EMDR Therapy in NYC
Heal from the past.
Live fully today.
ONLINE SERVICES AVAILABLE ACROSS
MARYLAND, NEW YORK, & VERMONT
You might look fine on the outside…
But the inside feels like a constant battle.
You've read the books. You've tried to talk it through. Maybe you've even spent years in therapy. And yet, some part of you is still stuck in it.
Maybe it shows up as anxiety that hits without warning. A reaction that catches you off guard, bigger than the moment seems to call for. A quiet, persistent shame that won't budge no matter how much insight you've gained. You know things logically. But knowing hasn't been enough.
You replay the same memories on a loop — even when you're exhausted from trying to let them go.
Your body reacts before your brain catches up — racing heart, tight chest, a wave of dread you can't quite explain.
Certain people, places, or situations send you right back — even when you know, intellectually, that you're safe now.
You've tried talk therapy, but still feel like something isn't shifting — like the words help a little, but don't quite reach whatever is underneath.
Sleep is hard. Relationships are hard. Being fully present in your own life feels hard.
You're tired of just surviving. You want to actually live.
EMDR therapy is for people who are ready to stop managing their pain and start truly healing it.
Time for a different approach.
EMDR at Robbins Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven, research-backed approach to healing trauma; one that works with both the brain and the body, not just the thinking mind. Unlike talk therapy alone, EMDR helps process painful experiences at the source, without requiring you to retell your story in detail or find the perfect words for what happened.
Many of our clients come to us after years of feeling stuck in other approaches. EMDR tends to be the thing that finally moves the needle.
We are a team of skilled, warm, and affirming therapists serving clients across New York City, Maryland, and Vermont. Our practice is built on radical compassion, anti-oppression, and the belief that healing is possible; for everyone, at every stage of life.
We offer:
EMDR-certified clinicians
Telehealth sessions from the comfort and privacy of your home
Trauma-informed, identity-affirming, anti-oppressive care
Neurodiversity-affirming support
EMDR intensive sessions for clients who want to accelerate their progress
Flexible integration with other therapy approaches
What to expect
1. A Foundation of Safety
We never jump straight into processing. First, we get to know you, build trust, and make sure you have the tools to stay grounded. We move forward when you are ready — not on anyone else's timeline.
2. A Personalized Treatment Plan
No two people heal the same way. We'll work with you to identify what's keeping you stuck and build a plan that fits your pace, your history, and your goals.
3. Active EMDR Reprocessing
When you're ready, we'll guide you through EMDR in a controlled, compassionate way. What most clients find: profound shifts don't always require a lot of words.
4. Integration and New Beliefs
Healing isn't just about removing the pain — it's about what grows in its place. We help you anchor into a deep, felt sense of: I am safe. I am enough. I am not what happened to me.
Imagine what life could feel like after EMDR…
What if the past didn’t control your present anymore?
What if the memories, places, or conversations that used to send you into a spiral simply... didn't anymore? Not because you're suppressing them, but because they've finally lost their grip.
With EMDR therapy, you might start to notice:
Your body feels calmer. The hypervigilance that used to be your baseline begins to quiet. You can take a breath and actually mean it.
You respond instead of react. Triggering situations don't knock you off course the way they used to. You have a buffer now, and you can choose how to show up.
Your relationships feel different. They’re more connected, more grounded because you're no longer carrying wounds that quietly bleed into your present.
Sleep improves. Anxiety eases. When your nervous system isn't bracing for impact around the clock, you have energy for actually living.
The old patterns start to break, because the root of those patterns has finally been addressed.
You believe different things about yourself. Not because you talked yourself into it, but because it actually feels true.
your future is waiting.
Find freedom from the pain of the past.
faqs
Common questions about EMDR
-
Absolutely. Online EMDR is just as effective as in-person. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection. We offer telehealth EMDR therapy to clients across New York, Maryland, and Vermont.
-
If you've been struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or something that traditional talk therapy hasn't fully reached, EMDR is worth exploring. The best way to find out is a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk through what you're experiencing and whether EMDR feels like the right fit for where you are right now.
-
It varies. Some clients notice significant shifts after just a few sessions, particularly in an intensive format. Others benefit from longer-term treatment. We'll tailor your plan to your goals and adjust as we go.
-
Clients sometimes describe EMDR as feeling like magic. While that's not quite the clinical term, it captures something true about the experience. You don't have to say much. You don't have to relive every painful detail. The process tends to move things that have been stuck for years, often more gently and quickly than people expect. You're always in control of the pace, and you'll never be pushed somewhere you're not ready to go.
Ready to get started?