EMDR & SOMATIC EXPERIENCING

If you’re looking for EMDR or Somatic Experiencing in Dallas-Fort Worth, or virtually in the state of Texas, and are ready to begin your healing journey, we’re here to walk alongside you.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and other overwhelming life experiences. Many people turn to EMDR when they feel stuck in patterns of emotional pain that just won’t go away—no matter how much time has passed.

Traumatic or distressing memories can become “trapped” in the nervous system, making it difficult for the mind and body to fully process what happened. This can lead to ongoing symptoms like hypervigilance, emotional numbness, panic, or low self-worth. EMDR therapy gently guides you in revisiting these memories in a safe, supportive way—so your brain and body can finally begin to release them.

EMDR doesn’t erase the memory of what happened, but it helps take the emotional charge out of it. Over time, this process reduces the intensity of triggers, promotes nervous system regulation, and supports the development of more compassionate, empowering beliefs about yourself and your story.

Our Therapists trained in EMDR:

Whitney Russell MS, LPC-S, CEDS-C, EMDR Trained

Amy Bartley MS, LPC, EMDR Trained, SEP 

What is Somatic Experiencing?

Somatic Experiencing® is a gentle, body-based approach to healing trauma. It’s grounded in the understanding that trauma doesn’t just live in our thoughts—it lives in our nervous system and in the sensations of the body. When we experience something overwhelming, our nervous system may go into survival mode by freezing, shutting down, or disconnecting us from our bodies. This disconnection can linger long after the event, making it difficult to feel safe, present, or fully alive.

Somatic Experiencing helps you slowly and safely reconnect with your body by tracking physical sensations, emotions, and internal experiences. This process supports the release of stored stress and trauma, allowing your nervous system to move toward greater balance and regulation. Over time, clients often notice a deeper sense of self-awareness, emotional resilience, and inner calm.

Our Therapists trained in Somatic Experiencing:

Amy Bartley MS, LPC, EMDR Trained, SEP