EMDR Therapy for Anxiety & Stress Responses in Westchester County, New York
Virtual EMDR therapy serving New York, New Jersey, and Florida
You have the power to say, "This is NOT how my story will end."
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is a type of therapy that enables you to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress associated with traumatic and negative life experiences. Even though many people assume that they can not recover after these experiences, EMDR has proven to be effective in helping people heal in just a few sessions!
Who EMDR is especially helpful for
You might consider EMDR if you:
Experience anxiety that doesn’t go away even with coping skills or talk therapy
Have panic attacks or sudden waves of fear
Notice your body reacts before your mind can make sense of a situation
Carry nervous system tension from a specific upsetting experience
Have physical anxiety symptoms like racing heart, chest tightness, or shallow breathing
Know logically you’re safe, but your body still feels on guard
This list isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a reflection of how anxiety and stress responses often show up — especially when they feel automatic rather than logical.
How EMDR works — the basics
EMDR helps your brain and nervous system “reprocess” patterns that have been learned over time. Originally developed for trauma, it’s now widely used for anxiety, panic, stress responses, and nervous system activation.
In a session, we use gentle bilateral stimulation (like eye movement or tapping) while you focus on an experience or sensation. This doesn’t mean reliving the experience — it means helping your system reorganize how that experience is held in your body and nervous system.
What many people feel over time is:
Less reactivity
Less automatic fear
More ease in situations that once felt threatening
A calmer, regulated nervous system
Trauma creates changes you don’t choose.
Healing is about creating changes that you do choose.
EMDR vs. traditional talk therapy
Traditional therapy often focuses on insight or understanding. That’s helpful — but insight doesn’t always change how the body responds.
EMDR goes directly to the nervous system level, helping anxiety feel less automatic and more manageable.
So instead of:
Talking about anxiety for months
Trying to override symptoms with effort
Relying solely on coping skills
You get a therapy that supports real nervous system change, not just symptom management.
What to expect in EMDR therapy
EMDR is not a quick fix, but it is purposeful and structured.
Here’s how it typically unfolds:
Exploration & preparation
We talk through what’s happening now and how anxiety shows up in your body.Stabilization & grounding
You learn tools to help your nervous system settle so EMDR can be effective.Reprocessing work
We gently work with sensations, memories, or triggers that continue to activate your system.Integration & real-world practice
You’ll leave sessions feeling more regulated and able to apply gains in daily life.
Every client’s journey is different, and we move at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
Why EMDR can be powerful for anxiety
EMDR isn’t just for trauma — it’s effective for:
Panic and sudden fear responses
Chronic stress and hypervigilance
Nervous system tension
Anxiety that feels stuck
Patterns that feel automatic and body-based
Many clients say their anxiety feels less automatic — not because they “think differently,” but because their bodies finally shift into a calmer mode.
Virtual EMDR therapy across NY, NJ & FL
I offer virtual EMDR therapy for clients in:
New York, including Westchester County (Scarsdale, Harrison, Mamaroneck)
New Jersey
Florida
Virtual sessions allow you to receive EMDR therapy from your own space, with the same depth and connection as in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
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EMDR helps reduce anxiety, panic, and nervous system reactions by helping your brain and body process distressing patterns that feel automatic.
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No — EMDR does not require reliving painful memories. The focus is on how your body responds now and helping the nervous system settle.
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No. While EMDR is effective for trauma, it’s also widely used for anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress responses, and nervous system regulation.
Are you in New York and Ready to start EMDR THERAPY with ME ?
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Other WESTCHESTER, NY THERAPY SERVICES
EMDR therapy can truly transform your life and bring you closer to the healing and peace you are looking for. I also provide therapy for adults, vicarious trauma treatment for first responders, and anxiety therapy from my Scarsdale office for in-person and virtual sessions. If you want to explore these options further, let’s connect!