EMDR therapy for when talk therapy isn’t enough
If you feel stuck in the same patterns, overwhelmed by past experiences, or like you understand your story but still can’t shift it, EMDR can help your nervous system process what talking alone hasn’t.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy approach that helps your brain and body process experiences that feel “stuck.”
Instead of only talking about what happened, EMDR works with how those experiences are stored in your nervous system, so they can finally move, integrate, and resolve.
You don’t have to relive everything. And you don’t have to force insight.
Your brain already knows how to heal- EMDR helps it do that.
EMDR can help with:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic
Relationship and interpersonal patterns
Childhood and attachment wounds
Negative core beliefs (like “I’m not enough,” “I’m not safe”, “I’m not loveable)
Feeling stuck despite years of traditional talk therapy
Chronic stress or nervous system dysregulation
At Carlisle Collective, EMDR isn’t something we “drop in” as a technique.
It’s woven into a depth-oriented, relational approach that includes:
Our approach to EMDR
nervous system regulation
attachment-focused work
relational attunement
parts work (IFS-informed)
mindfulness and body awareness
We don’t rush the process.
We don’t force intensity (really).
And we don’t treat EMDR like a protocol to get through.
We use it thoughtfully — so the healing actually lands.
Meet a few of our therapists who specialize in EMDR
Juliet Schiffman
LPC-A
Specializes in trauma, life transitions, and emotional regulation
Madeleine Bradshaw
Focuses on body image, perfectionism, and negative self-talk
LCSW
Mauricio Mendoza
LPCWorks with POC and LGBTQ+ populations with attachment, anxiety, and depression
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or looking for guidance as you support someone else, you're welcome here. Therapy can help you better understand the impact of trauma, strengthen your relationships, and find a path forward with greater clarity and compassion.
Other therapists on our team also offer EMDR therapy and support clients navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, and other overwhelming life experiences.
Ready to find the right therapist for you?
We know that finding the right therapist can feel like one more exhausting thing to manage. Just reach out and let us know you're looking for support we'll take it from there and match you with a therapist who truly understands this experience.