EMDR
with IFS, Somatic &
Relational Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps you process and heal from trauma and overwhelming experiences. EMDR is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing model, which explains that the brain stores normal and trauamtic memories differently.

During difficult experiences, a disconnect can develop between what you’ve experienced and how your brain stores it. These unprocessed memories become “stuck” in a format that doen’t allow healthy processing and healing - much like a wound that hasn’t been allowed to heal.

EMDR works by using bilateral stimulation to access your body’s natural ability to heal. I’ll guide you to activate both hemispheres of your brain using methods such as eye movements, alternating sounds, or tapping. This activates your innate healing capacity, helping you process unresolved memories and situations. When a memory or situation is processed adaptively, you’ll be able to remember it or think about it, but you’ll no longer experience the intense negative emotions around it. Instead, you’ll feel calm and at peace.

The effectiveness of EMDR is supported by over 40 years of scientific study, and is recognized as gold-standard treatment for trauma endorsed by The World Health Organization, The American Psychiatric Association, The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and more.

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Along with EMDR, I weave in three core modalities:

Internal Family Systems (IFS) recognizes that we all have different “parts” - the ones that push you forward, the ones that hold you back, the ones that carry old pain, and the ones that know how to heal. We work with these parts compassionately, helping them release any burdens and extreme roles so your whole system can move toward integration and healing.

Somatic therapy‍ ‍engages your body’s wisdom directly. Trauma lives in your nervous system, in patterns of tension and collapse, in how you breathe and hold yourself, and more. By working somatically, we help your body release what it’s been holding and establish new patterns of safety, groundedness, and connection - accessing material that talk therapy alone cannot reach.

Relational therapy views the therapeutic relationship itself as an active agent of change. Our early relationships in life create templates for how we connect with others, and these patterns often operate outside of our awareness. In our work together, we’ll make these implicit patterns explicit, and explore how past relational experiences shape your current connections,. The safety and attunement within the therapeutic relationship also allows opportunities for corrective emotional experiences, helping you internalize and develop healthier ways of being in relationships.

I have an office in Englewood, NJ, though most sessions are conducted via secure telehealth across New Jersey, New York, and all PSYPACT participating states.

For my telehealth sessions, I use a specialized HIPAA-secure videoconferencing platforms specifically designed for use with EMDR. Research has consistently shown that telehealth EMDR is as effective as in-person sessions, and many clients appreciate the convenience and comfort of meeting from their own space.

This varies significantly based on your goals, history, and what we’re working on together. Unlike brief symptom-focused therapy, depth-oriented trauma work unfolds at its own pace. Some clients work with me for several months, and others for a year or more. We’ll regularly assess progress together and adjust our approach as needed. The goal isn’t quick symptom relief but fundamental transformation in how you experience yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.

You can self-schedule a complimentary 20-minute Zoom or phone discovery consultation directly through my website. This brief consultation gives us a chance to discuss what you’re looking for, answer any initial questions you have, and help assess if we are a good fit to work together. Schedule a Consultation

The initial intake session is an opportunity to explore what’s bringing you to therapy, and to discuss your history and current concerns. We’ll begin developing a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Many of my clients describe feeling genuinely heard and understood - sometimes for the first time - in our initial meeting.

My fee for an up to 50 minute session is $280.

I am a private pay out-of-network provider. I furnish superbills upon request to clients wishing to seek reimbursement from their insurance company through their out-of-network benefits .