, EMDR therapy in Issaquah offers a path forward.

What to Expect in EMDR Therapy

Your first sessions will focus on building trust, understanding your history, and creating a plan that fits your goals. Together, we’ll:

1. Develop grounding and coping tools so you feel supported.

2. Identify the experiences or patterns that are holding you back.

3. Use EMDR techniques to safely reprocess those memories.

4. Strengthen new, positive beliefs about yourself—such as “I am safe,” “I can trust myself,” or “I am enough.”

The process is tailored to your pace, and my priority is to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout.

Why Choose EMDR Therapy?

Many people find that traditional talk therapy doesn’t fully resolve lingering symptoms of trauma or stress. EMDR works differently—by helping the brain process memories at a deeper level, creating more lasting change.

If you’re ready to move beyond past pain and create a life with more ease and freedom, EMDR therapy may be the right next step for you. Whether you live right here in Issaquah or nearby in Sammamish, Bellevue, North Bend, or Snoqualmie, therapy is a space to slow down, process what’s happened, and start feeling like yourself again.

Many of my clients come from across the Eastside looking for effective trauma treatment without the long commute into Seattle. My Issaquah location offers easy access from I-90 and a calm, private setting where you can focus fully on your healing.

✨ Ready to learn more about EMDR therapy ? Contact me today to schedule a consultation. I’d be honored to support your healing journey in-person in Issaquah or via tele-health.

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