I work with a lot of religious trauma and religious deconstruction. Oftentimes, I am met with the assumption that I don’t work with people of faith or that I am anti-religious. This couldn’t be more untrue. Throughout my career, I have worked with clients of almost every faith and am deeply aware of the many benefits a healthy spiritual or religious community can provide.

If you've ever searched for ways to heal from trauma, anxiety, or PTSD, you’ve likely come across EMDR therapy. Short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR is a relatively new approach to therapy that’s been helping people reprocess painful memories and move forward with renewed hope. In this blog, we’ll dive into what EMDR therapy is, how it works, and explore the S.A.F.E. approach—a slightly expanded version for this transformative therapy.