EMDR Therapy in Marietta, GA

Sometimes, no matter how much you talk something through, it still feels stuck. The images, the memories, the anxiety in your body—they don’t go away just because you understand them. That’s where EMDR comes in.
 

Originally developed to treat PTSD, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is now used to help people work through a wide range of issues: trauma, anxiety, grief, panic, and the deeply embedded beliefs that often drive them.

 

It’s not traditional talk therapy. It’s structured, brain-based, and transformative.
 

At Untangled Mind, EMDR isn’t a stand-alone protocol. It’s part of an integrated system that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Neuropsychotherapy, allowing us to work from both the top down (your thoughts) and bottom up (your nervous system).

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If therapy hasn’t worked for you before, or you’re ready for something more than insight alone, EMDR might be the difference-maker.

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How EMDR Works
 

EMDR uses a technique called bilateral stimulation—most commonly eye movements, tapping, or tones—to help your brain reprocess distressing memories or beliefs that are stuck in a loop.

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This stimulation helps the two hemispheres of your brain communicate effectively, breaking down the emotional intensity of traumatic or painful experiences. It's what founder Francine Shapiro described as reprocessing—or more technically, memory reconsolidation.

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Put simply: the brain takes the emotional charge out of the memory, allowing you to keep the story without reliving the pain.

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What EMDR Can Help With

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At Untangled Mind, EMDR is used to treat a wide range of experiences, including:

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• Single-incident trauma (accidents, medical trauma, loss)

• Complex or developmental trauma (childhood neglect, abuse, chronic invalidation)

• Grief and unresolved loss

• Anxiety, panic, and emotional reactivity

• Chronic shame, guilt, or stuck belief systems

• First responder and law enforcement trauma

• Performance blocks, phobias, or persistent fears
   

Whether your symptoms are acute or rooted in years of survival mode, EMDR helps address the root cause—not just the surface response.

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My Approach to EMDR Is Different

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Many therapists follow the 8-phase EMDR model exactly—and that’s valid. But even Francine Shapiro noted she would have renamed it Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to reflect how versatile the method truly is.

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At Untangled Mind, I take that to heart. I use EMDR not just in reprocessing past trauma but also to help regulate the nervous system, support grief integration, and shift long-held cognitive distortions. It is never used in isolation—it’s woven into your overall treatment plan as part of my Untangled Mind Pathway™, a structured system with measurable outcomes and monthly reassessments.

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Is EMDR Right for You?

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You don’t have to “go back” to everything you’ve lived through—but you do need a way to help your brain finally let go of what’s unresolved.

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EMDR may be a good fit if:
 

• You’ve tried talk therapy but still feel stuck

• You find yourself triggered or emotionally reactive without warning

• You know your story intellectually, but your body still feels unsafe

• You’re ready to do the work—but need a method that’s proven to get to the root
   

 

 

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EMDR is available in-person in Marietta, GA, or virtually for residents across Georgia. If you’re ready for therapy that’s focused, structured, and built to create real change, let’s talk.