EFT Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain process difficult memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. At Inara Center, we offer EMDR to support healing, emotional regulation, and lasting change.

Understanding EMDR

When Memories Feel Stuck

Clients often feel frustrated by the gap between what they logically know and how they emotionally react, sensing a conflict between the two. They may recognize that a response feels disproportionate, yet not understand its roots or how to shift it. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation to engage the whole brain, helping reprocess distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge.

Clients often begin EMDR with understandable skepticism, yet many describe the process as meditative or dream-like. It can accelerate breakthroughs and “a-ha” moments, sometimes creating shifts in awareness and behavior more quickly than talk therapy alone.

Common Effects of EDMR

Signs EMDR May Be Helpful

You may notice EDMR affecting your life through:

  • Distressing memories that feel vivid or intrusive
  • Emotional reactions that feel out of proportion
  • Difficulty moving on from past experiences
  • Anxiety, panic, or heightened stress responses
  • Anxiety, panic, or heightened stress responses
  • Negative beliefs about yourself linked to past events

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Healing Through EMDR Is Possible

EMDR offers a structured, research-supported approach to processing difficult experiences and reducing emotional distress.

The Inara Team

Meet Our Clinicians

Audrey Moreno

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 141738

Mia Murray

Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW 130751

Megan Baker

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 160332

Audrey Moreno

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 141738

MONA SABA VALERIANO

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #27612

MONA SABA VALERIANO

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #27612

Audrey Moreno

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 141738

Megan Baker

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 160332

Mia Murray

Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW 130751

Audrey Moreno

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 141738

Benefits of EMDR

The Benefits of EMDR Therapy

EMDR is best utilized with clients to treat:

  • Reduces emotional intensity of distressing memories
  • Helps reprocess trauma without needing to relive it in detail
  • Improves emotional regulation and resilience
  • Supports relief from anxiety and panic
  • Strengthens a more balanced and grounded perspective
  • Helps shift negative beliefs into more adaptive ones

EMDR works by helping the brain complete its natural healing process, allowing past experiences to feel less overwhelming.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories.

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EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories.

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EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories.

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EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories.

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EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories.