EMDR
Virtual and in-person therapy in Chicago; virtual therapy anywhere in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.
“I just love how fast EMDR works. And I also like that for people who aren’t as expressive or verbal, it can be a great way to do therapy without all the chit chat.”
– Becky Nagel, LCSW
It’s like your mind is stuck in a loop cycle.
Maybe you can’t stop replaying that awful night from freshman year, or can’t pass a certain intersection without remembering the airbag’s nasty smell.
Maybe you’ve seen too much as a first responder, or maybe the trauma was emotional: childhood cruelties that still make your body freeze if anyone raises their voice around you.
You check the stove one more time, just to make sure it’s off, and it hits you: you’re not just stuck, you’re spiraling.
What if you could finally let go of those memories?
Picture this: You’re driving toward that intersection, and for the first time, your knuckles aren’t white. You realize you haven’t thought about that night in months. You feel a calmness in your body during your daily routine that you’ve never felt before.
You’re handling life’s curveballs with ease, ditching toxic relationships and self-destructive habits that once held you back, and no longer feeling the need to rescue everyone around you. You’ve stopped checking the stove five times before bed.
You're actually living your life, not just surviving it.
I can help you break free from your past.
Listen, I get it. Being trapped by your past sucks. I’ve been there too. But here’s the deal: I’m trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a seriously powerful way to heal.
EMDR isn’t just talking about your problems; it’s about reprocessing those traumatic memories so they don’t control your life anymore. Imagine finally getting relief from those looping thoughts and feeling lighter, freer, and more in control.
Who this therapy is for:
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→ Survivors of trauma from assaults, car accidents, or other traumatic events.
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→ People with anxiety and OCD whose brain won’t stop spiraling about cleanliness or safety.
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→ Individuals with PTSD who feel haunted by past events.
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→ Those with attachment issues who struggle with fear and conflict in relationships.
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→ Professionals with vicarious trauma through their work as a first responder or healthcare worker.
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→ Non-verbal processors – if talking isn’t your thing, but you still need help.
How does EMDR work?
Using bilateral stimulation (like vibrating tappers, headphones with beats, or butterfly tapping on your arms), EMDR helps your brain rewire its response to trauma. It’s deep, it’s effective, and it’s a total game-changer.
From our first chat to the prep work to our action plan, we’ll map out your healing journey. My approach is straight-up and compassionate, focusing on what actually works to get you where you want to be.
