EMDR Therapy
Therapy for women and moms with childhood wounds, a loud inner critic, perfectionism, parental wounds, emotional neglect wounds and the motivation to release the past.
You don't have to keep reliving it to heal from it.
Maybe you've tried talking about it. Maybe you've explained it a hundred times and still feel the same tightness in your chest, the same spiral of thoughts, the same reactions you can't quite control.
That's not a sign that you're broken. It's a sign that trauma lives in the body — not just the mind.
EMDR therapy works differently. And it might be exactly what you've been looking for.
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What is EMDR Therapy?
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy that helps your brain reprocess painful memories — so they stop running your present life.
But not all EMDR is the same.
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My approach is Polyvagal-informed, which means we don't just target the memory. We work with your entire nervous system — helping your body and brain feel safe enough to heal.
Why the Nervous System Matters
Polyvagal Theory helps explain something many trauma survivors know intuitively: you can't just think your way out of it.
When you've experienced trauma, your nervous system can get stuck in survival mode — cycling between anxiety, numbness, shutdown, or hypervigilance. Not because something is wrong with you, but because your body is doing exactly what it was designed to do: protect you.
Polyvagal-informed therapy works with that response rather than against it — gently guiding your nervous system back toward safety so healing becomes possible.
How EMDR and Polyvagal Theory Work Together
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation — guided eye movements, tapping, or sounds — to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories until they lose their emotional charge. What once felt overwhelming begins to feel like something that happened, rather than something still happening.
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When combined with Polyvagal principles, this process becomes even more grounded and gentle. We build nervous system safety first, move at a pace your body can handle, and make sure you feel supported at every step.
The result: healing that you don't just understand — you actually feel.
EMDR Can Help With:
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Anxiety & panic attacks
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Grief & loss
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Low self-worth & shame​
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Bullying
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Relationship patterns rooted in past experiences
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Phobias & fears
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Sexual Assault
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Single incident trauma (car accident)
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Secondary trauma
What You Might Notice Over Time
Everyone's healing looks different. But with time and commitment, EMDR therapy may help you:
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Feel calmer and less on edge in daily life
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Stop being hijacked by old memories, panic, or nightmares
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Release physical tension and stress held in your body
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Feel more like yourself in your relationships
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Trust yourself more — your instincts, your worth, your voice
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Face the future with more clarity and less fear
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Feel genuinely safe in your own body — maybe for the first time
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How to start EMDR Therapy with Marlo Drago Therapy
I know the first step is usually the hardest and you are probably buzzing with questions. Head over to FAQ, if the answer is not there send me an e-mail and I would be happy to help! Ready to book an initial call or intake session? Fill out the form below.
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