55 min
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based trauma reprocessing, held at a pace that honors your nervous system.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most-studied treatments for trauma. Dr. McVey is trained in EMDR and integrates it inside a broader relational frame.
We use EMDR for single-incident trauma, complex/relational trauma, performance-related freeze responses, and residues from medical events. The pacing is careful; readiness matters.
Go deeper: EMDR Therapy in Washington, DC
Who this is for
- Clients with unprocessed acute or complex trauma
- High-performers with somatic freeze patterns
- Adults doing intergenerational work
FAQ
Common questions
Not necessarily. EMDR often requires far less verbal recounting than traditional talk therapy.
It depends on complexity. Single-event work can move quickly; complex trauma unfolds over time.
We assess readiness and resource carefully first. EMDR is only introduced when it's the right tool for the moment.